SECOND REVISION

New Shoreham Board of License Commissioners

New Shoreham Town Council Meeting

Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road, Block Island

Wednesday, July 17, 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

 

7:00 p.m.

Board of License Commissioners Agenda

1.   Discuss and act on an application for four F1 liquor licenses for Persephone’s Kitchen on July 18th, July 25th, August 1st and August 8th, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at 235 Dodge Street, Plat 6, Lot 132

 

Town Council Agenda

2.   Public Comment

 

3.   Consent Agenda:

a.   Approval of minutes: June 11, 2024; June 20, 2024 open and closed

b.   Approval of Mobile Food Establishment Permit for Carole Payne d/b/a Payne’s Killer Donuts, Plat 5, Lot 104 Ocean Avenue

c.   Correspondence:

i.    Chris Warfel – Advocating the Town distance themselves from Washington Trust

ii.   Nancy Pike – Disorderly conduct on the ferry

iii.  VVO Real Estate Holding, Inc. Plat 6, Lots 106 and 107, Notice to the Town re: appeal of Notice of Violation – Zoning Board, July 24, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m. Town Hall

iv.  Notice of RI Department of Environmental Management accepting comments by August 19, 2024 re: High View Glen, Inc., Joan Abeshouse Grossman Family Limited Partnership for permission to alter a freshwater wetland

 

4.   Act to set a public hearing date for New Shoreham Zoning Ordinance, Article 1, Section 111 General Prohibitions, Article 2, Section 202 Definitions Amusement Ride

 

5.   Act to set a public hearing date for New Shoreham General Ordinance, Chapter 5 Fire Prevention and Protection, Article IV Fire Alarms, Section 5-75 Municipal Fire Alarm Monitoring

 

6.   Act to set a public hearing date for proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments to allow Mobile Food Establishments as a permitted use Section 309(D), Permitted Uses in RC/M Zone; Section 310(D), Permitted Uses in M Zone; Section 311(D), Permitted Uses in OHC Zone; Section 312(D), Permitted Uses in NHC Zone, & Section 313(D), Permitted Uses in SC Zone.

 

7.   Hold public hearing and act on proposed amendment to New Shoreham General Ordinances adding a new Article to Chapter 8 Licenses and Business Regulations:  Article XII. Residential Short-Term Rentals, Sections 8-320 – 8-331

 

8.   Hold public hearing and act on proposed amendment to New Shoreham Zoning Ordinance regarding Tour Business, adding to Article 2, 202 Definitions, Article 3, adding Sections 306 – 312 and amending the Zoning Appendix B – Use Categories Allowed by Zoning District table

 

9.   Discuss and act on the inclusion of a local question on the November General Election ballot re: to authorize spending for the purchase a portable saltwater pump for the Fire Department and safety upgrades at police dispatch

 

10. Discuss and act on additions to the fee schedule:

a.   Short-Term Rental License - $250

b.   Mobile Food Establishment (MFE) - $75 

c.   Unified Development Review application -

 

11. Review of financial reports /p>

 

12. Discuss and act on bonding resolutions:

a.   Resolution of the Town of New Shoreham approving the issuance of bonds and/or notes in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 for financing capital improvements to the sewer system of the Town

b.   Resolution of the Town of New Shoreham approving the issuance of bonds and/or notes in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 to finance the repair, replacement, and/or improvements of Town roads and bridges

c.   Resolution of the Town of New Shoreham approving the issuance of bonds and/or notes in an amount not to exceed $10,400,000 to finance the additions, renovations, improvements, alterations and repairs for schools and school facilities in the Town

 

13. Discuss and act on the approval of the employment contract for Allison Carley, Director of Human Services

 

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

 

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

a.   Acknowledge resignation of Judith Cyronak from the Zoning Board

b.   Appointments:

i.    School Superintendent Michael Convery as an ex-officio member of the School Building Committee

ii.   Robert Closter filling the unexpired term of Judith Cyronak on the Zoning Board, term expiring 12/2026

c.   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.  Conservation Commission: Two positions (terms exp. 12/2024 & 12/2026)

v.   Zoning Board: One Alternate position (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: 7/12/2024 mh