RICHMOND TOWN COUNCIL

AGENDA - AMENDED

Regular Town Council Meeting

Town Council Chambers

5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI 02898

June 21, 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.        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 2022-13: Recognizing Hannah Jackson Chariho Salutatorian

 

2)         Resolution 2022-12: Adopting the RI Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022 Update

 

3)         Resolution 2022-11: Authorizing A Referendum Question on State Issuance of Licenses for Cannabis Related Business in the Town of Richmond

 

F.         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)         Sound Permit Application Continued from June 7, 2022:

a)         Applicant:  Kevin Lamansky

Entertainment: Live Music

Dates:  September 4th from 4 P.M. to 10 P.M.

Location:         536 Church Street, Wood River Jct.

 

2)         Richmond Home Rule Charter Amendments to be considered on the November General Election Ballot

 

3)         Outdoor Entertainment License Application:

a)         Applicant:  Preserve Property Management Company, LLC

Entertainment:        Live and Recorded Music

Dates:         June, 2022 to November, 2022

Location:   The Preserve at Boulder Hills, 87 Kingstown Road

 

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)         May 31, 2022 (Special Meeting)

b)         June 7, 2022 (Regular Meeting)

 

2)         Approval of Town Department Reports

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

b)         Approval of the Police Department’s report for the month of May, 2022

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

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

 

3)         Approval of Tax Collector Refunds dated June 14, 2022

 

4)         Approval of Tax Assessor Additions dated June 13, 2022

 

5)         Approval of Tax Assessor Abatements dated June 13, 2022

 

6)         Approval of Appropriations and Payment of Bills - December 2, 2021 to June 16, 2022

 

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)         Authorization to Award the IT Services Bid

 

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

a)         Discussion on Narcotics Investigation and Arrest

 

I.          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 Lindsay Hannon for re-appointment as 1st Alternate Zoning Board of Review with term expiration of July 31, 2023

 

2)         Resignation of Gina M. DeBernardo from the Home Rule Charter Commission

 

J.         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 Preserve Property Management Company LLC for their Indoor Entertainment Permits for The Hill Top Lodge and The Preserve at Boulder Hill Clubhouse; located at 87 Kingstown Road

 

K.        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 and Consideration of the Request of Vice President Palmisciano for ARPA funding allocation for elementary school safety and Richmond Police & Fire Department response capabilities (Continued from 6-7- 2022)

 

2)         Administration update to Council on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) requests                          (Continued from 6-7-2022)

 

3)         Council Discussion and Consideration of allocation of ARPA funds                          (Continued from 6-7-2022)

 

L.        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 the 2022 Municipal Infrastructure Grant Program Application for a Chlorination System for the Town Water Department

 

2)         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, and authorization for the Town Clerk to advertise for Public Hearing

 

3)         Discussion and consideration of amendments to Chapter 8.14 of the Code of Ordinances regarding Sound Permit Notification and authorization for the Town Clerk to advertise for Public Hearing

 

M.       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 Land and Water Conservation Summit 2022

b)         Notice of Post- Census Group Quarters Review

c)         Email from Melissa DeJoseph- Maddie Potts Foundation dated June 12, 2022

 

N.        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.

 

O.        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 June 15, 2022. Amended Agenda posted June 17, 2022.

 

 

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