RICHMOND TOWN COUNCIL

Agenda

Regular Town Council Meeting

Town Council Chambers

5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI 02898

November 1,2022

6:00 P.M.

 

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. The public is invited to observe and participate in the deliberations of this meeting by accessing the meeting link below. For those without access to video observation platforms, you may also call in to listen to the deliberations of this meeting by using the call-in phone number provided herein. To participate during Public Hearing or Public Input you will press *9 to raise your hand.

 

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A.        CALL TO ORDER

 

Vice President Palmisciano called the meeting of the Richmond Town Council to order at 6:00 P.M.  held on November 1, 2022. 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 Vice President Palmisciano, Councilor Rich Nassaney, Councilor Lauren Cacciola, and Councilor Ronald Newman. Not present President Nell Carpenter. Also present Town Administrator Karen Pinch, Town Solicitor Karen Ellsworth, Chief of Police Elwood Johnson, Finance Director Laura Kenyon, Town Planner Shaun Lacey and Assistant Clerk Kendra Tanguay.

 

C.        THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

D.        MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

Council Vice President Palmisciano held a moment of silence for the safety and well-being of all the poll-workers and staff at all locations this election season.

 

E.        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 applications have been received by the Town Council for licenses under said Act, for the year December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2023; as reviewed for application completeness on October 27, 2022:

a)         Approval of Application for 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 Open Public Hearing for Class A (Package Store) Retail Liquor Licenses, ai) Tony Albano, CELO LLC d/b/a Richmond Wine & Liquors, located at 5 Stilson Road, subject to Fire Inspection Approval and License Fees made by Councilor Nassaney, seconded by Councilor Newman. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

Motion to Close Public Hearing for Class A (Package Store) Retail Liquor Licenses, a) Tony Albano, CELO LLC d/b/a Richmond Wine & Liquors, located at 5 Stilson Road, subject to Fire Inspection Approval and License Fees made by Councilor Nassaney, seconded by Councilor Newman. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

Motion to Approve the Application for Class A (Package Store) Retail Liquor License: Tony Albano, CELO LLC d/b/a Richmond Wine and Liquors, located at 5 Stilson Road, subject to Fire Inspection Approval and License Fees made by Councilor Nassaney, seconded by Councilor Newman. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, 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, application is complete.

 

Motion to Open Public Hearing for Class A (Package Store) Retail Liquor Licenses, aii) Ronald M. Pariseau and Susan c. Pariseau NRP INC., d/b/a Wyoming Package Store, located at 1199 Main Street made by Councilor Nassaney, seconded by Councilor Cacciola. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

Motion to Close Public Hearing for Class A (Package Store) Retail Liquor Licenses, aii) Ronald M. Pariseau and Susan c. Pariseau NRP INC., d/b/a Wyoming Package Store, located at 1199 Main Street made by Councilor Nassaney, seconded by Councilor Newman Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

Motion to Approve the Application for Class A (Package Store) Retail Liquor License: Ronald M. Pariseau and Susan C. Pariseau NRP INC., d/b/a Wyoming Package Store, located at 1199 Main Street made by Councilor Nassaney, seconded by Councilor Newman. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye

 

b)         Approval of Complete Application Renewal for Class BL- Victualer: Kimon Dafoulas, ALKOST LLC d/b/a Town Pizza II, located at 18 Kingstown Road

 

Motion to Open Public Hearing for Class BL (Victualer) Retail Liquor Licenses, b) Kimon Dafoulas ALKOST LLC d/b/a Town Pizza II, located at 18 Kingstown Road made by Councilor Nassaney, seconded by Councilor Cacciola. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

Motion to Close Public Hearing for Class BL (Victualer) Retail Liquor Licenses, b) Kimon Dafoulas ALKOST LLC d/b/a Town Pizza II, located at 18 Kingstown Road made by Councilor Nassaney, seconded by Councilor Newman Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

Motion to Approve the Application for Class BL (Victualer) Retail Liquor Licenses, b) Kimon Dafoulas ALKOST LLC d/b/a Town Pizza II, located at 18 Kingstown Road made by Councilor Nassaney, seconded by Councilor Newman. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye

 

c)         Approval of Complete Application Renewal for Class B- Victualer:

i.          Peter A. Santilli and Yet Sau Yung, Dragon Palace Inc. d/b/a Dragon Palace, located at 1210 Main Street

ii.         M.T.M. Development Corporation, Paul P. Mihailides, and M.T.M. Investment Group L.P., Preserve Management LLC d/b/a The Preserve White Birch Cafe, located at 87 Kingstown Road

iii.        M.T.M. Development Corporation, Paul P. Mihailides, and M.T.M. Investment Group L.P., Preserve Management LLC d/b/a The Preserve Double Barrel Kitchen, located at 87 Kingstown Road

iv.        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

v.         Joseph H. Scott, Susan W. Scott, Pine Crest Golf Course Inc.  d/b/a Pinecrest Golf Course, located at 25 Pinehurst Drive

vi.        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

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

 

Motion to Open Public Hearing for Approval of Complete Application Renewal for Class B- Victualer i. Peter A. Santilli and Yet Sau Yung, Dragon Palace Inc. d/b/a Dragon Palace, located at 1210 Main Street, ii. M.T.M. Development Corporation, Paul P. Mihailides, and M.T.M Investment Group L.P., Preserve Management LLC d/b/a The Preserve White Birch Café, located at 87 Kingstown Road, iii. M.T.M. Development Corporation, Paul P. Mihailides, and M.T.M Investment Group L.P., Preserve Management LLC d/b/a The Preserve Double Barrel Kitchen, located at 87 Kingstown Road, iv. 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, v. Joseph H. Scott, Susan W. Scott, Pine Crest Golf Course Inc. d/b/a Pinecrest Golf Course located at 25 Pinehurst Drive, vi. 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, vii. Peter and Sandra Hendrick, d/b/a Richmond Country Club, located at 74 Sandy Pond Road made by Councilor Nassaney, seconded by Councilor Cacciola. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

Motion to Close Public Hearing for Approval of Complete Application Renewal for Class B – Victualer made by Councilor Nassaney, seconded by Councilor Cacciola. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

Motion to Approve Complete Application Renewal for Class B- Victualer made by Vice President Palmisciano, seconded by Councilor Newman. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

d)         Approval of Application for Renewal of Class B- Victualer; subject to License Fees:

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

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

 

Motion to Open Public Hearing for Application for Renewal of Class B- Victualer; subject to License Fees i. Jason Hendrick, Peter Hendrick and Sandra Hendrick, Meadow Brook Properties, LLC d/b/a Meadow Brook Golf Course, located at 163 Kingstown Road, ii. Jennifer S. Procaccianti, Richmond Smoke, LLC d/b/a Richmond Smoke located at 1219 Main Street made by Councilor Cacciola, seconded by Councilor Nassaney. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

Motion to Close Public Hearing for Application for Renewal of Class B- Victualer; subject to License Fees made by Councilor Cacciola, seconded by Councilor Nassaney. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

Motion to Approve Application for Renewal of Class B- Victualer, subject to License Fees made by Councilor Cacciola, seconded by Councilor Nassaney. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

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

i.          Ryan Moran, Christopher Caswell, Rhodes Food LLC d/b/a Alaina’s Coffee House & Guac & Roll, 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 Open Public Hearing for Application for Renewal of Class B- Victualer, subject to Fire Inspection Approval and License Fees for Ryan Moran, Christopher Caswell, Rhodes Food LLC d/b/a Alaina’s Coffee House & Guac & Roll, located at 93 Kingstown Road, Ryan Moran Christopher Caswell, Clover Hospitality LLC d/b/a Alaina’s Ale House located at 343 Kingstown Road made by Councilor Cacciola, seconded by Councilor Nassaney. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

Motion to Close Public Hearing For Application Renewal of Class B- Victualer, subject to Fire Inspection Approval and License Fees made by Councilor Nassaney, seconded by Councilor Cacciola. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

Motion to Approve Application for Renewal of Class B- Victualer, subject to Fire Inspection Approval for Ryan Moran, Christopher Caswell, Rhodes Food LLC d/b/a Alaina’s Coffee House & Guac & Roll made by Councilor Cacciola, seconded by Councilor Nassaney. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

Motion to Approve Complete Application for Renewal of Class B- Victualer for Ryan Moran, Christopher Caswell, Clover Hospitality LLC, d/b/a Alaina’s Ale House located at 343 Kingstown Road made by Councilor Cacciola, seconded by Councilor Nassaney. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, 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 27, 2022:

a)         Complete Application’s:

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

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

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

iv.        Beaver River Donuts INC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 418 Kingstown Road

v.         Starbucks Corporation d/b/a Starbucks Coffee, 1 Stilson Road

 

Motion to Open Public hearing for Application for Victualing Additional Hours License for i. KASBAC, LLC d/b/a McDonald’s located at 12 Kingstown Road, ii. Wyoming Donuts Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts located at 1214 Main Street, iii. Rich Donuts Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts located at 26 Kingstown Road, iv. Beaver River Donuts Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts located at 418 Kingstown Road, v. Starbucks Corporation d/b/a Starbucks Coffee located at 1 Stilson Road made by Councilor Nassaney seconded by Councilor Newman. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

Solicitor Ellsworth made note of the law regarding applicants providing reasoning for requiring additional hours and turned to Assistant Clerk Tanguay as to whether the applications in question had provided such reasoning. Assistant Clerk Tanguay confirmed that all the applicants had.

 

Motion to Close Public hearing for Application for Victualing Additional Hours License made by Councilor Nassaney, seconded by Councilor Newman. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

Motion to Approve Application for Victualing Additional Hours License made by Councilor Nassaney, seconded by Councilor Newman. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

b)         Application of Cumberland Farms Inc.  d/b/a Cumberland Farms #1254, 1175 Main Street; subject to advertising cost

 

Motion to Open Public Hearing for Application for Victualing Additional Hours License for Cumberland Farms Inc. d/b/a Cumberland Farms #1254 located at 1175 Main made by Councilor Nassaney, seconded by Councilor Cacciola. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

Motion to Close Public Hearing for Application for Victualing Additional Hours License for Cumberland Farms Inc. d/b/a Cumberland Farms #1254 made by Councilor Nassaney, seconded by Councilor Cacciola. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

Motion to Approve Application for Victualing Additional Hours License for Cumberland Farms Inc. d/b/a Cumberland Farms #1254 located at 1175 Main made by Councilor Nassaney, seconded by Councilor Cacciola. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

c)         Application of Richmond Gas & Convenience Inc. Global Montello Group Corp, d/b/a Mobil, 1214 Main Street; subject to licensing fee

 

Motion to Open Public Hearing for Application for Victualing Additional Hours License for Richmond Gas & Convenience Inc. Global Montello Group Corp, d/b/a Mobil located at 1214 Main Street by Councilor Nassaney, seconded by Councilor Cacciola. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

Glenn Caroll, a representative from Global Partners, expressed upon behalf of Global that they are looking forward to doing business in the town.

 

Councilor Nassaney asked if Global was purchasing the Mobil station. Mr. Caroll stated that they were purchasing and taking over the Mobil. 

 

Motion to Close Public Hearing for Application for Victualing Additional Hours License for Richmond Gas & Convenience Inc. Global Montello Group Corp, d/b/a Mobil located at 1214 Main Street made by Councilor Nassaney, seconded by Councilor Newman. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

Motion to Approve Application for Victualing Additional Hours License for Richmond Gas & Convenience Inc. Global Montello Group Corp, d/b/a Mobil located at 1214 Main Street subject to licensing fees made by Councilor Nassaney, seconded by Councilor Cacciola. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, 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 Licensing Fee

 

Motion to Open Public Hearing for Application of Wawaloam Reservation Inc. d/b/a Wawaloam Campground located at 510 Gardiner Road for Seasonal Recreation Facility License  made by  Councilor Cacciola, seconded by  Councilor Nassaney. Vote:  Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

Motion to Close Public Hearing for Application of Wawaloam Reservation Inc. d/b/a Wawaloam Campground located at 510 Gardiner Road for Seasonal Recreation Facility License  made by  Councilor Nassaney, seconded by  Councilor Cacciola. Vote:  Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

Motion to Approve Application of Wawaloam Reservation Inc. d/b/a Wawaloam Campground located at 510 Gardiner Road for Seasonal Recreation Facility License subject to licensing fees made by Councilor Cacciola, seconded by Councilor Nassaney. Vote:  Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

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)         October 4, 2022 (Regular Meeting)

b)         October 18, 2022 (Regular Meeting)

 

Motion to Approve Town Council Minutes from October 4, 2022 (regular meeting) and from October 18, 2022 (regular meeting) made by Councilor Newman, seconded by Councilor Cacciola. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

2)         Approval of Town Department Reports

a)         Approval of the Town Clerk’s report 10/3/2022 to 10/25/2022

b)         Approval of Tax Collector’s report 10/1/2022 to 10/26/2022

c)         Approval of Planning report for the month of October 2022

d)         Approval of the Police Department report for the month of September 2022

 

Motion to Approve the Town Department Reports A-D made by Councilor Newman, seconded by Councilor Nassaney. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

3)         Approval of Appropriations and Payment of Bills – 9/28/2022 to 9/26/2022

 

Motion to Approve Appropriations and Payment of Bills from 9/28/2022 to 9/26/2022 made by Councilor Cacciola, seconded by Councilor Nassaney. Vote: Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

Motion Amended by Councilor Cacciola to Approve Appropriations and Payment of Bills from 8/28/2022 to 9/26/2022 made by Councilor Cacciola, seconded by Councilor Nassaney. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

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)         Authorization to Hire Richard Zabriskie as a Laborer for the Department of Public Works

 

Motion made to move forward G-1a to beginning of meeting made by Councilor Newman, seconded by Councilor Cacciola. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

Motion made to authorize the hiring of Richard “Ricky” Zabriskie as Labor for the Department of Public Works made by Councilor Newman, seconded by Councilor Cacciola. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

b)         Approval of Contract with USDA for Grant Funding in the Amount of $150,000 for Renovations to the Richmond Police Station

Town Administrator Pinch advised on the grant money obtained from Senator Reid’s Office and what it will be used for in the Police Station Renovations.

 

Motion made to Approve of Contract with USDA for Grant Funding in the Amount of $150,000 for Renovations to the Richmond Police Station, and authorization for Town Administrator to sign made by Councilor Newman, seconded by Councilor Nassaney. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

c)         Request for Consideration of ARPA Funding for Town Water Line

 

Town Administrator Pinch advised of the place holder for funding for the water line. She noted in the memo sent to Council that the water heater in Town Hall needed to be replaced for the second time in two years due to the water being too hard.

 

Councilor Cacciola noted that it would essentially be saving us money by installing this water line. Town Administrator Pinch agreed that in the long run, it would.

 

Motion made to Approve Request for Consideration of ARPA Funding in the amount of $210,000 for Town Water Line made by Councilor Cacciola, seconded by Councilor Newman Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

d)         Request for Authorization to sign Grant Award from RI Emergency Management Agency

 

Emergency Management Director Gemme advised how the grant is to be used for the CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training and equipment to extend the arm to emergency services and bring resiliency to the Town using FEMA trained volunteers. He further explained that volunteers are trained in first aid, fire safety, and search and rescue through an 8 week program concluding at the fire academy amongst neighboring towns for cross-training

 

Motion made to Approve Request for Authorization for Town Administrator to sign Grant Award from RI Emergency Management Agency made by Councilor Newman, seconded by Councilor Nassaney. Vote:  Vice President Palimsciano, 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)         Update on Body Worn Camera Grant

 

Chief Johnson advised upon the body worn camera grant costing about $33,000 per year at no cost to the Town. He advised on the pilot program taking place with Axon, the company who makes Tasers, where three officers are piloting the body cameras. He stated that it created an accurate record of what transpires between citizens and police.  

 

Chief Johnson also made mention of the Coffee with a Cop event that is scheduled to take place where people of the community could “become familiar with the people protecting you”. The event will take place on November 15^th at Higher Grounds Coffee between 9 AM and 11 AM with no cost to participate and where 12 Turkeys are going to be donated to families in need.

 

Councilor Cacciola mentioned Officer Brock Taylor rapport with students at the middle and high school.

 

H.        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, 2022

a)         Request of Beaver River Tree Farm

b)         Request of Chariho Furniture Inc.

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

d)         Request of Hope Valley Bait & Tackle Inc.

e)         Request of Wyoming Hardgoods, Inc.

f)         Request of Morgan’s Woodwork Shop Inc.

g)         Request of Jules Antiques and General Store

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

i)          Request of Shoreline Auto Sales, LLC

j)          Request of Stop & Shop Supermarket Co.

k)         Request of Robin Leroux dba Growin Crazy

l)          Request of Walgreens

m)        Request of Mae Lumen Salon

n)         Request of Wood River Stage Coach Inn

o)         Request of Preserve Property Management Co. LLC –The Oh Spa

p)         Request of Preserve - FAMARS USA, LLC

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

r)          Request of Preserve Property Management Co. LLC- Clubhouse

s)         Request of Richmond Country Club

t)          Request of Pinecrest Golf Course, Inc.

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

 

Motion made to Approve Complete Application Renewals for Holiday License for Beaver River Tree Farm, Chariho Furniture, Inc., Mandalay Properties, LLC d/b/a Fetch RI, Hope Valley Bait and Tackle Inc., Wyoming Hardgoods, Inc., Morgan’s Woodwork Shop Inc., Jules Antiques and General Store, Ocean State Job Lot Stores of RI, Inc., Shoreline Auto Sales, LLC, Stop & Shop Supermarket Co., Robin Leroux d/b/a Growin Crazy, Walgreens, Mae Lumen Salon, Wood River Stage Coach Inn, Preserve Property Management Co. LLC – The Oh Spa, Preserve – FAMARS USA, LLC, Preserve Property Management Co. LLC – The Sporting Shoppe, Preserve Property Management CO. LLC – Clubhouse, Richmond Country Club, Pinecrest Golf Course, Inc., NRP Inc. d/b/a Wyoming Package Store made by Councilor Newman, seconded by Councilor Cacciola. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

2)         Approval of Application Renewals for a Holiday License and subject to Retail Tax Certificate; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2022

a)         Request of Beaver River Golf Club

b)         Request of CVS Pharmacy #8320

 

Motion made to Approve Application Renewals for Holiday License subject to Retail Tax Certificate for Beaver River Golf Club and CVS Pharmacy #8320 made by Councilor Cacciola, seconded by Councilor Nassaney. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, 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; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2022

a)         Request of Wawaloam Reservation Inc.

b)         Request of Meadow Brook Golf Course

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

 

Motion to Approve Application Renewals for Holiday License subject to Payment of License Fees for Wawaloam Reservation Inc, Meadow Brook Golf Course and CELO, LLC d/b/a Richmond Wine and Liquors made by Councilor Nassaney, seconded by Councilor Cacciola. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

4)         Approval of Application Renewals for a Holiday License and subject to Payment of Taxes as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2022

a)         Request of Dollar General Store #21040

 

Motion to Approve Renewals for Holiday License for Dollar General Store #21040 subject to Payment of Taxes made by Councilor Newman, seconded by Councilor Nassaney. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

5)         Approval of Application Renewals for a Holiday License and subject to Payment of Taxes and Retail Sales Permit as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2022

a)         Request of Richmond Market

b)         Request of The Nutrition Barn

 

Motion to Approve Application Renewals for Holiday License subject to Payment of Taxes and Retail Sales Permit for Richmond Market made by Councilor Cacciola, seconded by Councilor Newman. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, recuse; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

Motion to Approve Application for Renewals for Holiday License subject to Retail Sales Permit for The Nutrition Barn made by Councilor Newman, seconded by Councilor Nassaney. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

6)         Approval of Complete Application Renewals for a Victualing License; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2022

a)         Request of Stop & Shop Supermarket #729

b)         Request of Pinecrest Golf Course Inc.

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

d)         Request of Beaver River Donuts

e)         Request of Rich Donuts

f)         Request of Wyoming Donuts

g)         Request of McDonald’s Restaurant

h)         Request of Lickety Splits, Inc.

i)          Request of Dragon Palace Inc.

j)          Request of Washington County Pomona Grange

k)         Request of Cumberland Farms Inc.

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

m)        Request of The Preserve White Birch Cafe

n)         Request of The Preserve Double Barrel

o)         Request of Starbucks Coffee

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

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

r)          Request of Richmond Country Club Inc.

 

Motion to Approve Complete Application Renewals for Victualing License for Items 6a-6i made by Councilor Cacciola, seconded by Councilor Newman. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

Motion to Approve Complete Application Renewals for Victualing License for Item 6k-r made by Councilor Cacciola, seconded by Councilor Newman. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

Motion to Approve the complete Application for Renewals for Victualing License for 6j) Washington County Pomona Grange made by Councilor Newman, seconded by Councilor Cacciola. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Recuse; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

7)         Approval of Application Renewals for a Victualing License and subject to Payment of License Fees; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2022

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

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

c)         Request of Richmond Smoke

d)         Request of Alainas Coffee House & Guac & Roll

e)         Request of Alaina’s Ale House

 

Motion to Approve Application Renewals for Victualing License subject to Payment of License Fees for 7a, b and c made by Councilor Nassaney, seconded by Councilor Cacciola. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

Motion to Approve Application Renewal for Victualing License for 7d-e made by Councilor Nassaney, seconded by Councilor Newman. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

8)         Approval of Application Renewals for a Victualing License and subject to Dept. of Health Certificate and License Fee; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2022

a)         Request of Richmond Gas and Convenience

 

Motion to Approve Application Renewals for Victualing License subject to Department of Health Certificate and License Fee for Richmond Gas and Convenience made by Councilor Cacciola, seconded by Councilor Nassaney. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

9)         Approval of Application Renewals for a Victualing License and subject to Payment of Taxes and Health Certificate; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2022

a)         Request of Higher Grounds

b)         Request of Nutrition Barn

c)         Request of Richmond Market

 

Motion to Approve Application Renewals for Victualing License subject to Payment of Taxes and Department of Health Certificate for 9a and b made by Councilor Newman, seconded by Councilor Cacciola. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

Motion to Approve Application Renewals for Victualing License subject to Payment of Taxes and Department of Health Certificate for 9c made by Councilor Newman, seconded by Councilor Cacciola. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, recuse; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

10)       Approval of Application Renewal of Kingston Pizza for a Victualing License and subject to Dept. of Health Certificate; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2022

 

Motion to Approve Application Renewal of Kingston Pizza for Victualing License subject to Department of Health Certificate made by Councilor Cacciola, seconded by Councilor Newman. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

11)       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, 2022.

 

Motion to Approve Application of Wawaloam Reservation Inc d/b/a Wawaloam Campground subject to Payment of Licensing Fee made by Councilor Newman, seconded by Councilor Cacciola. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

12)       Approval of Complete Application of Jules Antiques & General Store for Secondhand Dealer License; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2022

 

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

 

13)       Approval of Complete Application of Hailey Houle Trinity Solar Inc. for Door-to-Door Sale’s License; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2022

 

Application Withdrawn.

 

14)       Approval of Application of Richmond Smoke located at 1219 Main Street for an Indoor Entertainment License; subject to Payment of Licensing Fee; as reviewed for application completeness on October 28, 2022

 

Motion to Approve Application of Richmond Smoke for Indoor Entertainment License subject to Payment of License Fees made by Councilor Cacciola, seconded by Councilor Nassaney. Vote: Vice President Palmisciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

I.          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 amendments to Chapter 15.20 of the Code of Ordinances regarding Street Names and Numbers; and authorization for the Town Clerk to advertise for Public Hearing

 

Motion to ask Town Clerk to advertise for Public Hearing made by Councilor Newman, seconded by Councilor Cacciola Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

J.         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 19, 2022

b)         Press Release of Richmond Police Department - October 25,2022

c)         Richmond Senior Center News November 2022

d)         Voter Information

i.          Early In-Person

ii.         Notice of Local Questions

iii.        Vote from Home Guide

 

Motion to file Communications made by Councilor Nassaney, seconded by Councilor Cacciola. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

K.        PUBLIC FORUM

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Chief Johnson thanked Assistant Clerk Tanguay for her work on the Google Sheet created to track business licensing.

 

Town Administrator Pinch thanked both Assistant Clerk Tanguay and Town Planner Lacey for stepping up to ensure the Town Council Meeting ran smoothly in Town Clerk Liese’s absence.

 

Councilor Newman thanked the Town Council and stated that it has been a thrill to work alongside the other council members as well as the people of the Town of Richmond over the last two years.

 

Vice President Palmisciano gave thanks to Hope Valley Ambulance for going around neighborhoods playing music and passing out candy to children.

 

Councilor Cacciola also thanked the fire station for handing out candy as well.

 

Councilor Nassaney wished everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving.

 

Councilor Cacciola also thanked the Veterans for Veterans Day.

 

L.        EXECUTIVE SESSION

1)         Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws -42-46-5 (a)(2) Regarding Pending Litigation

 

Motion made to Open Executive Session pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws -42-46-5 (a)(2) Review of Pending Litigation made by Vice President Palmisciano. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

Motion made to Return to Open Session made by Councilor Nassaney, seconded by Councilor Newman. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

Motion made to Seal the Minutes of the Executive Session made by Councilor Nassaney, seconded by Councilor Newman. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

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 October 28, 2022.

 

Motion was made by Councilor Cacciola with second by Councilor Newman to Adjourn at 7:16 P.M. Vote: Vice President Palimsciano, Aye; Councilor Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Newman, Aye; Councilor Cacciola, Aye.

 

 

 

 

Attest:

 

_______________________

 

Kendra Tanguay,

Assistant Town Clerk