JULY 23, 2007
At a WORK SESSION of the Town Council of the Town of South Kingstown, County of Washington, in the State of Rhode Island held at the Town Hall, in and for said Town on the 23rd day of July 2007 at 6:45 PM.
PRESENT: Mary S. Eddy, President
William J. Flatley
James W. O’Neill
Ella M. Whaley
Discussion ensues relative to scheduling a meeting to discuss the FY 2008-2009 budget development.
Discussion ensues relative to the proposed solid waste disposal and recycling program.
Discussion ensues relative to Communication Item 8D dated June 25, 2007 from Mark Noble, Chairman, Recreation Commission providing a status report on a proposed dog park project and requesting a meeting with the Town Council.
Discussion ensues relative to Communication Item 8A dated July 5, 2007 and a communication received on July 16, 2007 from Paul Murphy concerning a zoning issue.
Discussion ensues relative to New Business Item 13G appointing Mark S. Hadden, Esquire, 68 Kennedy Plaza, Suite #3, Providence, RI 02905 as Special Legal Counsel to represent the Zoning Board of Review acting as the Planning Board of Appeals in the consideration of an appeal by Jerome and Linda K. Haggarty concerning the Haggarty subdivision proposal.
Discussion ensues relative to New Business Item 13I authorizing an award of bid to Lombardi Construction Co., Inc., 2377 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 for the restoration of the Civil War Memorial located in Riverside Cemetery in accordance with bid specifications and their proposal #1176-101, in an amount not to exceed $2,400; and as further described in a memorandum from Principal Planner Nickerson to the Town Manager dated July 18, 2007 and entitled: “Award of Bid for Civil War Memorial Restoration.”
Discussion ensues relative to New Business Item 13C authorizing the Town Manager to execute individual Payment in Lieu of Tax (PILOT) Agreements with The South Kingstown Land Trust, The Jewish Children’s Home of Rhode Island (Camp JORI), and Welcome House of South County in accordance with the Town Code of the Town of South Kingstown, Chapter 17, Taxation, Article IV. Property Tax Exemptions and Payment in Lieu of Tax Agreements for Charitable Organizations, Section 17-45. Authorization; and as further described in a memorandum from the Town Manager to the Town Council dated July 13, 2007 and entitled: “PILOT Program FY 2007-2008.”
Discussion ensues relative to Communication Item 8F dated July 17, 2007 from Steven C. Schimmel regarding his concern with noise generated by activities on Town properties.
Discussion ensues relative to Communication Item 8E dated July 3, 2007 from residents of Waites Corner Road in West Kingston requesting that the Town close a portion of that road to traffic.
Convened to Regular Session.
Dale S. Holberton, CMC
Town Clerk
JULY 23, 2007
At a REGULAR SESSION of the Town Council of the Town of South Kingstown, County of Washington, in the State of Rhode Island, held at the Town Hall, in and for said Town on the 23rd day of July 2007 at 7:30 PM.
PRESENT: Mary S. Eddy, President
William J. Flatley
James W. O’Neill
Ella M. Whaley
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag is given.
Roll Call is taken and four members are present. Council Vice President Fogarty is absent.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that the minutes of the Work Session held on July 9, 2007 are accepted, approved and placed on file.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that the minutes of the Regular Session held on July 9, 2007 are accepted, approved and placed on file.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that the minutes of the Closed Executive Session held on June 25, 2007, as amended, are accepted, approved and placed on file.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the Consent Agenda, as indicated by (CA) on same.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that a communication dated July 5, 2007 and a communication received on July 16, 2007 from Paul Murphy concerning a zoning issue are received, placed on file, and referred to the Building Official for response. (7/12/2007 Interim, Item B. and 7/19/2007 Miscellaneous, Item II E.)
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that a communication dated July 2, 2007 from Patrick C. Lynch, Attorney General inviting Council members to attend the 9th annual Open Government Summit on August 3, 2007 is received and placed on file. (7/12/2007 Interim, Item C.)
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that a communication dated June 26, 2007 from Michael M. Tikoian, Chairman, Coastal Resources Management Council and Representative Eileen S. Naughton extending an invitation to an informational presentation and workshop on aquaculture on August 8, 2007 is received and placed on file. (7/12/2007 Interim, Item I.)
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that a communication dated July 17, 2007 from Steven C. Schimmel regarding his concern with noise generated by activities on Town properties is received, placed on file and referred to the Town Manager. (7/19/2007 Miscellaneous, Item II D.)
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that any communication added to the Agenda subsequent to this is hereby added by majority vote, in accordance with RIGL §42-46-6 (b) Notice --… “Nothing contained herein shall prevent a public body, other than a school committee, from adding additional items to the agenda by majority vote of the members. Such additional items shall be for informational purposes only and may not be voted on except where necessary to address an unexpected occurrence that requires immediate action to protect the public or to refer the matter to an appropriate committee or to another body or official.”
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the Tax Assessor to abate taxes in the total amount of $262.46, as shown on Tax Abatement Request Form No. 419.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the Town Clerk to advertise for Order of Notice a Public Hearing relative to proposed amendments to the Town Code, Chapter 10 Motor Vehicles and Traffic as follows:
Chapter 10 Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Article II. Stopping, Standing and Parking
Section 10-37. Parking prohibited during school session from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
No person shall park a vehicle during the school session between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the following locations:
ADD: Carriage Lane, Kingston.
No parking, both sides, from Old North Road to the cul-de-sac. Towing authorized.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize an award of bid to Lombardi Construction Co., Inc., 2377 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 for the restoration of the Civil War Memorial located in Riverside Cemetery in accordance with bid specifications and their proposal #1176-101, in an amount not to exceed $2,400; and as further described in a memorandum from Principal Planner Nickerson to the Town Manager dated July 18, 2007 and entitled: “Award of Bid for Civil War Memorial Restoration.” Ref. No. G-2008-435.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that any New Business added to the Agenda subsequent to this is hereby added by majority vote, in accordance with RIGL §42-46-6 (b) Notice --… “Nothing contained herein shall prevent a public body, other than a school committee, from adding additional items to the agenda by majority vote of the members. Such additional items shall be for informational purposes only and may not be voted on except where necessary to address an unexpected occurrence that requires immediate action to protect the public or to refer the matter to an appropriate committee or to another body or official.”
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant a Miscellaneous Permit to the SOUTH KINGSTOWN FIREFIGHTERS RELIEF ASSOCIATION to host a Firefighter’s Family Day at Marina Park on Sunday, September 30, 2007 from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM subject to the execution of a hold harmless agreement indemnifying the Town, and the issuance of a Certificate of Insurance naming the Town as an additional insured in the amounts specified by the Risk Manager. This event is also sponsored by the Union Fire District and the Kingston Fire District. Application by David R. Gates, committee member, P.O. Box 3492, Peace Dale, RI 02883; New. License No. 10962.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant a Laundry License to DIRTY LAUNDRY LLC d/b/a LITTLE REST LAUNDROMAT, 100 Fortin Road, Unit 1, Kingston, RI 02881. Application by Carol Montie, 10 Fellowship Court, West Greenwich, RI 02817; New. License No. 10963.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant a Victualling License to JKM MANAGEMENT LLC d/b/a QUICK RICKS, 58 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879 subject to RI Department of Health approval. Application by Jessica K. Masci, 110 Sea View Avenue, Wakefield, RI 02879; New. License No. 10965.
Notice having been duly given, a public educational workshop is held with the Planning Board to educate the public on growth management goals, to solicit public input on growth management issues, to report on progress made on growth management issues and priorities from previous years, to discuss priority issues for the forthcoming Growth Management Program, formerly referred to as the Annual Action Agenda, and provide an opportunity to select a combination of tools which will help manage development and conservation in South Kingstown. This workshop is being held in accordance with the South Kingstown Comprehensive Community Plan.
The Planning Board convenes with the following members present:
Robert B. Clendenen
Maria H. Mack
Fred B. Morrison
Jean Riendeau
Director of Planning Vincent Murray presents the proposed Growth Management Plan for 2007-2008.
Council President Eddy comments on the Narragansett Bike Path.
David Coté is present and comments on the siting of affordable housing, and government control relative to waste management.
Jonathan Daly LaBelle is present and comments relative to affordable housing and the Town’s $2 million surplus for the 2006-2007 year.
Councilman O’Neill comments relative to the Comprehensive Community Plan.
Ann Grove Maack is present and comments relative to sidewalks on South Road from Potters’ Wood to Kingston Village, and complains that people are burning brush on a daily basis.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to close the public educational workshop.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that a communication dated June 25, 2007 from Mark Noble, Chairman, Recreation Commission providing a status report on a proposed dog park project and requesting a meeting with the Town Council is received, placed on file, and referred as an open item for discussion at a future work session. (7/12/2007 Interim, Item J.)
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that a petition dated July 3, 2007 from residents of Waites Corner Road in West Kingston requesting that the Town close a portion of that road to traffic is received, placed on file, and referred to the Transportation and Traffic Review Committee for review. (7/12/2007 Interim, Item K.)
Council President Eddy invites residents to come forward with comments.
Jonathan Daly LaBelle comments on the proposed recycling and waste disposal program, and the school system.
David Coté comments on the proposed recycling and waste disposal program.
The Town Manager reports that the Town’s GIS and Mapping System is now available on the Town website. He also notes that the Town has received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association. His weekly report is accepted, approved and placed on file.
The Town Solicitor has no report this evening.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to reappoint Beth A. Bailey and Mary S.B. Daley to the Library Board of Trustees for terms to expire July 2010.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the Town Manager to execute individual Payment in Lieu of Tax (PILOT) Agreements with The South Kingstown Land Trust, The Jewish Children’s Home of Rhode Island (Camp JORI), and Welcome House of South County in accordance with the Town Code of the Town of South Kingstown, Chapter 17, Taxation, Article IV. Property Tax Exemptions and Payment in Lieu of Tax Agreements for Charitable Organizations, Section 17-45. Authorization; and as further described in a memorandum from the Town Manager to the Town Council dated July 13, 2007 and entitled: “PILOT Program FY 2007-2008.”
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize an award of bid to Hayes Pump Inc., 66 Old Powder Mill Road, West Concord, MA 01742 for a new Fairbanks-Morse 5” C5416 vertical dry pit submersible solids handling pump and a Fairbanks-Morse 6” Model D5436WD pump rotating assembly in an amount not to exceed $30,730; and as further described in a memorandum from the Public Services Director to the Town Manager dated July 9, 2007 and entitled: “Kingston Pump Station – Pump Replacement Project.” Ref. No. PS-2008-249.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the reassignment of a bid originally granted on June 11, 2007 to Public Works Supply Co., Inc., 27 Garden Street, Danvers, MA 01923, to Master Meter, 101 Regency Parkway, Mansfield, TX 76063 for a Drive-By Automated Water Meter Reading System for the South Shore and Middlebridge water systems in an amount not to exceed $750,000; and as further described in a memorandum from the Public Services Director to the Town Manager dated July 16, 2007 and entitled: “Bid Reassignment – Water Meter Replacement Program.” Ref. No. PS-2008-247(A).
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize an award of contract to Time Manufacturing Co., P.O. Box 20368, Waco, TX 76702 for a Versalift Model No. VST-240-I telescopic aerial platform lift to be outfitted on a 2008 Ford F-750 cab and chassis in accordance with bid specifications, and in compliance with GSA contract GS-30F-1024-H, in an amount not to exceed $119,336; and as further described in a memorandum from the Communications Superintendent to the Town Manager dated July 16, 2007 and entitled: “Capital Purchase Bucket Truck.” Ref. No. G-2008-434 439.
Discussion ensues, and it is
VOTED: to appoint Mark S. Hadden, Esquire, 68 Kennedy Plaza, Suite #3, Providence, RI 02905 as Special Legal Counsel to represent the Zoning Board of Review acting as the Planning Board of Appeals in the consideration of an appeal by Jerome and Linda K. Haggarty concerning the Haggarty subdivision proposal.
Eddy – yes Flatley – yes O’Neill – no Whaley – yes
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the Tax Assessor to abate taxes in the amount of $23,350.94, as shown on Tax Abatement Request Form No. 420.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to adjourn at 10:00 PM.
Dale S. Holberton, CMC
Town Clerk