New Shoreham Town Council Meeting

Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road, Block Island

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

6:30 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

 

6:30 p.m.

1.   Discuss and act on 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

 

7:00 p.m.

Board of License Commissioners Agenda

2.   Discuss and act on an application for expansion of liquor service area for the KAMM Group, LLC, Stockholders: Allison K. Nasin, Melissa Kiley, R. Michael Kiley and Kristen Kiley, d/b/a Yellow Kittens/Winfields, 214 Corn Neck Road, Plat 6, Lot 135

 

Town Council Agenda

3.   Public Comment

 

4.   Consent Agenda:

a.   Approval of Minutes: May 2, 2023 open and closed

b.   Act on First Amendment to Land Lease Agreement and License Agreement between Intrastate Nav. Co. and the Town of New Shoreham for the Hospitality Center, Plat 6, Lot 151, to run through April 30, 2026

c.   Discuss and act on awarding bids for municipal contracts:

i.    Painting of the exterior of the North Light to Abcore Restoration Inc. $80,000

ii.   Heinz Field Maintenance to EH Turf Services, Inc. d/b/a Fair Play Turf for $20,900 from July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2025

d.   Correspondence:

i.    Notice to Town property KAMM Group, LLC expansion of liquor service area, Plat 6, Lot 135, hearing May 17, 2023 @ 7:00 p.m.

ii.   Notice to Town property re: Application for Variance for construction at the Thomas Property, Plat 8, Lot 218 on May 24, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m.

 

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

 

6.   Set public hearing date for 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.

 

7.   Discuss, act and potentially set a public hearing date for 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

 

8.   Discuss and act on lease agreement for the Town’s Hospitality Center located in Old Harbor at $10,000 per year

 

9.   Discuss and act on recommendations from the Harbors Committee:

a.   Prohibiting off-season live-on-boards in water of Old Harbor from November 1, to May 1

b.   Requiring live-on-boards in the waters of the Town of New Shoreham to carry liability, hull and environmental insurance

 

10. Discuss and act on Rhode Island Municipal Education Compact

 

11. Discuss and act on a Resolution Welcoming the Golden Rule Peace Ship to Rhode Island in support of a nuclear free world

 

12. Review of financial reports

 

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

 

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

a.   Appointment of Sewer District Committee and Sewer District Committee member (1 five-year term)

b.   Announce vacancies:

i.    Commission on Motor Vehicles for Hire (1)

ii.   Water District Commission (2) Alternates

iii.  Sewer District Commission (2) Alternates

 

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: 5/15/2023 mm