New Shoreham Board of License Commissioners

New Shoreham Town Council Meeting

Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road, Block Island

Monday, February 6, 2023

7:00 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

 

Board of License Commissioners Agenda

1.   Discuss and act on a new Outdoor Entertainment license for Two Tickets AI Management, LLC. Members: Gregory Faron and Douglas Faron d/b/a The Atlantic Inn, 359 High Street, Plat 8, Lot 258

 

Town Council Agenda

2.   Public comment

 

3.   Consent Agenda:

a.   Act to approve Minutes: January 18, 2023 open and closed and January 19, 2023

b.   Act to approve the transfer of cemetery deed from the Estate of John S. McNamara by sole heir Elizabeth Anne Royston to Peter C. Royston

c.   Correspondence: Notice of Planning Board Public Hearing for Block Island Health Services, Inc. 2/8/2023 @ 4:00 p.m.

 

4.   Public Hearing: Discuss and act on proposed Amendment to Town of New Shoreham Zoning Ordinance Section 518 Accessory Family Dwelling Units

 

5.   Resolution regarding signature authority for USDA Rural Development Loan/Grant Application

 

6.   Discuss and act on request of Scenic Block Island asking that the Town apply to the Scenic Roadways Board for Scenic Roadways status

 

7.   Discuss Public Safety Complex planning status and next steps

 

8.   Update and discussion on Housing projects

a.   Thomas Property (Tom Risom)

b.   AHB West Side project (Cindy Pappas)

 

9.   Discuss town strategy and approach to grant seeking and grant writing

 

10. Discuss Rhode Island state budget process and Governor McKee’s proposed budget (NOTE:  please invite Amy Land, Mayforth via zoom)

 

11. Discuss and act on moving funds from the Contingency line for generator purchase in the amount of $15,000.00

 

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

a.   Resignations:

i.    Bill Penn – Historic District Commission

ii.   Thea Monje – New Shoreham Tourism Council

b.   Offers to Serve:

i.    Amanda Boulay - Board of the Island Free Library

c.   Annual Appointments

d.   Announce Vacancies

 

13. Discuss and Act on request for Town Sponsorship for 2023 “Blues on the Beach” Concerts: July 5th, 19th, August 2nd, 16th & 23rd and need for Special Event License.

 

14. Discuss and Act on partnering with RIPTA to purchase accessible vans via Federal Transit Administration Formula Grants for Rural Areas.

 

15. Discuss and Act on employment contract of Police Chief

 

16. Discuss and Act on Recommendation from the Shellfish Commission for Proposed Increase and Addition to Shellfish Licensing Fees.

 

17. Discuss and Act on Recommendation from Mike Shea for Proposed changes to Cemetery Fees.

 

18. Schedule welcoming reception for Chief Lynch

 

19. Discuss possible future council agenda items

 

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