Regular Town Council Meeting

November 2, 2021

6:00 P.M.

A.              CALL TO ORDER

 

Council President Carpenter called the meeting of the Richmond Town Council to order at 6:00 P.M. held on October 19, 2021. This meeting was held In-Person at Town Council Chambers, 5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI, and was also teleconferenced via Zoom.

 

B.              ROLL CALL

 

Town Council Members present in Council Chambers were as follows: Council President Nell Carpenter, Council Vice President James Palmisciano, Councilor Rich Nassaney, Councilor Lauren Cacciola, and Councilor Ronald Newman. Also present Town Administrator Karen D. Pinch, Town Solicitor Karen Ellsworth, Chief of Police Elwood Johnson, Finance Director Laura Kenyon, Town Planner Shaun Lacey, Deputy Town Clerk Deb Ruzzo and Town Clerk Erin Liese.

 

C.              THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

D.              MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

A moment of silence was held in remembrance of Sheila Grover who passed away on October 27, 2021.

 

Sheila A. (Gentile) Grover, 53, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, in her childhood home in Wilbraham, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield, Sheila attended Wilbraham schools and graduated from Minnechaug Regional High School in 1986. She earned a Bachelor's Degree from Emerson College in Boston. Sheila had many talents. She became nationally ranked traveling across the country as part of her college debating team. She loved to travel. She spent a semester touring Europe and visited India, Greece and Canada. After college, Sheila pursued her career in the entertainment business, working in Boston and eventually New York City. She worked her way up to Costume Supervisor for many movies and television shows, including many years at Law and Order, Criminal Intent. Her final employment was as Supervisor for Amazon's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. This earned her two Emmy nominations as part of the Costume Team headed by Donna Zakowska. Eventually Sheila settled in Richmond, RI, close to the beaches that she loved so much. Sheila was active in the Richmond, RI community where she was elected to the School Committee. She is survived by the "Light of her life" and her greatest accomplishment, her 12 year old daughter Emma Jane Grover, her devoted parents; Michael and Alice (Rohan) Gentile of Wilbraham, husband Steven Grover of Richmond, RI, brother Michael Gentile and his wife Sharon of Wilbraham, beloved step daughter Sasha Emmens and her husband Jordan and granddaughter Millie, all of England, step daughter Nicole Grover and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. Sheila's family would like to thank her "Mrs. Maisel work crew" who never forgot her during her battle with cancer. Also, the caring staff at South County Cancer Center, especially Dr. Taber. Services for Sheila will be private and at the convenience of the family. Wilbraham Funeral Home, 2551 Boston Rd., Wilbraham is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the "Emma Grover Benefit Fund," c/o Monson Savings Bank, 100 Post Office Park, Wilbraham, MA 01095.

 

Council President Carpenter commented on the life of Mrs. Grover.

 

E.              RESOLUTION

Please Note in Accordance with Section 42-46-6 (b) the Council May Review, Discuss and/or take Action on the following items:

1)               Resolution Request of Council President Carpenter to Honor Daniel Koussa for Heroism

 

Council President Carpenter read the following resolution:

 

Resolution 2021-14

Resolution Recognizing Mr. Daniel Koussa

 

WHEREAS,               Mr. Daniel Koussa is a Resident of Richmond, Rhode Island; and

WHEREAS,               Congratulations and citations are in order for Daniel Koussa for his heroism assisting a man in need; and

WHEREAS,               Mr. Koussa was quick thinking and compassionate and did not hesitate for a moment to provide assistance; and

WHEREAS,               Daniel utilized his skill building provided by the Compass Program at West Bay        Collaborative; and

WHEREAS,               This courageous action and act of heroism which deserves special recognition by community and Council of the Town of Richmond; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the sincere appreciation of the Richmond Town Council and all the citizens at large of this community, are hereby extended to Daniel for his heroic action. The Town of Richmond recognizes Mr. Daniel Koussa as an exemplary model citizen.

Given under the Seal of the Town Council of the Town of Richmond this 2^nd day of November, 2021.

A motion was made to approve the Resolution Recognizing Mr. Daniel Koussa by Councilor Nassaney seconded by Councilor Cacciola.

Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye

 

Mr. Daniel Koussa was present and Council President Carpenter presented the Resolution.

 

Mr. Daniel Koussa stated he is grateful he was able to provide the assistance, and he stated “always help and do not hesitate, just do it”.

 

2)               Resolution Authorizing Richmond’s Participation in the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Flood Prevention Project

 

Town Planner Lacey provided a brief update on the project.

 

The following resolution was considered:

 

 

TOWN OF RICHMOND, RHODE ISLAND

RICHMOND TOWN COUNCIL

RESOLUTION #2021-15

 

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RICHMOND'S PARTICIPATION

IN THE WOOD-PAWCATUCK WATERSHED FLOOD PREVENTION PROJECT

 

WHEREAS,          the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service provides funding for technical assistance in the development of watershed protection and flood prevention projects; and

 

WHEREAS,          the Southern Rhode Island Conservation District is the lead sponsor of the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Flood Prevention Project, currently in its planning phase; and

 

WHEREAS,          the purpose of the project is to identify effective flood prevention improvements, design and engineer those improvements, and construct those improvements; and

 

WHEREAS,          the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association (WPWA) led the development of the 2017 Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Flood Resiliency Management Plan, which suggested riverine flood prevention projects in all of the communities in the watershed; and

 

WHEREAS,          Richmond is located entirely within the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed, and the Town has identified flood prevention as a priority in its Hazard Mitigation Plan; and

 

WHEREAS,                the Southern Rhode Island Conservation District has invited the Town of Richmond to participate in the project, and

 

WHEREAS,          Richmond wishes to participate in the planning phase of the project, making Richmond eligible for federal financial assistance; and

 

WHEREAS,          Richmond would not be obligated to participate in the second and third phases of the project unless the Town determines that further participation will advance its flood prevention goals;

 

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Richmond Town Council hereby authorizes the Town's participation in the first phase of the program and authorized the Town Administrator and the Town Planner to prepare and execute the documents necessary for participation.  

 

GIVEN UNDER THE SEAL OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF RICHMOND THIS 2nd DAY OF November, 2021.

 

A motion was made to approve the Resolution Authorizing the Town Participation in the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Flood Prevention Plan, by Vice President Palmisciano seconded by Councilor Newman.                                                                                                                                                          Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye  

            

 

                                                                            

A motion to convene as the Alcohol Licensing Board for the Town of Richmond and Open the Public Hearing on Renewal Applications for the Licensing Period of December 1, 2021 to November 30, 2022 by Vice President Palmisciano seconded by Councilor Newman.

Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye  

 

Town Clerk Liese announced the following: Taco Republic has decided to pull their liquor licensing renewal application that was duly advertised for this evening, and the current liquor license will expire on November 30, 2021.

 

F.               PUBLIC HEARING - LICENSES

Please Note in Accordance with Section 42-46-6 (b) the Council May Review, Discuss and/or take Action on the following items:

1)               Town Council Sitting as the Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Board Notice is hereby given by the Town Council of the Town of Richmond, being the Licensing Board in said Town as provided under Title 3, Chapters 1-12 of the General Laws of Rhode Island 1956, and as amended that the following RENEWAL applications have been received by the Town Council for licenses under said Act, for the year December 1, 2021 to November 30, 2022 (duly advertised in the Chariho Times on October 21^st and October 28^th ); as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2021:

a)          Approval of Application for Renewal of Class A (Package Store) Retail Liquor License:

                                                         i.                    Tony Albano, CELO. LLC d/b/a Richmond Wine & Liquors, located at 5 Stilson Road, subject to Fire Inspection Approval and License Fees.

 

Motion to Approve the Class A License of Richmond Wine & Liquors subject to Fire Inspection Approval and Payment of License Fees by Vice President Palmisciano seconded by Councilor Newman. Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye  

 

                                                       ii.                    Ronald M. Pariseau and Susan C. Pariseau, NRP INC., d/b/a Wyoming Package Store, located at1199 Main Street, subject to Licenses Fees.

 

Motion to Approve the Class A License of Wyoming Package Store subject to Payment of License Fees by Councilor Nassaney seconded by Councilor Cacciola.                                                                                                  Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye  

 

b)               Approval of Application for Renewal of Class B- Victualer: Peter A. Santilli and Yet Sau Yung, Dragon Palace Inc. d/b/a Dragon Palace, located at 1210 Main Street

 

Motion to Approve the Class B Victualer License of Dragon Palace by Councilor Cacciola seconded by Vice President Palmisciano. Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye  

 

c)               Approval of Application for Renewal of Class B- Victualer; subject to Fire Inspection Approval and License Fees:

                                                           i.                  Timothy W. Boucher and Troy M. Boucher, Boucher’s Wood River Inn, Inc. d/b/a Boucher’s Wood River Inn, located at 1139 Main Street

                                                         ii.                  Jennifer S. Procaccianti, Richmond Smoke, LLC d/b/a Richmond Smoke, located at 1219 Main Street

                                                       iii.                  Jason Hendrick, Peter Hendrick and Sandra Hendrick, Meadow Brook Properties, LLC d/b/a Meadow Brook Golf Course, located at 163 Kingstown Road

                                                        iv.                  Peter Hendrick and Sandra Hendrick, Richmond Country Club Inc. d/b/a Richmond Country Club, located at 74 Sandy Pond Road

                                                          v.                  Ying Chong Young, Lu Bin Wu, Jin Yang Yu and Sau Sheung Lau, Young Lau Inc. d/b/a Bali Village Restaurant, located at 1172 Main Street

 

Motion to Approve the Class B Victualer License of Boucher’s Wood River Inn, Richmond Smoke, Meadow Brook Golf Course, Richmond Country Club and Bali Village subject to Fire Inspection Approval and Payment of Licensing Fee’s by Councilor Newman seconded by Vice President Palmisciano. Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye  

 

d)               Approval of Application for Renewal of Class B- Victualer; subject to Payment of Taxes, RI Division of Taxation Approval and License Fees: M.T.M. Development Corporation, Paul P. Mihailides, and M.T.M. Investment Group L.P., Preserve Management LLC d/b/a The Preserve at Boulder Hills, located at 87 Kingstown Road,

 

Motion to Approve the Class B Victualer License of The Preserve at Boulder Hill’s subject to Payment of Taxes, RI Division of Taxation Approval and License Fees by Vice President Palmisciano seconded by Councilor Newman Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye  

 

e)               Approval of Application for Renewal of Class B- Victualer; subject to Payment of Taxes, RI Division of Taxation Approval, Fire Inspection Approval and License Fees:

                                                           i.             Ryan Moran, Christopher Caswell, Rhode Food LLC d/b/a Alaina’s Coffee House, located at 93 Kingstown Road

                                                         ii.              Ryan Moran, Christopher Caswell, Clover Hospitality LLC d/b/a                                      Alaina’s Ale House, located at 343 Kingstown Road

 

Motion to Approve the Class B Victualer License of Alaina’s Coffee House and Alaina’s Ale House subject to Payment of Taxes, RI Division of Taxation Approval, Fire Inspection Approval and License Fee by Councilor Newman seconded by Councilor Cacciola. Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye  

 

f)                Approval of Application for Renewal of Class B- Victualer; subject to updated S.T.O.P Certificates, RI Division of Taxation Approval, Fire Inspection Approval and License Fees: Joseph H. Scott, Susan W. Scott, Ross B. Atkins and Sarah W. Atkins, Pine Crest Golf Course Inc.  d/b/a Pinecrest Golf Course, located at 25 Pinehurst Drive

 

Motion to Approve the Class B Victualer License of Pine Crest Golf Course Inc. subject to updated S.T.O.P Certificates, RI Division of Taxation Approval, Fire Inspection Approval and License Fees by Councilor Cacciola seconded by Vice President Palmisciano.                                                                                    Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye  

 

g)               Approval of  Application for Renewal of Class B- Victualer- Limited: subject to Fire Inspection Approval, DOH Food Certificate and License Fees: Kimon Dafoulas, ALKOST LLC d/b/a Town Pizza II, located at 18 Kingstown Road

 

Motion to Approve the Class B Victualer Limited License of Town Pizza II. Subject to Fire Inspection Approval, DOH Food Certificate and License Fees by Councilor Newman seconded by Vice President Palmisciano. Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye  

 

Motion to Close the Public Hearing and Adjourn as the Liquor Licensing Board and reconvene as the Town Council by Vice President Palmisciano seconded by Councilor Newman. Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye  

 

Motion to Open the Public Hearing on Applications for Victualing Additional Hours License by Councilor Newman seconded by Councilor Nassaney. Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye  

 

2)               Approval of Application for Victualing Additional Hours License, pursuant to the provisions of Title 5, Chapter 24 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, l956, as amended, have been submitted to the Richmond Town Council, as a licensing board; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2021 and subject to Advertising Fee:

a)               Cumberland Farms Inc.  d/b/a Cumberland Farms #1254, 1175 Main Street

b)               KASBAC, LLC d/b/a McDonald’s, 12 Kingstown Road

c)               Beaver River Donuts INC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 418 Kingstown Road

                                                              i.               Letter of Objection from Anthony F. and Sarah B. Gallo

d)               Rich Donuts Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 26 Kingstown Road

e)               Richmond Gas & Convenience Inc. d/b/a Richmond Gas & Convenience, 1214 Main Street

f)                Wyoming Donuts Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 1214 Main Street

 

Town Solicitor Ellsworth questioned the status of the application with regards to the need for the additional hours. She stated without receiving the applications you need to make findings. She recommended continuing the matter.

 

Town Clerk Liese advised all the applications are in order and each applicant answered the question in a similar manner to provide service to the public in the early hours.

 

James Lynch owner of Beaver River Donuts was present and explained the need for the additional hours. He explained this is a not a new request. It is simply to be able to service one additional hour from extending to 5 A.M.

 

Richard McGannon of Thorpe Lane objected to the application of Beaver River Donuts Inc. for additional hours. He explained it is neighborhood business not commercial. Granting the request gives harm to the quality of life of the neighborhood.

 

Richard Gallo of Thorpe Lane who wrote the objection letter and agreed with Mr. McGannon; however had no objection to the one additional hour.

 

Motion to Close the Public Hearing on Victualing Additional Hours License by Councilor Newman seconded by Councilor Nassaney. Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye  

 

Motion to approve the Application of Beaver River Donuts for one additional hour opening at               5:00 A.M. by Councilor Newman seconded by Vice President Palmisciano. Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye  

 

Motion to Approve the Applications of Cumberland Farms, McDonalds, Rich Donuts (Dunkin Donuts), Richmond Gas & Convenience, and Wyoming Donuts (Dunkin Donuts) subject to payment of Advertising Fee by Councilor Newman seconded by Vice President Palmisciano. Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye  

 

3)               Approval of Application of Wawaloam Reservation Inc. dba Wawaloam Campground located at 510 Gardiner Road for Seasonal Recreational Facility License; subject to Payment of Advertising Fee and Licensing Fee

 

Motion to Open the Public Hearing on Seasonal Recreational Facility License by Councilor Nassaney seconded by Vice President Palmisciano. Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye  

 

Town Solicitor Ellsworth questioned the status of the application.

 

Town Clerk Liese advised the application was in order except for the advertising and licensing fee.

 

Motion to Close the Public Hearing on Seasonal Recreational Facility License by Councilor Nassaney seconded by Councilor Newman. Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye  

 

Motion to Approve the Application of Wawaloam Campground subject to payment of Advertising Fee and Licensing Fee by Councilor Nassaney seconded by Vice President Palmisciano.

Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye

 

G.             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

a.                October 17, 2021 (Joint Meeting with Planning Board)

b.               October 18, 2021 ( Regular Meeting)

 

Councilor Newman advised he needed to recuse to item 1b as he was not present.

 

Councilor Cacciola also advised she needed to recuse on item 1a as she was not present.

 

Vice President Palmisciano stated he believed you could vote on minutes if not present.

 

Town Solicitor Ellsworth advised against that practice.

 

Discussion ensued on abstaining or recusing.

 

Vice President Palmisciano also will be recusing from 1a.

 

2)               Approval of  Appropriations and Payment of Bills – October 14, 2021 to October 27, 2021

 

A motion was made to approve Consent Agenda Items 1a & 2 by Councilor Nassaney seconded by Councilor Newman.

Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye

Recusal: Vice President Palmisciano and Councilor Cacciola

 

A motion was made to approve Consent Agenda Items 1b by Councilor Nassaney seconded by Vice President Palmisciano.  Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye;                                                                                                                                               Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye

Recusal: Councilor Newman

 

H.              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

a)         Beaver River Road Listed in the National Historic District

 

Councilor Newman announced he would be recusing from this matter.

 

Town Administrator Pinch announced the news on the designation of Beaver River Road as listed in the National Historic District.

 

b)               Authorization to Apply for DEM Outdoor Recreation Grant to Fund Improvements for the Dog Park

 

Town Administrator Pinch advised on the need for clarification on the grant opportunity. She explained that the Dog Park would be a good project for this as it requires a match and the fundraising conducted by the committee could be that match.

 

Discussion ensued on grant opportunities.

 

Town Solicitor Ellsworth advised to not decide or rank grant opportunities, without an application before Council.

 

c)               Authorization to Award the Hazard Mitigation Bid to Beta Group Inc. in an amount not to exceed $25,050. 

 

Town Administrator Pinch explained the request.

 

A motion was made to Award the Hazard Mitigation Bid to Beta Group Inc. in an amount not to exceed $25,050. by Councilor Newman seconded by Councilor Nassaney. Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye

 

2)               Police Chief’s Report: Elwood M. Johnson, Jr. on activities of the Police Department

a)            Police Services not Relating to Arrests

 

Chief Johnson reported on the wellbeing calls conducted by the department. He explained the importance of the community reaching out to the Police Department for assistance. He also explained the department’s activity is not always arrest related.

 

I.                LICENSES

Please Note in Accordance with Section 42-46-6 (b) the Council May Review, Discuss and/or take Action on the following items:

1)               Approval of Complete Application Renewals for a Holiday License; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2021

a)               Request of Beaver River Tree Farm

b)               Request of Chariho Furniture Inc.

c)               Request of Family Dollar Stores of RI Inc.

d)               Request of  Mandalay Properties, LLC d/b/a Fetch RI

e)               Request of Hope Valley Bait & Tackle Inc.

f)                Request of Sylvana Richmond d/b/a The Kid’s Junction

g)               Request of Wyoming Hardgoods, Inc.

h)               Request of Morgan’s Woodwork Shop Inc.

i)                Request of Beaver River Golf Club

j)                Request of Jules Antiques and General Store

k)               Request of Ocean State Job Lot Stores of RI, Inc.

l)                Request of Shoreline Auto Sales, LLC

m)             Request of Stop & Shop Supermarket Co.

n)               Request of CVS Pharmacy #8320

o)               Request of Robin Leroux dba Growin Crazy

p)               Request of Dollar General Store

q)               Request of Walgreens

r)                Request of Nutrition Barn

s)               Request of Mae Lumen Salon

 

Motion to Approve Complete Application Renewals for a Holiday License; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2021; as listed on the Agenda as I1-a-s by Vice President Palmisciano seconded by Councilor Cacciola. Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye

 

                                                                

 

2)               Approval of Application Renewals for a Holiday License and subject to Payment of License Fees; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2021

a)               Request of Meadow Brook Golf Course

b)               Request of Pinecrest Golf Course, Inc.

c)               Request of Richmond Country Club

d)               Request of CELO, LLC dba Richmond Wine and Liquors

e)               Request of Wawaloam Reservation Inc.

f)                Request of from NRP Inc. dba Wyoming Package Store

 

Motion to Approve Application Renewals for a Holiday License and subject to Payment of License Fees; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2021; as listed on the Agenda I 2a-f by Councilor Newman seconded by Councilor Nassaney.

Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye     

 

3)               Approval of Application Renewals for a Holiday License and subject to Payment of License Fees and Taxes; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2021

a)               Request of Preserve - FAMARS USA, LLC

b)               Request of Preserve Property Management Co. LLC – Boulder Hills

c)                Request of Preserve Property Management Co. LLC – The White Birch Café

d)               Request of Preserve Property Management Co. LLC- The Sporting Shoppe

 

Motion to Approve the Applications Renewals for a Holiday License and subject to Payment of License Fees and Taxes; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2021; as listed on the agenda I 3a-d by Councilor Cacciola seconded by Councilor Nassaney. Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye

 

4)               Approval of Complete Application Renewals for a Victualing License; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2021

a)               Request of Washington County Pomona Grange

b)               Request of Beaver River Donuts

c)               Request of Wyoming Donuts

d)               Request of Rich Donuts

e)               Request of Lickety Splits, Inc.

f)                Request of McDonald’s Restaurant

g)               Request of Cumberland Farms Inc.

h)               Request of Richmond Smoke LLC

i)                Request of Oui 3D Inc. d/b/a Subway

j)                Request of Dragon Palace Inc.

 

Motion to Approve the Application Renewals for a Victualing License; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2021; as listed on the Agenda I4a-j by Vice President Palmisciano seconded by Councilor Nassaney. Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye

 

5)               Approval of Application Renewals for a Victualing License and subject to Payment of License Fees; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2021

a)               Request of Young Lau Inc. d/b/a Bali Village        

b)               Request of Boucher’s Wood River Inn Inc.

c)               Request of Burrito Bros Taco Company

d)               Request of Meadow Brook Properties LLC d/b/a Meadow Brook Golf Course

e)               Request of Pinecrest Golf Course Inc.

f)                Request of Richmond Country Club Inc.

g)               Request of Wawaloam Reservation, Inc. d/b/a Wawaloam Campground

 

 

Motion to Approve the Application Renewals for a Victualing License and subject to Payment of License Fees; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2021; as listed on the Agenda I 5 a-g by Councilor Nassaney seconded by Councilor Cacciola. Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye

 

6)               Approval of Application Renewals for a Victualing License and subject to Dept. of Health Certificate; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2021

a)               Request of Kingston Pizza

b)               Request of Nutrition Barn

 

Motion to Approve the Application Renewals for a Victualing License and subject to Dept. of Health Certificate; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2021; as listed on the Agenda I 6 a & b by Vice President Palmisciano seconded by Councilor Cacciola. Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye

 

7)               Approval of Application Renewals for a Victualing License and subject to Payment of Licensing Fee and Taxes; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2021

a)               Request of Clover Hospitality LLC d/b/a Alainas Ale House

b)               Request of Rhode Foods d/b/a Alainas Coffee House           

c)               Request of Preserve Property Management d/b/a Preserve at Boulder Hills

d)               Request of Preserve Property Management Co. LLC d/b/a The White Birch Café

 

Motion to Approve the Application Renewals for a Victualing License and subject to Payment of Licensing Fee and Taxes; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2021; as listed on the Agenda I 7 a-d by Councilor Newman seconded by Vice President Palmisciano. Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye

 

8)               Approval of Application Renewals for a Victualing License and subject to Payment of Licensing Fee and Dept. of Health Certificate; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2021

a)               Request of Alkost LLC d/b/a Town Pizza II

b)               Request of Richmond Gas and Convenience

 

Motion to Approve the Application Renewals for a Victualing License and subject to Payment of Licensing Fee and Dept. of Health Certificate as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2021; as listed on the Agenda I 8 a & b by Councilor Nassaney seconded by Councilor Cacciola. Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye

 

                                                                

 

 

9)               Approval of Application  Renewal of Stop & Shop Supermarket #729 for a Victualing License and subject to Payment of Licensing Fee and Taxes and Dept. of Health Certificate; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2021

 

 

Motion to Approve the Application Renewal of Stop & Shop Supermarket #729 for a Victualing License and subject to Payment of Licensing Fee and Taxes and Dept. of Health as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2021 by Councilor Cacciola seconded by Vice President Palmisciano.  Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye

 

 

10)           Approval of Application of Wawaloam Reservation Inc. dba Wawaloam Campground located at 510 Gardiner Road for Table Games License; subject to Payment of Licensing Fee; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2021

 

Motion to Approve Application of Wawaloam Reservation Inc. dba Wawaloam Campground located at 510 Gardiner Road for Table Games License; subject to Payment of Licensing Fee; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2021 by Vice President Palmisciano seconded by Councilor Newman. Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye

 

 

11)           Approval of Complete Application of Zampini Auto Wrecking for Automobile Junkyard License; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2021

 

Motion to Approve the Complete Application of Zampini Auto Wrecking for Automobile Junkyard License by Councilor Newman seconded by Councilor Cacciola. Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye

 

 

12)           Approval of Complete Application of Jules Antiques & General Store for Second Hand Dealer License; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2021

 

Motion to Approve the Complete Application of Jules Antiques & General Store for Second Hand Dealer License by Councilor Nassaney seconded by Councilor Cacciola. Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye

 

 

13)           Approval of Application of Brian Baker for Private Detective License, subject to License Fee; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2021

 

Motion to Approve the Application of Brian Baker for Private Detective License, subject to License Fee; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2021 by Vice President Palmisciano seconded by Councilor Nassaney. Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye 

 

Council President Carpenter announced the following appointments will be for Council’s discussion only as in past practice.

 

Councilor Nassaney requested that President Carpenter reconsider to allow public comment as typically the School Committee position would be an elected position.

 

Council President Carpenter determined no public input would be conducted during the appointments.

 

 

 

J.               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 Laura Rieger for reappointment to the Finance Board with a term expiration date of November 30, 2026

 

A motion was made to reappoint Laura Rieger to the Finance Board with a term expiration date of November 30, 2026 by Councilor Newman seconded by Vice President Palmisciano. Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye

 

 

2)               Consideration of Request for Appointment or Scheduling of Interviews for Applicants filling the School Committee vacancy with a term expiration date of November, 2024

a)               Application of Jessica Purcell

                                                              i.               Letter of support from B. Joe Reddish, III

b)               Application of Karen J. Reynolds

 

Jessica Purcell introduced herself to the Council and explained why she would like to be considered for appointment to the School Committee.

 

Karen Reynolds introduced herself to the Council and explained why she would like to be considered for appointment to the School Committee.

 

The Council asked each candidate a series of questions on why they wished to serve.

 

A motion was made to appoint Karen J. Reynolds to fill the School Committee vacancy with a term expiration date of November, 2024 by Councilor Nassaney seconded by Vice President Palmisciano. Vote: President Carpenter, No; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, No     

 

Councilor Newman encouraged Mrs. Purcell to remain involved as there are vacancies coming up in the next election.

 

 

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 Councilor Cacciola for reconsideration of the Wellness Committee Application Timeframe

 

Councilor Cacciola commented on the need to convene the Wellness Committee sooner than later. She also questioned Town Clerk Liese on how many applications were received to date.

 

Town Clerk Liese advised she believed at least 5.

 

Chief Johnson stated he thought 6 according to background checks conducted.

 

Motion was made to move the appointments to the Wellness Committee to the November 16, 2021 Town Council meeting by Councilor Nassaney seconded by Councilor Cacciola. Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye 

 

 

2)     Request of Council President Carpenter for consideration to apply for DEM Outdoor Recreation Grant; with potential award to be used for design/construction of Richmond Community/Wellness Center and Active Recreation with Application Deadline of December 17, 2021

 

Council President Carpenter explained the need to consider application for the DEM Outdoor Recreation Grant towards the construction of a center at 4 Richmond Townhouse Road. She explained the utilization of funds should be towards people first.

 

Discussion ensued on grants.

 

Councilor Newman recused from this matter.

 

Motion was made to request staff research grant proposals and continue the matter to the November 16^th Town Council meeting by Vice President Palmisciano seconded by Councilor Cacciola. Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye 

 

Motion was made to file the Communications by Councilor Nassaney seconded by Vice President Palmisciano. Vote: President Carpenter, Aye; Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye 

 

L.              COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS AND RESOLUTIONS FROM OTHER RHODE ISLAND CITIES AND TOWNS

The Council may acknowledge any of the listed Communications and Proclamations and Resolutions. Should any member wish to have a conversation on any of the matters, the item will be placed on a future agenda for review, discussion and/or potential action and/or vote.

1)               Communications Received:

a)               Notice on the Town of Richmond Board/Commission Vacancies- October 20, 2021

b)               Press Release of Richmond Police Department - October 21, 2021

c)               Email From: Lisa Konicki, Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce

To: Karen Pinch, Town Administrator

Dated: October 26, 2021

Re: ARPA Funds for Small Business Grants

d)               Richmond Senior Center News November 2021

 

M.             PUBLIC FORUM

Those participating remotely, use the “raise hand” icon at the bottom right side of your screen, or, if you are using a phone, press *9. The moderator will tell you when it is your turn to speak.

 

Note: During the public forum, town council members may respond to a comment made by a member of the public if that matter is not on the agenda, but town council members may not initiate discussion of a matter not posted, and the town council may not vote on a matter not posted except: To refer the matter to another body or official, or when a vote is necessary to address an unanticipated situation that requires immediate action to protect the public health, safety or welfare.

Samantha Wilcox resident and member of the Dog Park Committee spoke on the benefits a dog park has on the community. She also discussed the efforts made to research costs and work done on potential grant applications.

 

Donna Gouva resident and member of the Dog Park Committee also spoke on the benefits of a dog park. She also explained she has spoken to the Animal Control Officer and there are less calls now that dogs have a place to run.

 

Chief Johnson announced the success of the Chariho Girls Field Hockey team and reported they provided a police escort to the playoffs.

 

Councilor Cacciola announced she will be participating in a food drive at RICAN on November 7^th.

 

Jessica Purcell spoke on the importance of Veterans applying for the Wellness Committee.

 

Council President Carpenter remarked she is a dog lover. 

 

 

N.              ADJOURNMENT

 

A motion was made by Councilor Newman with second by Vice President Palmisciano to adjourn at 7:45 P.M. Vote: President Carpenter, Aye Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye

 

 

 

Attest:

 

 

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   Erin F. Liese, CMC Town Clerk