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For informational purposes only
Posted 9/8/25
TOWN OF SCITUATE
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
Thursday, September 11, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
Scituate Town Hall
195 Danielson Pike
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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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:
5. Motion to close Executive Session / Motion to seal Executive Session minutes / Announcement of Vote(s) in Executive Session, if any.
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 (National Opioid Litigation). Discussion and/or Potential action, announcement and/or vote(s) from Executive Session and/or Open Session concerning National Opioid Litigation.
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 (5) Real Estate, specifically regarding possible sale and/or transfer of real estate and/or leasehold interest(s) in real estate. Discussion and/or Potential action, announcement and/or vote(s) from Executive Session and/or Open Session concerning possible sale and/or transfer of real estate and/or leasehold interest(s) in real estate.
C. The Town Council may to 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 employee, provided that such person affected shall have been notified in advance in writing and advised that the employee 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.
D. The Town Council may vote to convene into Executive Session pursuant to R.I. General Laws § 42-46-5(a) Subsection (2) Pending Litigation (Carreiro v. Town of Scituate, EEOC No. 16J-2025-00200). Discussion and/or Potential action, announcement and/or vote(s) from Executive Session and/or Open Session concerning Carreiro v. Town of Scituate, EEOC No. 16J-2025-00200.
E. The Town Council may vote to convene into Executive Session pursuant to R.I. General Laws § 42-46-5(a) Subsection (2) Potential Litigation. Discussion and/or Potential action, announcement and/or vote(s) from Executive Session and/or Open Session concerning potential litigation.
6. Regular Meeting call to order – Council President – Beginning no earlier than 7:00 P.M.
7. Proclamations, Presentations and Acknowledgements—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:
A. Hope Pond Study Presentation by Weston & Sampson
B. Acknowledgement of the Scituate Police Department receiving the 2025 National Association of School Resource Officers (“NASRO”) Model Agency Award.
C. Treasurer and Finance Director Presentation regarding General Fund balance and purpose
8. Public Hearings—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote
(Note: No virtual participation on these public hearing items): None
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. Regular Meeting – August 14, 2025
ii. Special Meeting – July 24, 2025
B. Department Reports
i. Town Clerk
ii. Public Works
iv. Police
v. Treasurer
vi. Senior Services
vii. Human Services
viii. EMA
ix. Recreation
x. Conservation Commission/Land Trust
xi. American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) Funds
D. Correspondence: None
E. Joint Pole Location(s): None
F. Re-Appointments: None
G. Resignations & Retirements:
i. Joseph Paiva – Police Officer
H. Authorization to post for open positions:
i. Request from Police Chief Rollinson to post for open police officer position
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
J. Payment of Town Bills:
i. Old Budget Early Town Expenses $28,250.00
ii. Early Town Expenses $409,087.39
iii. GOB Check Run $5,364.51
iv. Add GF Run $78.48
v. Regular Town Expenses $175,454.76
11. Appointments—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:
A. Scituate 250th Committee, Names submitted
i. Thomas Angell
ii. Robert Franzblau
12. Resolutions—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:
A. Resolution Approving Change Orders in Net Amount Of $256,402 To Scituate Middle/High School Fire Alarm Upgrades Project Contract to be Financed By $3,500,000 School Bonds
B. Resolution Regarding Revision of School Capital Budget for Purposes of Funding from $3,500,000 Of School Bonds
13. Town Business—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:
A. Request from the Sustainability Committee to expend funds for a committee website. Annual cost not to exceed $225. Funds to be expended from the Due To/From Recycling Initiative Account.
B. Authorization to convert Amanda Nardone from temporary clerk to new full-time floating clerk under the supervision of multiple department heads, for a variety of functions including public records, grant writing, billing, and other clerical and administrative functions as required. Benefits will be in accordance with the Town of Scituate Human Resource Manual. Salary and start date to be determined by the Town Council.
C. Authorization to convert Michael DiOrio, Zoning and Building Official full-time position to a part time, remote position. Benefits will be in accordance with the Town of Scituate Human Resource Manual. Salary and start date to be determined by the Town Council.
D. Creation of an Economic Development Committee
E. Review of the current Trash policy and enforcement protocol
F. Request from Hope Jackson Fire to have DPW pave the administration parking lot at 116 Main Street, Hope, Expense from a Liability L account: Due from Hope Jackson Fire Company to be reimbursed by HJFD over the next two years.
G. Treasurer’s recommendation(s) concerning allocation of deficit and unassigned fund balances