New Shoreham Town Council Agenda

Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road, Block Island

Monday, November 1, 2021

7:00 PM

 

 

1.   Public Comment

 

2.   Report from Dr. Thomas Warcup, BI Medical Center Director, regarding COVID-19 and public health; and/or Discuss and act on an emergency Town ordinance to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of and visitors to the Town which are imminently imperiled by an unforeseen circumstance.

 

3.   Receive and Act on Request for Approbation of Appointment of Deputy Town Clerk

 

4.   Receive and act on communication from Rhode Island Airport Corporation

 

5.   Receive and act on proposal for parking restrictions on Water Street and in front of Library November 26, 27, and 28 for Shopping Stroll

 

6.   Discuss and Act to Award Bid for Ladder Truck/Fire Engine to Greenwood Emergency Vehicle

 

7.   Receive and Act on Resolution Authorizing Acquisition of a Ladder Truck/Fire Engine and Approving the Issuance of Bonds and Notes Therefor in an Amount not to Exceed $1.3m

 

8.   Receive and Act on Award Managed Edge Lit Wave Service Agreement between Town of New Shoreham and Oshean, Inc. of 5 Year Contract to Oshean, Inc

 

9.   Mobile Food Establishment Permits:

·         Discuss and Act to set the Cap for 2022

·         Discuss and Act on requests to use Town property

·         Discuss and Act to set locations for 2022

 

10. Hawkers & Peddlers Licenses:

·         Discuss and Act to set the Cap for 2022

·         Discuss and Act to set locations for 2022

·         Discuss and Act on license applications for 2022: Julia Gasner

 

11. Discuss and act on a moratorium on lawn irrigation systems

 

12. Discuss and act on legislation to eliminate Class C liquor licenses in the Town of New Shoreham

 

13. Correspondence:

·         DOE Solar Automated Permit Processing communication from Chris Warfel;

·         Announcement re: Governor’s Rhode Island 2030 Planning Initiative; 

·         Communication from Champlin Starr regarding Mopeds

 

14. Minutes: October 18, 2021 (open and closed) October 4, 2021; October 5, 2021; February 3, 2020; March 2, 2020; March 16, 2020; March 17, 2020; April 1, 2020; April 8, 2020; April 11, 2020; April 13, 2020; April 15, 2020; April 23, 2020; April29, 2020; May 6, 2020; May 8, 2020; May 13, 2020; May 20, 2020 5 PM; May 20, 2020 7 PM; May 27, 2020; June 6, 2020; June 8, 2020; June 10, 2020 (open and closed); June 12, 2020; June 17, 2020; August 25, 2020; September 9, 2020; October 5, 2020; October 14 2020; October 19, 2020

 

15. Evaluation of Town Manager Job Performance: This may be held in closed session pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 42-46-5(a)(1) Any 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.

 

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

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.   Posted10/28/2021 FF