For informational purposes only

Posted 10/6/26

 

TOWN OF SCITUATE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Thursday, October 8, 2026 @ 7:00 pm

 

Scituate High School 94

Trimtown Road

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: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81243292388?pwd=aUU3aHg4cmRaME5jaE83R1pyTlQ5dz09

Dial via telephone:

888 788 0099 US Toll-free

Meeting ID: 812 4329 2388

Passcode: 132310

 

The above virtual access option is being provided only as a convenience and is not an official “location” where meeting access is guaranteed. The only way to guarantee complete access to the meeting is to attend physically, in-person at the physical location listed above

 

AGENDA

(amended to change location and add Item 13.A)

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.   Proclamations, Presentations and Acknowledgements—Review, Discussion and/or Potential action and/or Vote: None

 

5.   Public Hearings—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote (Note: No virtual participation on these public hearing items): NONE

 

6.   Public comment for items not on the agenda

 

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

 

A.   Approval of Town Council meeting minutes:

 

i.    Regular Meeting – September 10, 2026

ii.   Closed Session – September 10, 2026

 

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

x.      Conservation Commission/Land Trust

xi.     American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) Funds

 

C.   Abatements and Additions: See Attached

 

D.   Correspondence: None

 

E.   Joint Pole Location(s):

 

i.    New Pole Installation – Blueberry Lane, Plat 9, Lot 2

ii.   New Pole Installation – Nipmuc Road, Plat 32, Lot 1

 

F.   Re-Appointments: NONE

 

G.   Resignations & Retirements:

 

i.    David Campbell – Traffic Safety Commission

 

H.   Authorization to post for open positions:

 

i.    Traffic Safety Commission

ii.   Per-Diem Police Dispatcher

 

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.    Approval of Art Festival Licenses: See attached list.

ii.   Authorization for Town Clerk’s Office to approve late Art Festival License

 

J.    Authorization to add Esek Hopkins (field or parking area) and the Sam Tourtellot common area to the list of building requested options on the Town Building Rental Agreement

 

K.   Payment of Town Bills:

 

i.	Early Town Expenses	$   87,910.04
ii.	EFT Early Expenses	$   21,876.48
iii.	GOB Checks	$  11,000.00
iv.	Regular Town Expenses	$ 753,351.88
v.	EFT Regular Expenses	$    22,365.39
vi.	Scit Fire Bi-annual Call Pay	$    60,000.00

 

8.   Appointments—Review, Discussion and/or Potential Action and/or Vote: NONE

 

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.   Consideration of the request for the Town to contribute $2000 to the renaming process of the Scituate Community House to the LTG Centracchio Community House. The cost will contribute to the following: outside sign and installation, framed portrait, bronze plaque, and unveiling ceremony.

 

B.   Request from the DPW Director to expend $27,000 from Capital funds to replace the roof of the DPW Office Building.  Pricing from MPA.

 

C.   Request from IBPO Local 502 to participate in annual no shave event commencing on November 1, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2026; all proceeds from this event will be donated to a charitable organization.

 

D.   Authorization to expend 10% contingency for the Animal Shelter fencing project from ARPA fund. The original project cost $71,975.  10% is $7,197.50

 

E.   The Land Trust seeks approval for hiring a full-time Land Conservation Steward -- funded by the Land Trust, the Conservation Commission, and TerraCorps -- from December 7, 2026, to July 30, 2027, with guaranteed support from the Town Council for liability insurance, office space, a desk, and a computer with access to the internet and a printer.

 

F.   Approval of retroactive wage adjustment for 2026 summer recreation camp counselors. Retroactively adjust wages of 29 summer camp counselors who were paid below the 2026 minimum wage, in accordance with Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training standards.  Total gross amount required to bring the affected employees’ compensation to 2026 minimum wage is $5,594.45.

 

G.   Request from the SFREB to purchase 1000' of LDH (fire Hose) from the allocated capital funds not to exceed $15,000.00.

 

H.   Request from Hope Jackson Fire Department to purchase updated mobile data devices and mounts from the allocated capital funds not to exceed $10,500.00.

 

I.    Request from Hope Jackson Fire Department to purchase updated Thermal Imaging Cameras from the allocated capital funds not to exceed $27,000.00.

 

J.    Authorization of the Town Council President to negotiate a new contract with the EMA Director.

 

11. Adjournment of Meeting

 

 

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