SECOND REVISED

New Shoreham Town Council Meeting

Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road, Block Island

Wednesday, October 18, 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 litigation regarding Hayde v. New Shoreham Zoning Board, et als., and Judith Rose. 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

2.   Discuss and act on an application for F1 liquor licenses for Block Island Ghost Tours on October 21, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at 232 Water Street, Plat 6, Lot 105

 

Town Council Agenda

3.   Public Comment

 

4.   Consent Agenda:

a.   Approval of Minutes: September 27, 2023; September 28, 2023; October 2, 2023 open and closed; October 6, 2023 open and closed

b.   Act on Proclamation in support of National Veterans Small Business

 

5.   Discuss and act on the contract for interim police chief

 

6.   Receive and act on request of Christopher Warfel to waive the fees associated with his Application to Amend the Zoning Ordinance re: Solar Energy Systems

 

7.   Discuss and act on Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of New Shoreham and Block Island Health Services for the renovation/expansion project at the Block Island Medical Center

 

8.   Receive report on property tax classification strategies in other municipalities

 

9.   Discuss planning process of Visitor Center

 

10. Discuss and act on resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds, notes or other evidence of indebtedness in the amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for the financing of the planning, design, construction, etc. for rental housing program on Plat 8, Lot 128 the Thomas Property

 

11. Review of financial reports

 

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

 

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

a.   Announce vacancies:

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

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

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

 

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: 10/16/2023 mm