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AGENDA

TOWN OF SOUTH KINGSTOWN

RHODE ISLAND

TOWN COUNCIL

REGULAR SESSION

MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021

7:30 PM

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DATE POSTED: 3/18/2021

1. A. WORK SESSION – 6:00 PM

Discussion with the Planning Board re: Comprehensive Community Plan. (Memo/Public Notice)

B. INTERVIEWS – 7:00 PM

See Attachment A for Boards and Commissions Appointments Report.

C. WORK SESSION – immediately following

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

D. 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 Sessions – March 3, March 4, and March 8, 2021

B. Regular Session – March 8, 2021

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 Victualling and Holiday Sales Licenses to Caf Bar, LLC d/b/a Caf Bar, 396 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879 subject to submission of updated Retail Sales Tax Permit and RI Department of Health approval. Application by Alexandra Boutros, Member, 654 Waites Corner Road, West Kingston, RI 02892; New.

B. A resolution granting Victualling and Holiday Sales Licenses to Brandon C. Gilley d/b/a Buffalo Gill’s, 222 Rose Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 subject to RI Department of Health approval. Application by Brandon Gilley, 23B John Brown Lane, Narragansett, RI 02882; New.

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

Del’s Mon, LLC d/b/a Del’s of South County, 49 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Michael Cummings, Member.

Jools, LLC d/b/a Java Madness, 134 Salt Pond Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Mark LaHoud, Member.

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

Prime Communications Retail, LLC d/b/a AT&T Authorized Retailer, 3033 Tower Hill Road, Saunderstown, RI 02874. Application by Heather Krebs, Agent.

Stone Cove Marina, Inc. d/b/a Stone Cove Marina, 134 Salt Pond Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Steve Wood, President.

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS

A. A Public Hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Town Code, Chapter 17, Taxation, Article I. In General, Section 17-1 Veterans exemptions, as follows:

Chapter 17 Taxation

Article I. In General

AMEND:

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, ~~2020~~ 2021:

(a) Veterans of war $~~185.00~~ $215.00

(b) Unmarried spouse of veteran of war $~~185.00~~ $215.00

disabled through service-connected disability ~~$305.00~~ $340.00

(d) Gold star parent $378.00

(e) Veterans who were prisoners of war ~~$550.00~~ $565.00

B. A Public Hearing relative to a proposed amendment to the Town Code, Chapter 9 Licenses and Miscellaneous Business Regulations, Sec. 9-21. Temporary expansion of licensed premises for restaurants that would extend the expiration date, as shown on Exhibit 1 attached hereto.

8. COMMUNICATIONS

A. A memorandum from the Leisure Services Director to the Town Manager dated March 1, 2021 and entitled “Request to Name Senior Center in Honor of Barbara Hackey” providing the Recreation Commission’s recommendation that the Town Council consider establishing a policy on naming Town properties before making a decision on this single request is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs __________. (3/11/2021 Interim, Item F.)

(CA) B. A resolution adopted March 2, 2021 by the East Providence City Council requesting the allocation of CARES Act funding to afterschool and summer programs is received and placed on file.

(CA) C. Communications from Linda and Don Hazard, Marianne and Stephen Cwalina, and Clifford Dutrumble concerning a condo project proposed for Holden Road in Matunuck are received, placed on file and referred to the Director of Planning.

D. An email dated March 8, 2021 from Susan Marcus concerning the Goals and Objectives of the Town Council is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs _______________.

(CA) E. A resolution adopted March 8, 2021 by the Charlestown Town Council in support of the Civics Literacy Act (2021 – H 5028) is received and placed on file.

(CA) F. A resolution adopted March 8, 2021 by the Portsmouth Town Council in support of House Bill 5113 relating to beverage container deposit and recycling is received and placed on file.

G. Resolutions adopted March 8, 2021 by the Portsmouth Town Council in support of the 2021 Act on Climate bills (S 0078 and H 5445), and in support of legislation (S 0115 and H 5407) that would amend RIGL §44-5 relative to municipal taxation of real estate are received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs ___________________.

H. An email dated March 10, 2021 from L. Vincent “Vin” Murray advising that he will step down from serving as the alternate subcommittee member representing South Kingstown for disputed Coastal Resources Management Council applications upon completion of the Matunuck Oyster Farm application for an aquaculture site in Segar Cove, is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs __________________.

(CA) I. Emails from Bridget Gonsalves and Margaret Hayden concerning the proposed School budget are received and placed on file.

J. Resolutions adopted March 10, 2021 by the Burrillville Town Council in opposition to gun control legislation and tax sale legislation currently pending in the General Assembly are received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs _____.

(CA) K. An email dated March 14, 2021 from Fritz Benz, SKHS Instrumental Music Director providing a link to a virtual performance by the High School Orchestra is received and placed on file.

L. A letter dated March 12, 2021 from Larry Fish, Chair, Economic Development Committee requesting the creation of a sub-committee to study potential park improvements along the Saugatucket River in the vicinity of Saugatucket Park is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs (3/18/2021 Miscellaneous, Item D.)

M. A letter dated March 12, 2021 from Larry Fish, Chair, Economic Development Committee requesting the creation of a committee to organize the Town’s 300^th anniversary celebration in 2023 is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs ______________________. (3/18/2021 Miscellaneous, Item D.)

(CA) N. An email dated March 16, 2021 from Stephen Dahl concerning Tech Safe Schools is received and placed on file.

O. An email dated March 17, 2021 from Councilwoman Deborah D. Bergner proposing adoption of a resolution concerning the utilization of properties that have been donated to the Town is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs .

(CA) P. 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 adopting the FY2021-2022 Town Council Preliminary Budget.

B. A resolution adopting the Town Council’s Goals and Objectives for the 2020-2022 Term.

(CA) C. A resolution authorizing the Town Clerk to advertise for Order of Notice a Public Hearing relative to an application for transfer of a license to keep and sell alcoholic beverages in South Kingstown in accordance with the General Laws of 1956, as amended, as follows:

CLASS B VICTUALLER LIQUOR LICENSE

Transfer of a Class B Victualler Liquor License from Mary Murphy’s, LLC d/b/a Mary Murphy’s, 333 Main Street, Wakefield, RI by Patrick Guidera, Member to Hannah’s Bistro, LLC d/b/a Duck Press by Mark D. Bryson, Member, 333 Main Street, Wakefield, RI for the first floor dining room and bar area in accordance with a Special Use Permit granted by the Zoning Board of Review on May 19, 2010; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk’s office.

(CA) D. A resolution authorizing the Town Clerk to advertise for Order of Notice a Public Hearing relative to an application for transfer of a license to keep and sell alcoholic beverages in South Kingstown in accordance with the General Laws of 1956, as amended, as follows:

CLASS B VICTUALLER LIQUOR LICENSE

Transfer of a Class B Victualler Liquor License from The Flatts, LLC d/b/a The Flatts, 501 High Street, Wakefield, RI by Jane LeBlanc, Member to Paliotti Family Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a The Flatts by Peter Paliotti, President, 501 High Street, Wakefield, RI for the first floor bar and dining areas; and as further defined in a site plan dated March 17, 2021 on file in the Town Clerk’s office.

(CA) E. A resolution authorizing the Tax Assessor to abate taxes in the total amount of $676.03, as shown on Tax Abatement Request No. 582.

F. A resolution authorizing the Town Clerk to advertise for Order of Notice a Public Hearing relative to adoption of the Town of South Kingstown 2021 Comprehensive Community Plan. http://www.southkingstownri.com/1025/2021-Comprehensive-Community-Plan

G. A resolution authorizing an award of bid to Tasca Ford, 250 Webster Square Road, Berlin, CT 06037 for four (4) 2021 Ford Utility Police Interceptor vehicles in an amount not to exceed $146,000, including contingency, equipment transfer/ installation, and trade-in allowance; and as further described in a memorandum from the Police Chief to the Town Manager dated March 15, 2021 and entitled “Bid Recommendation – Police Vehicles – SK0048PD.”

H. A resolution authorizing an award of bid to Hart Engineering Corporation, 800 Scenic View Drive, Cumberland, RI 02860 for various improvements to the regional wastewater treatment facility in an amount not to exceed $3,035,000, including a $200,000 contingency, with authorization that $3,035,000 (and any applicable contingency funds that may be used) be advanced from the Wastewater Fund’s unrestricted net assets for the subject improvements, with partial funding of $1,745,793 to be reimbursed by the regional partners (Narragansett = $1,262,709; URI = $483,084, in addition to any contingency funds that may be used); and as further described in a memorandum from the Public Services Director to the Town Manager dated March 11, 2021 and entitled “Bid Recommendation – Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Upgrades.”

I. 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, September 14, 2020, October 13, 2020, November 9, 2020, December 14, 2020, January 11, 2021, January 25, 2021 and February 22, 2021 as shown on Exhibit 2 attached hereto.

J. A resolution adopting Executive Order 2020-09 (Eleventh Amendment) relative to gathering limitations and travel restrictions, as shown on Exhibit 3 attached hereto.

K. A resolution adopting Executive Order 2020-14 (First Amendment) extending COVID-19 related Administrative Leave to employees, as shown on Exhibit 4 attached hereto.

(CA) L. 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.”

13. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION

A. A Closed Executive Session pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5(a)(1) to discuss matters pertaining to personnel re: Robert C. Zarnetske, Town Manager.

Exhibit 1

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN CODE

CHAPTER 9

Licenses and Miscellaneous Business Regulations

* * *

Sec. 9-21. Temporary Expansion of Licensed Premises for Restaurants.

1. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Code, restaurants located in Town are authorized to temporarily expand their service areas, subject to the following conditions:

a) Expansion must be pursuant to and in accordance with any executive orders issued by Governor ~~Gina Raimondo~~ Daniel McKee, directives of the Rhode Island Dept. of Health, Dept. of Business Regulation, or any other state agency.

b) Expansion shall be strictly temporary and shall be permitted only so long as any executive orders, directives, and/or guidelines related to COVID-19 and social distancing are in effect. The Town reserves the right to take enforcement action with respect to licensing and/or zoning against any establishment that fails to restore the conditions of the premises to what was permitted before social distancing measurers were required.

c) Expansion must be administratively approved by the Town Manager, Building Official, and Town Engineer. Restaurants wishing to expand must apply for approval via the Town’s online permitting system available at

https://southkingstownri.viewpointcloud.com/

d) All applicable life safety codes must be satisfied.

e) Expansion shall not result in an increase in capacity beyond what is currently permitted.

f) For restaurants wishing to temporarily convert a portion of off-street parking areas into service areas, a parking plan shall be required.

g) Where expansion into an adjacent area not owned by the Town is proposed, the applicant shall provide written authorization from the landowner.

h) Before temporary expansion into public property or a public right of way is authorized, the applicant shall provide proof of liability insurance from a company licensed to do business in the state and in a form satisfactory to the town solicitor, of no less than $1,000,000.00 protecting the town for all claims and causes of action for personal injury or property damage resulting from such temporary expansion.

i) Fees for building permits, etc. set by the Town shall not be required.

j) The applicant shall agree in writing that temporary authorization to expand shall not confer any vested rights to continue such expanded use after social distancing measures are no longer in effect.

2. The provisions of this ordinance shall expire ~~on March 31, 2021~~ September 8, 2021 unless renewed by the Town Council in the same manner as the enactment of a new ordinance.

This ordinance shall take effect upon passage.

Exhibit 2

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 20-02 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, September 2, October 2, November 2, December 2, December 22, 2020, January 19, and February 16, 2021. Governor Daniel McKee further extended the state of emergency on March 16, 2021. 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, September 14, October 13, November 9, December 14, 2020, January 11, January 25, and February 22, 2021.

Since the Council’s declaration of emergency, the Governor of the State of Rhode Island has issued 130 further supplemental emergency declarations (as of March 17, 2021) relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, and circumstances have continued to be dire both locally, statewide, and nationwide. On March 16, 2021, Governor McKee issued Executive Order 21-25 further extending the state of emergency to April 14, 2021. 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 March 22, 2021 to April 26, 2021. 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 April 26, 2021 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 the Governor of the State of Rhode Island on or before April 14, 2021, this Ordinance shall expire on that date.

Exhibit 3

Emergency Management Director

Executive Order 2020-09 (Eleventh Amendment)

WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, the State of Rhode Island Governor Gina M. Raimondo issued Executive Order 20-02 declaring a state of emergency due to the outbreak of COVID-19; and the Town Council of the Town of South Kingstown declared a state of emergency through an emergency ordinance enacted on March 15, 2020, and extended through April 26, 2021 to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic; and

WHEREAS, social distancing is the most effective and important tool available to combat the spread of the pandemic;

NOW THEREFORE, the following emergency measures are hereby enacted:

Gathering limitations must be pursuant to and in accordance with any current or future executive order(s) issued by the Governor of the State of Rhode Island (“the Governor”). At the time of this Executive Order issuance, such limitations are as detailed in the Governor’s Executive Order 21-22, and as amended by Executive Order 21-24.

Resident, Non-Resident, and Seasonal Resident travel, travel restrictions, and self-quarantine requirements must be pursuant to and in accordance with any current or future executive order(s) issued by the Governor. At the time of this Executive Order issuance, such restrictions and requirements are as detailed in the Governor’s Executive Order 21-22, and as amended by Executive Order 21-24.

All Short-Term Lodging owners and operators shall inform their guests when making reservations and upon guest arrival of the aforementioned travel restrictions and self-quarantine requirements, and that if self-quarantine requirements are applicable, guests must remain on the Short-Term Lodging property for the duration of their stay, or for the duration of their required self-quarantine timeframe, whichever timeframe is shorter. All owners and operators of Short-Term Lodging facilities must arrange delivery service for their self-quarantined guests during the effective period, so that guests are not required to leave the Short-Term Lodging for food or other essentials. For purposes of this emergency ordinance, “Short-Term Lodging” is lodging of thirty (30) days or fewer, including, but not limited to, lodging in hotels, inns, and motels, and owners and operations taking reservations through online rental platforms such as Airbnb.

Any violation of any provision of this executive order is punishable by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500), with every day a violation continues considered a separate violation.

The South Kingstown Police Department is authorized to enforce these regulations in accordance with state directives and the Emergency Management statute.

To the extent that any provision in this order is inconsistent with any executive order issued by the Governor of the State of Rhode Island for dealing with COVID-19, the executive order of the Governor shall supersede this order and govern in its stead.

This executive order 2020-09 shall remain in effect until April 26, 2021 or the expiration of the State declaration of emergency, whichever is sooner. This executive order 2020-09 may be further extended if necessary by a subsequent executive order.

Exhibit 4

Emergency Management Director

Executive Order 2020-14 (Amended)

WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, the State of Rhode Island Governor Gina M. Raimondo issued Executive Order 20-03 declaring a state of emergency due to the outbreak of COVID-19; and the Town Council of the Town of South Kingstown declared a state of emergency through an emergency ordinance enacted on March 15, 2020 to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic; and

WHEREAS, the Federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), enacted in March 2020, required certain employers, including the Town of South Kingstown, to provide their employees with paid sick leave benefits for specified reasons related to COVID-19; and

WHEREAS, the FFCRA benefits were available between April 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020; and

WHEREAS, the FFCRA benefits were not extended as part of the recent Federal coronavirus relief and spending package; and

WHEREAS, the Town recognizes significant local impacts related to COVID-19 will continue to exist after December 31, 2020; and

WHEREAS, the Town recognizes that quarantine and isolation are critical and effective methods to combat the spread of COVID-19 within our community and within our workforce;

NOW THEREFORE, the following emergency measures are hereby enacted:

Beginning January 1, 2021, the Town of South Kingstown will provide COVID-19 related Administrative Leave to its Full Time and Part Time employees.

Said COVID-19 Administrative Leave will be provided to employees who are unable to work, or unable to telework, due to the following reasons:

The employee is subject to Federal, State, or local quarantine or isolation order related to COVID-19;
The employee has been advised by a health care provider to self-quarantine related to COVID-19; or
The employee is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and is seeking a medical diagnosis

Said COVID-19 Administrative Leave is available for up to two weeks of the employee’s regular schedule, and will mirror the FFCRA Sick Leave benefits the Town provided employees between April 1 and December 31, 2020.

Said COVID-19 Administrative Leave, when combined with FFCRA Sick Leave benefits previously used, shall not exceed two weeks of an employee’s regular schedule.

a. If an employee has previously exhausted the two weeks of FFCRA Sick Leave benefits, the employee will not be eligible for COVID-19 Administrative Leave.

b. If an employee has previously exhausted a portion of the two weeks of FFCRA Sick Leave benefits, the employee will only be eligible for COVID-19 Administrative Leave for the difference.

Employees who are subject to travel-related quarantine requirements are not eligible for said COVID-19 Administrative Leave.

This executive order 2020-14 shall remain in effect until April 30, 2021 or the expiration of the State declaration of emergency, whichever is sooner. This executive order 2020-14 may be further extended if necessary by a subsequent executive order.

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

Applicant: Alicia M. Johnson (applied 3/4/2021); Carol Babbitt Spears (applied 3/5/2021)

Bicycle – Pedestrian Advisory Committee (minimum 5, maximum 9 members; 2 year term)

Vacancy: term expires July 2021 (William McCusker resigned)

Economic Development Committee (11 members, 3 year term)

Vacancy: term expires March 2022 (Sarah Daly-Van Oot resigned)

Reappointments for terms expiring March 2021: Joanne Esposito, Larry Fish and Jude Nuzum wish to be reappointed. It is reported that of 31 meetings held during the current term, Ms. Esposito attended 26, Mr. Fish attended 29, and Mr. Nuzum attended 30.

Applicants: Susan Walsh (applied 1/14/2021; interviewed 3/8/2021 and appointed to Zoning Board of Review); Kenneth J. Tetzner (applied 3/16/2021)

Historic District Commission (7 members, 3 year term)

Vacancy: term expires December 2021 (James Garfield resigned)

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

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); Joanne Mikolajewski Walsh (applied 10/19/2020)

Planning Board (7 members; 3 year term)

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; interviewed 10/13/2020)

Recreation Commission (5 members; 3 year term)

Applicant: Sean C. Johnson (applied 8/3/2020; interviewed 8/11/2020)

Route 1 Stewardship Plan Development Committee (7 members)

Vacancy (Steve Wood resigned)

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

Vacancy: term expires January 2025 (Mark Spangler deceased)

School Building Committee

Applicants: Ryan V. Muir (applied 3/5/2021); Brian W. Nelson (applied 3/5/2021); Roland J. Fiore (applied 3/8/2021); Robert A. Mohr (applied 3/12/2021)

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

Applicant: Nathaniel H. Merrill (applied 4/5/2020)

Waterfront Advisory Commission (7 members; 3 year term)

Applicant: 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 terms expire March 2022 and March 2024 (John Bernardo resigned; William Mark does not wish to be reappointed)

William R. Rosen, serving as Alternate #1 and Casey Charkowick, serving as Alternate #2 wish to be considered for promotion to full member (to be interviewed 3/22/2021) (Susan Walsh, appointed on March 8, 2021 without a specific position or term, would be assigned as Alternate #1 should the current alternates be promoted to full member positions)

Applicant: Michele A. Doherty (applied 7/2/2020; interviewed 9/14/2020)

Attachment B

1. Town Manager’s Reports

a. March 11, 2021

b. March 18, 2021

2. Flag Report for period ending March 18, 2021.