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WORK SESSION
FEBRUARY 27, 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 27th day of February 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 Andrew Martinez relative to his interest in serving on the Historic District Commission.
The Town Council interviews Alfred Colonies relative to his interest in serving on the Historic District Commission.
The Town Council interviews Linda Stedman relative to her interest in serving on the Historic District Commission.
1. B. WORK SESSION
Discussion ensues relative to the meeting with the School Committee scheduled for March 7, 2017. The meeting will not be re-scheduled.
Discussion ensues relative to the applications for funding filed by the Human Services and Outside Agencies.
Discussion ensues relative to the vacancies on the Zoning Board of Review.
Discussion ensues relative to the four applications received for consideration of appointment to the Board of Trustees of the South Kingstown Public Libraries. Interviews will be scheduled for the March 13, 2017 Town Council meeting.
Discussion ensues relative to the application received from Mark Spangler for consideration of appointment to the Saugatucket Veterans’ Memorial Commission. Mr. Spangler would represent the VVA 325.
Discussion ensues relative to Public Hearing Item 7A, an application to perform construction activities within twenty-five feet of an historic cemetery in accordance with the South Kingstown Town Code, Chapter 14 Planning, Article IV. Historical and Archaeological Cemeteries and Burial Sites. Application by John D’Agostino, J. Thomas Investments, LLC to relocate an historic cemetery from 2027 Matunuck School House Road to Riverside Cemetery, 169 High Street, Wakefield. This request for relocation is associated with the planned construction of a single family dwelling on the subject property.
Discussion ensues relative to Communication Item 8B dated February 16, 2017 from Larry E. Fish in regard to a proposed Economic Development Coordinator position and prioritization of recommendations to the Town Council.
Discussion ensues relative to Communication Item 8A dated February 14, 2017 from John Strangfeld, Chairman and CEO, Prudential Financial and JoAnn Bartoletti, Executive Director, National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) informing the Town Council that Max Hempe was named one of the top two youth volunteers in Rhode Island for 2017, in the 22nd annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.
Discussion ensues relative to New Business Item 13A authorizing an award of contract to Peter Nunes, 4 Hopkins Lane, Peace Dale, RI 02879 for restoration of the Town Hall Tower Clock.
Discussion ensues relative to New Business Item 13B authorizing an award of contract to Mary Ellen Hall Court Reporting d/b/a M E Hall Court Reporting, 108 Walnut Street, Warwick, RI 02888 for stenographic services based on State MPA-137 pricing for a period commencing February 27, 2017 through September 30, 2018.
Discussion ensues relative to the Budget Schedule for the first two weeks in March.
Discussion ensues relative to the SUEZ Water – Rhode Island communication dated February 15, 2017 in regard to their proposed replacement of the “Sherman” water tank on South Road and anticipated rate increase.
Convened to Regular Session.
Dale S. Holberton, CMC
Town Clerk
REGULAR SESSION
FEBRUARY 27, 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 27th day of February 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 Sessions: UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that the minutes of the Work Sessions held on February 6 and February 13, 2017 are accepted, approved and placed on file.
B. Regular Session: UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that the minutes of the Regular Session held on February 13, 2017 are accepted, approved and placed on file.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the Consent Agenda as indicated by (CA) on same.
(CA) 6C. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant a Victualler License to 401 Café LLC d/b/a 401 Café, 100 Fortin Road, Unit 2, Kingston, RI 02881. Application by Katherine McMahon, 56 Azalea Circle, Kingston, RI 02881; Renewal. License No. BS-16-279.
(CA) 6D. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant a Holiday Sales License to Point Judith Marina LLC, 360A Gooseberry Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Don Vivenzio, General Manager, PO Box 129, Wakefield, RI 02879; Renewal. License No. BS-16-319.
(CA) 8A. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that communications adopted by the Exeter, Westerly and Jamestown Town Councils on February 6, 2017 requesting support in opposition to the Federal Railroad Administration’s proposed change to the railroad alignment are received and placed on file. (02/23/2017 Miscellaneous, Item II C.)
(CA) 8D. 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) 13C. 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 after testimony is given, it is
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant a Miscellaneous Permit to conduct a portion of the Race The State Rhode Island event in South Kingstown on Sunday, August 6, 2017 to Manuka Sports Event Management, 11 Touro Street, Suite B, Newport, RI 02840 subject to the execution of a hold harmless agreement indemnifying the Town, issuance of a Certificate of Insurance naming the Town as an additional insured for the event in the amounts specified by the Finance Director, approval by the Town’s Traffic and Transportation Review Committee, and approval by the RI Department of Transportation. Application by Julianna Barbieri, Managing Partner, 11 Touro Street, Suite B, Newport, RI 02840; Renewal, continued from the February 13, 2017 Town Council meeting. License No. SE-16-22.
B. No one is present on behalf of the applicant, so consideration of this item is deferred until the end of the meeting.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Notice having been duly given, a Public Hearing is held relative to an application to perform construction activities within twenty-five feet of an historic cemetery in accordance with the South Kingstown Town Code, Chapter 14 Planning, Article IV. Historical and Archaeological Cemeteries and Burial Sites. Application by John D’Agostino, J. Thomas Investments, LLC to relocate an historic cemetery from 2027 Matunuck School House Road to Riverside Cemetery, 169 High Street, Wakefield. This request for relocation is associated with the planned construction of a single family dwelling on the subject property.
Background information relative to this Public Hearing concerning an application to perform construction activities with 25 feet of an historic cemetery located at 2027 Matunuck School House Road, Wakefield, and to relocate it to Riverside Cemetery, 169 High Street, Wakefield was previously distributed to the Town Council with the February 9, 2017 Town Manager's Report, Agenda Item 13D
John D’Agostino is present and testifies regarding this application.
Testimony is given by Joseph Waller, Senior Archaeologist, Public Archaeology Lab.
Peg Malcolm, Chair, RI Historic Cemeteries Commission is present and testifies.
The testimony given by Mr. Waller and Ms. Malcolm is incorporated into the record of this hearing.
Letters dated December 15, 2016 and January 17, 2017 from the RI Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission; a letter dated February 10, 2017 from South County History Center; and the Senior Planner’s memo dated February 7, 2017 containing the application, backup documentation, and the archaeologist’s technical memorandum dated January 3, 2017 are referenced and incorporated into the record of this hearing.
Discussion ensues, and it is
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to close the Public Hearing.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve an application to perform construction activities within twenty-five feet of an historic cemetery in accordance with the South Kingstown Town Code, Chapter 14 Planning, Article IV. Historical and Archaeological Cemeteries and Burial Sites. Application by John D’Agostino, J. Thomas Investments, LLC to relocate an historic cemetery from 2027 Matunuck School House Road to Riverside Cemetery, 169 High Street, Wakefield. This request for relocation is associated with the planned construction of a single family dwelling on the subject property.
8. COMMUNICATIONS
B. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that a communication dated February 16, 2017 from Larry E. Fish in regard to a proposed Economic Development Coordinator position and prioritization of recommendations to the Town Council is received, placed on file and referred to the budget work sessions. (02/23/2017 Miscellaneous, Item II E.)
C. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that a communication dated February 14, 2017 from John Strangfeld, Chairman and CEO, Prudential Financial and JoAnn Bartoletti, Executive Director, National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) informing the Town Council that Max Hempe was named one of the top two youth volunteers in Rhode Island for 2017, in the 22nd annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards is received, placed on file and the Town Council directs that a letter of congratulations be sent to Mr. Hempe. (02/23/2017 Miscellaneous, Item II G.)
9. COMMENTS FROM INTERESTED CITIZENS
Council President Healy invites residents to come forward with comments.
Margie Bucheit is present, reads a prepared statement concerning immigration and requests the Council to adopt a resolution to protect immigrants in South Kingstown, and submits a draft resolution for consideration.
Bill Ohley, resident and professor at URI is present and speaks relative to protecting immigrants in South Kingstown.
10. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
Town Manager Stephen Alfred notes this evening’s release of the Town Manager’s Proposed FY2017-2018 Budget, and reviews the schedule of budget work sessions. The Town Manager’s Interim Report dated February 16, 2017, and the Agenda and Miscellaneous Reports dated February 23, 2017 are accepted, approved and placed on file.
11. TOWN SOLICITOR’S REPORT
The Town Solicitor reports on the status of negotiations with Hang Ten, LLC regarding the Matunuck seawall protection project.
12. APPOINTMENTS
A. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to appoint Andrew Martinez to the Historic District Commission to complete a term to expire in December 2017.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to appoint Linda M. Stedman to the Historic District Commission to complete a term to expire in December 2018.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to appoint Mark Spangler to the Saugatucket Veterans’ Memorial Park Commission to complete a term to expire in January 2020.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to reappoint Robert Cagnetta to the Zoning Board of Review for a term to expire in March 2020.
The Town Clerk is directed to inquire as to whether Alfred Colonies is interested in being considered for appointment to the Zoning Board of Review.
13. NEW BUSINESS
A. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize an award of contract to Peter Nunes, 4 Hopkins Lane, Peace Dale, RI 02879 for restoration of the Town Hall Tower Clock in an amount not to exceed $14,000, including a $1,250 contingency, as further described in a memorandum from the Building Official to the Town Manager dated February 22, 2017 and entitled “Contract Award – Town Hall Tower Clock Restoration”.
B. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize an award of contract to Mary Ellen Hall Court Reporting d/b/a M E Hall Court Reporting, 108 Walnut Street, Warwick, RI 02888 for stenographic services based on State MPA-137 pricing for a period commencing February 27, 2017 through September 30, 2018, as further described in a memorandum from the Building Official to the Town Manager dated February 21, 2017 and entitled “Contract Award – Stenographic Services – hourly rate”.
6B. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to continue to March 13, 2017 consideration of an application for a Holiday Sales License filed by Sprint Spectrum, LP, 20 Main Street, Suite F, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Laura Veit, 6500 Sprint Parkway 5ATTX Overland Park, KS 66251; New.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to adjourn at 8:04 PM.
Dale S. Holberton, CMC
Town Clerk