RICHMOND TOWN COUNCIL

Regular Town Council Meeting Agenda

Town Council Chambers

5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI 02898

November 21, 2023

6:00 P.M.

 

This meeting will take place in Town Council Chambers, 5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Richmond, RI 02898.

 

The public can also observe and participate in the meeting remotely broadcast 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.        RESOLUTIONS

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 a Resolution Establishing an Ad Hoc Business Development Group

 

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)         Approval of Complete Application of Pasquale Farms Garden Center, LLC located at 421 Kingstown Road for an Outdoor Entertainment License

 

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 Department Reports

a)         Approval of Town Clerk’s report for the month of October 2023

b)         Approval of Tax Collector’s report for the month of October 2023

c)         Approval of Building, Planning and Zoning report for October 2023

d)         Approval of Police Department report for the month of October 2023

e)         Approval of Finance Department report for the month of October 2023

f)         Approval of Human Services Department report for October 2023

 

2)         Approval of Appropriations and Payment of Bills – November 2, 2023 – November 9, 2023

 

G.        PUBLIC FORUM

The Public Forum will be conducted according to Town Council Rules & Procedures Article 6.

http://www.richmondri.com/DocumentCenter/View/1878/Rules-of-Procedure?bidId=

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.

 

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

a)         Discussion and Approval of Annual Staff Holiday Party and Town Hall Closure

b)         Discussion of Annual Tree Lighting and Santa Event

 

2)         Police Chief’s Report: Elwood M. Johnson, Jr.

a)         Discussion and Consideration of a Stop Sign Request for Hillsdale Road and Tug Hollow Road Intersection; with authorization for the Town Clerk to advertise for Public Hearing an Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 10.06

 

3)         Economic Development Commission Report on activities of the Commission

 

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)         Discussion and Consideration of Mark Reynolds Request for Renewal to the Tax Assessment Board of Review with Term Expiration of December 31, 2026

 

2)         Discussion and Consideration of Raymond W. Cox III Request for Appointment to the Zoning Board of Review with Term Expiration of July 31, 2028

 

3)         Discussion and Consideration of Peter August Resignation from the Wood-Pawcatuck Wild and Scenic Rivers Project Stewardship Council

 

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)         Approval of Complete Application Renewals from Wyoming Package Store and The Nutrition Barn for a Holiday License; as reviewed for application completeness on November 14, 2023

 

2)         Approval of Application Renewal of Cut & Dry Stylez for a Holiday License and subject to Payment of Local Taxes; as reviewed for application completeness on November 14, 2023

 

3)         Approval of Complete Application Renewal of The Nutrition Barn for a Victualing License; as reviewed for application completeness on November 14, 2023

 

4)         Approval of Application Renewal of Kingston Pizza for a Victualing License and subject to RI Dept. of Health Food License; as reviewed for application completeness on November 14, 2023

 

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)         Richmond Police Department Press Release – November 6, 2023

 

b)         Notice on the Town of Richmond Board/Commission Vacancies- November 10, 2023

 

c)         Notice of Planning Board Non-Renewal of Melissa Chalek

 

d)         Copy of Letter to: Richmond Town Council

From: Gina M. Picard, Superintendent

Re: School Committee Budget Calendar

 

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 November 14, 2023.

 

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