RICHMOND TOWN COUNCIL

Regular Town Council Meeting Agenda

Town Council Chambers

5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI 02898

February 9, 2023

7:00 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

 

B.        ROLL CALL

 

C.        THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

 

D.        PUBLIC FORUM

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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.

 

E.        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

a)         Authorization to hire Jennifer DeLuise as Part-Time Elections Clerk

b)         Authorization to Award Bid for Exterior Door Replacement

 

2)         Finance Director’s Report: Laura Kenyon

a)         Scheduling a Work Session to discuss the Annual Financial Report dated June 20, 2022 with the Accounting Firm of Bacon and Company, LLC; proposed date of March 7th at 5:00 P.M.

b)         Rescheduling the April 4th Town Council meeting due to the Chariho All Day Referendum; proposed date of April 5th at 6:00 P.M.

c)         Scheduling Budget Workshops; proposed date of April 5th & April 10th at 5:00 P.M.

d)         Scheduling the 1st Public Hearing on the Budget; proposed for April 18th at 6:00 P.M.

e)         Scheduling the 2nd Public Hearing on the Budget, proposed for May 2nd at 6:00 P.M.

f)         Scheduling the All-Day Budget Referendum; proposed for June 5th; Polling Location to be Richmond Town Hall with voting hours of 8 A.M. to 8 P.M.

 

3)         Town Planner’s Report: Shaun Lacey

a.         2022 Planning Board Annual Report

b.         Consideration of proposed amendment to Chapter 18.39 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding Low- and Moderate-Income Housing; and authorization for the Town Clerk to advertise for Public Hearing

c.         Consideration of proposed amendment to Chapter 18.20 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding Dimensional and Supplemental Regulations for uses within R-1, R-2, R-3, PUD-VC, GB, L1, FT, and PD Zoning Districts; and authorization for the Town Clerk to advertise for Public Hearing

 

4)         Recreation Director’s Report: Morgan Cusumano

a)         Discussion and Consideration of Increasing Summer Camp Registration Fees

 

5)         Tax Assessor’s Report: Carmen LaBelle

a)         Scheduling a Work Session to discuss and review the Senior Exemption

 

F.         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 David King for re-appointment to the Conservation Commission with term expiration of January 31, 2026

 

2)         Request from Kerly Way for re-appointment to the Recreation Commission with term expiration of January 31, 2026

 

3)         Request from Pamela A. Rohland for appointment to the Canvassing Authority Democrat Alternate with term expiration of February 28, 2029 

 

4)         Request for Appointment to the Planning Board Two (2) members; with term expiration of January 31, 2026

a)         Application of Joshua Comerford

b)         Application of Daniel Ashworth

c)         Application of Raymond Pouliot

d)         Application of Kevin Stacey

 

5)         Request for Appointment to the Economic Development Commission Two (2) members; with term expiration of January 31, 2025

a)         Application of Raymond Pouliot

b)         Application of Kevin Stacey

 

6)         Request for Appointment to the Land Trust (1) member; with term expiration of December 31, 2027

a)         Application of Raymond Pouliot

b)         Application of Kevin Stacey

 

7)         Request for Appointment to the Zoning Board (1) 2nd Alternate Member; with term expiration of   July 31, 2023

a)         Application of Kevin Stacey

 

8)         Request for Appointment to the Conservation Commission (1) member; with term expiration of January 31, 2024

a)         Application of Raymond Pouliot

b)         Application of Kevin Stacey

 

G.        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 Application Renewals for Refuse Collection and Hauling License

a)         Application of Sanitation by Quint Perry

b)         Application of CWPM, LLC

c)         Application of Waste Management of RI, Inc.

d)         Application of MEGA Disposal Waste Connections

e)         Application of Rambone Disposal Service

 

2)         Approval of Application Renewal for Automobile Junkyard License- Zampini Auto Wrecking

 

H.        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)         Request of Councilor Sheehan for Discussion and Adoption of Town Council Term Goals

 

2)         Request of President Trimmer for discussion regarding an Enterprise Zone

 

3)         Request of Councilor Sheehan for reinstatement of Code Red or Equivalent for Resident Notification

 

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- January 19, 2023

 

b)         Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement

 

c)         Basic Land Use Law, Prepared by Town Solicitor Ellsworth, January 2023

 

d)         Richmond Senior Center News- February 2023

 

e)         Email to: Richmond Town Council          From: Hugh Markey          Dated: January 11, 2023

Re: School Committee Appointment

 

f)         Email to: Richmond Town Council          From: Eddie Ramirez          Dated: January 12, 2023

Re:  Resignation and New Appointment

 

g)         Email to: Richmond Town Council          From: Eileen Burton          Dated: January 12, 2023

Re: School Committee Opening

 

h)         Email to: Town Clerk Liese          From: Paul Zambrano          Dated: January 12, 2023

Re: School Committee Opening

 

i)          Letter to: Richmond Town Council          From: Alan De Beaulieu          Dated: January 12, 2023

Re: Appointment of Jessica Purcell to School Committee

 

j)          Email to: Richmond Town Council          From: Marcia House          Dated: January 16, 2023

Re: Planning Board Member, Nancy Hess

 

k)         Letter to: Richmond Town Council          From: Jon M. Anderson                                                      

 

l)          Email to: Richmond Town Council          From: Casey Bourret          Dated: January 17, 2023

Re: Misinformation Joint Session

 

m)        Letter to: Councilor Sheehan & Richmond Town Council          From: Carolyn Richard          Dated: January 14, 2023

Re: Council Actions

 

n)         Letter to: Richmond Town Council          From: Sharon & Leonard Riordan          Dated: January 17, 2023

Re: Appointment of Jessica Purcell to School Committee

 

o)         Letter to: Richmond Town Council          From: Marcia House          Dated: January 17, 2023

Re: Appointment of Jessica Purcell to School Committee

 

p)         Letter to: Richmond Town Council          From: Frances Sayer          Dated: January 17, 2023

Re: Appointment of Jessica Purcell to School Committee

 

q)         Letter to: Richmond Town Council          From: Bob Sayer          Dated: January 17, 2023

Re: Appointment of Jessica Purcell to School Committee

 

r)          Letter to: Richmond Town Council          From: Lewis Rothsten & Margorie Murphy          Dated: January 17, 2023

Re: Appointment of Jessica Purcell to School Committee

 

s)         Email to: Richmond Town Council          From: Jaime Marland          Dated: January 18, 2023

Re: Concerns regarding January 17th Joint Meeting

 

t)          Letter to: Mark Trimmer, Richmond Town Council President          From: Sharon & Leonard Riordan          Dated: January 17, 2023

Re: Appointment of Jessica Purcell to School Committee

 

u)         Letter to: Mark Trimmer, Richmond Town Council President          From: Joseph S. Larisa, Jr. Esq.           Dated: January 19, 2023

Re: Right of Richmond Town Council to Appoint by Majority Vote Resident of Own Choosing to Fill Vacancy of Member of Chariho School Committee

 

v)         Email to: Mark Trimmer, Richmond Town Council President          From: Robert G. Flanders, Jr. Esq.           Dated: January 19, 2023

Re: School Committee

 

J.         EXECUTIVE SESSION.

1)         Discussion pursuant to RIGL § § 42-46-5(a) (2) Litigation – Discussion of Jordan Carlson notice of claim.

 

K.        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 February 2, 2023

 

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