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WORK SESSION
APRIL 24, 2017
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 24th day of April 2017 at 6:30 PM.
PRESENT: Margaret M. Healy, President
Abel G. Collins, Vice President
Bryant C. DaCruz
Liz Gledhill
Joe Viele
1. A. INTERVIEWS
The Town Council interviews Kateri Collins relative to her interest in serving on the Bicycle – Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
The Town Council interviews Jenn Judge relative to her interest in serving on the Bicycle – Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
1. B. WORK SESSION
Discussion ensues relative to Public Hearing Item 7A in regard to proposed amendments to the Town Code, Chapter 6 Finance, Article II. Purchasing, Section 6-29. Surplus stock.
Discussion ensues relative to Public Hearing Item 7B relative to proposed amendments to the Town Code, Chapter 17 Taxation, Article I. In General, Section 17-1. Veterans’ exemptions.
Discussion ensues relative Public Hearing 7C in regard to adoption of the Town Council’s Final FY 2017-2018 Budget [as amended], and to consider a petition filed pursuant to Section 4222 of the Town Charter entitled “Budget (C) Petitions to the Council” seeking to amend the Town Council’s Preliminary FY 2017-2018 Budget adopted on Monday, March 13, 2017, as follows: “Shall Line Item #011098 – 41210 entitled Town Tax Transfer to School Fund in the amount of $52,081,078 be increased by the sum of $1,361,765 (One million three hundred sixty-one thousand seven hundred sixty-five dollars) to the amount of $53,442,843 for the purpose of avoiding the school department’s proposed cuts to staff, services and supplies?”
Discussion ensues relative to Communication Item 8A from Donna Tschuta, owner, Massage on Main concerning one-hour parking limits on Main Street, continued from April 10, 2017.
Discussion ensues relative to Communication Item 8B a letter dated April 6, 2017 from the Exeter Town Council to their local legislators indicating their opposition to in-person early voting as proposed in sections of House Bill H 5700 and Senate Bill S 0422.
Discussion ensues relative to Communication Item 8D dated March 30, 2017 from Nathan Williams, a town resident and student at Bishop Hendricken High School concerning the winter moth and gypsy moth infestation that has occurred in this area.
Discussion ensues relative to Communication Item 8E resolutions adopted April 11, 2017 by the South Kingstown School Committee in opposition to legislation regarding mandatory binding arbitration and continuation of expired teacher contracts; and in support of immigration protection policies.
Discussion ensues relative to Communication Item 8F from James K. Haldeman, Worshipful Master, Hope Masonic Lodge #25 announcing the celebration of its 150th anniversary on May 20, 2017 and inviting Council members to participate.
Discussion ensues relative to New Business Item 13A authorizing fund transfers.
Discussion ensues relative to New Business Item 13C authorizing an award of bid to Liberty Chevrolet, 90 Bay State Road, Wakefield, MA 01880 for the purchase of one dump body truck and snow plow, in accordance with all bid specifications, in an amount not to exceed $45,084 including a trade-in allowance of $13,500.
Discussion ensues relative to New Business Item 13F authorizing an award of contract to Direct Energy, 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 for purchase of electricity at the rate of $.0789 cents per kWh for the period December 1, 2017 to December 31, 2019.
Discussion ensues relative to New Business Item 13G authorizing the write-off of uncollectible Adult Day Care Services receivables in the amount of $15,315.47 to the General Fund’s miscellaneous revenue account #10100000-440030.
Discussion ensues relative to the FY 2015-2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
Discussion ensues relative to going into Closed Executive Session to discuss the Matunuck Sheet Pile Wall.
Convened to Regular Session.
Dale S. Holberton, CMC
Town Clerk
REGULAR SESSION
APRIL 24, 2017
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 24th day of April 2017 at 7:30 PM.
PRESENT: Margaret M. Healy, President
Abel G. Collins, Vice President
Bryant C. DaCruz
Liz Gledhill
Joe Viele
1. C. REGULAR SESSION
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag is given.
3. ROLL CALL
Roll Call is taken and all members are present.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
A. Work Session: UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that the minutes of the Work Session held on April 10, 2017 are accepted, approved and placed on file.
B. Regular Sessions: UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that the minutes of the Regular Sessions held on April 10, April 12 and April 13, 2017 are accepted, approved and placed on file.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to add a Closed Executive Session to the Agenda pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5(a)(2) to discuss matters pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation re: Matunuck Sea Wall Protection Project.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the Consent Agenda as indicated by (CA) on same.
(CA) 6B. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Holiday Sales and Miscellaneous Peddler Licenses to Lucas Coffee & Ice Cream LLC, 701 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852. Application by Nikolin Lucaj, 701 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852; Renewals. License No. BS-16-268.
(CA) 8C. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that a resolution adopted April 10, 2017 by the Charlestown Town Council in opposition to House Bill H 5475 and Senate Bill S0481 that seek to reduce the required time frames for Planning Board decisions on major subdivisions and land development projects is received and placed on file. (4/20/2017 Miscellaneous, Item II D.)
(CA) 8D. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that a communication dated March 30, 2017 from Nathan Williams, a town resident and student at Bishop Hendricken High School concerning the winter moth and gypsy moth infestation that has occurred in this area is received, placed on file, and referred to the Public Services Director. (4/20/2017 Miscellaneous, Item II C.)
(CA) 8H. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that a communication dated April 14, 2017 from Elizabeth Berman, Executive Director, Southern RI Chamber of Commerce conveying their support for the recommendations on business development made by the Town’s Economic Development Committee is received and placed on file. (4/20/2017 Miscellaneous, Item II J.)
(CA) 8I. 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.”
(CA) 13D. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize an award of bid to Stephan L. Green Trailers, Inc., 74 Squankum/Yellowbrook Road, Farmingdale, NJ 07727 for the purchase of one 2017 year 9,900 GVW landscape equipment trailer in an amount not to exceed $5,450 including a trade allowance of $100; as further described in a memorandum from the Director of Leisure Services to the Town Manager dated April 12, 2017 and entitled “Bid Recommendation, 9990 GVWR Landscape Equipment Trailer.”
(CA) 13E. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the amendment and extension of an award of bid granted on May 11, 2015 to CDM Smith Inc. (formerly known as Camp, Dresser and McKee, Inc.), 75 State Street, Suite 701, Boston, MA 02109 for WebGIS Hosting and Support Services, in accordance with a proposal dated March 2017 and entitled “Proposal for Hosting / GIS Support Services,” in an amount not to exceed $6,800; and as further described in a memorandum from the GIS Administrator to the Town Manager dated April 17, 2017 and entitled “CDM Smith Web Hosting Contract Renewal.”
(CA) 13H. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the Town Clerk to advertise by reference for Order of Notice a Public Hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Promotional Procedures Policy of the South Kingstown Police Department Rules and Regulations.
(CA) 13I. 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.”
6. LICENSES
A. The applicant is present and gives testimony, and after discussion it is
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant a Holiday Sales License to Critter Hut Inc. d/b/a Critter Hut Aquarium & Pets, 160 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Christopher Champlin, President, 12 Rolling Hills Drive, Exeter, RI 02822; New. License No. BS-17-18.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Notice having been duly given, a Public Hearing is held relative to proposed amendments to the Town Code, Chapter 6 Finance, as follows:
Chapter 6 Finance
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Article II. Purchasing
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Section 6-29. Surplus stock.
(a) Generally. All departments shall submit to the Procurement Administrator administrative assistant, at such time and in such form as the Procurement Administrator administrative assistant shall prescribe, reports showing stocks of all supplies and equipment which are no longer used or which have become obsolete or worn out.
(b) Transfers. The Procurement Administrator administrative assistant is hereby authorized to transfer surplus stock to other departments.
(c) Sales. The Procurement Administrator administrative assistant is hereby authorized to sell all surplus stock having an estimated value of less than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) which has become unsuitable for public use, or to exchange the same for, or trade in the same, on new supplies or equipment. Sales under this subsection shall be made to the highest possible bidder through an annual auction process.
Discussion ensues, and it is
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to close the Public Hearing.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to adopt amendments to the Town Code, Chapter 6 Finance, as follows:
Chapter 6 Finance
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Article II. Purchasing
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Section 6-29. Surplus stock.
(a) Generally. All departments shall submit to the Procurement Administrator, at such time and in such form as the Procurement Administrator shall prescribe, reports showing stocks of all supplies and equipment which are no longer used or which have become obsolete or worn out.
(b) Transfers. The Procurement Administrator is hereby authorized to transfer surplus stock to other departments.
(c) Sales. The Procurement Administrator is hereby authorized to sell all surplus stock which has become unsuitable for public use, or to exchange the same for, or trade in the same, on new supplies or equipment. Sales under this subsection shall be made to the highest possible bidder through an annual auction process.
B. Notice having been duly given, a Public Hearing is held relative to proposed amendments to the Town Code, Chapter 17 Taxation, as follows:
Chapter 17 Taxation
Article I. In General
Section 17-1. Veterans exemptions.
Pursuant to G.L. 1956, § 44-3-5.1, as amended, the town council is authorized to exempt from taxation a specified dollar amount of real and/or personal property of qualified individuals, as defined in G.L. 1956, Chapter 3 of Title 44, who are residents of the Town of South Kingstown. The said individuals and the tax credits are as follows effective July 1, 2016 2017:
(a) Veterans of war $146.00 $168.00
(b) Unmarried spouse of veteran of war $146.00 $168.00
(c) Veterans who are one hundred (100) percent
totally disabled through service-connected disability $272.00
(d) Gold star parent $378.00
(e) Veterans who were prisoners of war $430.00
Discussion ensues, and it is
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to close the Public Hearing.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to adopt amendments to the Town Code, Chapter 17 Taxation, as follows:
Chapter 17 Taxation
Article I. In General
Section 17-1. Veterans exemptions.
Pursuant to G.L. 1956, § 44-3-5.1, as amended, the town council is authorized to exempt from taxation a specified dollar amount of real and/or personal property of qualified individuals, as defined in G.L. 1956, Chapter 3 of Title 44, who are residents of the Town of South Kingstown. The said individuals and the tax credits are as follows effective July 1, 2017:
(a) Veterans of war $168.00
(b) Unmarried spouse of veteran of war $168.00
(c) Veterans who are one hundred (100) percent
totally disabled through service-connected disability $272.00
(d) Gold star parent $378.00
(e) Veterans who were prisoners of war $430.00
C. Notice having been duly given, a Public Hearing is held relative to adoption of the Town Council’s Final FY 2017-2018 Budget [as amended], and to consider a petition filed pursuant to Section 4222 of the Town Charter entitled “Budget (C) Petitions to the Council” seeking to amend the Town Council’s Preliminary FY 2017-2018 Budget adopted on Monday, March 13, 2017, as shown on the Agenda as Exhibit 1. The following petition has been filed:
“Shall Line Item #011098 – 41210 entitled Town Tax Transfer to School Fund in the amount of $52,081,078 be increased by the sum of $1,361,765 (One million three hundred sixty-one thousand seven hundred sixty-five dollars) to the amount of $53,442,843 for the purpose of avoiding the school department’s proposed cuts to staff, services and supplies?”
The Town Manager gives a presentation.
Discussion ensues relative to the petition and its potential effect on the Tax Transfer to School Fund, and the Final Budget.
The following are present and comment:
Dorald Beasley
Brooke Conley
Dr. William Rosen
James O’Neill
Stacey Greene Bodziony
Discussion ensues, and it is
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to close the Public Hearing.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to rescind the vote to close the Public Hearing.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to deny a petition requesting that Line Item #011098 – 41210 entitled Town Tax Transfer to School Fund in the amount of $52,081,078 be increased by the sum of $1,361,765 (One million three hundred sixty-one thousand seven hundred sixty-five dollars) to the amount of $53,442,843 for the purpose of avoiding the school department’s proposed cuts to staff, services and supplies.
Additional comments are made by the following:
Cheryl Woodmansee
Dorald Beasley
James O’Neill
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to close the Public Hearing.
VOTED: to amend the Tax Transfer to School Fund from an increase of 1.35% to an increase of 2%, or from $52,081,078 to $52,415,096.
Councilman Viele voted no.
VOTED: to adopt the Town Council’s Final Budget for FY 2017-2018, as amended, as shown as follows.
Councilman Viele voted no.
| General Fund Expenditure Statement | 2016 ACTUAL | 2017 ADOPTED | 2018 PROPOSED | |
| General Government | $3,614,467 | $3,786,369 | $3,790,041 | |
| Public Safety | 10,288,201 | 10,766,168 | 11,148,726 | |
| Public Works | 2,849,675 | 2,952,072 | 3,012,609 | |
| Leisure Services | 1,797,933 | 1,851,016 | 1,769,407 | |
| Public Libraries | 1,180,755 | 1,219,965 | 1,263,557 | |
| Other Expenditures | 446,310 | 565,000 | 584,500 | |
| Employment Benefits | 450,000 | 425,000 | 525,000 | |
| Human Svcs & Outside Agencies | 212,181 | 192,715 | 194,015 | |
| Capital Outlay | 1,292,600 | 1,440,450 | 1,499,500 | |
| TOTAL General Fund | $22,132,122 | $23,198,755 | $23,787,355 | |
| General Fund Revenue Statement | 2016 ACTUAL | 2017 ADOPTED | 2018 PROPOSED | |
| Prop Tax/Usage Fees | $17,015,599 | $17,429,856 | $17,795,558 | |
| State Aid | 2,023,872 | 1,788,062 | 1,965,792 | |
| Licenses/Fees/Rents | 1,327,687 | 1,303,102 | 1,329,176 | |
| Dept Rev/Fine/Charge | 2,010,920 | 1,844,545 | 1,791,275 | |
| Investment Income | 173,953 | 125,000 | 185,000 | |
| School Dept Transfer | 222,021 | 116,640 | 120,554 | |
| Operating Transfers | 8,450 | 8,450 | 0 | |
| Fund Balance | 675,000 | 600,000 | 600,000 | |
| TOTAL General Fund | $23,457,502 | $23,198,755 | $23,787,355 |
| School Fund Expenditure Statement | 2016 ACTUAL | 2017 ADOPTED | 2018 PROPOSED | |
| Wages | $33,245,661 | $33,928,001 | $34,310,675 | |
| Benefits | 13,198,660 | 13,857,117 | 14,250,647 | |
| Services | 9,113,182 | 9,638,048 | 9,430,198 | |
| Commodities | 1,384,649 | 1,648,683 | 1,569,714 | |
| Capital Outlay | 1,193,181 | 854,485 | 1,012,126 | |
| TOTAL School Fund | $58,135,333 | $59,926,334 | $60,573,360 | |
| School Fund Revenue Statement | 2016 ACTUAL | 2017 ADOPTED | 2018 PROPOSED | |
| Prop Tax/Usage Fees | $50,313,756 | $51,387,349 | $52,415,096 | |
| State Aid | 7,623,268 | 7,318,713 | 6,837,992 | |
| Tuition Income | 205,924 | 210,272 | 210,272 | |
| School Trust Funds | 25,861 | 20,000 | 20,000 | |
| Medicaid | 472,733 | 500,000 | 500,000 | |
| Miscellaneous | 103,037 | 90,000 | 90,000 | |
| Fund Balance | 400,000 | 400,000 | 500,000 | |
| TOTAL School Fund | $59,144,579 | $59,926,334 | $60,573,360 |
| Peace Dale Office Building Expenditure Statement | 2016 ACTUAL | 2017 ADOPTED | 2018 PROPOSED | |
| Wages | $21,888 | $30,240 | $33,313 | |
| Benefits | 10,865 | 13,624 | 14,838 | |
| Services | 33,974 | 38,951 | 36,818 | |
| Commodities | 7,282 | 8,547 | 4,682 | |
| Capital Outlay | 26,013 | 3,000 | 3,000 | |
| TOTAL Peace Dale Office Bldg | $100,021 | $94,362 | $92,651 | |
| Peace Dale Office Building Revenue Statement | 2016 | 2017 ADOPTED | 2018 PROPOSED | |
| ACTUAL | ||||
| Licenses/Fees/Rents | $62,241 | $86,462 | $88,534 | |
| Dept Rev/Fine/Charge | 5,920 | 7,300 | 5,400 | |
| Investment Income | 1,156 | 600 | 500 | |
| Fund Balance | 94,765 | 0 | 0 | |
| TOTAL Peace Dale Office Bldg | $164,082 | $94,362 | $94,434 |
| Neighborhood Guild Fund Expenditure Statement | 2016 ACTUAL | 2017 ADOPTED | 2018 PROPOSED | |
| Wages | $292,381 | $302,776 | $316,124 | |
| Benefits | 103,182 | 111,836 | 115,245 | |
| Services | 406,530 | 330,566 | 331,179 | |
| Commodities | 16,744 | 19,500 | 18,649 | |
| Capital Outlay | 6,233 | 5,500 | 3,950 | |
| TOTAL Neighborhood Guild Fund | $825,070 | $770,178 | $785,147 | |
| Neighborhood Guild Fund Revenue Statement | 2016 ACTUAL | 2017 ADOPTED | 2018 PROPOSED | |
| Dept Rev/Fine/Charge | $367,427 | $346,585 | $353,937 | |
| Investment Income | 467,884 | 398,600 | 406,210 | |
| Fund Balance | 0 | 25,000 | 25,000 | |
| TOTAL Neighborhood Guild Fund | $835,311 | $770,185 | $785,147 |
| Community Recreation Center Expenditure Statement | 2016 ACTUAL | 2017 ADOPTED | 2018 PROPOSED | |
| Wages | $0 | $105,334 | $261,243 | |
| Benefits | 0 | 33,899 | 80,879 | |
| Services | 0 | 34,300 | 92,924 | |
| Commodities | 0 | 4,700 | 18,565 | |
| Capital Outlay | 0 | 3,500 | 3,413 | |
| TOTAL Community Rec Center | $0 | $181,733 | $457,024 | |
| Community Recreation Center Revenue Statement | 2016 ACTUAL | 2017 ADOPTED | 2018 PROPOSED | |
| Licenses/Fees/Rents | $0 | $10,000 | $22,213 | |
| Dept Rev/Fine/Charge | 0 | 0 | 115,900 | |
| Operating Transfers | 0 | 171,733 | 308,911 | |
| Fund Balance | 0 | 0 | 10,000 | |
| TOTAL Community Rec Center | $0 | $181,733 | $457,024 |
| Senior Services Fund Expenditure Statement | 2016 ACTUAL | 2017 ADOPTED | 2018 PROPOSED | |
| Wages | $464,040 | $487,130 | $483,719 | |
| Benefits | 170,934 | 181,392 | 189,223 | |
| Services | 112,596 | 114,670 | 114,465 | |
| Commodities | 30,260 | 30,940 | 32,767 | |
| Capital Outlay | 600 | 400 | 39,600 | |
| TOTAL Senior Services Fund | $778,429 | $814,532 | $859,774 | |
| Senior Services Fund Revenue Statement | 2016 ACTUAL | 2017 ADOPTED | 2018 PROPOSED | |
| Prop Tax/Usage Fees | $154,509 | $155,994 | $152,358 | |
| Dept Rev/Fine/Charge | 209,655 | 174,206 | 196,177 | |
| Grants | 70,626 | 68,405 | 67,095 | |
| Investment Income | 355 | 75 | 150 | |
| Miscellaneous | 1,065 | 1,151 | 1,200 | |
| Operating Transfers | 402,047 | 414,700 | 419,793 | |
| Fund Balance | 0 | 0 | 23,000 | |
| TOTAL Senior Services Fund | $838,257 | $814,531 | $859,773 | |
| Debt Service Fund Expenditure Statement | 2016 ACTUAL | 2017 ADOPTED | 2018 PROPOSED | |
| Services | $2,327,783 | $1,969,733 | $2,197,803 | |
| TOTAL Debt Service Fund | $2,327,783 | $1,969,733 | $2,197,803 | |
| Debt Service Fund Revenue Statement | 2016 ACTUAL | 2017 ADOPTED | 2018 PROPOSED | |
| Revenue Statement | ||||
| State Aid | $688,624 | $559,513 | $585,934 | |
| Operating Transfers | 1,875,286 | 1,621,605 | 1,506,046 | |
| Fund Balance | 0 | 0 | 105,823 | |
| TOTAL Debt Service Fund | $2,563,910 | $2,181,118 | $2,197,803 |
| Water Enterprise Fund Expenditure Statement | 2016 ACTUAL | 2017 ADOPTED | 2018 PROPOSED | |
| Wages | $228,063 | $248,100 | $258,184 | |
| Benefits | 101,365 | 109,192 | 105,098 | |
| Services | 288,311 | 301,283 | 315,648 | |
| Commodities | 14,480 | 25,132 | 22,653 | |
| Capital Outlay | 322,430 | 300,000 | 308,557 | |
| TOTAL Water Enterprise Fund | $954,648 | $983,707 | $1,010,140 | |
| Water Enterprise Fund Revenue Statement | 2016 ACTUAL | 2017 ADOPTED | 2018 PROPOSED | |
| Prop Tax/Usage Fees | $884,115 | $886,027 | $894,458 | |
| Licenses/Fees/Rents | 252,502 | 259,526 | 266,739 | |
| Dept Rev/Fine/Charge | 18,250 | 1,834 | 1,830 | |
| Investment Income | 8,445 | 3,800 | 5,000 | |
| Miscellaneous | 4,097 | 20,440 | 10,982 | |
| TOTAL Water Enterprise Fund | $1,167,410 | $1,171,627 | $1,179,009 |
| Wastewater Enterprise Fund Expenditure Statement | 2016 ACTUAL | 2017 ADOPTED | 2018 PROPOSED | |
| Wages | $911,470 | $1,106,915 | $1,272,412 | |
| Benefits | 412,298 | 472,186 | 521,327 | |
| Services | 934,422 | 1,035,042 | 1,125,423 | |
| Commodities | 244,892 | 283,547 | 304,809 | |
| Capital Outlay | 683,622 | 916,437 | 899,345 | |
| TOTAL Wastewater Enterprise | $3,186,704 | $3,814,127 | $4,123,316 | |
| Wastewater Enterprise Fund Revenue Statement | 2016 ACTUAL | 2017 ADOPTED | 2018 PROPOSED | |
| Prop Tax/Usage Fees | $2,964,716 | $3,465,581 | $3,673,135 | |
| Dept Rev/Fine/Charge | 304,203 | 304,500 | 304,500 | |
| Investment Income | 23,206 | 10,000 | 15,000 | |
| Miscellaneous | 16,750 | 16,000 | 16,000 | |
| Operating Transfers | 4,300 | 4,300 | 4,300 | |
| Fund Balance | 0 | 13,746 | 110,381 | |
| TOTAL Wastewater Enterprise | $3,313,175 | $3,814,127 | $4,123,316 | |
| Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Expenditure Statement | 2016 ACTUAL | 2017 ADOPTED | 2018 PROPOSED | |
| Wages | $63,770 | $59,430 | $65,447 | |
| Benefits | 19,907 | 19,706 | 21,180 | |
| Services | 369,722 | 547,176 | 615,665 | |
| Commodities | 221 | 1,650 | 1,650 | |
| Capital Outlay | 45,297 | 51,000 | 51,200 | |
| TOTAL Solid Waste Enterprise | $498,916 | $678,962 | $755,142 | |
| Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Revenue Statement | 2016 ACTUAL | 2017 ADOPTED | 2018 PROPOSED | |
| Prop Tax/Usage Fees | $9,109 | $0 | $0 | |
| Licenses/Fees/Rents | 122,906 | 143,000 | 149,040 | |
| Dept Rev/Fine/Charge | 347,185 | 328,950 | 404,080 | |
| Investment Income | 3,168 | 2,000 | 2,500 | |
| Miscellaneous | 27,658 | 33,791 | 15,986 | |
| Fund Balance | 0 | 171,221 | 183,536 | |
| TOTAL Solid Waste Enterprise | $510,026 | $678,962 | $755,142 | |
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| FY 2017-2018 Budget Program All Funds | 2016 Actual | 2017 Adopted | 2018 Proposed | |
| General Fund | $22,004,161 | $23,198,755 | $23,787,355 | |
| School Fund | 58,135,333 | 59,926,334 | 60,573,360 | |
| Water Fund | 929,928 | 983,707 | 1,010,140 | |
| Wastewater Fund | 2,945,848 | 3,814,127 | 4,123,316 | |
| Solid Waste Fund | 478,337 | 678,962 | 755,142 | |
| Peace Dale Office Building Fund | 100,021 | 94,362 | 92,651 | |
| Neighborhood Guild Fund | 825,070 | 770,178 | 785,147 | |
| Senior Services Program Fund | 778,103 | 814,532 | 859,774 | |
| Community Recreation Center Fund | 0 | 181,733 | 457,024 | |
| Debt Service Fund | 2,327,783 | 1,969,733 | 2,197,803 | |
| Total Municipal Program | $88,524,585 | $92,432,423 | $94,641,712 |
| Fiscal Year 2017-2018 | | | |
| Adopted Budget Program | Town | School | Total |
| Property Tax Need | $17,897,619 | $52,958,739 | $70,856,358 |
| Percent of Overlay | 25.26% | 74.74% | 100.00% |
| Overlay & Elderly Abatements | $255,093 | $754,815 | $1,009,908 |
| Proration and Roll Additions | (22,733) | (67,267) | (90,000) |
| Gross Tax Levy | $18,129,979 | $53,646,287 | $71,776,266 |
| Motor Vehicle Excise Tax | (957,151) | (2,832,192) | (3,789,342) |
| Net Property Tax Levy | $17,172,828 | $50,814,095 | $67,986,923 |
| December 2016 Tax Roll | | | $4,439,575,949 |
| | | | |
| Tax Distribution - FY 2018 | $3.87 | $11.45 | $15.314 |
| Tax Distribution - FY 2017 | $3.78 | $11.31 | $15.09 |
| Increase (Decrease) | | | |
| Property Tax Rate Increase - $ | $0.09 | $0.13 | $0.22 |
| Property Tax Rate Increase - % | 2.38% | 1.19% | 1.49% |
| Increase (Decrease) | | | |
| FY 2016-2017 Levy | $17,626,154 | $52,772,144 | $70,398,298 |
| Property Tax Levy Increase -$ | $503,824 | $874,143 | $1,377,967 |
| Property Tax Levy Increase -% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
The Town Council’s adopted Final Budget for FY 2017-2018 is subject to certification of the tax roll on June 15, 2017.
8. COMMUNICATIONS
A. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that a communication from Donna Tschuta, owner, Massage on Main, concerning one-hour parking limits on Main Street, continued from April 10, 2017, is received and placed on file. (4/6/2017 Miscellaneous, Item II B.)
B. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that a copy of a letter dated April 6, 2017 from the Exeter Town Council to their local legislators indicating their opposition to in-person early voting as proposed in sections of House Bill H 5700 and Senate Bill S 0422 is received and placed on file. (4/20/2017 Miscellaneous, Item II H.)
E. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that resolutions adopted April 11, 2017 by the South Kingstown School Committee in opposition to legislation regarding mandatory binding arbitration and continuation of expired teacher contracts; and in support of immigration protection policies are received and placed on file. (4/20/2017 Miscellaneous, Item II E.)
F. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that a communication from James K. Haldeman, Worshipful Master, Hope Masonic Lodge #25 announcing the celebration of its 150th anniversary on May 20, 2017 and inviting Council members to participate is received, placed on file, and the Town Council directs that a proclamation be prepared. (4/20/2017 Miscellaneous, Item II F.)
G. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that a communication dated April 11, 2017 from Representative Robert Quattrocchi seeking support for House Bill H 5606 that proposes to create a legislative commission to study the feasibility of implementing a recycling program for multi-family residential units is received and placed on file. (4/20/2017 Miscellaneous, Item II G.)
9. COMMENTS FROM INTERESTED CITIZENS
Council President Healy invites residents to come forward with comments.
Cheryl Woodmansee is present and reports that By-Laws have been approved for the Tenants Association at the Housing Authority.
10. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
The Town Manager’s Interim Report dated April 13, 2017, and the Agenda and Miscellaneous Reports dated April 20, 2017 are accepted, approved and placed on file.
11. TOWN SOLICITOR’S REPORT
The Town Solicitor’s Report is accepted.
12. APPOINTMENTS
A. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to reappoint Edward Terwilliger to the Economic Development Committee for a term to expire in March 2020.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to reappoint Carol A. Pilkington to the South Kingstown Partnership for Prevention for a term to expire in June 2020.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to reappoint Mark R. Noble to the Recreation Commission for a term to expire in June 2020.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to reappoint Dorald Beasley, Gail Faris, Diane E. Johnson, Thomas C. Marcello, Peter Maynard and William M. Rosen to the Route 138 Reconstruction Project Area Committee for terms to expire in May 2019.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to reappoint James E. Bedell and Glenn R. Windhurst to the Waterfront Advisory Commission for terms to expire in June 2020.
13. NEW BUSINESS
A. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize fund transfers, as follows:
RESOLUTIONS
1. Reserve Fund Transfers
BE IT RESOLVED that program balances identified below in the 2017-2018 fiscal year appropriations for General Fund (101) account 85000, Capital Outlay, shall be transferred to the following Reserve Funds in the corresponding not-to-exceed amounts:
2017-2018 Reserve Fund Transfers
Object Transfer
Code Description Total Reserve Fund
590420 Recreation Improvements $126,000 Recreation Development & Restoration Fund
590420 Recreation Improvements $110,000 Capital Equipment & Replacement Fund
590418 Road Improvements $660,000 Public Works Improvement Fund
590414 Public Safety Bldg Improvements $15,000 Police Building Construction Fund
590408 Harbor Patrol – Equipment Repl $25,000 Capital Equipment & Replacement Fund
590408 EMS Equipment & Facilities $120,000 Capital Equipment & Replacement Fund
590416 EMS South Station Fac Improv $10,000 Public Services Office Building Fund
590408 DPW Equipment Acquisition $303,500 Capital Equipment & Replacement Fund
590408 Communications Department $60,000 Capital Equipment & Replacement Fund
590410 Information Technology Program $70,000 Technology Improvement Fund
FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Town Council is hereby authorized to use the total funds, or such part thereof of said Reserve Funds, for capital expenditures as may be voted by the Town Council in accordance with the Town Council Adopted Capital Improvement Program.
FURTHER RESOLVED: That said sums appropriated to the Reserve Fund shall not revert to the General Fund at the end of the budget year but shall remain in said Reserve Fund to be used as herein provided in any budget period until otherwise voted.
2. Reserve Fund Transfer to the Debt Service Fund
BE IT RESOLVED that transfers from the Fair Share Development Fund to the Debt Service Fund to pay for education debt service costs associated with school capital projects shall be made from assets held for school facilities in the amount of $75,000 for Fiscal Year 2017-2018.
3. Reserve Fund Transfer to the Debt Service Fund
BE IT RESOLVED that transfers from the Fair Share Development Fund to the Debt Service Fund to pay for recreation debt service costs associated with capital projects shall be made from assets held for recreation facilities in the amount of $103,216 for Fiscal Year 2017-2018.
4. Reserve Fund Transfer to the Debt Service Fund
BE IT RESOLVED that transfers from the Open Space Reserve Fund to the Debt Service Fund to pay for debt service costs associated with open space land acquisition shall be made in the amount of $225,000 for Fiscal Year 2017-2018.
5. Reserve Fund Transfer to the Debt Service Fund
BE IT RESOLVED that transfers from the South Road School Reserve Fund to the Debt Service Fund to pay for debt service costs associated with the debt associated with the South Road School shall be made in the amount of $9,187 for Fiscal Year 2017-2018.
6. Special Revenue Fund Transfers to the General Fund
BE IT RESOLVED that program balances in the 2017-2018 fiscal year expenditures for the various utility and special revenue funds identified below, shall be transferred to the General Fund in the corresponding not-to-exceed amounts:
2017 - 2018 Fund Transfers
Fund Transfer
Code Description Total General Fund Account
322 EMS Billing Services Fund $590,000 101-440105 EMS Billing Services
7. Deed of Gift of the Neighborhood Guild
BE IT RESOLVED to authorize the Trustees of the South Kingstown School Funds to forward to the Town Finance Director (serving in the capacity of the Town Treasurer) the sum of Three Hundred Ninety-four Thousand One Hundred Ten Dollars ($394,110) from investment income generated from the endowment and funds available within the reinvested income account of the Neighborhood Guild for operation of the Neighborhood Guild Program for the 2017-2018 fiscal year. Said Funds are restricted to uses in accordance with the Deed of Gift of the Neighborhood Guild recorded on March 26, 1940.
B. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to adopt a proclamation recognizing May 2017 as “Older Americans Month”, as follows:
OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
“AGE OUT LOUD”
MAY 2017
WHEREAS, the South Kingstown Elks Lodge #1899 is hosting a senior dinner celebration to designate May 2017 as “Older Americans Month”, and
WHEREAS, the Town of South Kingstown and its Department of Senior Services are conducting activities throughout May to honor our senior citizens, and
WHEREAS, we acknowledge that what it means “to age” has changed – for the better; and
WHEREAS, South Kingstown is committed to supporting older adults as they take charge of their health, explore new opportunities and activities, and focus on independence; and
WHEREAS, South Kingstown can provide opportunities to enrich the lives of individuals of all ages by: involving older adults in the redefinition of aging in our community; promoting home and community based services that support independent living; encouraging older adults to speak up for themselves and others; and providing opportunities for older adults to share their experiences.
NOW THEREFORE, WE THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SOUTH KINGSTOWN do hereby proclaim May 2017 to be Older Americans Month. We urge every resident to take time during this month to acknowledge older adults and the people who serve them as influential and vital parts of our community.
C. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize an award of bid to Liberty Chevrolet, 90 Bay State Road, Wakefield, MA 01880 for the purchase of one dump body truck and snow plow, in accordance with all bid specifications, in an amount not to exceed $45,084 including a trade-in allowance of $13,500; and as further described in a memorandum from the Director of Leisure Services to the Town Manager dated April 12, 2017 and entitled “Bid Recommendation, Dump Body Truck and Plow.”
F. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize an award of contract to Direct Energy, 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 for purchase of electricity at the rate of $.0789 cents per kWh for the period December 1, 2017 to December 31, 2019; as further described in a memorandum from the Procurement Administrator to the Town Manager dated April 14, 2017 and entitled “Bid Recommendation – Electricity Contract.”
G. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the write-off of uncollectible Adult Day Care Services receivables in the amount of $15,315.47 to the General Fund’s miscellaneous revenue account #10100000-440030; as further described in a memorandum from the Finance Director to the Town Manager dated April 20, 2017 and entitled “Adult Day Care Receivable.”
14. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to recess to Closed Executive Session at 8:32 PM pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5(a)(2) to discuss matters pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation re: Matunuck Sea Wall Protection Project.
Healy – yes Collins – yes DaCruz – yes Gledhill – yes Viele – yes
Regular Session is reconvened at 9:17 PM, and it is noted that no action or votes were taken during the Closed Executive Session.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to seal the minutes of the Closed Executive Session held pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5(a)(2) to discuss matters pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation re: Matunuck Sea Wall Protection Project.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to adjourn at 9:18 PM.
Dale S. Holberton, CMC
Town Clerk