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FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

POSTED 6.8.21

TOWN OF SCITUATE

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 @ 6:00 PM

MEETING WILL BE HELD BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIA ZOOM

High School Auditorium

94 Trimtown Road

N. Scituate, RI 02857

AND

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AMENDED* AGENDA

*Amended to correct bidder's name for item 12 H

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

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Call to order – Council President

3. Roll Call – Town Clerk

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

A. The Town Council may vote to move into Executive/Closed session pursuant to R.I.G.L. § 42-46-5 (a) (5) Real Estate, specifically regarding possible acquisition and/or transfer of real estate regarding the Land Trust’s potential acquisition of tax title for Lot 11 on Scituate Tax Assessor’s Plat 20 at the statutorily mandated price pursuant to R.I.G.L. §§ 44-9-18 and 44-9-19. Discussion and/or Potential action, announcement and/or vote(s) from Executive Session and/or Open Session regarding the Land Trust’s potential acquisition of tax title for Lot 11 on Scituate Tax Assessor’s Plat 20 at the statutorily mandated price pursuant to R.I.G.L. §§ 44-9-18 and 44-9-19.

B. The Town Council may vote to move into Executive/Closed session pursuant to R.I.G.L. § 42-46-5 (a) (5) Real Estate, specifically regarding the Land Trust’s possible acquisition and/or transfer of real estate and/or an interest therein of Lot 5 on Plat 32. Discussion and/or Potential action, announcement and/or vote(s) from Executive Session and/or Open Session regarding the Land Trust’s possible acquisition and/or an interest therein of Lot 5 on Plat 32.

C. The Town Council may vote to move into Executive/Closed session pursuant to R.I.G.L. § 42-46-5 (a)(2) Potential Litigation regarding Smithville Cemetery access through Silk Lane laneway. Discussion and/or Potential action, announcement and/or vote(s) from Executive Session and/or Open Session concerning potential litigation regarding Smithville Cemetery access through Silk Lane laneway.

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. Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Amanda Marzano, the Town’s first ever Town Nurse.

8. Public Hearings—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:

A. New Secondhand Sales License to expire June 30, 2022:

i. Burke, Lynne & Caracciblo, Lori; for premises known as Olde Towne Mercantile; 183 Danielson Pike, Scituate RI.

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 May 13, 2021

ii. Closed session meeting of April 8, 2021

iii. Closed session meeting May 13, 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: None

D. Payment of Town Bills:

i. Early Town Expenses - $76,792.15

ii. Regular Town Expenses - $72,621.53

E. Joint Pole Locations –

F. Licenses – NONE

G. Resignations:

i. Terrell Parker, Scituate Housing Authority

H. Authorization to post for open positions:

i. Scituate Housing Authority, term ending 12/31/2024

I. Appointments:

i. Deputy EMA Director – David McEnery (per recommendation of EMA Director)

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

i. Hope Village Overlay Committee:

1. Robert Morse – 2 year term; expiring 5/31/23

2. Harley Barlett – 2 year term; expiring 5/31/23

3. Brian Leach (Alternate) – 1 year term; expiring 5/31/22

4. Judith Loven (Alternate) – 1 year term; expiring 5/31/22

ii. Scituate Village Overlay District Review Committee:

1. Sacha Hummel - 2 year term; expiring 5/31/23

2. Roxanne Jasparro (Alternate) 1 year term; expiring 5/31/22

3. Kimberly Smith (Alternate) 1 year term; expiring 5/31/22

4. Robert Knox - 2 year term; expiring 5/31/23

5. Norma Knox - 2 year term; expiring 5/31/23

K. Authorization for the Town Council President, in consultation with the Town Council Vice President and the Emergency Management Agency Director, to continue the Town State of Emergency through July 15, 2021, unless revoked earlier; ratification of all actions undertaken pursuant to Town State of Emergency since the previous extension.

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

A. Request from the Scituate Land Trust and Scituate Conservation Commission for a Resolution Supporting Esek Hopkins Park Reforestation and Revitalization Grant Request. (See attached)

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

A. An update from EMA Director John Robinson on the Town’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and an update on the status of the vaccine distribution plan for the Town.

B. Request from the Scituate Business Association and the Scituate Recreation Department (co-sponsors) for permission to use the parking lot and gazebo next to the North Scituate Elementary School for “Christmas in the Village in July” to be produced by Reggie Centracchio and scheduled for Sunday, July 25, 2021 (Rain date) Sunday, August 1, 2021.

C. Approval of Tax Assessor’s request for permission to attend the 2021 IAAO Annual Conference, with overnight Travel to Chicago as recommended by the Treasurer.

D. Request from Chief Rollinson for approval to apply for the U. S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (“COPS”) Grant to hire an Officer for FY 2021 under the COPS Hiring Program (“CHP”).

E. Request from Chief Rollinson, in consultation with the Purchasing Agent, for approval to purchase 2 new police cruisers from the state Master Purchasing Agreement, each complete with equipment outfitting, in an amount not to exceed $95,000.00 total for both vehicles, with funds from the Detail L account.

F. Authorization for the Town, in collaboration with the Scituate School Department, to enter into a partnership with the Kent County Water Authority (“KCWA”) regarding the extension of the water line further up North Road/Route 116 to Hope Elementary School in support of the Fire Suppression System. The Town and School Department to share the total cost apportioned to the Town and School Department, currently estimated at $165,000, to be shared equally (KCWA is also paying for part of the water line extension, which is in addition to the Town/School Department share). Authorization for the Town Council President and Town Treasurer, each, to take any further action and execute any and all documents necessary.

G. Authorization for Town Council President and Town Treasurer to begin process to change the Town’s Fiscal Year to coincide with the State’s Fiscal Year. Said question to be submitted to the electors at a Financial Town Meeting at a date to be determined by the Town Council President and Town Treasurer.

H. Possible awarding of bid for the contract for waste/recycling removal. Bids received from:

Bidder Name	Bid Amount
Rambone Disposal Services, Inc.	Year 1	$589,300.00
Bid Option 1 (Solid Waste & Recyclables):	Year 2	618.800.00
	Year 3	649,700.00
	Total:	$1,857,800.00
Rambone Disposal Services, Inc.	Year 1	$200,362.00
Bid Option 2 (Recyclables Collection Only):	Year 2	210,392.00
	Year 3	220,898.00
	Total:	$631,652.00
Rambone Disposal Services, Inc.	Year 1	$388,938.00
Bid Option 3 (Solid Waste Collection Only):	Year 2	408,408.00
	Year 3	428,802.00
	Total:	$1,226,148.00

I. 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 Proj. Manager	155.00/hour
	Senior Engineer/Project Engineer	155.00/hour
	Technician	100.00/hour
	Staff Engineer	125.00/hour