New Shoreham Town Council Meeting and

Board of License Commissioners Meeting

Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road, Block Island

Monday, December 2, 2024

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

 

Town Council Agenda

1.      Approval of minutes: May 13, 2024 open and closed; November 14, 2024 & November 18, 2024 open and closed

 

2.      Swear in First Warden, Second Warden and Town Council members

 

Board of License Commissioners

3.      Act to Set Caps on Beverage Licenses

 

Town Council Agenda

4.      Public Comment

 

5.      Consent Agenda:

a.       Correspondence:

                                                              i.      The Economic Impact of Visitors in Rhode Island by Tourism Economics

                                                            ii.      Chris Warfel: Microgrids the future of island resiliency

 

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

a.       Appointments – Transportation Safety Committee: Representatives of Town Council; Police Department; Rescue Squad; Medical Center and License holders for Rental Vehicles and Bicycles

b.      Announce vacancies:

                                                                                      i.      Commission on Motor Vehicles for Hire: One (not MVFH licensee) (term exp. 12/2026)

                                                                                    ii.      Sewer District Commission: Two Alternate positions (1-year terms exp. 4/2025)

                                                                                  iii.      Water District Commission: Two Alternate positions (1-year terms exp. 4/2025)

                                                                                  iv.      Transportation Safety Committee

                                                                                    v.      Building Committee for Public Safety Complex: Member of the public (1-year term)

 

7.      Discuss and act on annual renewal of Motorized Tricycle, Bicycle and Scooter (Moped) Rental Licenses for the 2025 licensing year:

a.       Aldo’s Mopeds, Inc.

b.      The Moped Man, Inc.

c.       Finnimore & Fisher Inc. dba Island Mopeds

d.      Miles-Un-Ltd., Inc.

e.       Ocean State Bikes, Inc.

 

8.      Receive and act on Mobile Food Establishment Permit renewal applications for 2025:

a.       Andiamo Zeke dba Aldo’s Bakery (Boat)

b.      Block Island Gourmet, LLC dba Block Island Gourmet Food Truck

c.       Champlin’s Hotel, Marina and Resort Food Trailer

d.      See The Light LLC dba Southeast Light Delights

 

9.      Receive and act on Hawkers and Peddlers License renewal application for 2025: Julia Gasner

 

10.  Discuss and act on the Town Council meeting schedule for 2025

 

11.  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.  

 

 

 

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: 11/26/2024 mm