New Shoreham Town Council Meeting

Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road, Block Island

Monday, November 4, 2024

3:45 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

 

3:45 p.m.

1.   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.

 

4:00 p.m.

2.   Public Comment

 

3.   Consent Agenda:

a.   Approval of minutes: October 16, 2024; October 21, 2024; and October 25, 2024 open and closed

b.   Correspondence:

i.    Christopher Warfel:

1.   October 14, 2024 – Policies to improve New Shoreham’s resiliency

2.   October 15, 2024 – Ebbetts Hollow Road Sertex/fiber situation

3.   October 30, 2024 – Ebbetts Hollow Road fiber situation resolution

ii.   Notice of Public Hearing on November 14, 2024 @ 4:00 p.m. for 585 Beach Ave, LLC d/b/a Spring House New Harbor, Plat 5, Lot 92: New Outdoor Entertainment License

iii.  Notice of Public Hearing on November 14, 2024 @ 4:00 p.m. for 585 Beach Ave, LLC d/b/a Spring House New Harbor, Plat 5, Lot 92: New Class BV Liquor License

 

4.   Hold a public hearing, discuss and act on proposed amendments to New Shoreham Zoning Ordinance, Article 7 Permits, Procedures and Enforcement; Section 712 Comprehensive Permits for Low and Moderate Income Housing

 

5.   Hold a public hearing, discuss and act on proposed amendments to New Shoreham General Ordinance amendments to Chapter 17 Taxation and Finance, Article II Exemption from Taxes, Division 2 Elderly and Disabled, Sections 17-35 Applications; 17-36 Abatement formula and rules and regulations for filing and approval; and 17-41 Penalties

 

6.   Hold a public hearing, discuss and act on proposed amendments to New Shoreham General Ordinance amendments to Chapter 17 Taxation and Finance, Article II Exemption from Taxes, Division 3 Veterans, Sections 17-56 Authority, 17-58 Effective Date

 

7.   Set a public hearing date for proposed amendment to New Shoreham General Ordinance Chapter 19 Utilities, Article VI Sewer Allocation and Cost, Section 19-465 Contributions in Aid of Construction.

 

8.   Set a public hearing date for proposed amendments to New Shoreham Zoning Ordinances Article 2 Definitions; Section 202 Definitions Adding Balcony, Deck & Porch and Article 4 Criteria for Special Use Permits; Section 406 Residential Structures Meeting Certain Thresholds

 

9.   Mobile Food Establishment Permits:

a.   Discuss and Act to set the Cap for 2025

b.   Discuss and Act on request to use Town property: Block Island Gourmet, LLC, Plat 4, Lot 68, Dingy Beach/Mosquito Beach Corn Neck Road

 

10. Hawkers & Peddlers Licenses:

a.   Discuss and Act to set the Cap for 2025

b.   Discuss and Act on request to use Town property: Julia Gasner, Plat 1, Lot 16 Settler’s Rock, Corn Neck Road

 

11. Discuss and act to set locations for 2025 Mobile Food Establishments and Hawkers and Peddlers

 

12. Receive and discuss report of noise meter readings from the 2024 summer season

 

13. Discuss and act to approve a Resolution concerning a Transportation Safety Committee

 

14. Receive update on Orsted South Fork Wind and BOEM 106 mitigation next steps

 

15. Discuss and act to on agreement between the Town of New Shoreham and Libra Planners to provide Planning Services

 

16. Discuss and act on the selection of consulting firm GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. regarding the Corn Neck Road Dune Restoration Project

 

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

a.   Appointments - Building Committee for Public Safety Complex: Interim Town Manager Amy Land; Director of Public Works Michael Shea; Fire Chief Chris Hobe; Rescue Captain Jordan Ryan; and Interim Finance Director Mona Dwyer Helterline

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)

 

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: 10/31/2024 mh