RICHMOND TOWN COUNCIL

Regular Town Council Meeting

Town Council Chambers

5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI 02898

January 18, 2022

6:00 P.M.

 

PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER 22-01 EXECUTED BY GOVERNOR MCKEE

ON JANUARY 6, 2022, 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

 

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)         Discussion and consideration of an Application request from Mary R. Fasano, Revocable Trust, Mary R. Fasano & Ronald E Fasano for a Proposed Zoning Map Amendment and Comprehensive Plan Amendment affecting a portion of 61 Tefft Hill Road, Assessor’s Plan 2C Lot 17 from R-2 (Single- Family Residential) to LI (Light Industrial) with Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designation Amendment from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial

 

2)         Discussion and consideration of an Application Request from Lawrence G. Casey for a Proposed Zoning Map Amendment and Comprehensive Plan Amendment affecting two properties located at 301 & 310 Nooseneck Hill Road, Assessor’s Plan 2C Lot 16-1 and 2C Lot 4 from R-2( Single- Family Residential) to LI ( Light Industrial) with Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designation Amendment from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial

 

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

a)         December 7, 2021 (Regular Meeting)

b)         December 7, 2021 (Executive Session)

 

2)         Approval of Town Department Reports

a)         Approval of the Police Departments report for the month of December, 2021

b)         Approval of the Building, Planning& Zoning report for the month of December, 2021

c)         Approval of the Tax Collectors report for the month of December, 2021

 

3)         Approval of Tax Assessor Abatements to the Tax Roll –in the amount of $6.19

 

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

a)         Continuation of Discussion About Turning Streetlights on State Roads Over to DOT

b)         COVID Heroes Plaque

 

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

a)         Recruiting Efforts

 

3)         Planning Board 2021 Annual Report: Town Planner Shaun Lacey

 

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)         Correction of William E. McIntosh IV reappointment to the Economic Development Commission with term expiration date of January 31, 2023 not January 31, 2025 as previously approved.

 

2)         Request of Eileen M. Burton for reappointment to the Board of Canvassers with term expiration date of February 29, 2028

 

I.          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) Discussion on potential amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding Cultivation of Medical Marijuana

1)         Discussion on potential amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding Cultivation of Medical Marijuana

 

J.         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 Nassaney for Discussion and Consideration of Reappointment of Karen Ellsworth as Town Solicitor with term expiration date of February 1, 2023.

 

2)         Discussion and consideration for Authorization of the Town Clerk to Advertise for Public Hearing Proposed Amendments to Chapter 4.12 of the Code of Ordinances regarding the Affordable Housing Committee

 

3)         Discussion and consideration for Authorization of the Town Clerk to Advertise for Public Hearing the Amended 2021 Richmond Comprehensive Community Plan

 

K.        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 Board/Commission Vacancies- January 10, 2022

b)         Press Release of Richmond Police Department – January 8, 2022

 

L.        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.

 

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 January 12, 2022. Amended Agenda posted on January 13, 2022

 

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