TOWN OF SCITUATE

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Thursday, April 13, 2023 @ 6:00 PM

 

High School Auditorium

94 Trimtown Road

N. Scituate, RI 02857

 

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AMENDED AGENDA

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

 

1.   Pledge of Allegiance

 

2.   Call to order – Town 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. Gen. Laws § 42-46-5 (a) Subsection (1), a discussion of the job performance, character, or physical or mental health of a person or persons, specifically to allow the Town Council to conduct interviews of potential Senior Services Director candidates, provided that such person or persons affected shall have been notified in advance in writing and advised that they may require that the discussion be held at an open meeting.  Discussion and/or Potential action, announcement and/or vote(s) from Executive Session and/or Open Session concerning interviews of potential Senior Services Director candidates. 

 

B.   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 the Tax Treaty with the owners of the Hope Mill.  Discussion and/or Potential action, announcement and/or vote(s) from Executive Session and/or Open Session concerning potential litigation regarding the Tax Treaty with the owners of the Hope Mill.

 

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.G.L. § 42-46-5(a) Subsection (2) Pending Litigation (Refinement, LLC v. Town of Scituate, C.A. 1:23-cv-00023-JJM-LDA).  Discussion and/or Potential action, announcement and/or vote(s) from Executive Session and/or Open Session concerning Refinement, LLC v. Town of Scituate, C.A. 1:23-cv-00023-JJM-LDA

 

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.   Police Promotional Ceremony—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:

 

A.   Recommendation from the Police Chief to promote Det. Sgt. Ian P. Noonan to Lieutenant, a non-union position, with a recommended salary of $1,591.79 per week (consistent with step-rate increase from top step patrolman to sergeant) and benefits consistent with the Town of Scituate Human Resource Manual and the collective bargaining agreement with International Brotherhood of Police Officers (“IBPO”) Local 502.

 

8.   Proclamation Presentations and Acknowledgements—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:

 

A.   Arbor Day

B.   Lt. Col. Carl Rimmler

C.   Retirement of Deputy Police Chief David Mack

D.   Retirement of Police Dispatcher Karen Troll

E.   Stephen P. Fay

F.   Arthur F. “Art” Trahan, Sr.

G.   Dispatchers’ Week

H.   National Small Business Week

 

9.   Public Hearings—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote (Note: No virtual participation on these public hearing items):

 

A.   Kennel License Renewal – Expiring 3/31/2024 – Town Council in its capacity as the Board of Police Commissioners, all subject to receipt of all required paperwork, all State and Local permits, and compliance with all stipulations, law, ordinances, rules and regulations, and as previously required by the Town Council:

 

i.    Scott Bergantino D/B/A Perfect Puppy, Inc. – 1265 Chopmist Hill Road

 

B.   Second reading of an Ordinance the use, consumption and possession of regulated products on public property and amend the following sections of the Scituate Code of Ordinances: Section 8-4 of Part II, Chapter 8 (“Possession, consumption of alcoholic beverages on town property”), Section 9-1 of Article I, Section 9-29 of Article II, Section 9-55 of Article III, Section 9-73 of Article IV, Section 9-83 of Article V, Section 9-93 of Article VI, Section 9-103 of Article VII, Section 9-123 of Article VIII, Section 9-133 of Article IX, and Section 9-143 of Article X of Chapter 9 (“Parks and Recreation”).

 

10. Public comment for items not on the agenda

 

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

 

A.   Hope Village Overlay District Committee, term expiring 5/31/2023, applications received from:

 

i.    Abigail Crovisier

 

12. Consent Items—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:

 

A.   Approval of Town Council meeting minutes:

 

i.    Regular Meeting – March 9, 2023

ii.   Executive Session – March 9, 2023

iii.  Executive Session – March 23, 2023

iv.  Special Meeting – March 23, 2023

 

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

 

D.   Correspondence: NONE

 

E.   Joint Pole Location(s):

 

i.    New Pole – 38/50 and 39/50, two new house lots, 280 & 279, on Burnt Hill Road

 

F.   Re-Appointments: NONE

 

G.   Resignations & Retirements: NONE

 

H.   Authorization to post for open positions: NONE

 

I.    Licenses—subject to receipt of all required paperwork, all State and Local permits, and compliance with all stipulations, rules and regulations as previously required by the Town Council:

 

i.    One Day Entertainment License

a.   Cindy’s Diner, 46 Hartford Ave. - June 7, 2023

 

J.    Authorization for Town Council President Groves to execute, the renewal of an agreement between the Town and RI Resource Recovery related primarily to landfill fees

 

K.   Ratification of Retirement/Final Compensation:

 

i.    Deputy Chief David Mack, in accordance with the Town of Scituate Human Resource Manual and the current collective bargaining agreement with IBPO Local 502

 

ii.   Police Dispatcher Karen Troll, in accordance with the Town of Scituate Human Resource Manual and the current collective bargaining agreement with NAGE Local R1-42

 

L.   Ratification of Animal Control Director David Mack’s salary and benefits in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement with NAGE Local R1-42, and with other terms and conditions of employment consistent with the Town of Scituate Human Resource Manual

 

M.  Appointment of Animal Control Director David Mack as a Town Constable

 

N.   Permission for the Scituate Land Trust to use the former President/Vice President Office space in Town Hall

 

O.  Payment of Town Bills:

 

i.    Early Town Expenses - $88,158.66

ii.   Early Town Expenses Old Budget $189,326.87

iii.  Early General Obligation Bond New Budget- $6,291.70

iv.  Early General Obligation Bond Old Budget - $65,000.00

v.   Regular Town Expenses Old Budget - $146,547.24

vi.  Quarterly April Payments - $730,994.60

 

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

 

A.   A Proposed Town Council Resolution in Support of Rhode Island Day at Vicksburg National Military Park

 

B.   A Proposed Town Council Resolution in Support of an Act Relating to Health and Safety – Vital Records

 

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

 

A.   Appointment of Senior Services Director with salary and benefits to be determined by the Town Council at the meeting; other benefits of employment consistent with the Town of Scituate Human Resource Manual.

 

B.   Recommendation from the Recreation Committee to install previously purchased fitness equipment at Berkanker Field.

 

C.   Authorization for the Rotary Club to use the parking lot and gazebo next to the North Scituate Elementary School for the Scituate Farmer’s Market, which is scheduled to open on May 14, 2023

 

D.   Review and possible amendment of the Charge of the Recreation Committee.

 

E.   Review of grant writer responses to Request for Proposals (SCIT043) and possible delegation to Treasurer and/or Town Council member for recommendation or award of bid.  Responses received from:

 

Bidder:	Bid Price:
ROSEWOOD CONSULTING, INC.	$5,000 per month
GZA/GEOTECHNICAL	Senior Principals	$250.00	per hour
	Principals	$240.00	per hour
	Associate Principals	$230.00	per hour
	Senior Technical Consultant	$ 230.00	per hour
	Senior Project manager	$200.00	per hour
	Project Manager	$175.00	per hour
	Asst. Project Manager	$155.00	per hour
	Engineer/Geologist I	$125.00	per hour
	Engineer/Geologist II	$120.00	per hour
	CAD Designer Grade I	$140.00	per hour
	CAD Designer Grade II	$123.00	per hour
	CAD Designer Grade III	$115.00	per hour
	Senior Administrative Assistant	$112.00	per hour
	Administrative Assistant	$95.00	per hour
	Project Support	$80.00	per hour
HCH ENTERPRISES, LLC	Base Year Hourly Rates
	Lead and Compliance Manager	$200.00	per hour
	Project Manager	$150.00	per hour
	Grant Writer	$150.00	per hour
	Future Hourly Rates - Year 2	Base x 1.03
	Future Hourly Rates - Year 3	Base x 1.06
VRAIMENT FINANCIAL, LLC	Funding Needs Analysis	$150.00	per hour
	Grant Funding Research	$200.00	per hour
	Grant Proposal Development	$250.00	per hour
	Grand Admin/Monthly Reports	$100.00	per hour
CAPITAL STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS	Billing for actual hours worked	$170.00	per hour

 

15. Adjournment of Meeting

 

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