TOWN OF RICHMOND, RHODE ISLAND
5 Richmond Townhouse Road
Wyoming, RI 02898
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RICHMOND TOWN COUNCIL

Agenda

Regular Town Council Meeting

Chariho Middle School Auditorium

455 Switch Rd B, Wood River Junction, RI 02894

January 19, 2023

7:00 P.M.

A. CALL TO ORDER

B. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

C. ROLL CALL

D. RECOGNITION

1) Introduction of Patrolman Paul Marshall

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) Approval of Resolution 2023-2- Resolution Regarding Juneteenth Independence Day

2) Approval of Resolution 2023-3: Recognizing Eagle Scout Aidan Pickett

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) Discussion and consideration of amendments to Chapter 2.20 of the Code of Ordinances regarding bereavement leave and amend the definition of immediate family member

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) January 3, 2023 (Regular Meeting)

b) January 3, 2023 (Executive Session)

2) Approval of Town Department Reports

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

b) Approval of Tax Collector’s report for the month of December, 2022

c) Approval of Police Department report for the month of December, 2022

d) Approval of the Finance Department report for the month of December, 2022

3) Approval of Appropriations and Payment of Bills – December 15, 2022 to January 6, 2023

4) Approval of Tax Assessor Abatements- January 10, 2023

H. PUBLIC FORUM

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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.

I. 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

1) Town Administrator’s Report: Karen D. Pinch on activities of the Town

a) Update on the Electrical Inspector Position

b) Update on Building, Planning, Zoning staffing and request for change to department structure/responsibilities

c) Request for Approval to Purchase Roll-Off Containers for the Richmond Transfer Station

2) Finance Director’s Report: Laura Kenyon

a) Update on the Water Chlorination System

J. 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 Bryan LeBeau for re-appointment to the Economic Development Commission with term expiration of January 31, 2026

2) Request from Steven M. Parente for re-appointment to the Chariho Audit Sub- Committee with term expiration of February 28, 2025

3) Resignation of Albert G. Vennari as Electrical Inspector

4) Resignation of Karen A. DeAngelus as Building, Zoning, Planning Clerk

5) Resignation of Gary Liguori from the Chariho School Committee

6) Discussion and Consideration of Appointment of the Chariho Regional School Committee member to fulfill the term expiring November, 2024

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) Consideration of proposed amendment to Chapter 8.08 of the Code of Ordinances requested by Town Administrator Pinch, regarding EMA Director; and authorization for the Town Clerk to advertise for Public Hearing

2) Consideration and Approval of Amendment to Water Supply Agreement with the Town of Hopkinton

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

4) Request of Vice President Nassaney for discussion and consideration of Town Council Materials/Packet Format

5) 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) Copy of Email to: Catherine Giusti From: Scott Bill Hurst Dated: December 29, 2022

Re: Chariho Omnibus Meeting Agenda

b) Copy of Letter to: Director Gemme From: Brittan K. Bates-Manni Dated: January 3,2023

Re: Medical Emergency Distribution System

c) Copy of Email to: Erin Liese, Town Clerk From: Jessica Purcell Dated: January 6, 2023

Re: School Committee Appointment

d) Letter to: Richmond Town Council From: Bob Sayer Dated: January 9, 2023

Re: Planning Board Member, Nancy Hess

e) Letter to: Richmond Town Council From: Richard F. Anderson Dated: January 10, 2023

Re: Planning Board Member, Nancy Hess

f) Email to: Richmond Town Council From: Thea Brennan Dated: January 10, 2023