New Shoreham Town Council Meeting

Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road, Block Island

Tuesday, September 3, 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 potential acquisition of real property.  This discussion may be held in executive session pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5(a)(5) Any discussions or considerations related to the acquisition or lease of real property for public purposes, or of the disposition of publicly held property wherein advanced public information would be detrimental to the interest of the public

 

7:00 p.m.

Town Council Agenda

2.   Public Comment

 

3.   Consent Agenda:

a.   Approval of minutes: August 21, 2024 open and closed; August 27, 2024 open and closed

b.   Correspondence: Claude Geurlain in support of outdoor entertainment

 

4.   Discuss the appointment of the Interim Town Manager

 

5.   Receive data, discuss and act on property tax exemption updates for: Seniors, Veterans and Homestead

 

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

a.   Establish a Public Safety Complex Building Committee

b.   Appointments:

i.    Police Advisory Commission with term expiring 12/2029

ii.   Conservation Commission with 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)

 

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: 8/29/2024 mh