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Posted 7/12/22
TOWN OF SCITUATE
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
Thursday, July 14, 2022 @ 6:00 PM
High School Auditorium
94 Trimtown Road
N. Scituate, RI 02857
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AMENDED AGENDA
to correct item 11Q
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. General Laws § 42-46-5(a) Subsection (2) Collective Bargaining (Union negotiations with NAGE Local R1-42 for new collective bargaining agreement beginning July 1, 2022). Discussion and/or Potential action, announcement and/or vote(s) from Executive Session and/or Open Session concerning negotiations with NAGE Local R1-42 for new collective bargaining agreement beginning July 1, 2022.
B. The Town Council may vote to move into Executive/Closed session pursuant to R.I.G.L. § 42-46-5 (a)(3) regarding matters of security. Discussion and/or Potential action, announcement and/or vote(s) from Executive Session and/or Open Session concerning matters of security.
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.
D. 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 claim of property damage. Discussion and/or Potential action, announcement and/or vote(s) from Executive Session and/or Open Session concerning potential litigation regarding claim of property damage.
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 Hearings—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:
A. First Reading of proposed Renewable Energy Zoning Ordinance as recommended by the Scituate Plan Commission
8. Public comment for items not on the agenda:
9. Consent Items – Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:
A. Approval of Town Council meeting minutes:
i. Executive session – June 9, 2022
ii. Regular meeting – June 9, 2022
B. Department Reports
i. Town Clerk
ii. Public Works
iv. Police
v. Treasurer
vi. Senior Services
vii. Human Services
viii. EMA
ix. Recreation
C. Abatements and Additions: See Attached List.
D. Joint Pole Location(s): NONE
E. Appointments: NONE
F. Re-Appointments: NONE
G. Resignations: NONE
H. Licenses: NONE
I. Correspondence: NONE
J. Payment of Town Bills:
i. Early Town Expenses - $233,805.08
ii. General Obligation Bond - $549.00
iii. Regular Town Expenses - $816,862.13
10. Resolutions—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:
A. A Resolution regarding the Legalization of Adult Recreational Use of Marijuana.
B. A Resolution Allowing the Scituate Police Department to Collaborate with Nonadjacent Rhode Island Municipalities and Police Departments through a Proposed Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement
11. Town Business—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:
A. An update from EMA Director John Robinson.
B. Announcement to Huntinghouse Lane residents to remind them of the Voluntary Guidelines Concerning Private Driveways (see attached guidelines)
C. Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to post a Request for Proposals for a Brush Truck rehab update for the Chopmist Hill Fire Department. Funding for this rehabilitation will be taken from the Public Safety Bond.
D. Request from the Scituate Housing Authority for the Town to provide authorization for the Rhode Island Department of Health to do an assessment of the wells that service the Scituate High School to determine if they can provide adequate for the Rockland Oaks community.
E. Renewal of Lease Agreements with the Providence Water Supply Board concerning Lot 0 on Tax Assessor’s Plat 53 for Town Hall parking lot and the North Scituate Fire Department buildings for a ten (10) year term at a rate of $2,700 per year.
F. Request from the Scituate Town Council to schedule a joint meeting with the Scituate School Committee regarding the ongoing issues with Caito Field.
G. Consideration of allowing the Department of Public Works to repair Manning Field.
H. Announcement by the Scituate Land Trust of receiving $290,000 federal grant to help with reforestation and revitalization of Esek Hopkins Park; Authorization for the Finance Director and Town Council President to execute on behalf of the Town any and all documents necessary for the Land Trust to receive said grant monies.
I. Authorization for the Town Council Vice President and Recreation Director to negotiate an extension of the annual lease agreement between the Town and Hope Associates governing the use of Hope Associates’ properties.
J. Authorization from the Town Council to extend the contract for the time designated with the original bid from Village Gas, to provide fuel to the Police Department and Senior Services through August 12, 2024.
K. Request for permission to host five booths for the Art Festival at 143 Danielson Pike, which is owned by JT&U Petroleum, LLC. The lot is adjacent to 141 Danielson Pike (Village Gas) and has the same owner.
L. Formation and appointment of an ad hoc Threat Assessment Committee to review the Scituate School buildings to consist of Police Chief Eric Rollinson, EMA Director John Robinson, DPW Director Kirk Loiselle, and School Buildings and Grounds Administrator Jason Martin.
M. Authorization from the Town Council for Finance Director/Tax Assessor Karen Beattie to attend the International Association of Assessing Officer’s conference in Boston, August 28 through September 1, 2022. Registration and accommodation expenses were appropriated in the Tax Assessor’s budget approved at the 2022 Financial Town Meeting.
N. Consideration of posting for a Finance Administrative Assistant position within the Treasurer’s office.
O. Consideration of posting for a part-time Field Appraiser position within the Tax Assessor’s office.
P. Request from the Town Treasurer for authorization from the Town Council to approve use of American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) funds to be used to evaluate Town Hall expansion not to exceed $25,000, from the state Master Pricing Agreement (“MPA”).
Q. Recommendation from the Purchasing Agent and DPW Director to award Plan B Construction as sole bidder in an amount not to exceed $27,800.00 to paint the exterior of the North Scituate Community House.
R. Ratification of the Purchasing Agent & Treasurer’s purchase of DynaPacc CC 1200 Roller in the amount of $43,000 from the ARPA funds from a state MPA vendor.
S. Request from the DPW Director & Purchasing Agent to purchase a LeeBoy 1000G Paver in an amount not to exceed $102,000 from the ARPA funds from a state MPA vendor.
T. Announcement regarding the phase out of the Rhode Island motor vehicle tax. (see attached)