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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
November 19, 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. RESOLUTION & PROCLAMATION
Please Note in Accordance with Section 42-46-6 (b) the Council May Review, Discuss and/or take Action on the following items:
1) Chair Dedication to Honor; Dick Millar, Pat DeBernardo, and Retired Chief Neil Place.
a) Approval of Proclamation 2024-12 Dick Millar
b) Approval of Proclamation 2024-13 Pat DeBernardo
c) Approval of Proclamation 2024-14 Retired Chief Neil Place
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) October 15, 2024 (Regular Meeting)
b) October 29, 2024 (Special Meeting)
c) September 3, 2024 (Executive Session)
d) September 17, 2024 (Executive Session)
e) October 29, 2024 (Executive Session)
2) Approval of Town Department Reports
a) Approval of Town Clerk’s report for the month of October 2024
b) Approval of Tax Collector’s report for the month of October 2024
c) Approval of Police Department report for the month of October 2024
d) Approval of the Finance Department report for the month of October 2024
e) Approval of Building, Planning, and Zoning Report for October 2024
3) Approval of Appropriations and Payment of Bills – September 25, 2024 to November 12, 2024
4) Approval of the Revised Contract and Waivers between the Town of Richmond and Christina Johnson -Better Behaved Dogs utilization of the former dog park on Buttonwoods Road.
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) Discussion and Consideration on the Approval of an Amendment to the Water Agreement with the Town of Hopkinton to Reflect the Addition of Lot 177, Plat 27 previously approved by the Council for Connection of Little Beginnings Daycare to the Waterline; with authorization to sign by Town Council President
b) Discussion and consideration of changing bid award for interior painting
c) 2024 Election Cycle Thank You
2) Police Chief’s Report: Elwood M. Johnson, Jr.
a) Request to Revise Richmond Code of Ordinance 10.04.005 entitled “Valley Lodge Estates” to add Wood River Circle, as a speed limit to not exceed fifteen miles per hour; with Authorization of the Town Clerk to Advertise for Public Hearing
b) Report on the RI MADD Annual Awards Ceremony where Sergeant William Litterio and Patrolman Paul Marshall were recognized
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 Roberta Engel Request for Appointment to the Recreation Commission; with term expiring January 31, 2026
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) Discussion and Consideration of Complete Application Renewals for a Holiday License; as reviewed for application completeness on November 14, 2024:
b) CVS Pharmacy
c) Walgreens
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 Request of Rhode Island Energy-Narragansett Electric and Verizon New England Inc. to install a new P88-2 and Anchor on Carolina Nooseneck Rd, Petition WR # 13094880
2) Discussion and Consideration of Request of Rhode Island Energy-Narragansett Electric and Verizon New England Inc. to install a new JO P8 and P6 on Shannock Hill Road, Petition WR #30991420
3) Discussion and Consideration of Request of Rhode Island Energy-Narragansett Electric to install a new P52 on Beaver River Road, Petition WR # 30991420
4) Communications Relative to Pole Placement Items 2 & 3:
a) Aerial Plan provided by Rhode Island Energy
b) Work Order Maps provided by Rhode Island Energy
c) Email from Town Clerk Liese on October 31, 2024
d) Email from Denise Ducimo on November 8, 2024
e) Email from Town Administrator Pinch on November 8, 2024
f) Email from Denise Ducimo on November 9, 2024
g) Email from Denise Ducimo on November 12, 2024
h) Email from Town Planner Jallette on November 12, 2024
i) Email from Town Clerk Liese on November 12, 2024
j) Email from Town Planner Jallette on November 12, 2024
k) Email from Denise Ducimo on November 13, 2024
l) Email from Denise Ducimo on November 13, 2024
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- November 13, 2024
b) Richmond Police Department Press Release- October 14, 2024
c) Richmond Police Department Press Release- October 30, 2024
d) Notice of Richmond’s Annual Tree Lighting December 6, 2024
e) Legal Notice from the Town of Hopkinton Regarding Zoning Amendments
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, 2024
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