New Shoreham Town Council Meeting

Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road, Block Island

Monday, October 7, 2024

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, VVO Real Estate Holding Corp v. Town of New Shoreham (WC 2024-0542) and VVO Real Estate Holding, et al. v. Town of New Shoreham, et al. (WC-2024-0499); 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.

Town Council Agenda

2.   Public Comment

 

3.   Consent Agenda:

a.   Approval of minutes: September 18, 2024 open and closed; and October 1, 2024

b.   Act on tax abatements for: Barbara Gobern $2,465.78 & $2,151.31; Maryann Matthews $8,076.31 & $7,046.29; Andiamo, LLC $13,491.43; Peggy Bull $12,978.62; Nature Conservancy $59.06; Smotrich $13.25; Cathy Ernst $501; Anthony Martin $2,238.36; Dorothy Findlay $1,089.43; Andrew and Hillary Transue $1,238.69

c.   Act on amendment to the New Shoreham Fee Schedule increasing the Police Detail Rate from $45.00 per hour to $55.00 per hour

d.   Correspondence:

i.    Gail Pierce and Sandra Kelly – Senior Advisory Committee recommends amending the property tax relief for residents age 65 or older by increasing the household income eligibility to $60,000 per year.

ii.   Notice of Appeal VVO Real Estate Holding, Inc. and Michael Finnimore v. New Shoreham Zoning Board decision of August 16, 2024

iii.  Notice from RI Department of Environmental Management regarding project of John Leone Plat 8, Lot 177, Mohegan Trail – alterations to a freshwater wetland for the development of a four-bedroom residence and associated infrastructure 

 

4.   Hold a public hearing and act on proposed amendments to New Shoreham Zoning Ordinance, Article 7 Permits, Procedures and Enforcement; Section 702 General Provisions; Section 708 Amendments to the Ordinance (Notice requirements & Pre-application)

 

5.   Hold a public hearing and act on proposed amendments to New Shoreham Zoning Ordinance, Article 7 Permits, Procedures and Enforcement; Section 703 Procedures for Special Use Permit

 

6.   Hold a public hearing and act on proposed amendments to New Shoreham Zoning Ordinance, Article 7 Permits, Procedures and Enforcement; Section 706 Variance

 

7.   Act to set a public hearing for proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments to Section 712 Comprehensive Permits for Low and Moderate Income Housing

 

8.   Act to set a public hearing for proposed 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

 

9.   Act to set a public hearing for proposed 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

 

10. Discuss and act on approval of Short-Term Rental registration form

 

11. Discussion of Management Agreement between the Town of New Shoreham, the New Shoreham Sewer District and the New Shoreham Water District ahead of the joint annual meeting October 21, 2024

 

12. Review the Town Ordinance regarding Natural Resources Protection and discuss enforcement protocol

 

13. Discuss and act on establishing a safety committee regarding vehicles (mopeds, low-speed vehicles, bikes, scooters, etc.)

 

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

a.   Appointments:

i.    Building Committee for the Public Safety Complex

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.  Building Committee for the Public Safety Complex

v.   Block Island Housing Board: One position – Housing Advocate (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: 10/3/2024 mh