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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
June 4, 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. 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) Seasonal Recreational Facility License Application:
Applicant: Wawaloam RV LLC, dba Wawaloam Campground
Location: 510 Gardiner Road, Richmond RI
Expires: December 31, 2024
Subject to: Payment of Licensing and Advertising Fees
2) Discussion and Consideration on Proposed Amendment to Chapter 18.59 – “Modification” of the Zoning Ordinance; continued from May 21, 2024.
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) May 8, 2024 (Regular Meeting)
b) May 8, 2024 (Executive Session Meeting)
c) May 21, 2024 (Special Meeting)
d) May 21, 2024 (Executive Session Meeting)
e) May 21, 2024 (Regular Meeting)
2) Approval of Appropriations and Payment of Bills – May 15, 2024 – May 29, 2024
F. 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.
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) Approval of Agreement with Rhode Island DOT to assume responsibility and ownership of certain Streetlights located on state roads in Richmond
b) Approval of Resolution regarding Streetlights
2) Police Chief’s Report: Elwood M. Johnson, Jr.
a) Call Involving Endangered and Lost Person on Decoppet Estate.
b) Request Lowering of Speed Limit on Fawn Drive
c) Upcoming detour on Beaver River Road
3) Recreation Director’s Report: Morgan Cusumano
a) Authorization to hire the following candidates for Summer Camp:
i. Chloe Grissom- Counselor
ii. Hayden Puglia- Counselor
iii. Dylan Edenbach- Counselor
iv. Brandon Resigner-Counselor
v. Izzabelle Woodmansee-Counselor
4) Town Planner’s Report: Talia Jalette
a) Discussion and Consideration on Selection Process Regarding the Conservation Commission Member Appointment to the Technical Review Committee
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) Discussion and Consideration of James H. Palmisciano appointment to the 250th Semi Quincentennial Commission- Recreation Member; with term expiration December 1, 2027
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) Victualing License Application:
Applicant: Wawaloam RV LLC
Expires: December 1, 2024
Location: 510 Gardiner Road
Subject to: RI Department of Health Certificate and Payment of Licensing Fees
2) Holiday Sales License Application:
Applicant: Wawaloam RV LLC
Expires: December 31, 2024
Location: 510 Gardiner Road
Subject to: Payment of Licensing Fees
3) Table Games License Application:
Applicant: Wawaloam RV LLC
Expires: November 30, 2024
Location: 510 Gardiner Road
Subject to: Payment of Licensing Fees
4) Holiday Sales License Application:
Applicant: Ocean State Furniture Inc.
Expires: December 31, 2024
Location: 22 Kingstown Road
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 a Request of Councilor Wilcox for Town Staff to get an Estimate and Solicit Bids to Eliminate the Flooding by the Entrance at the Dog Park
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- May 29, 2024
b) Richmond Police Department Press Release- May 17, 2024
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 May 30, 2024.
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