Revised

New Shoreham Town Council Agenda

Town Hall, Old Town Road, Block Island

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

7:00 PM

 

Warden’s Report

Public Comment

 

1.   Board of License Commissioners: Discuss and act on request from the Block Island Volunteer Fire Department for F (Beer and Wine) Liquor License and Town sponsorship of July 4, 2017 Steak Fry

 

2.   Set a Public Hearing date for Application to amend New Shoreham Zoning Ordinance Sections 202(153); 310 (D); 311(D); 31 (D); and 313(D), to define a new use, physical fitness classes/yoga classes, and to make it a permitted use in the RC/M, M, OHC, NC and SC zoning districts.  

 

3.   Receive and act on First Warden’s report of April 17 meeting with Rhode Island Airport Corp. and Avports representatives

 

4.   Approval of the Warrant for the May 1, 2017 Financial Town Meeting 

 

5.   Discuss and act on date and Warrant for Special Financial Town meeting to authorize funding for broadband infrastructure improvements

 

6.   Receive and act on Financial Report from Finance Director Amy Land

 

7.   Receive and act on adoption of Finance Policies as presented by Finance Director

 

8.   Receive Quarterly Financial Deficit reports from Finance Director Amy Land

 

9.   Receive Town Manager’s report on status of Old Town Road and discuss and act on road closure for summer season

 

10. Receive and act on Annual Shellfish Closure dates for Great Salt Pond

 

11. Boards, Committees and Commissions

•     Appointments to New Shoreham Sewer District Commission

•     Appointments to New Shoreham Water District Commission

•     Appointment to Washington Council Regional Planning Council

•     Announce Vacancies

 

12. Discuss and act on Appointment of Assistant Town Moderator

 

13. Receive and act on Breed Land Management Plan proposed by Kim Gaffett

 

14. Discuss and Act on prioritization of proposed mitigation actions and any additional mitigation actions that should be included in Town’s 2017 Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan

 

15. Minutes: March 28, 2017; April 5, 2017 (open and closed session minutes)

 

16. Discuss and act on report of contract negotiations with NSPD employees’ union (this discussion may be held in closed session pursuant to Rhode Island Laws §42-46-5(a)(2) “Sessions pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation, or work sessions pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation.”) 

 

Individuals requesting interpreter services for the deaf and hard of hearing must call (401) 466-3200 forty-eight hours in advance of the meeting date. TTY: 711. Posted April 17, 2017/FF