New Shoreham Town Council Meeting and

Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road, Block Island

Monday, January 6, 2025

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.       Public Comment

 

2.       Consent Agenda:

a.       Approval of Minutes: December 16, 2024: December 18, 2024 1:00 p.m.; December 18, 2024 7:00 p.m. open and closed

b.       Receive report of Block Island Health Services Town Representative Laura Parsons regarding Block Island Health Services happenings

c.       Approve abatements recommended by the Board of Assessors:

                                                              i.      David Roosa, Acct # P-183025: $1,205.57

                                                            ii.      Nature Conservancy & Kate Knapp, Acct # P-201919: $3,016.01

 

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

a.       Appointments:

                                                              i.      Building Committee for Public Safety Complex: Two members of the public (1 year term)

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.      Coastal Resilience Committee (term exp. 12/2025)

                                                             v.      Juvenile Hearing Review Board (term exp. 12/2026)

                                                           vi.      Tree Warden (licensed arborist)

                                                         vii.      Building Committee for Public Safety Complex: One member of the public (1 year term)

 

4.       Discuss and act on deer hunting dates for Town property at Plat 20, Lot 20

 

5.       Discuss and act on amendments to the Transportation Safety Committee Resolution

 

6.       Discuss the potential Town Manager search

 

7.       Discuss and act on salary stipends for officials:

a.       Fiscal Year 2026: Board of Canvassers, Emergency Management Agency Director(s)

b.       Fiscal Year 2027: First Warden, Second Warden, Town Council, Board of Assessors

 

8.       Review and announce budget hearing schedule

 

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: 1/2/2025 mm