New Shoreham Town Council – Hybrid Meeting

Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road, Block Island

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

6:30 PM

 

The New Shoreham Town Council will be hosting a hybrid meeting: in-person and via Zoom telecommunication pursuant to

State of Rhode Island Executive Order 22-20 dated February 18, 2022 as amended

 

Open Session Zoom access: dial toll free for cellular phone or landline (888) 788 0099; (833) 548 0276; (833) 548 0282 or (877) 853 5247.

 

Webinar ID: 816 6477 0256             Passcode: 799285

 

We do not have bandwidth to support a video link for members of the general public.  To participate, “Raise your hand” on your phone by pressing *9; mute and unmute by pressing *6.  To see supporting documents for this agenda, go to: Clerkbase https://clerkshq.com/NewShoreham-RI Please dial in or watch Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmvoSBIQ0bsFRg1kxPgNVCA

 

6:30 p.m.

1.   Discuss and act request for indemnification from 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

 

7:00 p.m.

2.   Public Comment

 

3.   Tabled from 3/2/2022 & 3/7/2022: Discuss and act on amended easements for National Grid cable project

 

4.   Tabled from 3/7/2022: Discuss and act on Cultural Heritage contract re: South Fork, Sunrise and Revolution Wind Farms

 

5.   Discuss and act on recommendation of the Motor Vehicles for Hire Commission to increase the taxi rates:

a.   Increase base fare from $10.00 to $11.00

b.   Increase the per person fee from $1.00 to $2.00

 

6.   Discuss and act on collaboration with RIPTA on summer pilot program to reduce congestion and improve traffic safety

 

7.   Discuss and act on agreement between the Town of New Shoreham and OSHEAN Managed Edge Lit Wave Service

 

8.   Receive and act on Report of Town Manager (Public Works, Finance, School, Library, Recreation, Administration, Harbors, Broadband, Police, Roads, Cable)

 

9.   Discuss and act on Board, Commission and Committees appointments:

a.   Board of Canvassers

b.   Emergency Management Task Force

c.   Announce vacancies

 

10. Update on legislative agenda – see attached spreadsheet  

 

11. Approve minutes: March 2, 2022 & March 7, 2022 (open and closed)

 

12. Work session for New Shoreham FY 2023 budget

 

13. Receive Discuss and act on update regarding 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/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.   Posted: 3/11/2022 mm