New Shoreham Town Council Agenda

Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

7:00 PM Session

 

New Shoreham Town Council meeting will occur in person.  To see supporting documents for this agenda, go to: Clerkbase https://clerkshq.com/NewShoreham-RI  The meeting can be watched on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmvoSBIQ0bsFRg1kxPgNVCA

 

 

1.   Public Comment

 

2.   Report from Dr. Thomas Warcup, BI Medical Center Director, regarding COVID-19 and public health

 

3.   Boards, Committees and Commissions:

·         Discuss and act on Appointment to Commission on Motor Vehicles for Hire Committee

·         Discuss and act on communication of Jeff Broadhead regarding the Washington County Regional Planning Council

 

4.   Receive and act on communication from Sea Level Rise Staff Task Force regarding the establishment of a Town Sea Level Rise Committee; announce positions and seek applications

 

5.   Discuss and act on resolution regarding the Block Island Airport, including but not limited to Rhode Island Airport Corporation’s plans for developing airport property, portions of Plat 17, Lot 1

 

6.   Report of the Town Manager

 

7.   Report of the Police Chief

 

8.   Discussion of Density and Development Rights

 

9.   Discuss and act on contract for Town Planner

 

10. Discuss and act on extension of lease with Block Island Health Services, Inc.

 

11. Discuss and act on Authorization of $1,024,000 Loan Resolution for USDA Loan/Grant for Pump Station Upgrades

 

12. Discuss and act on Memorandum of Agreement between International Brotherhood of Police Officers, Local 720 (representing members of New Shoreham Police Department) and Town of New Shoreham, Rhode Island; Financial Impact Statement

 

13. Report on letter from Attorney General to Brian LaPlant and Robert Goldberg, attorneys for Steven Filippi and the New Shoreham Tourism Council, respectively

 

14. Correspondence: Letter of Statewide Planning approving State Review of Comprehensive Plan Amendment; communication from Frank Malone suggesting amendment to RI General Laws to allow the operation of noncommercial low speed vehicles in New Shoreham

 

15. Discuss and act on open session minutes: August 4, 2021; August 2, 2021; July 29, 2021; July 21, 2021; August 17, 2020; August 16, 2020; August 12, 2020; August 3, 2020; August 3, 2020 BOLC; August 29, 2020; July 29, 2020; July 21, 2020; July 8, 2020; July 1, 2020 6:30; July 1, 2020 7:00; June 26, 2020 12:30 PM; June 25, 2020

 

16. Receive and act on report from Town Solicitor regarding Champlin’s Realty Associates v. Coastal Resources Management Council, et al v. SU-2020-168 M.P. and SU-2020-169 M.P. (This item may be held in closed session pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 (a)(2) for sessions pertaining to litigation.)

 

17. Property negotiations: This discussion may be held in executive session pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5(a)(5) Any discussions or considerations related to the acquisition or lease of real property for public purposes, or of the disposition of publicly held property wherein advanced public information would be detrimental to the interest of the public; and RIGL 42-46-5(a)(7) A matter related to the question of the investment of public funds where the premature disclosure would adversely affect the public interest. Public funds shall include any investment plan or matter related thereto, including, but not limited to, state lottery plans for new promotions

 

18. Litigation: This discussion may be held in executive session pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2) Sessions pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation, or work sessions pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation

 

19. Discuss and act on closed session minutes: Executive session minutes of July 19, 2021; July 21, 2021; July 12, 2021; August 16, 2020; July 29, 2020;July 8, 2020; June 26, 2020; June 25, 2020 (This discussion may be held in executive session pursuant to RI General Laws 42-46-1(a) (1) the meeting may be held in closed session for discussions of the job performance, character, or physical or mental health of a person or persons provided that such person or persons affected shall have been notified in advance in writing and advised that they may require that the discussion be held at an open meeting, RIGL 42-46-5(a) (3) discussions regarding security, including, but not limited to, the deployment of security personnel or devices, RIGL 42-46-5(a)(5) Any discussions or considerations related to the acquisition or lease of real property for public purposes, or of the disposition of publicly held property wherein advanced public information would be detrimental to the interest of the public; and RIGL 42-46-5(a)(7) A matter related to the question of the investment of public funds where the premature disclosure would adversely affect the public interest. Public funds shall include any investment plan or matter related thereto, including, but not limited to, state lottery plans for new promotions.)

 

 

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: 8/16/2021 MM