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| TOWN OF RICHMOND, RHODE ISLAND |
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| 5 Richmond Townhouse Road | |
| Wyoming, RI 02898 | |
| (401) 539-9000 www.richmondri.com |
RICHMOND TOWN COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Town Council Chambers
5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI 02898
August 20, 2024
6:00 P.M.
This meeting will take place in Town Council Chambers, 5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Richmond, RI 02898.
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A. CALL TO ORDER 
B. ROLL CALL
C. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
D. 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) July 16, 2024 (Special Meeting)
b) July 16, 2024 (Executive Session)
c) July 16, 2024 (Regular Meeting)
2) Approval of Town Department Reports
a) Approval of Town Clerk’s report for the month of July 2024
b) Approval of Tax Collector’s report for the month of July 2024
c) Approval of Police Department report for the month of July 2024
d) Approval of the Finance Department report for the month of July 2024
e) Approval of Building, Planning, and Zoning report for the month of July 2024
3) Approval of Tax Collector Refunds dated August 8, 2024
4) Approval of Tax Assessor Additions in the amount of $ 2,204.27
5) Approval of Appropriations and Payment of Bills – July 11, 2024 to August 9, 2024
6) Approval of Request of Rhode Island Energy-Narragansett Electric and Verizon New England Inc. to install a JO P15-50 on Shannock Hill Road, Petition WR # 30991383; previously approved on July 16, 2024
7) Approval of Request of Rhode Island Energy-Narragansett Electric to install a new P1, P2, and P3, with anchor install and 12’ lead length on P3 on Shannock Hill Road, Petition WR # 30991420
E. 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.
F. 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 Award Bid for Water Tank Repairs to USG Water Solutions
b) Request for Approval to Award Paving Bid of Pinehurst Neighborhood to Vinagro Materials, LLC
c) Request for Approval to Increase Pay for Town Clerk
2) Police Chief’s Report: Elwood M. Johnson, Jr.
a) Recovery of a Stolen Motor Vehicle and Arrest of Involved Suspect
G. 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 Appointments to the Elder Affairs Commission; with Four (4) Vacancies; for Terms Expiring as follows: One (1) Term Expiring September 30, 2026; Two (2) Terms Expiring September 30, 2025; and One (1) Term Expiring September 30, 2024
a) Joann Burgess (Continued from July 16, 2024)
2) Discussion and Consideration of Carolyn S. Richard Request for Renewal to the Board of Canvassers with Term Expiration of February 28, 2030
3) Discussion and Consideration of Appointments to the Senior Activities Committee; with Two (2) Vacancies; for Terms Expiring as follows: One (1) Term Expiring May 31, 2026 and One (1) Term Expiring May 31, 2025
H. 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 the Code of Ordinances, regarding the addition of Chapter 4.34 Senior Activities Committee; with Authorization for the Town Clerk to advertise for Public Hearing
2) Request of Councilor Wilcox for Discussion and Consideration of a Policy to Guide what is Displayed on the New Town Hall Sign
3) Request of Anthony & Maria Tavares for Discussion and Consideration to Accept the Late Filing of their Application for Senior Exemption
a) Discussion and Consideration of Abatement in the Amount of $1,240.64; should the Late Filing be accepted
4) Discussion and Consideration of Requests from Hillsdale Housing Cooperative, Corp., Inc. concerning 465 Gardiner Road, Unit 7:
a) Abate the property taxes of 465 Gardiner Road Unit 7; as of August 20, 2024 in the amount of $35,083.93.
b) Facilitate the change of ownership of the Tangible Property from the Estate of Carlton Colburn to Hillsdale Housing Cooperative
I. 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- July 18, 2024
b) Richmond Police Department Press Release- July 17, 2024
c) Richmond Police Department Press Release- July 25, 2024
d) Richmond Police Department Press Release- August 2, 2024
e) Letter with Corresponding Emails to: Public Works Director Gary Robar & Town Administrator Karen Pinch
From: James R. Primeau, Christopher Voccio, Bineta Ndiaye RI DOT
Date: July 17, 2024
Re: Project Notification Corridor Hope Valley- Richmond and Hopkinton
f) Notice of Assessor’s Statement of Assessed Values and Tax Levy for Tax Roll Year 2024; Assessment as of December 31, 2023.
J. 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 August 15, 2024.
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