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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, May 3, 2021 at 6:00 P.M.
Council President Paul M. Rodrigues, Presiding
Vice President Thomas P. Welch, III
Councillor Terri Flynn
Councillor Christopher M. Logan
Councillor M. Theresa Santos
Councillor Dennis B. Turano
Councillor Barbara A. VonVillas, Members Present
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POSTED – APRIL 28, 2021
REGULAR MEETING – MAY 3, 2021
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 special meeting to be held on Monday, May 3, 2021 6;00 P.M. Executive Session; Budget Immediately following; 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 April 29, 2021, 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: 864 5416 1786; or on the web at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86454161786
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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 both wmarshall@middletownri.com and 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. 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.
Council President Rodrigues requested a moment of silence for the Connerton and Buratti families for the loss of their family member.
6:00 P.M. – EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Executive Session - Pursuant to provisions of RIGL, Sections 42-46-2, 42-46-4 and 42-46-5 (a), (4) (Investigative Proceedings) - review, discussion and/or potential action and/or vote in executive session and/or open session.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to recess open session and reconvene in executive session at 6:02 p.m.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to recess executive session and reconvene in open session at 6:59 p.m.
Councillor Flynn recused herself from acting on the following motion, due to a possible conflict of interest.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted, to engage/hire someone to do an independent investigation in relation to this issue; Councillor Turano voted NO to said motion.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to seal the executive session minutes pursuant to Section 42-46-7. RIGL.
Immediately following Executive Session - Budget
2. Review of Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to begin review of Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget.
Town Administrator Shawn Brown reviewed following:
Mr. Brown noted this is a good budget and there will be a review of the Department Budgets on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
3. Adoption of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Meetings.
Saturday, May 8, 2021 – 8:00 am
Monday, May 17, 2021 – 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 – 6:00 pm – First Public Hearing
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 – 6:00 pm – Second Public Hearing and Adoption
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, to adopt the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Meetings.
Council President Rodrigues noted that on Saturday, May 8, 2021 the meeting will begin at 8:00 am, explaining the Council will recess the meeting at 9:30 am and reconvene at 11:00 am after Church services for the Town Administrators bother.
A vote was taken at this time.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to adopt the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Meetings.
PUBLIC FORUM
4. Pursuant to Rule 25 of the Rules of the Council, Citizens may address the town on one (1) subject only, said subject of substantive Town business, neither discussed during the regular meeting nor related to personnel or job performance. Citizens may speak for no longer than five (5) minutes and must either dropped off a public participation request at Town Hall or emailed to both wmarshall@middletownri.com and kclancey@middletownri.com at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. All items discussed during this session will not be voted upon. (No longer than 15 Minutes total for the Public Forum)
No one spoke during this session
Councillor Flynn requested that items #5 - #11 be heard under the regular portion of the agenda.
Councillor Logan recused himself from acting on items #5 through #10, due to not having been on the Council during those meetings.
CONSENT
5. Approval of Minutes, re: Special Meeting, March 9, 2021.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, to approve said minutes.
Councillor Flynn noted she has not had time to review the minutes and requests that they be continued to the next regular meeting of the Council.
Motion to approve said minutes was withdrawn.
On motion of Councillor Flynn duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to continue items #5 through #10 to the next regular meeting of the Council.
6. Approval of Minutes, re: Special Meeting, March 11, 2021.
7. Approval of Minutes, re: Regular Meeting, March 15, 2021.
8. Approval of Minutes, re: Special Meeting, March 18, 2021.
9. Approval of Minutes, re: Regular Meeting, April 5, 2021.
10. Approval of Minutes, re: Special Meeting, April 13, 2021.
Councillor Flynn noted she pulled item #11 in error.
11. Application of A&M Acquisitions, LLC dba A&M Tactical, 10 Coddington Highway for RENEWAL of a Firearms Dealers License for the 2021-2022 licensing year.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to grant said license renewal.
12. Applications for the following named persons, firms or corporations for renewal of an Amusement License for the 2021-2022 licensing year:
Amusement License 2021-2022 Expires: April 14, 2022
Diego’s Middletown, LLC d/b/a Diego’s Barro Cantina- 116 Aquidneck Ave
First Beach, LLC d/b/a Newport Beach Hotel & Suites- 1 Wave Avenue
Island Management, Inc. d/b/a Flo’s Clam Shack- 4 Aquidneck Avenue
Kempenaar Catering, LLC d/b/a Kempenaar’s Clambake Club- 323 Valley Rd
Newport Vineyards and Winery, LLC d/b/a Newport Vineyards- 909 East Main Road
The Pub at Two Mile Corner, Inc. d/b/a The Pub at Two Mile Corner- 10 Maple Avenue
Seaview Inn, LLC/ The Atlantic Resort- 240 Aquidneck Avenue
Sweet Berry Farm, Inc.d/b/a Sweet Berry Farm- 915 Mitchell’s Lane
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to grant said license renewals.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to act as a Board of License Commission.
ACTING AS A BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSION
13. (Advertised for Public Hearing and abutters notified)
Application of Foodlove Market Middletown, LLC dba Foodlove Market, 1037 Aquidneck Avenue for a Class BV Liquor license for use at the same premises; including use of outdoor patio service. (New)
Public Hearing was declared open.
David Martland, Esquire, 1100 Aquidneck Avenue, representing the applicant and Applicant Ken Cusson joined by zoom to answer Council questions.
Discussion centered around that the property is not within 200 feet of the school, how close the patio is to the abutting neighbors, the patio will only be used seasonally, the employees will monitor outdoor service of alcohol on the patio, hours of operation for the establishment and the establishment will be open for breakfast.
There being no other person present desiring to be heard, public hearing was declared closed.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to grant said license.
14. (Advertised for Public Hearing and abutters notified)
Application of KVG, LLC dba Rock Lobster (Council was notified by Attorney Lynch that the dba is now The Beach Bar), 59 Aquidneck Avenue for a Class BV Liquor license for use at the same premises. (NEW)
Public Hearing was declared open.
Jeremiah Lynch, Esquire, 97 John Clark Road, representing the applicant joined by zoom to answer Council questions.
Mr. Lynch noted the dba of the establishment has been changed to “The Beach Bar”.
Discussion centered around hours of operation, the Council may put conditions on licenses, operating times of other restaurants in the area and outdoor waiting area is not for outside service.
Scott Lyons, representing Beach Wine and Liquors, abutting the property addressed the Council noting concern with parking capacity for the restaurant.
Discussion centered around the approval for existing seating and parking at the establishment has been through the zoning process.
There being no other person present desiring to be heard, public hearing was declared closed.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted to grant said license; Vice President Welch voted NO to said motion.
On motion of Council President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to reconvene as a Town Council
PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. Public Hearing Advertised.
An Ordinance of the Town of Middletown (First Reading)
An Ordinance in Amendment to the Town Code of the Town of Middletown, Title XV Land Use, Chapter 152 Zoning Code, is amended by amending subsection “(E)” to Section 704, entitled “Height and Yard Modifications”. (Planning Board recommendation on file)
Public Hearing was declared open.
Town Planner Ronald Wolanski reviewed the memorandum, entered here:
There being no other person present desiring to be heard, public hearing remains open.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to receive said ordinance on its first reading. (Councillor Santos was not on the dais during this vote)
16. Public Hearing Advertised.
An Ordinance of the Town of Middletown (First Reading)
An Ordinance in Amendment to the Town Code of the Town of Middletown, Title XV Land Use, Chapter 152 Zoning Code, is amended amending section §306 – Uses Subject to and Exempt from Development Plan Review (DPR). (Planning Board recommendation on file)
Public Hearing was declared open.
Town Planner Ronald Wolanski reviewed the memorandum, entered here:
There being no other person present desiring to be heard, public hearing remains open.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to receive said ordinance on its first reading.
17. Public Hearing Advertised.
An Ordinance of the Town of Middletown (First Reading)
An Ordinance in Amendment to the Town Code of the Town of Middletown, Title XV Land Use, Chapter 152 Zoning Code, is amended by adding Article 27B – Outdoor Lighting.
(Planning Board recommendation on file)
Public Hearing was declared open.
Town Planner Ronald Wolanski reviewed a powerpoint presentation, which is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk.
Theresa Spengler, 1111 Wapping Road, addressed the Council inquiring about spotlights, explaining in her area there are many coyotes and the need for bright lighting at night. Ms. Spengler noted this is a safety issue for residents and their pets and suggests the Council consider where people live.
Discussion centered around if the Planning Board developed this ordinance by zone, all standards may not apply to all areas in town and the Town Council forwarding this ordinance back to the Planning Board for further review.
There being no other person present desiring to be heard, public hearing remains open.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to continue said ordinance on its first reading.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to recess this meeting for ten minutes at 7:46 pm.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to reconvene this meeting at 8:46 pm.
Councillor Flynn recused herself from acting on the following item of business #18, due to a possible conflict of interest.
18. Public Hearing Advertised.
An Ordinance of the Town of Middletown (First Reading)
An Ordinance in Amendment to the Town Code of the Town of Middletown, Title XV Land Use, Chapter 152 Zoning Code, is amended by adding new Article 30 – Atlantic Beach Overlay District; adding a new column and other revisions to Section 602 regarding uses allowed in the Atlantic Beach Overlay District; adding new lines to section 603 regarding dimensional requirements for the Atlantic Beach Overlay District; and adding definitions regarding signs to Article 12, Section 1202. (Planning Board recommendation on file)
Public Hearing was declared open.
On motion of Councillor Logan, duly seconded, to continue this item to a special meeting on its first reading.
Discussion centered around other items on the agenda which are time sensitive and having a special meeting in June for this item.
A vote was taken
On motion of Councillor Logan, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to continue this item to a special meeting.
There being no other person present desiring to be heard, public hearing remains open.
LICENSES/PERMITS
19. Application of Foodlove Market Middletown, LLC dba Foodlove Market, 1037 Aquidneck Avenue for a Victualling House License for the 2020-2021 licensing year. (NEW)
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to grant said license, subject to Building Official, Fire Marshal and Board of Health approvals.
20. Application of KVG, LLC dba Rock Lobster (Council was notified by Attorney Lynch that the dba is now The Beach Bar), 59 Aquidneck Avenue for a Victualling House License for the 2020-2021 licensing year. (NEW)
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to grant said license, subject to Building Official, Fire Marshal and Board of Health approvals.
21. Application of KVG, LLC dba Rock Lobster (Council was notified by Attorney Lynch that the dba is now The Beach Bar), 59 Aquidneck Avenue for a Mechanical Amusement Device License for the 2021-2022 licensing year. (NEW; 3 GAMES; 1 POOL TABLE AND 1 JUKE BOX)
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to grant said license.
22. Application for Special Event Permit from Newport Film for Newport Film Outdoor Documentary Film Screening of “Playing With Sharks” to be held on Thursday, June 17, 2021, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at the Second Beach Parking Lot.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, to grant said Special Event permit.
Rebecca Bertrand, 29 Carey Street, Newport, representing Newport Film, addressed the Council noting they have insurance, and are working with Department of Business Regulation to meet COVID standards, there will be no food vendors, seating will be in pods and participants are required to register in advance for the event.
Discussion centered around the size of the event, number of participants for the event and no dogs are allowed at the beach.
A vote was taken at this time.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to grant said Special Event permit.
23. Application for Special Event Permit from Sweet Berry Farm, 915 Mitchell’s Lane, for the Rozanski/Mello Wedding to be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 5 pm to 10:00 pm.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, to grant said Special Event permit.
Councillor Flynn inquired if there would be fireworks at the wedding.
Town Clerk Wendy J.W. Marshall responded that there will be no fireworks.
A vote was taken at this time.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to grant said Special Event permit.
OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
24. (Continued from the April 19, 2021, Regular Meeting)
Memorandum of Superintendent, re: Gaudet School Track.
Superintendent of Schools Rosemarie Kraeger and School Committee Chair Theresa Spengler joined by zoom to answer Council questions.
Discussion centered around the project is not eligible for housing aid reimbursement, the cost of a track renovation verses a new track, the current track is beyond its useful life, getting a quote for full replacement of the track, cost of disposing current track materials, the current track was resurfaced in 2009, the original track was installed in 1983 and resurfaced in 2001, the renovations to the track are due to safety issues and the Town Administrator and Superintendent of Schools will request a quote from the vendor for full track replacement.
25. Communication of John Ceglarski, President, Middletown Athletic Boosters, re: Request for support – Middletown Athletic Boosters Senior Sports Banquet.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to receive said communication.
Council President Rodrigues reviewed the communication above.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize a civic appropriation in the amount of $2500.00 to be appropriated from the Council President’s Discretionary Fund.
26. Email Communication of Michael Falcone, Director of Baseball Operations, Newport Gulls Baseball Club, re: Middletown Appreciation Night – Newport Gulls.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to receive said communication.
Town Administrator Shawn Brown noted that the Town Council has sponsored Middletown Night in prior years.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize funding for a Middletown Appreciation Night – Newport Gulls in the amount between $2,500 and $4,000 to be appropriated from the Council President’s Discretionary Fund.
TOWN COUNCIL
27. Memorandum of Councillor VonVillas and Vice President Welch, re: West Main Road Development.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to receive said memorandum.
Councillor VonVillas reviewed the memorandum above.
Vice President Welch noted support for this request.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, to authorize the Town Administrator, with the assistance of 4th Economy, to reissue the request for information (RFI) for developers to provide information and interest on redevelopment options for the West Main/Coddington Center.
Discussion centered around getting a Request for Information for the West Main Road Development, looking for additional data, the need for affordable housing, there being plenty of open space on the east side of town, very little open space on the west side of town and this is a revenue opportunity for the town.
A vote was taken at this time.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize the Town Administrator, with the assistance of 4th Economy, to reissue the request for information (RFI) for developers to provide information and interest on redevelopment options for the West Main/Coddington Center.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
28. (Continued from the April 19, 2021, Regular Meeting)
Memorandum of Town Administrator, re: Beach Operations Plan - Update.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to receive said memorandum.
Town Administrator Shawn Brown reviewed the memorandum above.
Mr. Brown noted that the beaches may open at full capacity, which came about after the memorandum above. Town Administrator Shawn Brown explained that he, Facilities Director Will Cronin and the beach staff are working on an opening plan for the beach.
Discussion centered around Surfers End at Second Beach will be for residents, Triangle A is where non-resident may park at Surfers End, RIPTA bussing people to the beaches, collecting cash at the beach, campground upgrades and there will be no free Third Beach stickers for residents.
Lawrence Frank, 8 O’Donnell Road, provided the following comments he presented to the Council as part of the record.
Climate change often creeps up on us, a little bit at time, hardly noticeable. Here in Middletown it is more than noticeable. At Second Beach each high tide is a reminder of the environmental consequences. The beach is disappearing. Based on current information, sea level rise for Newport and Middletown will be 15 inches by 2050, less than 30 years from now. Second Beach will no longer be a place for people to sit in warm sand during the summer.
Source:https://sealevelrise.org/states/rhode-island/
This is also a warning of the economic damage that that the town will suffer in the years ahead. The beach is an economic resource for Middletown. Besides the fees collected from parking and concessions, the tourist industry relies on the beaches act as a driver of visitors and dollars to the town. Hotels, restaurants, sports stores, all rely on these visitors to sustain them. For better or worse, Middletown has put it economic viability in the hands of those who do not live here.
How do we prepare for that? Beach restoration is possible. “Beach restoration involves the placement of sand on an eroded beach for the purposes of restoring it as a recreational beach and providing storm protection for upland properties. Restoration is generally accomplished by bringing sand to the beach from inland sites or adjoining beach segments, or by hydraulically pumping sand onshore from an offshore site.”(Widecast.org)
“In many coastal areas, the economic impacts of a wide beach can be substantial. Since 1923, the U.S. has spent $9 billion to rebuild beaches. One of the most notable example is the 10 miles long shoreline fronting Miami Beach, Florida, which was replenished over the period 1976–1981. The project cost approximately $64,000,000 and revitalized the area's economy. Prior to nourishment, in many places the beach was too narrow to walk along, especially during high tide.”(Wikipedia)
Now would be a good time to make plans to address this. Not only for the recreational benefits for Middletown residents, but for the long range economic survival of our town.
http://www.crmc.ri.gov/maps/maps_shorechange.html
http://www.crmc.ri.gov/maps/shorechange/Middletown_Second_Beach.pdf
https://sealevelrise.org/states/rhode-island/
29. Memorandum of Finance Director, thru Town Administrator, re: Concession Bid-MIDD-021-004.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to receive said memorandum.
Finance Director Marc Tanguay reviewed the memorandum above.
Discussion centered around the bid is less than the prior vendor, there were no bids for food trucks at the beach, Council was unsure of tying into a five year contract and the Administration reaching out to the bidder to reduce the years of the contract.
Item number 30 was not acted on.
30. Resolution of the Council, re: Concession Bid-MIDD-021-004 – Awarded to Fire & Water Concession, Inc.
On motion of Council President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to continue items #31 through #33.
31. (Continued from the April 19, 2021, Regular Meeting)
Memorandum of Town Engineer thru Town Administrator, re: Availability of funding to support Maidford River flood mitigation.
32. (Continued from the April 19, 2021, Regular Meeting)
Resolution of the Council, re: Authorizing the Town Engineer to work with the Planning Department to prepare and submit grant application – National Fish and Wildlife Foundation – National Coastal Resilient Fund.
33. (Continued from the April 19, 2021, Regular Meeting)
Resolution of the Council, re: Authorizing the Town Engineer to work with the Planning Department to prepare and submit grant application –Southeast New England Program (SNEP).
34. (Continued from the April 19, 2021, Regular Meeting)
Memorandum of Town Administrator, re: Zoning Enforcement Officer.
On motion of Council President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to continue this item.
35. Communication of Tax Assessor, re: Cancellation of Taxes for certain Middletown residents.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to receive said communication.
36. Resolution of the Council, re: Cancellation of Taxes for certain Middletown residents.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to pass said resolution.
37. Memorandum of Finance Director, re: Financial Report – Nine Months Ended March 31, 2021.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to receive said memorandum and report.
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
38. Email communication of Councillor Logan, resignation from the Open Space and Fields Committee.
On motion of Vice President Welch, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to receive said resignation with regret.
39. Appointment of one (1) member to the Affordable Housing Committee- Newly Established Committee.
On motion of Councillor Santos, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to appoint Elizabeth Morancy to the Affordable Housing Committee.
40. Appointment of one (1) member to the Conservation Commission for a term expiring July 2023.
On motion of Councillor Santos, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to appoint Philip Roberson to the Conservation Commission for a term expiring July 2023.
41. Appointment of five (5) members to the Juvenile Hearing Board, three (3) Regular members, terms expiring April 2024 and two (2) members as auxiliary members, terms expiring April 2024.
On motion of Councillor Flynn, duly seconded, it was voted to reappoint John Terlisner, appoint Matthew Sams and appoint Jen Huber as Regular Members; Steven Rodrigues and Audrey MacLeod Pfeiffer to the Juvenile Hearing Board for terms expiring April 2024; Councillor Flynn, Councillor Logan and Councillor Turano voted YES; Council President Rodrigues, Vice President Welch, Councillor Santos and Councillor VonVillas voted NO to said motion; MOTION FAILED TO PASS.
On motion of Councillor Santos, duly seconded, it was voted to reappoint Steven Rodrigues, reappoint John Terlisner, and appoint Jen Huber as Regular Members of the Juvenile Hearing Board for terms expiring April 2024; Council President Rodrigues, Vice President Welch, Councillor Logan, Councillor Santos and Councillor VonVillas voted YES; Councillor Flynn and Councillor Turano voted NO to said motion.
On motion of Council President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to appoint Audrey MacLeod Pfeiffer and appoint Matthew Sams as Alternate members to the Juvenile Hearing Board for terms expiring April 2024.
42. Appointment of one (1) member to Middletown Economic Development Advisory Committee for a term expiring January 2024.
Councillor Santos nominated Henry Lombardi, duly seconded.
At vote was taken for Henry Lombardi as a member to the Middletown Economic Development Advisory Committee for a term expiring January 2024; Council President Rodrigues, Councillor Santos and Councillor VonVillas voted YES; Vice President Welch, Councillor Flynn, Councillor Logan and Councillor Turano voted NO to said motion; MOTION FAILED TO PASS.
Councillor Flynn nominated Valarie Gelb, duly seconded.
At vote was taken at this time, to appoint Valarie Gelb as a member to the Middletown Economic Development Advisory Committee for a term expiring January 2024; Council President Rodrigues, Vice President Welch, Councllor Flynn, Councillor Logan, Councillor Turano voted YES; Councillor Santos and Councillor VonVillas voted NO to said motion.
43. Appointment of one (1) member to the Open Space and Fields Committee; one (1) vacancy, term expiring November 2023 and two (2) vacancies, to complete terms expiring November 2021.
On motion of Councillor Flynn, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to appoint Erin Gauch to the Open Space and Fields Committee for a term expiring November 2023.
44. Appointment of one (1) member to the Pension Trust Fund Committee for a term expiring February 2024.
On motion of Councillor Flynn, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to appoint Andrew Reilly to the Pension Trust Fund Committee for a term expiring February 2024.
45. Appointment of one (1) member to the Personnel Review Board- Bi-Partisan Board, Democrat or Republican Representative, two (2) vacancies, terms expiring June 2024.
On motion of Councillor Santos, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to reappoint Manuel M. Marques to the Personnel Review Board (Democratic Representative) for a term expiring June 2024.
46. Appointment of one (1) member to the Senior Affordable Housing Committee- Newly Established Committee.
On motion of Council President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to appoint Alicia Hicks to the Senior Affordable Housing Committee.
47. Appointment of one (1) member to the Senior Citizens Board of Directors; one (1) vacancy, term expiring January 2024 and one (1) vacancy, to complete a term expiring January 2022.
On motion of Council President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to readvertise for the positions on the Senior Citizens Board of Directors.
48. Appointment of four (4) members to the Zoning Board of Review; one (1) vacancy, Regular Member, term expiring April 2026, one (1) vacancy, First Alternate, term expiring April 2022, one (1) vacancy, Second Alternate, term expiring April 2022, and one (1) vacancy, Third Alternate, term expiring April 2022. (Council may waive the requirement for reappointments; all new applicants shall be interviewed prior to appointment.)
On motion of Councillor Flynn, duly seconded, to appoint Adam Souza a Regular Member, Olin Gambrell as first alternate and Christopher Sousa as second alternate to the Middletown Zoning Board of Review.
Discussion centered around interviewing applicants and re-advertising to get enough applicants for the positions (current applications will be kept on file).
On motion of Councillor Flynn, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to withdraw the above motion.
On motion of Councillor Santos, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to adjourn said meeting at 10:46 p.m.
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Wendy J.W. Marshall, CMC
Council Clerk
Supporting documentation is available at http://clerkshq.com/default.ashx?clientsite=Middletown-ri