New Shoreham Town Council Meeting

Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road, Block Island

Wednesday, June 21, 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 on potential litigation regarding wall constructed on town property (Plat 3, Lot 128). 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.

 

2.   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

 

3.   Discuss and vote on memorandum of agreement between International Brotherhood of Police Officers, Local 720 (representing members of New Shoreham Police Department) and Town of New Shoreham concerning Rhode Island Municipal Employees’ Pension System contribution. 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.

Board of License Commissioners Agenda

4.   Discuss and act on an application for six F1 liquor licenses for Persephone’s Kitchen on July 6th, July 13th, July 20th, July 27th, August 3rd and August 10th, 2023 at 235 Dodge Street, Plat 6, Lot 132

 

Town Council Agenda

5.   Public Comment

 

6.   Consent Agenda:

a.   Approval of Minutes: May 31, 2023, June 5, 2023 open and closed and June 13, 2023

b.   Grant 2023/2024 Game License Applications

c.   Award bid for website and social media consultant: Astrolabe Partners for $2,200 per month

d.   Correspondence: Gail Pierce

 

7.   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

 

8.   Public Hearing: Discuss and act on amendments to parking ordinances Chapter 18 Traffic and Motor Vehicles, Article I In General & Article III Stopping, Standing and Parking

 

9.   Public Hearing: Discuss and act on an amendment to the Harbors Ordinance defining the Harbor’s Committee membership: General Ordinance Chapter 9 Marine Activities, Areas and Structures, Article III Harbors, Division 2 Harbors Committee, Sec 9-56 Appointed; duties.

 

10. Public Hearing: Discuss and act on an ordinance amendment requested by the Motor Vehicles for Hire Commission: General Ordinance Chapter 8 Licenses and Business Regulations, Article VII Motor Vehicles for Hire, Sec. 8-161(a)(3) Commission on Motor Vehicles for Hire

 

11. Discuss and act on request for a Special Temporary Permit for the temporary towers to track movements of birds near the Block Island Wind Farm through May 15, 2026: 1) Nature Conservancy property of Black Rock Plat 12, Lot 14; 2) Southeast Lighthouse property Plat 8, Lot 1

 

12. Receive update from Human Services Director

 

13. Discuss and act on the Director of Public Works contract

 

14. Discuss and act on an increase to the Town of New Shoreham Police Department fee schedule re: Parking Fines from $20.00 to $50.00

 

15. Review of financial reports

 

16. Receive and Act on Finance Director recommendations re:

a.   Authorization of over expenditures of certain appropriations, not exceeding the adopted FY2023 Budget

b.   Assignment of 2023 capital and operating funds for use in 2024, renewal of prior years’ unexpended assignments and release of expired assignments

c.   Authorize transfer of landing fees to the General Fund

d.   Receive and act on recommendation regarding uncollectible taxes

 

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

 

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

a.   Appoint Police Advisory Commission member, term expiring July 2027

b.   Announce vacancies:

i.    Commission on Motor Vehicles for Hire (1)

ii.   Water District Commission (1 five-year) (2 one-year)

iii.  Sewer District Commission (1 five-year) (2 one-year)

iv.  Block Island Housing Board (elected – term exp. 12/2024)

 

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: 6/16/2023 mm