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AGENDA

TOWN OF SOUTH KINGSTOWN

RHODE ISLAND

TOWN COUNCIL

REGULAR SESSION

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2020

7:30 PM

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DATE POSTED: 10/8/2020

1. A. INTERVIEWS – 7:00 PM

See Attachment A for Boards and Commissions Appointments Report.

B. WORK SESSION – immediately following

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

C. REGULAR SESSION – 7:30 PM

Please be advised that the Council intends to discuss and/or act upon each and every item appearing on this agenda.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

A. Work Session – September 29, 2020

B. Regular Session – September 29, 2020

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 Private Detective License to DSN Investigations and Consulting, LLC, 650 Moonstone Beach Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by David Neill, 650 Moonstone Beach Road, Wakefield, RI 02879: New.

B. A resolution granting a Victualling License to Lamfong LLC d/b/a Simply Thai, 99 Fortin Road Unit 133, Kingston, RI 02881. Application by Lamphone Voravongsa, Member; New.

(CA) C. A resolution granting Victualling Licenses to the following for the year beginning December 1, 2020; Renewals:

Taylor’s Landing Country Store, Inc. d/b/a TLC Coffee, 3362 Kingstown Road, West Kingston, RI 02892. Application by Dave Turchetta, President.

Albie’s Place Inc. d/b/a Albie’s Place, 99 Fortin Road, Kingston, RI 02881. Application by Jason Wichert, President.

South Kingstown Little League, Inc. d/b/a South Kingstown Little League, 101 Tuckertown Park Drive, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Sean Deibler, President.

Turner Provisions, LLC d/b/a Pier Pizza Company, 328 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Jordan Becker, Member.

South Kingston Food Services, Inc. d/b/a D’Angelo Sandwich Shop, 71 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Dawn Fontaine, Licensing.

(CA) D. A resolution granting Victualling and Holiday Sales Licenses to the following for the year beginning December 1, 2020; Renewals:

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

Howley Bread Group, Ltd. d/b/a Panera Bread, 160 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Leslie Pakush, Licensing.

Ravi Food Mart, 79 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Muhammad Jamil, Owner.

Rosario’s Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Kingston Pizza, 1283 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Samuel Sciabarrasi, President.

(CA) E. A resolution granting Victualling and Holiday Sales Licenses and Additional Hours between 2:00 AM and 3:30 AM to Rosario’s Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Kingston Pizza, 63 Briar Lane, Kingston, RI 02881. Application by Samuel Sciabarrasi, President; Renewals.

(CA) F. A resolution granting Holiday Sales Licenses to the following for the year beginning December 1, 2020; Renewals:

Rhode Island CVS Pharmacy LLC d/b/a CVS Pharmacy #868, 99 Fortin Road, Kingston, RI 02881. Application by Stephanie Cadorette, Licensing.

Kenyon Avenue Floral Co., Inc. d/b/a Kenyon Avenue Floral, 243 Kenyon Avenue, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by William J. Matson, IV, President.

Pleasantries Flower Shop, Inc. d/b/a Pleasantries Flower Shop, 102 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Meredith Masson, President.

DEG, LLC d/b/a Wakefield Books, 160 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Robert Ryan, Member.

Eloquence Jewelers, LLC d/b/a Eloquence Jewelers, 36 South County Commons Way, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Daniel Lantz, Member.

Matunuck Beach Properties, Inc. d/b/a Roy Carpenters Beach, 240 Cards Pond Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Nancy Thoresen, President.

(CA) G. A resolution granting Holiday Sales and Farm Retail Sales Licenses to The Farmer’s Daughter, LLC d/b/a The Farmer’s Daughter, 716 Mooresfield Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Sarah Partyka, Member; Renewals.

(CA) H. A resolution granting a Shellfish and Farm Produce License to Faella Farm, 1072 Saugatucket Road, Peace Dale, RI 02879. Application by Martha Faella, Owner; Renewal.

(CA) I. A resolution granting a Trailer Park License to Carpenter’s Beach Meadow, Inc. d/b/a Carpenter’s Beach Meadow, 854 Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 for 94 spaces. Application by Lisa Karin, Office Manager; Renewal.

7. COMMUNICATIONS

A. An email dated September 7, 2020 from Ryan Maguire concerning Native Land Acknowledgements, continued from September 29, 2020, is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs __________________.

(CA) B. A letter dated September 21, 2020 from Joseph Pratt, Executive Director and CEO and Kelley Coen, Director of Development, Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County extending their appreciation for receipt of a Town grant is received and placed on file.

(CA) C. Communications received from Laura Krekorian, Lisa Nedwidek, Marika Moosbrugger on behalf of the Zech Family, and Elizabeth Angier expressing concerns with events being held at Lavender Waves Farm and seeking a moratorium on farm event permits are received, placed on file, and referred to the Planning Board for review and recommendations regarding farm event permits.

(CA) D. A resolution adopted September 24, 2020 by the Little Compton Town Council regarding State distribution of Coronavirus Relief Funds to municipalities is received and placed on file.

(CA) E. A resolution adopted September 29, 2020 by the East Greenwich Town Council concerning education funding for COVID-related expenses and the associated effects on the maintenance of effort requirements is received and placed on file.

(CA) F. 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.”

8. COMMENTS FROM INTERESTED CITIZENS

9. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT

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

10. 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)

11. NEW BUSINESS

(CA) A. A resolution authorizing the Town Clerk to advertise for Order of Notice a Public Hearing relative to the renewal of Liquor Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2020.

(CA) B. A resolution that Civil Action File Number WC-2020-0394 filed in Washington County Superior Court by Dennis J. Tente, Esquire on behalf of his client Gayle Burton as parent of the minor child Fynley Burton, relative to an incident that occurred on or about December 28, 2019 be referred to the School Superintendent, the Town Solicitor and the Town’s insurance carrier.

(CA) C. A resolution authorizing the Tax Assessor to abate taxes in the amount of $693.60, as shown on Tax Abatement Request No. 573.

D. A resolution authorizing an award of bid to Liberty Chevrolet, Inc., 90 Bay State Road, Wakefield, MA 01880 for a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox AWD SUV in accordance with State MPA #563, in an amount not to exceed $24,276; and as further described in a memorandum from the Public Services Director to the Town Manager dated September 25, 2020 and entitled “Award Recommendation – Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV).”

E. A resolution extending the Town’s Declaration of Emergency adopted at an Emergency Session on March 15, 2020 and subsequently renewed on April 13, 2020, May 11, 2020, June 8, 2020, July 13, 2020, August 11, 2020 and September 14, 2020, as shown on Exhibit 1 attached hereto.

(CA) F. 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

Town of South Kingstown

Renewed Declaration of Emergency

On March 15, 2020, pursuant to Sec. 3214 of the South Kingstown Home Rule Charter, the Town Council declared the existence of an emergency. The basis for the Council’s emergency declaration was the danger to health and life posed by the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19, as set forth in Governor Gina Raimondo’s Executive Order 20-03 dated March 9, 2020 declaring a state of emergency, and Executive Order 20-03 dated March 13, 2020 containing a supplemental emergency declaration. Governor Raimondo extended the state of emergency as set forth in Executive Order 20-23 on April 10, 2020, and it was further extended on May 7, June 4, July 3, July 31, and September 2, 2020. The Town Council voted to extend the date of the local emergency declaration on April 13, 2020, and it was further extended on May 11, June 8, July 13, August 11 and September 14, 2020.

Since the Council’s declaration of emergency, Governor Raimondo has issued 79 further supplemental emergency declarations (as of October 7, 2020) relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, and circumstances have continued to be dire both locally, statewide, and nationwide. On October 2, 2020, Governor Raimondo issued Executive Order 20-81 further extending the state of emergency to November 2, 2020. Therefore, the Town Council deems it prudent to declare that a state of emergency continues to exist in Town, and hereby extends the end date of its emergency declaration from October 13, 2020 to November 9, 2020. The substance of the Council’s declaration of emergency remains in full force and effect, except to the extent that it has been superseded by an Executive Order of the Governor of the State of Rhode Island.

The Council hereby delegates the authority to the Town Manager to take any and all actions deemed necessary to address the ongoing emergency. The Town Manager shall report actions taken pursuant to this emergency declaration to the Council and to the public as soon as practicable, including ongoing updates on the Town’s website.

This Ordinance shall take effect immediately and remain in full force and effect until November 9, 2020 unless renewed, modified, or terminated by a subsequent ordinance. Provided, however, that if the statewide state of emergency is not extended by executive order of Governor Gina Raimondo on or before November 2, 2020, this Ordinance shall expire on that date.

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.

Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee (7 members; 3 year term)

Vacancies: terms expire August 2021 and August 2023 (Geoffrey Marchant resigned; Faye-Ann Hope resigned)

Conservation Commission (7 members; 3 year term)

Reappointment for terms expiring September 2020: Lorraine Joubert and Mary Talbot-Rabuano wish to be reappointed. It is reported that Ms. Joubert and Ms. Rabuano each attended 24 of the 31 meetings held during the current term.

Applicant: Timothy A. Ulmschneider (applied 12/30/2019)

Economic Development Committee (11 members, 3 year term)

Vacancies: terms expire March 2022 and March 2023 (Sarah Daly-Van Oot resigned; Richard Jurczak did not wish to be reappointed.)

Housing Authority (5 members; 5 year term)

Applicants: Eleanor A. Reynolds (applied 10/15/2019; did not attend interview 2/24/2020); John Glasheen (applied 2/14/2020; interviewed 2/24/2020); Susan Strakosch (applied 2/14/2020; interviewed 2/24/2020); John Taylor Ellis (applied 2/18/2020; interviewed 2/24/2020)

Library Board of Trustees (7 members; 3 year term)

Reappointments for terms expired July 2020: Donna L. Gilton (to be interviewed 10/26/2020) and Elizabeth Kroll (to be interviewed 11/9/2020) wish to be reappointed.

Applicants: Lori A. Underhill (applied 8/6/2020; interviewed 9/29/2020); Heidi Henderson (applied 8/14/2020; interviewed 9/29/2020); Stephanie R. Canter (applied 10/7/2020)

Planning Board (7 members; 3 year term)

Vacancy: term expires May 2021 (Jean Riendeau resigned)

Applicants: Rufus H. Thomas, Jr. (applied 5/14/2020; interviewed 6/22/2020); Robyn C. Pothier (applied 6/2/2020; interviewed 6/22/2020); Robert A. Mohr (applied 6/8/2020; interviewed 6/22/2020); Michael L. Geremia (applied 6/29/2020; to be interviewed 10/13/2020)

Recreation Commission (5 members; 3 year term)

Applicants: Timothy A. Ulmschneider (applied 12/30/2019; interviewed 8/11/2020); Sean C. Johnson (applied 8/3/2020; interviewed 8/11/2020)

Route 1 Stewardship Plan Development Committee (7 members)

Vacancy (Steve Wood resigned)

Applicant: Jude M. Nuzum (applied 2/28/2020)

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

Vacancy: term expires January 2025 (Mark Spangler deceased)

Statistical Modeling and Analytics Research Tools (SMART) Committee (9 members)

Applicants: Chris Roman (applied 2/10/2020); Nathaniel H. Merrill (applied 4/5/2020)

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

Vacancies: terms expire June 2022 and June 2025 (Jacob Clemen resigned; Michael McEntee did not wish to be reappointed)

Applicant: James L. Lathrop (applied 8/19/2020)

Waterfront Advisory Commission (7 members; 3 year term)

Applicants: Timothy A. Ulmschneider (applied 12/30/2019; interviewed 7/27/2020); Nathaniel H. Merrill (applied 4/5/2020; interviewed 7/27/2020)

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

Vacancies: Full Member term expires March 2022 (John Bernardo resigned); Alternate #2 term expires March 2023 (William Rosen promoted to Alternate #1)

Applicants: Michele A. Doherty (applied 7/2/2020; interviewed 9/14/2020); Casey M. Charkowick (applied 10/2/2020; to be interviewed 10/13/2020)

Attachment B

1. Manager Report: Oct. 8, 2020

2. Flag Report

Attachment C

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