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Posted 12.12.23
TOWN OF SCITUATE
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
Thursday, December 14, 2023 @ 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
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 an employee, provided that such person affected shall have been notified in advance in writing and advised that he 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 the affected employee.
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 (3) concerning actions necessary for the safety and security at the Town’s public schools and Town-owned buildings. Discussion and/or potential action, announcement and/or vote(s) from Executive Session and/or Open Session concerning actions necessary for the safety and security at the Town’s public schools and Town-owned buildings.
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 (Note: No virtual participation on these public hearing items):
A. Second Reading of the proposed amendments to the Code of Ordinances at Appendix A – Zoning, Articles I, II, IV & IX, to comply with recent changes to the state enabling acts concerning land use.
B. Town Council sitting as Licensing Board Junk/Second Hand Sales Renewals, expiring December 31, 2024, 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. Glitz
ii. Chopmist Hill Marketplace
iii. Scituate Trading Post
iv. Countryside Consignment
v. Hopkins Millinery
vi. Sweet Salvage
vii. Rockland Rosie’s Resale
viii. Bewitched of Scituate
8. Public comment for items not on the agenda
9. Appointments—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:
i. Police Pension Board – Term expiring 12/31/2024
a. Cory Nangle (recommendation from IBPO per collective bargaining agreement)
ii. Recommendation from the Conservation Commission to appoint a member with a term expiring 11/30/2026, name to be submitted by the Conservation Commission. Names submitted for consideration:
a. Kathryn Schortmann
10. Consent Items—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:
A. Approval of Town Council meeting minutes:
i. Regular Meeting – November 9, 2023
ii. Executive Session – November 9, 2023
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:
i. Letter from Kenneth Borden, Chair of the Zoning Board
E. Joint Pole Location(s): NONE
F. Re-Appointments:
i. Building Board of Review – Term ending 12/31/2028
a. Randolph Forgue
ii. Clayville Schoolhouse Committee – Term expiring 12/31/2024
a. Terry Yeaw
b. Peter Sparling
c. Fred Faria
d. Kimberly Smith
e. Robert Raimbeault
iii. Fire Suppression Committee = Term expiring 12/31/2024
a. Gary Grande
b. Tim Picard
c. William Jasparro
d. Michael Scanlon
e. Bruce Snow
iv. Police Pension Board – Term expiring 12/31/2024
a. Timothy McCormick
b. Gary Grande
c. Theodore Przybyla
d. Matthew King
v. Recreation Committee – Term expiring 12/31/2024
a. John Rubiano
b. Brian LaFauci
c. Sal Gelsomino
d. Paul Lamoureux
e. Erin Pannone
f. Megan Dumont
vi. Historical Informational Sign Committee – Term expiring 12/31/2024
a. Fred Faria
b. Thomas Angell
c. Dean Huff
d. David Ellingwood
vii. Traffic Safety Commission – Term expiring 12/31/2024
a. David Campbell
b. Kirk Loiselle
c. Michael Scanlon
d. Eric Rollinson
viii. Plan Commission Alternate Members – Term expiring 12/31/2024
a. Richard Pincince, Alternate 1
b. Linda Cwiek, Alternate 2
ix. Zoning Board of Review Alternate Members – Term expiring 12/31/2023
a. Dean Costakos, Alternate 1
b. Harry Hall, IV, Alternate 2
c. Peter Brewer, Alternate 3
x. Plan Commission, Full Member – Term ending 12/31/2028
a. Nicholas Piampiano
xi. Zoning Board of Review, Full Member – Term ending 12/31/2028
a. Kenneth Borden
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:
a. Hawker and Peddlers, expiring 12/31/2024
i. Joshua Gorton, Del’s Lemonade
ii. Alejandro Arteaga, Palagis Ice Cream
iii. Jessica D’Alessandro, Little B’s BBQ
iv. Ryan Zeolla, RI Donut Guys
v. Janine Anthony, Boba Wave
vi. Mary Obrien, Saugys Express 1
b. Firearm Sales, expiring 12/31/2024
i. Rafael Matos, Elite Firearms
ii. Christopher J. Calise, Sr., MRAD
iii. Adam Berry
iv. Jeffrey McDonald, Regen Firearms
c. Private Investigator, expiring 12/31/2024
i. Peter Costello
ii. David Mink
iii. David Ellingwood
d. Victualling License transfer from Argyro Papaopoulos D/B/A MDBK Inc to Pop Shenouda and Ava Karas Inc, D/B/A Socrates Pizza, 985 Chopmsit Hill Road
i. Early Town Expenses - $317,002.90
ii. School General Obligation Bond - $223,722.85
iii. Regular Town Expenses $71,471.43
11. Resolutions—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:
A. Resolution Regarding Contracts for A Water Project at The Scituate Public Schools
12. Town Business—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:
A. Update on the Plastic Waster Reduction Act (R.I.G.L. § 23-19.18-1 et. seq.) passed by the General Assembly, effective January 1, 2024, concerning the prohibition of the use of plastic bags; possible authorization for an informational campaign about the new law as proposed by the Conservation Commission and the Sustainability Initiatives Committee.
B. Authorization to hire Tammy Loghry as recommended by Senior Services Director Cheryl Ignacio, as a part-time employee. The employees’ hours will not exceed 19.5 hours/week with current salary to be determined by Town Council.
C. Authorization to hire Heather Card and Dawn Wallitsch as recommended by Senior Services Director Cheryl Ignacio, as a per diem employees, with an hourly rate to be determined by the Town Council.
D. Consideration to request that the State of Rhode Island designate a section of Danielson Pike as having limited commercial access by establishing no-through-trucking from the Hartford Ave. and Danielson Pike split near the IGA plaza through the intersection with Danielson Pike and the Rt. 6 Bypass just west of Rt. 102.
E. Discussion on the use of funds awarded to the Town in association with the National Opioid Settlement
F. Recommendation from the Town Treasurer to adjust the Finance Director’s salary and/or hours with possible retroactivity to July 1, 2023.
G. Possible amendment to the Town of Scituate Employee Human Resource Policy Manual Section 7: Holidays.
H. Approval to extend the lease agreement, per the terms of the current lease between the Town and Hope Associates governing the use of Hope Associates’ properties; authorization for the Town Council Vice President to sign any and all documents necessary, extension will expire March 2024
I. Approval of the Third-Party Administration Agreement between Beacon Mutual Insurance Company and the Town of Scituate for the Police Department Injured on Duty (“IOD”) coverage, term of agreement shall be from December 1, 2023 – November 30, 2024
J. Approval of the request from Eastern Properties Inc. for dedication and acceptance of Heather Lane; subject to Department of Public Works specifications for road acceptance and Town Engineer’s recommendation(s).
K. Recommendation from the Purchasing Agent and the Land Trust to award the bid for Esek Hopkins West Trail Improvement. Bids received from:
| Bidder: | Not to Exceed Bid Price | Hourly Rate | Daily Rate |
| JUSTIN SALISBURY, OWNER | $3,500.00 | $125.00 | $1,000.00 |
| NORTH-EASTERN TREE SERVICE, INC | $12,980.00 | $380.00 | $2,800.00 |
L. Authorization to post an RFP seeking proposals for the Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
M. Authorization for the Town to receive services from Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc., through the State of Rhode Island Municipal Technical Assistance Program (“MTAP”), administered by Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation (“RI Housing”), to further update the Scituate Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations to meet new state land use requirements concerning housing, at no cost to the Town; authorization for the Town Council President, in consultation with the Town Solicitor, to sign any and all documents necessary to implement the foregoing.
13. Adjournment of Meeting
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