For informational purposes only

Posted: 7/7/2023

 

TOWN OF SCITUATE

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Thursday, July 13, 2023 @ 7:00 PM

 

High School Auditorium

94 Trimtown Road

N. Scituate, RI 02857

 

The Town has set up the following internet video conference and telephonic access capabilities for remote public participation for items other than public hearings:

 

By internet/Zoom at:

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Meeting ID: 812 4329 2388

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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.   In Memoriam Proclamations - Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:

 

A.   Councilman David A. D’Agostino 

B.   Armand A. Niquette, Sr.

 

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

 

A.   Second Reading of Proposed Map Amendment to change the Zoning Classification on Lots 32 & 33 – Assessor’s Plat 35, located at 1010 Danielson Pike, Scituate Enterprises, LLC, applicants/owner, from RR120 (Rural Residential) to BG (Business General).

 

B.   First Reading of proposed ordinance amendment of Chapter 12 which will modernize the ordinance with regard to Soil Erosion & Sediment Control, Post-Construction Stormwater Control, and Illicit Discharge of Stormwater.

 

6.   Public comment for items not on the agenda

 

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

 

A.   Authorization to hire Christian Plouffe for the Public Works Laborer position with terms and conditions in accordance with collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 251.

 

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

 

A.   Approval of Town Council meeting minutes:

 

i.    Regular Meeting – June 8, 2023

ii.   Regular Meeting – June 22, 2023

iii.  Executive Session – June 8, 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.    Proposed new pole – 150 William Henry Road

 

F.   Re-Appointments:

 

i.    North Scituate Village Overlay District Committee

 

a.   Roxanne Jasparro, alternate member, term ending 5/31/2024

b.   Kimberly Smith, alternate member, term ending 5/31/2024

c.   Katie Werchardlo, full member, term ending 5/31/2025

d.   Norma Knox, full member, term ending 5/31/2025

 

G.   Resignations & Retirements:

 

i.    Sacha Hummel – North Scituate Village Overlay District Committee

 

H.   Authorization to post for open positions:

 

i.    North Scituate Village Overlay District Committee-term ending 5/31/2025

 

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.    Hawker & Peddler, expiring 12/31/2023 - Petal & Stem, LLC

ii.   Firearm Sales, expiring 12/31/2023 - Jeffrey McDonald D/B/A Regen Firearms, 142 Old Plainfield Pike

 

J.    Payment of Town Bills:

 

i.    Early Town Expenses - $406,239.18

ii.   Regular Town Expenses Old Budget - $591,085.14

 

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

 

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

 

A.   Recommendation from the Town Council President, in consultation with the Town Treasurer and Finance Director, to adjust non-union Town employees’ salaries.  Worksheet attached.

 

B.   Authorization to hire Darlene Lemoi as recommended by Senior Services Director Cheryl Ignacio, as a part-time employee. The employee’s hours will not exceed 19.5 hours/week with current salary to be determined by Town Council.

 

C.   Consideration of request from Eugene Heon, owner of 20 Danielson Pike (Plat 16, Lot 47) for permission to create six burial plots on said property; notices having been sent to abutters; any approval subject to R.I. Department of Health requirements and any other applicable state regulations.

 

D.   Consideration of Policy on Payout of Unused Vacation Time for retirees / separated employees

 

E.   Approval to reserve $1,000,000.00 of American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) funds to complete Town Hall renovation.

 

F.   Approval to reserve $100,000.00 ARPA funds for the Clayville School House renovations

 

G.   Approval to reserve $115,000.00 of ARPA funds for a HVAC system at Hope Library

 

H.   Approval to reserve $50,000.00 of ARPA funds for a dog park out of the Matching Grant Fund allocation previously set aside by the Town Council on October 13, 2022.

 

11. Adjournment of Meeting

 

 

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