RICHMOND TOWN COUNCIL

Regular Town Council Meeting Agenda

Town Council Chambers

5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI 02898

May 21, 2024

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.        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: Washington County Pomona Grange D/B/A Washington County Fair

Entertainment: Live Music Entertainment

Dates: August 14, 2024 to August 18, 2024

Location:78 Richmond Townhouse Road

 

2)         Discussion and Consideration on Proposed Amendments to the following Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance: Chapter 18.04 – “General Provisions”, Chapter 18.08 – “Definitions”, Chapter 18.16 – “Use Regulations”, Chapter 18.18 – “Inclusionary Zoning”, Chapter 18.20 – “Dimensional Regulations”, Chapter 18.21 – “Aquifer Protection Overlay District”, Chapter 18.26 – “Planned Development Resort District”,  Chapter 18.29 – “Off-Street Parking and Loading”, Chapter 18.31 – “Equestrian Facilities”, Chapter 18.34 – “Solar Energy Systems”, Chapter 18.36 – “Special Regulations”, Chapter 18.38 – “Land Development Projects”, Chapter 18.39 – “Comprehensive Permit for Low- and Moderate-Income Housing”, Chapter 18.47 – “Accessory Farm Uses”, Chapter 18.48 – “Nonconforming Development”, Chapter 18.52 – “Zoning Board of Review”, Chapter 18.54 – “Development Plan Review”,  Chapter 18.55 – “Recreational Campgrounds”, Chapter 18.58 – “Adoption and Amendment”, Chapter 18.59 – “Modification”, and Chapter 18.60 – “Zoning Enforcement”. The Amendments will also add a new chapter entitled :Chapter 18.23 – “Adaptive Reuse”.

 

3)         Discussion and Consideration on Proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Community Plan Future Land Use Map and Zoning Map Amendment, concerning property on KG Ranch Road, designated as Lot 2-1 on Tax Assessor’s Plat 3B. The amendments requested by the Town of Richmond for the installation of a 4-Log Chlorination System, for the Public Water System.

a)         An amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map changing the designation of the property from Conservation/Open Space (COS) to Public and Governmental (PUB)

b)         An amendment to the Zoning Map changing the designation of the property from Conservation/Open Space (COS) to Public and Governmental (PUB)

 

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 Department Reports

a)         Approval of Tax Collector’s report for the month of April 2024

b)         Approval of Town Clerk’s report for the month of April 2024

c)         Approval of Police Department report for the month of April 2024

d)         Approval of Building, Planning, and Zoning report for the month of April 2024

e)         Approval of the Finance Department report for the month of April 2024

 

2)         Approval of Tax Payment Agreement for a property located at 140 Nooseneck Hill Road

 

3)         Approval of Appropriations and Payment of Bills – May 2, 2024 – May 14, 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)         Request for Approval to Hire Carlton Viveiros as DPW Truck Driver/Laborer

b)         Request for Approval to Award Bid to Narragansett Improvement Company for Paving of Punch Bowl Trail

c)         Request for Approval to Award Bid to Narragansett Improvement Company for Paving of New London Turnpike

d)         Request for Approval to Award Bid to Narragansett Improvement Company for Paving of Wendy Lane

e)         Request for Approval to Award Bid to Narragansett Improvement Company for Paving of Tefft Hill Road

 

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

a)         Police Interruption of an Assault in Progress in Shannock

 

3)         Finance Director’s Report: Danielle L. Andrews

a)         Correction to the Ballot Question for the Financial Referendum

 

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 Kelly-Lynne Ward- Miller appointment to the Wellness Committee; with term expiration November 30, 2025

 

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)         Hawker License Application:

Applicant: Keystone Novelties Distributors LLC

Dates: June 21, 2024 to July 6, 2024

Location: 1190 Main Street

 

2)         Holiday Sales License Application:

Applicant: Keystone Novelties Distributors LLC

Dates: June 21, 2024 to July 6, 2024

Location: 1190 Main Street

 

J.         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 9, 2024

 

b)         Richmond Police Department Press Release- May 6, 2024

 

c)         Copy of Email to: Town Clerk Liese

From: Nell Carpenter

Dated: April 24, 2024

Re:       Agenda Request to Unseal Executive Session Minutes of January 2, 2018

 

d)         Copy of Letter to: Council President Mark Trimmer

From: David Lelli

Dated: May 2, 2024

Re:       Chariho Building Committee

 

e)         Copy of Email to: Richmond Town Council

From: Pat Turner

Dated: May 8, 2024

Re:       Washington County Fair -Traffic and Parking

 

f)         Copy of Email to: Pat Turner

From: Samantha Wilcox

Dated: May 14, 2024

Re:       Washington County Fair -Traffic and Parking

 

K.        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 16, 2024.

 

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