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Posted 6.7.22

TOWN OF SCITUATE

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Thursday, June 9, 2022 @ 6:00 PM

High School Auditorium

94 Trimtown Road

N. Scituate, RI 02857

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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. General Laws § 42-46-5(a) Subsection (2) Potential Litigation with one or more contractors related to the completion of the police station construction project and Pending Litigation (Sugrue & Associates, Inc. v. Town of Scituate RI - AAA CASE No. 012200015081. Discussion and/or Potential action, announcement and/or vote(s) from Executive Session and/or Open Session concerning Sugrue & Associates, Inc. v. Town of Scituate RI - AAA CASE No. 012200015081. Discussion and/or Potential action, announcement and/or vote(s) from Executive Session and/or Open Session concerning potential litigation and/or settlement thereof with one or more contractors related to the completion of the police station construction project.

B. 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 Teamsters Local 251 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 Teamsters Local 251 for new collective bargaining agreement beginning July 1, 2022.

C. 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.

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: NONE

8. Presentation and discussion of automated school zone safety and traffic enforcement by Conduent, Inc.

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. Executive session – May 12, 2022

ii. Regular meeting – May 12, 2022

iii. Special meeting – May 26, 2022

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. Joint Pole Location(s): NONE

E. Appointments:

i. Scituate Recreation Committee, Term Ending December 31, 2022; Applications received from:

a. Megan Dumont

F. Re-Appointments: NONE

G. Resignations:

i. Pawtuxet River Authority and Water Shed Council

a. James Johnson

H. Authorization/Ratification to post for open positions:

i. Authorization for the Town Clerk to post one open position on the Pawtuxet River Authority and Water Shed Council; Term Ending June 30, 2023

ii. Authorization for the Police Chief to post for a possible full-time Dispatcher position in anticipation of a future opening

I. Licenses: NONE

J. Correspondence: NONE

K. Payment of Town Bills:

i. Early Town Expenses - $107,151.03

ii. Old Budget - $12,394.53

iii. Regular Town Expenses - $38,116.86

iv. General Obligation Bonds - $20,174.35

11. Resolutions—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote: NONE

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

A. An update from EMA Director John Robinson.

B. Recommendation from Building & Zoning Official to hire Beth Sampalis as the new part-time Building/Planning/Zoning Clerk at a rate of $20.00 per hour and 30 hours per week; other terms and conditions of employment in accordance with the Human Resource Policy Manual.

C. Request from the Scituate Sustainability Committee to purchase a table and tent for events not to exceed $150.00.

D. Request from the DPW Director in consultation with the Purchasing Agent to post a request for proposals (“RFP”) to paint the exterior of the Scituate Community House.

E. Authorization from the Town Council to approve $60,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) funds to refurbish the former Police Station located on Main Street in Hope Village owned by the Hope Jackson Fire Department.

F. Authorization for the Treasurer to appropriate $5,000.00 to the Building Official’s budget for the purpose of purchasing a new vehicle.

G. Authorization from the Town Council to approve use of ARPA funds to be used to enhance and/or upgrade the Town’s IT infrastructure.

H. Potential approval of Animal Control Services Agreement with the Town of Foster, negotiated by the Police Chief and Town Council President; authorization for the Town Council President and Town Treasurer to execute any and all documents necessary to accomplish the foregoing.

I. Authorization to post an advertisement for the proposed, revised Renewable Energy Zoning Ordinance as recommended by the Scituate Plan Commission in accordance with R.I.G.L. § 45-24-53.

J. Recommendation from the Public Works Director and Finance Director to create an “L” Account for funds received from selling excess Public Works equipment.

K. Recommendation from the Public Works Director and Finance Director to authorize the sale of a 1989 Model 627B John Deere Grader to the Town of Foster for $20,000.

13. Adjournment of Meeting

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1. Pledge of Allegiance