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| TOWN OF RICHMOND, RHODE ISLAND |
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| 5 Richmond Townhouse Road | |
| Wyoming, RI 02898 | |
| (401) 539-9000 www.richmondri.com |
RICHMOND TOWN COUNCIL
Regular Town Council Meeting
April 20, 2021
6:00 P.M.
PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER 20-05 EXECUTED BY GOVERNOR GINA RAIMONDO
ON MARCH 16, 2020, THIS MEETING WILL BE TELECONFERENCED VIA ZOOM:
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A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
D. MOMENT OF SILENCE IN MEMORY OF PASQUALE F. DEBERNARDO
E. PUBLIC HEARING
Please Note in Accordance with Section 42-46-6 (b) the Council May Review, Discuss and/or take Action on the following items:
1) Outdoor Entertainment License Applications:
| a. | Chariho Classy 2021 | |
| | Event: | Fireworks Expo for the Chariho Class of 2021 |
| | Dates: | June 5, 2021 with rain date of June 12, 2021 |
| | Location: | Washington County Fair Grounds- 78 Richmond Townhouse Road |
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| b. | P& EE Consulting, Inc. dba PVD Food Truck Events | |
| | Event: | Food Trucks Roll into Richmond |
| | Dates: | April 22nd, May 13th, June 10th, July 8th, August 12th, September 9th, and October 14th |
| | Location: | 4 Richmond Townhouse Road |
F. CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the Consent Agenda shall be equivalent to approval of each item as if it had been acted upon separately; or items may be removed by the Town Council for review, discussion and/or take Action.
1) Approval of Town Council Minutes
2) Approval of Town Department Reports
a. Approval of the Town Clerk’s report for the month of March, 2021
b. Approval of the Tax Collector’s report for the month of March, 2021
c. Approval of the Police Department report for March, 2021
d. Approval of Building, Planning, Zoning report for the month of March, 2021
e. Approval of the unaudited Treasurer’s report for the month of March, 2021
3) Approval of Tax Collector Refunds for March, 2021
4) Approval of Appropriations and Payment of Bills - March 11, 2021 to April 14, 2021
5) Approval of National Grid-Verizon New England Inc. request for installation of a new Pole 11-50 and Push Brace P11-50-89; located at 35 Stilson Road; Project WR#27534478
6) Approval of Tax Assessor Abatements for Motor Vehicles April, 2021
G. REPORTS
Please Note the following items are Status Reports and Matters of Interest to the Council and are for Informational Purposes unless Indicated Otherwise and will be Acted upon in Accordance with Section 42-46-6 (b)
1) Town Administrator’s Report: Karen D. Pinch on activities of the Town
2) Police Chief’s Report: Elwood M. Johnson, Jr. on activities of the Police Department
a. Review, Discussion, and/or take Action on Request to Hire Tara Miller as full-time Police Dispatcher
3) Finance Director’s Report: Laura K. Kenyon
a. Richmond Finance Board Municipal Budget Recommendations for FY 2022
b. Preliminary Finance Board FY 2022 Budget
c. Preliminary Capital Projects and Programs FY 21/22
4) Town Planner Report: Shaun Lacey regarding Valley Lodge Flooding
5) Affordable Housing Presentation by Bruce Olean
H. APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
Please Note in Accordance with Section 42-46-6 (b) the Council May Review, Discuss and/or take Action on the following items:
1) Request from David King for appointment to the Conservation Commission for term ending January 31, 2023
2) Request from Denise Stetson for re-appointment to the Affordable Housing Committee as Elder Affairs Commission Representative with tern to expire May 31, 2022
3) Request from Judith Bento for re-appointment to the Senior Activities Committee with term to expire May 31, 2024
4) Request from Paul Lombardo for re-appointment to the Senior Activities Committee with term to expire May 31, 2024
5) Resignation of Michael Colasante from the Board of Tax Assessment Review
I. LICENSES AND PERMITS
Please Note in Accordance with Section 42-46-6 (b) the Council May Review, Discuss and/or take Action on the following items:
1) Application of Our House Pet Lodge for renewal of Boarding Kennel License located at 204 Old Mountain Trail
J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Please Note in Accordance with Section 42-46-6 (b) the Council May Review, Discuss and/or take Action on the following items:
1) Consideration of Amendments to Section 3.50.010 of the Code of Ordinances, Tax Exemption for Older and Disabled Property Owners, and Authorization for the Town Clerk to Advertise for Public Hearing
K. NEW BUSINESS
Please Note in Accordance with Section 42-46-6 (b) the Council May Review, Discuss and/or take Action on the following items:
1) Request of Brittany Slain, Peaceful Dragonfly Yoga LLC; for the use of Town Property to hold Yoga on Wednesday Evenings at 6:00 P.M. from May 5th to October 20th; on the Front Lawn of Town Hall, 5 Richmond Townhouse Road
2) Notice of claim filed on behalf of The Preserve at Boulder Hills; with authorization to refer the claim to the Town's insurance carrier.
3) Request of Town Council President Carpenter to review and discuss the Town reopening plan in response to COVID-19
a. Status of Richmond Town Hall opening to the Public
b. Status of Richmond Senior Center opening; including activities such as bingo, yoga and social events
c. Status of resuming in-person or hybrid meetings for Council, Boards and Commissions
4) Richmond Covid-19 Task Force update by Joe Arsenault, Chair
a. Request to approve the utilization of Cares Relief Funding to purchase and install equipment in preparation for reopening and hybrid meetings; in an amount not to exceed forty thousand dollars ($40,000.00)
5) Request of Marcy Alves, Tax Collector to schedule a Special Council Meeting for Payment Agreements in Lieu of Tax Sale
L. PUBLIC FORUM
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Note: Comments during Public Forum will only be heard and not acted upon by the Town Council. Section 42-46-6 of the Open Meetings Act, and Department of the Attorney General Advisory Opinions relevant to this item on any public body meeting agenda specifically prohibits the Town Council from discussing, considering or acting on any topic, statement or question presented. The Town Council may, if warranted, refer such matters to an appropriate committee, to another body or official, or post the matter for consideration at a properly-noticed, future meeting.
M. ADJOURNMENT
Pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-6(c) Notice of this meeting was posted on the Secretary of State’s website, Richmond Town Hall, Richmond Police Station, and Clerk Base on April 15, 2021.
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