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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 Town Council Meeting Agenda
Town Council Chambers
5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI 02898
July 16, 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. 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 Resolution 2024-10 regarding the Assessment and Collection of Taxes for Fiscal Year 2024/ 2025
E. 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) Outdoor Entertainment License Application:
Applicant: Wawaloam RV LLC d/b/a Wawaloam Campground
Entertainment: Live Music
Dates: May 2024 to October 2024
Saturdays 12 P.M. to 4 P.M. or 6 P.M. to 9 P.M.
Location:510 Gardiner Road
2) Discussion and Consideration of Proposed Amendments to Chapter 10.04 Speed Limits, relative to reducing the speed limit on Fawn Drive
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 Council Minutes
a) June 18, 2024 (Regular Meeting)
2) Approval of Town Department Reports
a) Approval of Town Clerk’s report for the month of June 2024
b) Approval of Tax Collector’s report for the month of June 2024
c) Approval of Police Department report for the month of June 2024
d) Approval of Building, Planning, and Zoning report for the month of June 2024
e) Approval of the Finance Department report for the month of June 2024
3) Approval of Tax Collector Refunds dated July 8, 2024
4) Approval of Tax Assessor Abatements in the amount of $3,514.35
5) Approval of Appropriations and Payment of Bills – June 30, 2024 to July 10, 2024
6) Approval of Request of Rhode Island Energy-Narragansett Electric and Verizon New England Inc. to install a SO P17 and SO P16 on Shannock Hill Road, Petition WR # 30991383
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 on Formalizing the Senior Activities Committee in Ordinance
b) Discussion and Approval of New Anti- Harassment and Discrimination Policy
c) Update on the Tax Bill Insert
2) Police Chief’s Report: Elwood M. Johnson, Jr.
a) Request for Authorization for the Town Administrator to hire Lateral Retiree Stephen Blessing as a Probationary Police Officer
b) Request for Authorization for the Town Administrator to hire Thomas Detora as a Part- Time Dispatcher
3) Finance Director’s Report: Danielle L. Andrews
a) Employees Retirement System of Rhode Island Municipal and Police Rates
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 Appointments to the Elder Affairs Commission; with Five (5) Vacancies; for Terms Expiring as follows: Two (2) Terms Expiring September 30, 2026; Two (2) Terms Expiring September 30, 2025; and One (1) Term Expiring September 30, 2024
2) Discussion and Consideration of Jim Brear Request for Renewal to the Zoning Board of Review; with Term Expiration of July 31, 2029
3) Discussion and Consideration of Justin Price Request for Renewal as 1st Alternate to the Zoning Board of Review; with Term Expiration of July 31, 2025
4) Discussion and Consideration of James G. Turek Request for Appointment to the Technical Review Committee - Conservation Member
5) Discussion and Consideration of William Day Request for Renewal as Deputy Emergency Management Director; with Term Expiration of July 31, 2025
6) Discussion and Consideration of James O McLeroy Request for Renewal as Deputy Emergency Management Director; with Term Expiration of July 31, 2026
7) Discussion and Consideration of Carl J. Coutu Request for Appointment to the Planning Board; with Term Expiration of January 31, 2026
8) Discussion and Consideration of Joe Reddish Resignation from the Senior Activities Committee
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) Discussion and Consideration of Councilor Sheehan’s Request for Adding Notification in the Yearly Tax Bills for Upcoming Votes and Information on Registering for Notify Me
2) Discussion and Consideration of Edward Smith, E.P. Smith Properties, LLC Request for proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Community Plan Future Land Use Map and the Zoning Ordinance Amendment concerning 8 Richmond Townhouse Road, designated as Lot 19, on Tax Assessor’s Plat 6C, with authorization for the Town Clerk to advertise for Public Hearing:
a) An amendment to the Zoning Map changing the designation of the property from Residential Use – Two Acre (R-2) to General Business (GB)
b) An amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map changing the designation of the property from Medium Density Residential to General Business
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- June 4, 2024
b) Richmond Police Department Press Release- June 21, 2024
c) Richmond Police Department Press Release- June 28, 2024
d) Email to: Richmond Town Council and Town Clerk Liese
From: Jessica Purcell
Date: June 21, 2024
Re: Funding of Campus Capital Needs
e) Notice from the Town of Hopkinton regarding an Amendment to Hopkinton’s Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance Amendments
f) Notice of Farm Property Tax Exemption- December 31, 2023 Impact Statement
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 July 11, 2024.
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