New Shoreham Town Council Meeting

Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road, Block Island

Wednesday, October 16, 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.

 

1.   Act to authorize the appointment of Laurel Payne as Deputy Town Clerk

 

2.   Administer the Oath of Office to Deputy Town Clerk Laurel Payne

 

3.   Public Comment

 

4.   Consent Agenda:

a.   Approval of minutes: October 7, 2024 open and closed; and October 8, 2024

b.   Approve Municipal Road and Bridge Program State Funds Local Public Agency Agreement between the State of Rhode Island DOT and the Town of New Shoreham

c.   Approve amendment to the lease agreement with Block Island Health Services adding the Resident’s House to the Properties List

 

5.   Hold public hearing, discuss and act on proposed amendments to the Town of New Shoreham Zoning Ordinances for Article 7, Permits, Procedures and Enforcement; Section: 712 General Regulations; 319 Planned Development Zone (PD Zone); 321 Public Utility Zone (PU Zone); 322 Medical Center Zone (MC Zone); 403 Secondary Dwelling Development: 405 Affordable Housing; 406 Residential Structures Meeting Certain Thresholds; 407 Hotels; 409 Restaurants in the Mixed Use Zone (M Zone); 411 Commercial/Residential Mixed Use; 414 Marinas; 422 Utility WECS; 423 Light Assembly; 425 Solar Energy Systems; 426 Power Generators Greater Than 20kW Rated Capacity; 501 Development Plan Review Standards; 513 Accessory Dwelling Units; 517 Solar Energy Systems (SES); 603 Zoning Board of Review; 703 Procedures for Special Use Permit

 

6.   Act to approve Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission grant award in the amount of $14,000 Protecting Block Island's Unmarked Black and Indigenous Grave Sites

 

7.   Discuss and act to approve a resolution establishing a safety committee regarding vehicles (mopeds, low-speed vehicles, bikes, scooters, etc.)

 

8.   Review of financial reports

 

9.   Receive update on the Thomas Property construction project

 

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

 

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

a.   Appointments:

i.    Building Committee for the Public Safety Complex

ii.   Block Island Housing Board: One position – Housing Advocate (term exp. 12/2024)

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)

 

 

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: 5/3/2024 mh