New Shoreham Town Council Meeting

Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road, Block Island

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

6:45 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

 

6:45 p.m.

1.   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

2.   Discuss and act on an application for six F1 liquor licenses for Persephone’s Kitchen on September 7, September 14, September 21 and September 28, 2023 at 235 Dodge Street, Plat 6, Lot 132

 

Town Council Agenda

3.   Public Comment

 

4.   Consent Agenda:

a.   Approval of Minutes: August 16, 2023 open and closed

b.   Grant the deferral of the Taxi License of Geoff Ernst until the 2024 licensing year

c.   Approval of the Rhode Island Community Learning Center Compact – Addendum to Learn365RI compact

d.   Correspondence:

i.    Block Island Health Services re: Notice to Town properties Planning Board hearing 9/13/2023 for addition to the Medical Center

ii.   John DelRicci re: Support of arcade games

 

5.   Public Hearing: Discuss and act on proposed amendment to parking ordinances Chapter 18 Traffic and Motor Vehicles, Article III Stopping, Standing and Parking

 

6.   Discuss and act on resolutions or proclamations expressing the Town’s gratitude for the extraordinary responses to the Harborside Fire

 

7.   Discuss and act on the Town’s participation in the September 17th Island Celebration to honor and thank the Block Island Fire and Rescue, other RI Fire Departments, first responders and volunteers that assisted with the fire and logistics during the weekend of August 19th

 

8.   Discuss and act to prioritize and assign fall/winter goals: Traffic & transportation, property tax classification, affordable housing, parking, Zoning Ordinance review, licensing review, New Harbor plan, trash disposal rate structure, revenue opportunities, inventorying Town properties, visitor center plan

 

9.   Receive update from the U.S. Small Business Administration regarding disaster recovery assistance

 

10. Receive report of Library Director Kristin Baumann

 

11. Receive and act on recommendation from the North Light Commission for approval of bid for lantern repair and painting for the North Light

 

12. Discuss and act on request from Flowering Spade, LLC, 1033 Corn Neck Road to temporarily remove two stone pillars on the Hodge Property to widen the entrance for construction vehicles and reinstall them to a width acceptable to the Fire Chief

 

13. Discuss and act on update regarding Sam P. Meadow property uses: 2-3 parking spaces, picnic tables, mowed path

 

14. Discuss and act to accept the recommendation of the Town Manager and award the bid for 2023 construction of a custom cape and a duplex on the Thomas Property

 

15. Discuss and act to accept the recommendation from the Public Works Director to award the bid for Building Official services to 4Leaf, Inc.

 

16. Discuss and act to ratify the extension of the tax due date grace period on property tax payments to September 30, 2023

 

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

a.   Appoint Police Advisory member extending the upcoming term five months, expiring December 2028

b.   Announce vacancies:

i.    Water District Commission (1 one-year)

ii.   Sewer District Commission (1 one-year)

 

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: 8/31/2023 mm