RICHMOND TOWN COUNCIL

Regular Town Council Meeting Agenda

Town Council Chambers

5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI 02898

February 21, 2023

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

 

B.        ROLL CALL

 

C.        THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

 

D.        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 on Outdoor Entertainment License from P&EE Consulting Inc. d/b/a FoodTrucksIn.com d/b/a PVD Food Truck Events located at 421 Kingstown Road.

 

E.        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)         January 25, 2023 (Special Meeting)

b)         February 7, 2023 (Regular Meeting)

c)         February 9, 2023 (Regular Meeting)

 

2)         Approval of Town Department Reports

a)         Approval of Tax Collector’s report for the month of January, 2022

b)         Approval of Police Department report for the month of January, 2022

 

3)         Approval of Appropriations and Payment of Bills – February 2, 2023- February 14,2023

 

F.         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.

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.

 

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

a)         Request for Approval to Submit Projects to Senator Jack Reed for Earmark Funding

 

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)         Request for Appointment to the Planning Board One (1) member; with term expiration of January 31, 2026

a)         Application of Daniel Ashworth

 

2)         Request for Appointment to the Economic Development Commission One (1) member; with term expiration of January 31, 2025

a)         Application of Louise D. Dinsmore

 

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)         Approval of Holiday License for Cut & Dry Styles LLC located at 1167 Main Street

 

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 Wilcox for Discussion and Consideration of Drafting a Resolution in Support of H-5472; sponsored by Representative Cotter

 

2)         Request of President Trimmer for Discussion and Consideration to authorize a letter to be sent to Thomas Deller, Chair of Rhode Island Land Use Commission regarding recommendations of the RI Land Use Commission Housing Work Group

 

3)         Request of Councilor Sheehan for Discussion and Consideration of inviting the Executive Director of Wood River Health to attend our meeting to describe all the services they provide, in addition to having a van to transport people.

 

4)         Request of Councilor Sheehan for Discussion and Consideration of inviting the director of RICAN to our meeting to learn more about their services.

 

5)         Request of Councilor Sheehan for Discussion and Consideration on inviting a representative from the United Way's 211 Van to discuss the services they offer when they are in the Town Hall parking lot once a month.

 

6)         Request of Councilor Sheehan for Discussion and Consideration on eliminating the Wellness Director position and putting the money toward another initiative.

 

7)         Request of Councilor Sheehan for Discussion regarding town residents' desire for a community center and consider ways to get it without borrowing money.

 

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 the Town of Richmond Board/Commission Vacancies- February 10, 2023

 

b)         Copy of Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly dated January 30, 2023

 

c)         Copy of Email to: Erin Liese, Town Clerk

From: Ruth Barrington           Dated: February 6, 2023

Re:  Parking Accommodations for 2023 Washington County Fair

 

L.        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 15, 2023

 

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