New Shoreham Town Council Meeting

Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road, Block Island

Monday, August 7, 2023

6:00 PM

 

Anyone wishing to speak from the audience will be asked to rise and use the central microphone to ensure audio for those watching from home

 

6:00 p.m.

1.   Discuss and act negotiations between International Brotherhood of Police Officers, Local 720 (representing members of New Shoreham Police Department) and Town of New Shoreham. 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.

 

2.   Discuss and act on potential litigation re: “Blockamole”, a mobile food establishment, owned/operated by Great Salt Pond Marina Management Owner, LLC, operating at Champlin’s Hotel, Marina, and Resort (Plat 19, Lot 5), including temporary and permanent injunctive relief; this item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to RI General Laws 42-46-5(a)(2) sessions pertaining to litigation or reasonably anticipated litigation.

 

3.   Discuss and act on potential litigation regarding High View Lane emergency sewer repairs. This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to RI General Laws 42-46-5(a)(2) sessions pertaining to litigation or reasonably anticipated litigation.

 

7:00 p.m.

Board of License Commissioners Agenda

4.   Discuss and act on an application for an Outdoor Entertainment License for the Lunch Bucket, 30 Water Street, Plat 7, Lot 19

 

5.   Discuss and act on an application for an F1 liquor licenses for the Block Island Historical Society on August 26, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.at the Historical Society, 18 Old Town Road, Plat 6, Lot 1

 

Town Council Agenda

6.   Public Comment

 

7.   Consent Agenda:

a.   Approval of Minutes: July 19, 2023

b.   Correspondence:

i.    Elizabeth Connor, General Manager Champlin’s Hotel, Marina & Resort re: Courtesy shuttle

ii.   Notice to Town Property – Lunch Bucket new Outdoor Entertainment license hearing August 7, 2023 Plat 7, Lot 19, 30 Water Street

 

8.   Receive update on Accessory Dwelling Unit Group

 

9.   Continued from June 21, 2023 Public Hearing: Discuss and act on proposed amendment to New Shoreham Zoning ordinance re: Application to Amend the Zoning Ordinance of Christopher Warfel for proposed new section to Article 5, Section 519 Affordable Housing

 

10. Set public hearing date for amendment to parking ordinances Chapter 18 Traffic and Motor Vehicles, Article III Stopping, Standing and Parking

 

11. Discuss and act on appointment of Cory Patenaude as a full-time Police Officer of the Town of New Shoreham

 

12. Discuss and act on appointment of Attorney Chris D’Ovidio as Town Council’s Conflict Counsel.

 

13. Discuss broadband governance structure

 

14. Receive report from Public Work’s Director Michael Shea

 

15. Receive report of Library Director Kristin Baumann

 

16. Discuss Race Week 2025

 

17. Discuss and act on Board, Commission and Committees:

a.   Appoint Water District Commission and Sewer District Commission members, term expiring April 2024

b.   Announce vacancies:

iii.  Water District Commission (1 one-year)

iv.  Sewer District Commission (1 one-year)

v.   Conservation Commission (term exp. 12/2023)

vi.  Police Advisory Commission (term exp. 7/2028)

 

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: 8/3/2023 mm