New Shoreham Town Council

Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road, Block Island

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

6:30 PM

 

1.      Annual Pre-budget Meeting with School Committee

 

New Shoreham Town Council Agenda

Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road, Block Island

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

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.      Continued Item from December 15, 2021- Public Hearing: Receive and act on Proposed Amendments to Town of New Shoreham General Ordinances Chapter 2 Administration, Article IV Public Property, Division 3 Capital Improvements

 

4.      Continued Item from December 6, 2021 - Discuss and act on annual renewal of Motorized Tricycle, Bicycle and Scooter (Moped) Rental Licenses for 2021: Aldo’s Mopeds, Inc.; The Moped Man, Inc., Finnimore & Fisher Inc. dba Island Mopeds; Miles-Un-Ltd., Inc.; Ocean State Bikes, Inc.

 

5.      Hawkers & Peddlers Licenses:

a.       Discuss and Act to set locations for 2022

b.      Discuss and Act on license applications for 2022: Julia Gasner

 

6.      Discuss Organization of Department of Public Works

 

7.      Discuss and act on award of bid to Signet for audio/visual conference solution for the Town Council Chambers in the amount of $35,113.73

 

8.      Discuss and act on the hiring of a lobbyist

 

9.      Receive and act on Annual Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2021

 

10.  Act to approve the following bonding resolutions:

 

a.       Resolution of the Town of New Shoreham approving the issuance of bonds and/or notes in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for financing for the acquisition, improvement and preservation of open space and recreational areas in the Town (Block Island Land Trust’s responsibility)

 

b.      Resolution of the Town of New Shoreham approving the issuance of bonds and/or notes in an amount not to exceed $3,600,000 for financing for the acquisition, improvement and preservation of open space and recreational areas in the Town (Town of New Shoreham’s responsibility)

 

11.  Annual Appointments of Town Officials and Town Boards, Committee and Commission Members

 

12.  Discuss and act on deer hunting dates for Town property at Plat 20, Lot 20

 

13.  Discuss and act on request of Chris Warfel re: Identifying land that could be developed for affordable rental units for Block Island residents

 

14.  Discuss and act on approval of the easement for the Overlook Property

 

15.  Minutes: January 9, 2019, March 20, 2019, February 27, 2019, February 27, 2019, March 20, 2019, April 24, 2019, April 24, 2019, April 24, 2019, May 7, 2019, October 16, 2019, December 17, 2019, December 18, 2019 (open & closed), June 18, 2020 (open & closed), June 22, 2020, June 24, 2020, July 22, 2020 (open & closed), September 21, 2020 (closed),  June 9, 2021 (open & closed),December 15, 2021

 

16.  Discuss and act on opening the minutes of June 9, 2021

 

17.  Receive, discuss and act on update regarding:

 

a.       Cormorant Cove Association, This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to RI General Laws 42-46-5(a) (2) Sessions pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation, or work sessions pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation.

 

b.      Negotiations with between RI Council 94 AFSCME, AFL-CIO Local 2855 New Shoreham Employee’s Association and Town of New Shoreham and New Shoreham School Committee, This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to RI General Laws 42-46-5(a) (2) Sessions pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation, or work sessions pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation.

 

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/UCmvoSBIQ0bsFRg1kxPgNVCAIndividuals 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: 12/29/2021 mm