TOWN OF SCITUATE

SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Thursday, February 24, 2022 @ 6:00 PM

 

**This meeting is anticipated to be virtual only at the following location on Zoom:

 

By internet at:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83190264577?pwd=OFduVDJvNlQzZ1VVcmJVbXFQUUVkZz09

 

Dial via telephone:

888 788 0099 US Toll-free

Meeting ID: 831 9026 4577

Passcode: 549351

 

**However, if the current Executive Order extending EO 22-01 from Governor McKee lapses or is revoked, and if no other legal authorization occurs prior to the meeting date noted above, then an in-person meeting will occur at the Scituate High School Auditorium, 94 Trimtown Road, Scituate, RI 02857.  Please check the Town of Scituate website at www.scituateri.gov where the location will be updated prior to the meeting.**

 

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

 

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 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 (1) Personnel (job performance, character, and/or physical and/or mental health as related to the contract of Building/Zoning Official). Discussion and/or Potential action, announcement and/or vote(s) from Executive Session and/or Open Session concerning the job performance, character, and/or physical and/or mental health as related to the contract of Building/Zoning Official.

 

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.   Public Comments

 

8.   Town Business - Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:

 

A.   Acceptance of wheelchair lift donation from Melissa Kimmel for use and installation by the Department of Public Works at the Congregational Church.

 

B.   Frequently Asked Questions posting on the Town website related to the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) funds.

 

C.   Use of an online suggestion box in lieu of a survey for the purpose of seeking public input on the use of ARPA funds and posting an online suggestion box on the Town’s website (see attached)

 

D.   Request for Qualifications for Professional Consulting Services related to the American Rescue Plan Act.

 

E.   Authorization for the Town Finance Director to designate on the US Treasury’s portal that the Town is electing to have all Town ARPA funds be considered as lost revenues subject to the revenue replacement provisions under the $10.0 million standard allowance detailed in the Treasury’s Final Rule issued on January 6, 2022

 

F.   Authorization for the use of Town ARPA funds for the following priority projects; said authorization to subject to all required purchasing rules and regulations

 

i.    Partnering with the Scituate School Department and 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; estimated cost to the Town is $165,000

 

ii.   Replacement of the existing public safety dispatch console at the Scituate Police Department; estimated cost is $265,000

 

iii.  Purchase of the new rescue vehicle to replace Rescue 1 at the North Scituate Fire Department, estimated cost is $325,000

 

iv.  Purchase of the new rescue vehicle to replace Rescue 2 at the Hope Jackson Fire Department, estimated cost is $325,000

 

v.   Replacement of the Stryker Stretcher to a new power cart at the Hope Jackson Fire Department; estimated cost is $60,000

 

vi.  Upgrade of the septic system at the Chopmist Hill Fire Department; estimated cost is $18,000

 

vii. Upgrade of the septic system at the Hope Jackson Fire Department; estimated cost is $50,000

 

9.   Adjournment of Meeting