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Posted 6.8.26
TOWN OF SCITUATE
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
Thursday, June 11, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
Scituate Town Hall
195 Danielson Pike
N. Scituate, RI 02857
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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. General Laws § 42-46-5(a) Subsection (2) Collective Bargaining (Union negotiations with Teamsters Local 251 for new collective bargaining agreement beginning July 1, 2025). Discussion and/or Potential action, announcement and/or vote(s) from Executive Session and/or Open Session concerning a possible new collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 251
B. The Town Council may convene into Executive/Closed session pursuant to R.I.G.L. § 42-46-5 (a)(2) Pending Litigation (Finnegan v. Przybyla, PC-2020-06563). Discussion and/or Potential action, announcement and/or vote(s) from Executive Session and/or Open Session concerning pending litigation regarding Finnegan v. Przybyla, PC-2020-06563.
5. Motion to close Executive Session / Motion to seal Executive Session minutes / Announcement of Vote(s) in Executive Session, if any.
6. Proclamations, Presentations and Acknowledgements—Review, Discussion and/or Potential action and/or Vote:
A. Presentation and potential action on CDBG Grant Funds available from the State
7. Public Hearings—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote (Note: No virtual participation on these public hearing items):
A. First Reading of Ordinance 26-04, amending Section 4 of Article I of Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances: Proposed amendment to increase the BV (Beverage Victualing) Liquor License limit from 4 to 5 total licenses.
8. Public comment for items not on the agenda
9. Consent Items—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote:
A. Approval of Town Council meeting minutes:
i. Regular Meeting – May 14, 2026
i. Town Clerk
ii. Public Works
iii. Building Official/Zoning
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
C. Abatements and Additions: NONE
D. Correspondence: None
E. Joint Pole Location(s): NONE
F. Re-Appointments: NONE
G. Resignations & Retirements:
i. Amber Perez-Police Officer
ii. Robert Salley – Sealer of Weights and Measurers
H. Authorization to post for open positions:
i. Sealer of Weights and Measurers
ii. DPW Building Maintenance Worker
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 and Peddler – Christopher Lawrence d/b/a Tectrix Roasting Company, Inc.
J. Payment of Town Bills:
| i. | Early Town Expenses | $ 80,131.66 |
| ii. | Regular Town Expenses | $ 219,366.95 |
| iii. | Wire RI Resource Recovery | $ 40,825.99 |
10. Appointments—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote: NONE
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 DPW Director to award the bid for Hot in-place Asphalt Recycling to the sole bidder, Highway Rehabilitation Corp., for the following bid price:
| 30,000-50,000 Sq. Yds | $6.07 per Sq. Yd. |
| 50,000 plus Sq. Yds. | $5.97 per Sq. Yd. |
B. Review and consider approval of a letter of support and authorization of the required 25% local cost share from the General Fund for the replacement of outdated standby generators at the Chopmist Hill and North Scituate Fire Stations through a FEMA BRIC grant application. These critical public safety facilities provide emergency response services during natural hazards and power outages. The proposed generator replacements will enhance operational reliability and help ensure uninterrupted fire suppression, EMS, and emergency communications capabilities during emergencies.
C. Authorization to reserve Capital Funds from Fiscal Year 2025/2026
D. Authorization to post an RFP to replace and fix docks that were removed at Hope Pond
E. Recommendation of promotions and salary increases from the Town Treasurer for the following positions
i. A/R and Payroll Specialist to Deputy Finance Director
ii. A/P Finance Specialist to Interim Finance/Assessor Role
iii. Assessor Clerk to Deputy Assessor
iv. Collector Clerk to Deputy Collector
| Department | Position | Current Base 25/26 | Recommended Base 26-27 Salary |
| Assessor | Admin Asst II/Deputy | $ 49,959 | $ 59,641 |
| Building/Zoning | P/T Clerk 30 hrs/wk | $ 39,975 | $ 42,734 |
| Tax Collector. | Clerk/Deputy | $ 48,037 | $ 58,113 |
| Treasurer | A/P Admin Asst/Deputy | $ 54,323 | $ 64,143 |
| Treasurer | A/R Finance Spec/Interim | $ 55,415 | $ 65,257 |
| Town Clerk | Deputy Clerk II / APRA | $ 58,713 | $ 65,475 |
F. Authorization for a 3% salary increase for all other non-union employees
G. Ratification of School Committee Bid Award to Martone Service Company, Inc. in the amount of $1,342,567.00 through the use of previously re-allocated bond funds by Town Council on November 13, 2025 and approved by the Rhode Island Department of Education