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For informational purposes only
Posted 1/9/23
TOWN OF SCITUATE
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
Thursday, January 11, 2024 @ 6:30 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:
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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. 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.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. Public Hearings—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote (Note: No virtual participation on these public hearing items): NONE
8. Public comment for items not on the agenda
9. Appointments—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:
A. Scituate Housing Authority – Resident Commissioner following tenant election pursuant to R.I.G.L. § 45-26-4(a)(2).
10. Consent Items—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:
A. Approval of Town Council meeting minutes:
i. Regular Meeting – December 14, 2023
ii. Executive Session – December 14, 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 list
D. Correspondence: NONE
E. Joint Pole Location(s): NONE
F. Re-Appointments:
i. Town Officials and Other Assigned Responsibilities – see attached list
ii. Police Constables – see attached list
G. Resignations & Retirements:
i. Brian Venditelli – Land Trust
H. Authorization to post for open positions:
i. Land Trust, term expiring 11/30/2027
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: NONE
i. Early Town Expenses – $153,192.16
ii. General Obligation Bond - $13,054.83
iii. Regular Town Expenses- $576,111.16
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. Recommendation from the Tax Assessor/Purchasing Agent Karen Beattie, to award a bid to Catalis Tax & CAMA, Inc. in the amount of $92,600.00 for the completion of a statistical revaluation of town properties; and an authorization to the Town Council President, Treasurer and Purchasing Agent to take any and all such actions, and to approve, execute and deliver all such documents as may be necessary to carry into effect the bid award and to take any other action relative thereto; Bids received from:
| Bidder Name | Bid Amount |
| Catalis Tax & CAMA, Inc. | $92,600.00 |
B. Authorization for Student Resource Officer Parenti to attend the National SRO Training Conference in Phoenix, AZ, in an amount not to exceed $2,468.81.
C. Authorization for Chief Robinson to investigate and negotiate with medical billing companies for the Town’s emergency medical transportation services.
D. Authorization for the Public Works Director, in consultation with the Purchasing Agent, to post three separate requests for proposals for (1) paving, (2) chip sealing, and (3) crack sealing services.