RICHMOND TOWN COUNCIL

Regular Town Council Meeting Agenda

Town Council Chambers

5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI 02898

March 4, 2025

5:00 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 Approval of Resolution 2025-5 In Support of 2025-H 5202 Relating to Education and Regionalization Bonus

 

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)         Seasonal Recreational Facility License Application (Continued from February 4, 2025):

Applicant: Wawaloam RV LLC, dba Wawaloam Campground

Location: 510 Gardiner Road, Richmond RI

Expires: October 31, 2025

a)         Discussion and Consideration of Existing Conditions and Zoning Enforcement Status

b)         Discussion and Consideration of Existing Conditions and Building Code Status

 

2)         Discussion and Consideration of a Request of Jordan E. Carlson for a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance concerning a property on Buttonwoods Road designated as Lot 28 on Tax Assessor’s Plat 4C. The amendments, requested by Jordan E. Carlson, are to maintain the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Designation and Zoning Designation of Flex Tech, as awarded on September 5, 2023. However, requesting the removal of the following conditions as recorded in Land Evidence Records at Book 366, Page 143:

a)         The property owner must receive Planning Board approval for the motocross facility through whatever review procedure is applicable to the proposed facility at the time the application is submitted.

c)         The property owner must obtain all required state permits before submitting an application for Planning Board review.

 

3)         Discussion and Consideration of a Request of P&EE Consulting Inc. Foodtrucksin.com d/b/a PVD Food Truck Events for use of Richmond Town Hall Property, 4 & 5 Richmond Town House Road to hold Community Food Truck Events

a)         Request for a Class F-1 Alcohol License for Food Truck Events on May 8th, June 12th , July 10th and August 7th; with consideration of Alternative/Rain dates of May 29th, June 5th, July 3rd, July 31st and August 14th.

b)         Request for an Outdoor Entertainment License for Food Truck Events on May 8th, June 12th, July 10th, and August 7th; with consideration of Alternative/Rain dates of May 29th, June 5th, July 3rd, July 31st, and August 14th.

 

F.         NEW HIRES

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 Hiring Nicholas Linacre as EMA Director

 

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 Morgan Gomes Resignation as Recreation Director

 

2)         Discussion and Consideration of Appointments to the Richmond Investment for Commercial Health Task Force Commission; with seven (7) vacancies; terms expiring December 31, 2026:

a)         Application of James M Brear as Economic Development Commission Member

b)         Application of James H. Palmisciano as Town Council Commission Member

c)         Application of Jeffrey L. Dinsmore as Town Council Commission Member

 

H.        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)         January 7, 2025 (Executive Session)

b)         February 4, 2025 (Executive Session)

c)         February 4, 2025 (Regular Meeting)

 

2)         Approval of Town Department Reports

a)         Approval of the Police Department’s report for the month of January 2025

 

3)         Approval of Tax Assessor Abatements in the amount of $175.92 dated January 31, 2025

 

I.          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.

 

J.         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 the Dog Park Construction Bid to VRV and Sons Construction

b)         Discussion of Results of Survey on Grant Writers and Next Steps

c)         Update on Paving

 

K.        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)         Request of Councilor Dinsmore for Discussion and Consideration of the Richmond Town Council to formally and publicly reject the ACLU Municipal Immigration Model Ordinance as presented

a)         Copy of Email from Megan Khatchadourian Regarding RI ACLU Immigration

i.          Copy of Letter from Steven Brown Regarding RI ACLU Immigration

ii.         Copy of 2025 Summary of Model Immigration Protection Ordinance

iii.        Copy of Municipal Immigrant Protection Ordinance

 

2)         Request of President Wilcox for Approval of a Resolution in Support of Bringing Trolls to Richmond

 

3)         Request of Councilor Palmisciano for Discussion and Consideration of a Proclamation Recognizing the 30th Anniversary of East Coast Karate and Kyoshi David Aherns

 

L.        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)         Board and Commission Vacancies- February 21, 2025

b)         Human Services Newsletter- February 2025

c)         Copy of Email from David Woodmansee Regarding EDC Agenda Items

d)         Notice of Freshwater Wetlands Permit for Kingstown Road AP 6B Lot 2

e)         Letter from Glen Matteson Regarding Riverview Drive

f)         Update regarding Chariho Cowboy Use of Chariho High School Facility

 

2)         Resolutions Received:

a)         Hopkinton Resolution in support of Chariho Cowboys Football Team and Cheerleading Organizations use of the Chariho High School Football Field for Home Games

 

M.       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 February 27, 2025.

 

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