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AGENDA

TOWN OF SOUTH KINGSTOWN

RHODE ISLAND

TOWN COUNCIL

REGULAR SESSION

7:30 PM

TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS

180 HIGH STREET

WAKEFIELD, RI

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2020

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DATE POSTED: 2/6/2020

1. A. WORK SESSION – 6:30 PM

Discussion with Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County re: potential use of South Road School.

B. WORK SESSION – 7:00 PM

All items listed on Town Council agenda are subject to discussion.

C. REGULAR SESSION – 7:30 PM

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

3. ROLL CALL

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

A. Work Sessions – January 7, January 8 and January 27, 2020

B. Regular Session – January 27, 2020

5. CONSENT AGENDA

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I. Rule 10A. for the conduct of the meetings of the South Kingstown Town Council: Members of the public shall be entitled to speak at regular meetings during any period designated on the agenda for public comment, once, for a period of five minutes, or longer at the discretion of the President, and at other times when invited to do so by the President. The public shall address their comments to the question under debate as indicated on the agenda. Pursuant to RI General Laws §42-46-6(b), public comment regarding subject matter not on the agenda but received during the public participation portion of a meeting shall be for information 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.

II. Rule 11: No item of business other than that of adjournment may be brought before the Town Council at any meeting unless such an item is introduced before 11:00 PM; provided, however, that this rule may be suspended by an affirmative vote of a majority of members present.

III. Rule 13: All items listed with a (CA) are to be considered routine by the Town Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Council, or a member of the public so requests, in which event the item will be removed from Consent Agenda (CA) consideration and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.

Pursuant to 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. A resolution granting a Miscellaneous Permit to conduct the 33^rd Annual Narrow River Road Race in a portion of South Kingstown on May 9, 2020 at 10 a.m. to Narrow River Preservation Association, P.O. Box 8, Saunderstown, RI 02874 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 and approval by the State Department of Transportation. Application by Alison Kates, Member.

B. A resolution granting a Miscellaneous Permit to conduct the 15^th Annual Narrow River Turnaround Swim in a portion of South Kingstown on June 20, 2020 at 9 a.m. to Narrow River Preservation Association, P.O. Box 8 Saunderstown, RI 02874 subject to the execution of a hold harmless agreement indemnifying the Town, and issuance of a Certificate of Insurance naming the Town as an additional insured for the event in the amounts specified by the Finance Director. Application by Alison Kates, Member.

(CA) C. A resolution granting Victualling Licenses to the following; Renewals:

Meldgie’s Rivers Edge Café, LLC d/b/a Meldgie’s Rivers Edge Café, 406B Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Mark Eldridge, Member.

Hyde Park Burgers, LLC d/b/a Five Guys Burgers & Fries, 600 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Greg Vasey, Member.

(CA) D. A resolution granting Victualling and Holiday Sales Licenses to the following; Renewals:

Ocean Catch Seafood, LLC d/b/a Ocean Catch Seafood, 566 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Jane Karako, Member.

Belmont Marketplace, Inc. d/b/a Belmont Marketplace, 600 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Vincent Siravo, Jr., President.

KCW Bagels III, LLC d/b/a Providence Bagel, 99 Fortin Road, Kingston, RI 02881. Application by Chris Wietecha, Member.

(CA) E. A resolution granting Victualling and Holiday Sales Licenses and Additional Hours from 1 a.m. to 3 a.m. to Baked Providence RI Operators, LLC d/b/a Insomnia Cookies, 99 Fortin Road, Kingston RI 02881. Application by Terri Caramenico, Facilities Manager.

(CA) F. A resolution granting Holiday Sales Licenses to the following; Renewals:

Churas Real Estate, Inc. d/b/a Spangles, 329 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Kim Churas, President.

General Nutrition Corp. d/b/a GNC 7090, 160 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Roseanne Fabina, Licensing Specialist.

HNS Inc. d/b/a Healy News Store, 231 Robinson Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Sally Minetti, President.

Sprint Spectrum, LP d/b/a Sprint 8500, 35 South County Commons Way, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Laura Veit, Operations.

Sunshine Vape, LLC d/b/a Sunshine Vape, 35 South County Commons Way, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Matt Tripoli, Member.

(CA) G. A resolution granting Tourist Accommodation Licenses to the following; Renewals:

Village Hotel Associates, LLC d/b/a Hampton Inn South Kingstown, 20 Hotel Drive, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Marc Landry, Member.

Admiral Dewey Inn, 668 Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Levon Kasparian, Owner.

(CA) H. A resolution granting a Private Detective License to Keara Wolstencroft, 24 Little Woods Path, Wakefield, RI 02879. Renewal.

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS

A. A Public Hearing relative to proposed amendments to the South Kingstown Town Code, Chapter 12 Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article II. – Unruly Gatherings, Section 12-14. Definitions, Sec. 12-15 Prohibitions, Sec. 12-16. Sanctions, Sec. 12-17. Notice and Sec. 12-18. Right to Contest Penalty, as shown on Exhibit 1 attached hereto.

*Additional background information was previously distributed with the January 27, 2020 Agenda, agenda item 12G.

B. A Public Hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Town Code, Chapter 16 Streets and Sidewalks, Article II. Town Rights-of-Way, Section 16-27 Permit and Section 16-41 Utility main extensions concerning Town road pavement restoration, as shown on Exhibit 2 attached hereto.

*Additional background information was previously distributed with the January 13, 2020 Agenda, agenda item 12E.

C. A Public Hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Town Code, Chapter 21 Floodplain Management, as follows:

CHAPTER 21

FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT

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Section 21-2. Applicability.

Repeal in its entirety and replace with the following:

The special flood hazard areas are herein established as a floodplain overlay district. The district includes all special flood hazard areas within the Town of South Kingstown designated as zone A, AE, AH, AO, A99, V, or VE on the Washington County Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Digital FIRM issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the administration of the National Flood Insurance Program. The map panels of Washington County FIRM that are wholly or partially within the Town are panel numbers 44009C0090J, 44009C0093J, 44009C0094J, 44009C0114K, 44009C0178J, 44009C0179J, 44009C0180J, 44009C0184K, 44009C0185J, 44009C0186J, 44009C0187J, 44009C0191J, 44009C0201J, 44009C0202K, 44009C0203K, 44009C0204K, dated April 3, 2020; and 44009C0188J, 44009C0189J, 44009C0192J, 44009C0193J, 44009C0194J, 44009C0211J, 44009C0282J, 44009C0301J, 44009C0302J and 44009C0306J dated October 16, 2013. The exact boundaries of the District may be defined by the 100-year base flood elevations shown on the FIRM and further defined by the Washington County Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report dated April 3, 2020. The office of the building official is responsible for floodplain management. The FIRM and FIS report and any revisions thereto are incorporated herein by reference and are on file with the Town Building Official.

*Additional background information was previously distributed with the January 13, 2020 Agenda, agenda item 12K.

8. COMMUNICATIONS

(CA) A. A resolution adopted January 6, 2020 by the Hopkinton Town Council in support of fully funded E-911 Statewide and Municipal Services is received and placed on file. (2/6/2020 Miscellaneous, Item II B.)

(CA) B. A communication dated January 19, 2020 from the Peace Dale Leadership Council thanking the Council for meeting with them, and expressing support for the use of South Road School by the Boys and Girls Club of Newport to provide after-school programming for middle school students, is received and placed on file.

(CA) C. An email dated January 27, 2020 from Amanda Tarzwell in support of the proposed South County Health land swap, and an email dated January 29, 2020 from John Biafore, Vice Chair, SK Recreation Commission expressing additional concerns regarding the proposed land swap are received and placed on file.

(CA) D. Emails from Richard McIntyre, David Palazzetti, Joyce MacManus, and Marc Levitt expressing concerns regarding the school facilities plans are received and placed on file.

E. An email dated January 29, 2020 from Laura Frye expressing concerns regarding the condition of Gravelly Hill Road and the impact of additional traffic from new developments is received, placed on file, and referred to the Director of Public Services and the Planning Board.

(CA) F. Emails dated January 30 and January 31, 2020 from Stephen Dahl concerning wireless radiation in school buildings are received and placed on file.

G. An email dated January 30, 2020 from Barbara Owen expressing concerns regarding the drug rehab house on Columbia Street is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs _________________.

(CA) H. An email dated February 3, 2020 from Andrew Gilmartin concerning the School District Budget is received and placed on file.

I. A letter dated February 4, 2020 from James B. Thompson submitting his resignation from the South Kingstown Housing Authority, effective immediately, is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs __________________________. (2/6/2020 Miscellaneous, Item II K.)

(CA) J. 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.”

9. COMMENTS FROM INTERESTED CITIZENS

10. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT

See Attachment B for Flag Report and Town Manager’s Reports.

11. APPOINTMENTS

A. A resolution appointing ___________________________________ to the ______________________________ Board/Committee/Commission for a term to expire in _______________. (See Attachment A for Boards and Commissions Appointments Report)

12. NEW BUSINESS

A. A resolution affirming a proclamation presented on January 27, 2020 to Dale S. Holberton acknowledging her 39 years of service to the Town, and conferring upon her the title of “Town Clerk Emeritus” in recognition of her 33 years as Town Clerk, as shown on Exhibit 3 attached hereto.

B. A resolution approving the Town Manager’s recommendation to appoint Susan M. Flynn, CMC, as the 17^th Town Clerk of the Town of South Kingstown.

C. A resolution continued from the January 13 and January 27, 2020 Town Council meetings authorizing an award of contract to Forerunner Technologies, Inc., 150-M Executive Drive, Edgewood, NY 11717 for telephone system equipment, implementation, training and maintenance in an amount not to exceed $56,818, including a $5,000 contingency; as further described in a memorandum from the IT Director to the Town Manager dated January 6, 2020 and entitled “Telephone System Recommendation.”

D. A resolution authorizing an award of contract to RI Telephone, 175 Metro Center Boulevard, Suite 10, Warwick RI 02886 for telephone system equipment, implementation, training and maintenance in an amount not to exceed $60,472 including a $5,000 contingency; as described in a memorandum from the IT Director to the Town Manager dated February 4, 2020 and entitled “Telephone System Recommendation.”

E. A resolution continued from the January 13 and January 27, 2020 Town Council meetings authorizing an award of contract to Cox Communications, 9 JP Murphy Highway, West Warwick, RI 02893 for telecommunication services in accordance with RI Master Price Agreement #308 in an amount not to exceed $11,000; as further described in memoranda from the IT Director to the Town Manager dated January 6, 2020 and February 4, 2020 entitled “Telephone System Recommendation.”

F. A resolution requesting the legislators for the Town of South Kingstown to introduce enabling legislation in the 2020 session of the General Assembly that would establish a new section under Title 45, Chapter 2 of the RI General Laws to be entitled “An Act Relating to Towns and Cities – General Powers – South Kingstown Municipal Court and Housing Court.”

G. A resolution affirming the vote taken in Closed Executive Session on January 13, 2020 authorizing the Town Solicitor to enter into a settlement agreement with Modine Manufacturing Company, as presented in a confidential memorandum from the Town Solicitor to the Town Manager dated December 26, 2019 and entitled “Modine Mfg. Co. v. South Kingstown.”

H. A resolution authorizing the Tax Assessor to abate taxes in the amount of $5,028.00, as shown on Tax Abatement Request No. 567.

(CA) I. 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.”

Exhibit 1

CHAPTER 12

OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

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Article II. Unruly Gatherings

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Sec. 12-14. Definitions.

For purposes of this Article, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them by this section:

Landlord Effective Period means a period beginning on the date of notice of violation and ending three years from that date.

Persons Liable means all of the following:

(A) Any person who owns or manages property on which a Public Nuisance occurs.

(B) Any person who organizes, hosts, sponsors, permits, or suffers the occurrence of an event constituting a Public Nuisance.

Public Nuisance means a gathering of five or more persons on any private property where conducts occurs that causes a substantial disturbance of the quiet enjoyment of private or public property in a significant segment of a neighborhood as a result of conduct constitution a violation of law. Illustrative of such unlawful conduct is excessive noise or traffic, obstruction of public streets by crowds of vehicles, illegal parking, public drunkenness, public urination, the service of alcohol to minors, fights, disturbance of the peace, and litter.

Tenant Effective Period means a period

(A) beginning June 1st and ending August 31st of a given year; or

(B) beginning September 1st of a given year and ending May 31st of the next year.

Sec. 12-15. Prohibitions.

(a) No person shall conduct, organize, sponsor, host, permit, or suffer to occur an event constituting a Public Nuisance.

(b) The South Kingstown Police may abate a Public Nuisance by all reasonable means, including issuing an order requiring the gathering to be disbanded, issuing a citation to any violators, and arresting any violators under any applicable ordinance or state statute.

(c) Nothing in this Article shall be construed to hold liable any resident of property who was (i) unaware of the Public Nuisance and (ii) was not in attendance on the premises during the Public Nuisance.

(d) Nothing in this Article shall be construed to hold liable an owner, resident, sponsor, or organizer for the conduct of persons who are present without the express or implied consent of the owner, resident, sponsor, or organizer, provided that the owner, resident, sponsor, or organizer has taken all steps reasonably necessary to exclude such persons from the premises.

Sec. 12-16. Sanctions.

(a) For the first occurrence of a Public Nuisance, the Persons Liable shall be provided notice in the manner set forth below.

(b) The owner or manager of the premises shall be fined in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for any subsequent Public Nuisance on the same premises within a Landlord Effective Period.

(c) Any person who violates section 12-15(a) but is not an owner or manager of the offending premises shall be fined in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for any subsequent Public Nuisance on the same premises within a Tenant Effective Period.

Sec. 12-17. Notice.

(a) The South Kingstown Police Department shall furnish the premises with a notice when it intervenes at a Public Nuisance. The notice shall contain a statement which sufficiently informs the reader of the following information: (i) that the intervention of the police was necessitated as a result of a public nuisance under this article, (ii) the date of the police intervention, and (iii) that any subsequent Public Nuisance within a Landlord Effective Period or a Tenant Effective Period shall result in the liability of any violator for the amount set forth in section 12-16(b).

(b) The South Kingstown Police Department shall send via regular and certified mail notice to (i) the owner or owners of the property upon which a Public Nuisance occurs, and (ii) the resident or residents of the property upon which a Public Nuisance occurs. The contents of the statement shall be substantially similar to the notice required in subsection (a).

Sec. 12-18. Right to Contest Penalty.

(a) Any person fined under section 12-16 or provided notice under section 12-17 may contest the issuance of the fine or notice by filing a written petition for review with the Town Manager requesting that the Town Manager determine whether justification existed for issuing the fine or notice. The petition shall not be filed (i) later than ten days after the issuance of the notice or, (ii) if the notice is given by mail, later than fifteen days after the date of the mailing of the notice.

(b) The Town Manager shall set a time and date for a hearing which shall be held no later than thirty days after receipt of the written petition and shall notify the petitioner and the solicitor’s office of the hearing date.

This ordinance shall take effect upon passage.

Exhibit 2

CHAPTER 16

STREETS AND SIDEWALKS

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Article II. Town Rights-Of-Way

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Sec. 16-27. Permit.

(a) No licensed person, governmental agency or public service company shall perform any work on any town highway, road, street, etc., in the town without first obtaining a permit to do so from the director of public works. As a condition of the permit, said licensed person, governmental agency or public service company shall be required to completely repave and repair the roadway from curbline to curbline. ~~for any area of the roadway~~ ~~that is altered, excavated, disrupted or disturbed.~~ The scope of the road repair shall be determined by the director of public works and shall include, but not be limited to, asphalt removal and disposal and/or reclaiming the roadway subbase from curb-to-curb and placement of new bituminous concrete base and finish course asphalt.

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Sec. 16-41. Utility main extensions.

(a) Permit applications for all utility main extensions; water, gas, sewer, underground telephone and electric cable; shall be filed with the public services office thirty (30) days in advance of anticipated date of construction. These permits will be reviewed by all appropriate department heads before a permit is issued. The applicant shall include a plan and profile of the proposed utility main extension in a format acceptable to the public services director. As a condition of said permit, the applicant shall be required to:

i. Install service laterals for each respective utility to the property line for any parcel abutting the proposed utility main extension, provided, however, the director of public works may waive this requirement for gas service laterals if, in his opinion, it is unlikely that said gas service lateral will be put to use within five years from its installation. c

ii. Completely repave and repair the roadway from curbline to curbline. ~~for any area of the roadway that is altered, excavated, disrupted or disturbed as a result of the extension.~~The scope of the road repair shall be determined by the director of public works and shall include, but not be limited to, asphalt removal and disposal and/or reclaiming the roadway subbase from curb-to-curb and placement of new bituminous concrete base and finish course asphalt.

(b) Location of the main extension within the town right-of-way will be determined by the director of public works. Temporary and permanent trench restorations shall be stipulated by the director of public works on a case by case basis and in accordance with the existing road surface and subbase. This shall include repaving and repairing the roadway from curbline to curbline. ~~for any area of the roadway that is altered, excavated, disrupted or disturbed.~~

Exhibit 3

DALE S. HOLBERTON

WHEREAS, DALE S. HOLBERTON, the 16^th Town Clerk in the history of the Town of South Kingstown, is retiring after more than 39 years of dedicated service, having begun her municipal career with the Town Clerk’s office in September 1980. From the start, her strong work ethic, competency, compassion and leadership were clearly evident, and in this regard, Ms. Holberton was promoted to Deputy Town Clerk in 1985 and appointed as Town Clerk on February 2, 1987. She held this position for the last 33 years, tying the record for the 3^rd longest serving Town Clerk in South Kingstown with James Helme, surpassed only by Foster Sheldon who served 36 years, and Howard B. Perry, 55 years; and

WHEREAS, throughout her tenure, Dale has served as Town Clerk to 17 different Town Councils, Probate Clerk under 6 probate judges, administered 51 elections as Clerk to the Canvassing Authority, orchestrated 19 Financial Town Meetings and one all day Budget Referendum; and

WHEREAS, Dale oversaw the renovation of the former Town Council Chambers in 1989 into the current Town Clerk’s office space and Council Chambers move to its present location on the second floor, along with the renovation of the Town Hall vault in 1994, with restoration of the tin ceiling and preservation of the original wainscoting; and

WHEREAS, as a testament to her professionalism and excellence in managing complex administrative systems, Dale embraced new technologies to improve and modernize the function and efficiency of this municipality, including initiating the implementation of three automated Land Records recording systems, overseeing the conversion from handwritten ledgers and books to the current system in which documents can be electronically viewed immediately. Conversion to electronic versions of other systems that support the six divisions under her charge were also initiated and implemented during her tenure, including elections, vital statistics, probate and licensing. Notwithstanding this move to computerization, she also maintained the Town’s historic records in excellent, accessible condition preserving these vital documents so important to our community’s legacy; and

WHEREAS, as staff liaison to the Saugatucket Veterans Memorial Park Commission, Dale spent countless hours gathering information and assisting the committee members in certifying the names of veterans to be recognized and honored on the new Veterans Memorial at Saugatucket Park, and again in March 2016, she oversaw the engraving of additional names on the Memorial. Dale also oversaw the restoration of the War Monument located at Hazard School, which was re-dedicated on Memorial Day weekend in 2019; and

WHEREAS, Dale’s professional achievements and leadership extend beyond her service to the Town of South Kingstown. She was designated as a Certified Municipal Clerk by The International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC), having met the rigorous standards established by this venerable institution. Dale served the Rhode Island Town and City Clerks Association (RITCCA) as Treasurer from 1992-1993, Vice President in 1995 and again in 1996, and President in 1997 and 1998. Dale also served on the Executive Board of the New England Association of City and Town Clerks (NEACTC) from 1987-1988, Secretary from 1988-1989, the Budget Committee from 1991-1992, the Executive Board from 1997-2000, a member of the Legislative Policy Committee from 2000-2001 and the Executive Board from 2001–2004, and served as NEACTC conference treasurer from 2006–2012; and

WHEREAS, Dale is a lifelong resident of South Kingstown, with deep family roots going back to before the 1723 incorporation of the Town. A member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Dale was raised in her beloved Matunuck, and only left South Kingstown for a stint in New York City before coming back for good; and

WHEREAS, as we celebrate DALE’S career with the Town, she will be remembered for her integrity, utmost professionalism and unwavering dedication to her community. Her trademark signature has traveled around the world on countless birth, death and marriage records, and now she will have the time to travel the world herself, and spend her days enjoying her retirement and time with her husband Karl, as well as her sons Karl Jr. and Thaddeus, both of whom were born and raised during her tenure as Town Clerk.

NOW THEREFORE, WE THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RHODE ISLAND do hereby extend our heartfelt thanks to DALE S. HOLBERTON for her thirty-nine years of dedicated, admirable service to the Town and its residents, particularly to this Council and all previous Councils she served, and extend sincere appreciation for her ability to understand local politics yet never exercise partisan judgments, a true testament to her personal ethics, and we offer our congratulations and best wishes for a happy, healthy and enjoyable retirement.

AND FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN COUNCIL does hereby confer upon Dale S. Holberton the distinct honor of “Town Clerk Emeritus” in recognition of her many years of selfless service to the Town of South Kingstown.

Attachment A

Boards and Commissions Appointments Report

The following information reflects the status of those Town boards, commissions and committees which have vacancies, members whose terms are expiring and are eligible for reappointment, and/or applications filed for consideration of appointment. The Town Council may make appointments at any meeting.

Assessment Board of Review (3 members, 1 alternate; 3 year term)

Applicant: Susan D. Berry (applied 8/14/2019; did not attend interview 9/23/2019)

Economic Development Committee (11 members, 3 year term)

Reappointment for a term expiring March 2020: Richard Jurczak does not wish to be reappointed.

Applicant: Susan D. Berry (applied 8/14/2019; did not attend interview 9/23/2019)

Housing Authority (5 members; 5 year term)

Vacancy: term expires October 2022 (James Thompson resigned)

Applicants: Wendy F. Romero (applied 9/18/2019); Kattie E. Reid (applied 10/11/2019); Eleanor A. Reynolds (applied 10/15/2019)

Route 1 Stewardship Plan Development Committee (7 members)

Applicant: Susan D. Berry (applied 8/14/2019; did not attend interview 9/23/2019)

Saugatucket Veterans’ Memorial Park Commission (5 members; 5 year term)

Reappointment for terms expired January 2020: Richard Pike wishes to be reappointed. Awaiting response from Stephen Stewart.

Vacancy: term expires January 2020 (Mark Spangler deceased)

South Kingstown Partnership for Prevention (7 members; 3 year term)

Vacancies: 3 terms expire June 2020 and June 2021 (Stephanie Canter, Erin Pierce and Carol Pilkington resigned); 2 Town Council Ex-Officio members

Applicant: Susan D. Berry (applied 8/14/2019; did not attend interview 9/23/2019)

Trustees of the South Kingstown School Funds (5 members; 5 year term)

Vacancies: terms expire June 2020 and June 2022 (Jacob Clemen resigned; Michael McEntee did not wish to be reappointed)

Waterfront Advisory Commission (7 members; 3 year term)

Applicant: Sarah Lindley Smith (applied 9/13/2019; interviewed 10/28/2019)

Zoning Board of Review (5 members, 2 alternates; 3 year term)

Reappointment for a term expiring March 2020: Awaiting response from Robert Cagnetta.

Vacancy: term expires March 2021 (Michael Henry resigned)