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Posted 8.6.21

TOWN OF SCITUATE

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2021 @ 6:30 PM

MEETING WILL BE HELD BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIA ZOOM

High School Auditorium

94 Trimtown Road

N. Scituate, RI 02857

AND

The Town has set up the following internet video conference and telephonic access capabilities for remote public participation:

By internet at:

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Meeting ID: 831 9026 4577

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Please contact the Town Clerk’s Office during normal business hours with any questions.

AGENDA

Attachments are available to view on our website www.scituateri.org

2. Call to order – Council President

4. Possible Motion(s) to convene into Closed/Executive Session:

A. The Town Council may convene into Executive Session to discuss, take possible action, and/or vote pursuant to the relevant requirements of R.I.G.L. § 42-46-5(a) Subsection (2) Pending Litigation (R.I. Dept. of Labor & Training (“DLT”) v. Titans Construction, Inc., 2019-0021PW; DLT v. Robert Arita, 2019-0030PW; Scituate v. DLT, PC-2020-05522; SU-2021-0067-MP; SU-2021-0075-A). Discussion and/or Potential action, announcement and/or vote(s) from Executive Session and/or Open Session concerning DLT v. Titans Construction, Inc., 2019-0021PW and/or DLT v. Robert Arita, 2019-0030PW and/or Scituate v. DLT, PC-2020-05522; SU-2021-0067-MP; SU-2021-0075-A.

5. Motion to close Executive Session / Motion to seal Executive Session minutes / Announcement of Vote(s) in Executive Session, if any.

6. Regular Meeting call to order – Council President – Beginning no earlier than 7:00 P.M.

7. Recognition of the Scituate High School Girls’ Softball Team for winning the State Championship.

8. Recognition of the Scituate High School Wrestling Team for winning the State Championship.

9. Public comment for items not on the agenda

10. Consent Items – Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:

A. Approval of Town Council meeting minutes:

i. Regular meeting of July 8, 2021

ii. Closed session meeting of July 8, 2021

B. Department Reports

i. Town Clerk

ii. Public Works

iii. Building Official/Zoning

iv. Police

v. Treasurer

vi. Senior Services

vii. Human Services

viii. EMA

ix. Recreation

C. Abatements and Additions: See attached list.

D. Payment of Town Bills:

i. Early Town Expenses - $201,643.81

ii. Regular Town Expenses - $34,416.95

iii. GOB - $14,550.34

E. Reappointments - Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:

i. Local Hazard Mitigation Committee: 1 year term Expires 8/31/22

1. Joseph Casali Member Town Planner/Engineer

2. Eric Rollinson Member Police Chief

3. Adam Hebert Member Fire Chief

4. Margaret Long Member Town Clerk

5. John Robinson Member EMA Director

6. Kirk Loiselle Member DPW Director

7. Brian Venditelli Member Resident

11. Town Business—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:

A. An update from EMA Director John Robinson on the COVID-19 pandemic.

B. Recommendation from Department of Public Works to hire Christopher McGinnis for the Labor/Driver/Operator full-time DPW position.

C. Possible awarding of bid from the Request for Qualifications for professional architect and engineer services to review the infrastructure projects in town. List of all bidders attached.

D. Possible awarding of bid from Request for Qualifications and Proposals for professional services for assistance in the Building/Planning/Zoning Department on as-needed basis for significant development projects. Bids received from:

Bidder Name

Bid Amount

4LEAF, INC.

Certified Building Official $110.00/hour

Building Inspector 1 90.00/hour

Building Inspector 2 95.00/hour

Electrical Inspector 85.00/hour

Mechanical Inspector 85.00/hour

Plumbing Inspector 85.00/hour

Off-site Electronic Plan Review 95.00/hour

Emergency Response 165.00/hour

Green International Affiliates, Inc.

Program Manager $210.00/hour

Project Manager 185.00/hour

Survey Project Manager 155.00/hour

Senior Engineer/Project Engineer 155.00/hour

Technician 100.00/hour

Staff Engineer 125.00/hour

E. Annual renewal of the Third Party Administration Agreement with the Beacon Mutual Insurance Company to provide services in the administration of injured on duty claims concerning the Police Department at an annual cost of $5,500.00.

F. Approval for Town to purchase all weather American flags, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00, to fly in the villages of North Scituate and Hope from Memorial Day till Veterans Day.

G. Discussion regarding Hemlock Road with recommendations from the Police Chief, Fire Chief and Public Works Director.

H. Request from the Public Works Director for authorization to post a request for proposals for a new roof at the Scituate Animal Shelter.

I. Possible awarding of bid from Request for Proposals for Gas and Diesel Fuel Dispensing. Bids received from:

Bidder Name

Bid Amount

Village Gas

141 Danielson Pike

North Scituate, RI 02857

Price at market conditions

Chopmist Hill Shell/Global Partners LP

1045 Danielson Pike