RICHMOND TOWN COUNCIL

AGENDA

Regular Town Council Meeting

Town Council Chambers

5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI 02898

July 12, 2022

6:00 P.M.

 

This Meeting will be a Hybrid Meeting: This meeting will take place in Town Council Chambers, 5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Richmond, RI 02898; however the public can also observe and participate in the meeting remotely broadcasted on 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 amendments to Chapter 3.06 of the Code of Ordinances regarding Tipping Fees and amendments to Chapter 8.18 Recycling and Solid Waste Disposal

 

2)         Discussion and consideration of amendments to Chapter 8.14 of the Code of Ordinances regarding Sound Permit Notification

 

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)         June 21, 2022 (Regular Meeting)

 

2)         Approval of Town Department Reports

a)         Approval of the Town Clerk’s report for the month of June, 2022

b)         Approval of the Town Clerk’s report for 7/1/2021 to 6/30/2022

c)         Approval of  Tax Collector’s report for the month of June, 2022

d)         Approval of  Building, Planning & Zoning report for the month of June, 2022

e)         Approval of the Finance Department report for the month of June, 2022

 

3)         Approval of Tax Assessor Additions dated June 28, 2022

 

4)         Approval of Tax Assessor Abatements dated July 6, 2022

 

5)         Approval of Appropriations and Payment of Bills –June 17, 2022 to June 30, 2022

 

6)         Approval of Narragansett Electric Petition for Conduit Locations at Tug Hollow Rd. Pole 15

 

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)         Hopkinton Utilization of the Richmond Transfer Station

b)         Letter of Intent to State Regarding Potential Community Center Project

 

2)         Recreation Director’s Report: Morgan Cusumano

a)         Status Update on Summer Camp

 

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

a)         Radio Tower Communication

 

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)         Resignation of Travis Putman from the Planning Board

 

2)         Resignation of Gary Parker from the Planning Board

 

3)         Requests for Appointment to the Zoning Board of Review; Full Member Position with Term Expiration of July 31, 2027 and 1st Alternate Position with Term Expiration of July 31, 2023

a)         Lindsay Hannon

b)         Louise Dinsmore

 

4)         Request of Jessica Purcell for Appointment to the Affordable Housing Committee with Term Expiration Date of May 31, 2024

 

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)         Request of Richmond Market for a Victualing License; located at 5 Kingstown Road

 

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)         Richmond Home Rule Charter Amendments to be considered on the November General Election Ballot ( Continued from 6-21-2022)

a)         Discussion and Consideration of Resolution Approving the Charter Amendments Ballot Questions for the November 8th General Election

 

2)         Administration update to Council on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) requests                          (Continued from 6-21-2022)

a)         Excel Listing of Requests as of June 29, 2022

 

3)         Council Discussion and Consideration of allocation of ARPA funds                                           (Continued from 6-21-2022)

a)         Memorandum and Recommendation of Finance Board dated June 29, 2022

 

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)         Discussion and Consideration of Request of Council President Carpenter for ARPA allocation to the Rhode Island Center Assisting Those in Need (RICAN)

 

2)         Discussion and consideration of amendments to Chapter 18.12 of the Zoning Ordinance relative to Districts and Maps of Planned Unit Development Overlay (PUD); and authorization for the Town Clerk to advertise for Public Hearing

 

3)         Discussion and consideration of amendments to Chapter 18.20 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding Dimensional Regulations related to height, setbacks and supplemental regulations of uses within the R-3, GB, L1,FT, and PD Zoning Districts; and authorization for the Town Clerk to advertise for Public Hearing

 

4)         Discussion and consideration of amendments to Chapter 18.53 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding Telecommunication Towers, Antennas and Accessory Structures; and authorization for the Town Clerk to advertise for Public Hearing

 

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 of Regulations from the Americans with Disabilities Act Regarding Obligations of Outdoor Dining

b)         Email from Alicia Gordon, Wild & Scenic Events dated June 16, 2022

c)         Press Release from the Richmond Police Dept. dated June 18, 2022

d)         Letter from the Town of Exeter regarding Transportation Aid dated June 23, 2022

e)         Notice of Board and Commission Vacancies dated June 30, 2022

f)         Press Release from the Richmond Police Dept. dated July 1, 2022

g)         Flyer on the Three Ways to Vote in the 2022 Election Season

h)         Notice of the Farm Property Tax Exemption- 12/31/2021 Impact Statement

i)          Richmond Senior Center News dated July 2022

 

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.

 

N.        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 July 7, 2022

 

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