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WORK SESSION
OCTOBER 12, 2021
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 12th day of October 2021 at 7:00 PM.
PRESENT: Abel G. Collins, President
Rory H. McEntee, Vice President
Deborah D. Bergner
Deborah J. Kelso
Jessica L. Rose
1. A. INTERVIEW 
The Town Council interviews Russell Brown relative to his interest in being appointed to the Zoning Board of Review.
1. B. WORK SESSION
Discussion ensues relative to License Item 6A, an application for a Miscellaneous Permit to conduct a portion of the Ragnar Relay New England Road Race in South Kingstown on Friday, October 22, 2021.
Discussion ensues relative to Public Hearing 7A concerning an application for a Class B Victualler Liquor License by ACL, LLC d/b/a Audrey’s Coffee House & Lounge, 60 South County Commons Way, Unit G2, Wakefield, RI, along with New Business Item 12A to affirm or amend the Town’s Liquor License Rules and Regulations regarding the number of authorized licenses in each class.
Discussion ensues relative to Public Hearing 7C concerning an application for a Class T Legitimate Theater Liquor License by South County Center for the Arts d/b/a Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston, RI.
Discussion ensues concerning Public Hearing 7C relative to expansion of the Middlebridge Sewer Area to incorporate a portion of Tax Assessor’s Plan 43-1, Lot 1 into the Middlebridge Sewer Area.
Discussion ensues relative to Public Hearing 7D concerning a proposed amendment to the Town Code, Chapter 10 Motor Vehicles and Traffic to add a stop sign at Abbey Road and Winter Street. Traffic to stop on Abbey Road at intersection.
Discussion ensues relative to Communication Item 8A concerning State certification of the Town of South Kingstown Comprehensive Community Plan 2021.
Discussion ensues relative to Communication Item 8B concerning the resignation of Jennifer Krueger from the Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee.
Discussion ensues relative to Communication Item 8D concerning an email from Suzan Dunleavy regarding a noise ordinance.
Discussion ensues relative to Communication Item 8E concerning the resignation of Carol Vetter from the Trustees of the South Kingstown School Funds.
Discussion ensues relative to New Business Item 12C accepting for Town ownership and maintenance the roads and associated infrastructure associated with the Sheldon Hill Subdivision.
Discussion ensues relative to New Business Item 12D proclaiming the month of October to be Dysautonomia Awareness Month.
Discussion ensues relative to New Business Item 12E authorizing the purchase from Stryker Inc., 11811 Willows Road NE, Redmond, WA 98052 of a LUCAS 3 CPR Compression device.
Discussion ensues relative to New Business Item 12F rejecting the sole bid from Fire Equipment, Inc., 11 Industrial Drive, Smithfield, RI 02917 for Fire Alarm, Fire Extinguishers, Sprinkler & Suppression Systems Inspection, Testing, Maintenance & Repairs.
Discussion ensues relative to New Business Item 12G authorizing an award of bid to Metro USA Fire Protection, Inc., 203 Concord Street, Suite 409, Pawtucket, RI 02860 for Fire Alarm, Sprinkler and Suppression Systems Inspection, Testing, Maintenance and Repairs.
Discussion ensues relative to New Business Item 12H authorizing an award of bid to Smithco Oil Service, 491 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879 for #2 heating fuel and maintenance for the Town and School departments for the period November 1, 2021 through October 31, 2023.
Discussion ensues relative to New Business Item 12I authorizing an award of contract to Quality Propane, 359 East Main Street, Clinton, CT 06413 for liquid propane, maintenance service, and associated materials.
Discussion ensues relative to New Business Item 12K authorizing an award of bid to Bacher Corporation, P.O. Box 733, East Windsor, CT 06088 for a 2021 Excel Hustler Model X-One 940122 Zero Turn Mower.
Discussion ensues relative to New Business Item 12L authorizing the Town Council President to execute a contract with Municipal Resources, Inc., 66 Main Street, Suite B, Plymouth, NH 03264 to provide executive search services for the position of Town Manager.
Discussion ensues concerning the scheduling of interviews for applicants for Boards and Commissions.
Discussion ensues relative to the new state program allowing Towns to offer tax credits for volunteer work by eligible senior citizens. Councilman McEntee asks for a proposal for the next meeting.
Discussion ensues regarding the status of construction of a laundry facility at the South Kingstown Housing Authority.
Convened to Regular Session.
Susan M. Flynn, CMC
Town Clerk
REGULAR SESSION
OCTOBER 12, 2021
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 12th day of October 2021 at 7:30 PM.
PRESENT: Abel G. Collins, President
Rory H. McEntee, Vice President
Deborah D. Bergner
Deborah J. Kelso
Jessica L. Rose
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 September 27, 2021 are accepted, approved and placed on file.
B. Regular Session: UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that the minutes of the Regular Session held on September 27, 2021 are accepted, approved and placed on file.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the Consent Agenda as indicated by (CA) on same.
(CA) 6B. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Victualling Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2021 to the following; renewals:
CL Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Hal’s Garage & Auto Body, 171 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by R. Harold Thomas, Jr., President. License No. 59175.
Hyde Park Properties IV LLC d/b/a Five Guys, 600 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Natasha Lopez, Licensing. License No. 69564.
South Kingston Food Services, Inc. d/b/a D’Angelo Sandwich Shop, 71 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Dawn Fontaine, Accounting. License No. 59482.
South Kingstown Little League, for the concession at Tuckertown Park, 101 Tuckertown Park Drive, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Sean Deibler, Member. License No. 72660.
(CA) 6C. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Victualling and Holiday Sales Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2021 to the following; renewals:
Ravi Food Mart, 79 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Muhammad Jamil, Owner. License No. 72409.
Rosario’s Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Kingston Pizza, 63 Briar Lane, Kingston, RI 02881. Application by Samuel Sciabarrasi, President. License No. 59104.
(CA) 6D. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Tourist Accommodations – Trailer Park – Mixed Use Facilities Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2021 to the following; renewals:
Carpenter’s Beach Meadow, Inc. d/b/a Carpenter’s Beach Meadow, 854 Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Lisa Karin. License No. 68275.
Matunuck Beach Trailer Association, Inc., d/b/a Matunuck Beach Trailer Association, 811 Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Kathy Lynne Laplante, Treasurer. License No. 59469.
Worden Pond Family Campground, Inc. d/b/a Worden Pond Family Campground, 416 A Worden’s Pond Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Mark Tucker, President. License No. 59675.
(CA) 6E. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant Holiday Sales Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2021 to the following; renewals:
Critter Hut, Inc. d/b/a Critter Hut Aquarium and Pets, 160 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Jeffrey Champlin, President. License No. 66088.
Kenyon Avenue Floral, Inc. d/b/a Kenyon Avenue Floral Company, 243 Kenyon Avenue, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by William Matson, President. License No. 59219.
Ocean State Job Lot of RI 2019-3, LLC d/b/a Ocean State Job Lot #127, 688 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Jennifer Fredette, Licensing Coordinator. License No. 62624.
(CA) 6F. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant a Farm Produce License for the year beginning December 1, 2021 to Kenyon Farm, 810 Usquepaugh Road, West Kingston, RI 02892. Application by Margaret R. Kenyon, Owner; Renewal. License No. 64041.
(CA) 8C. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that an email dated September 27, 2021 from Alice Gross regarding parking at the Kingston Free Library is received and placed on file.
(CA) 8F. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that a letter dated October 7, 2021 from Steve Stewart, Parade Committee Chair inviting Council members to participate in the 2021 Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony on Thursday November 11th at 10 AM is received and placed on file.
(CA) 8G. 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) 12B. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize 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, 2021.
(CA) 12J. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the Tax Assessor to abate taxes in the total amount of $5,516.08, as shown on Tax Abatement Request No. 593.
(CA) 12L. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the Town Council President to execute a contract with Municipal Resources, Inc., 66 Main Street, Suite B, Plymouth, NH 03264 to provide executive search services for the position of Town Manager in accordance with specifications in Bid #SK0002TM and in an amount not to exceed $25,000, with funding from the Town Council contingency account.
(CA) 12M. 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. Heidi Welkin and Carol Cournoyer are present and testify regarding the race route, number of participants and safety protocols. Discussion ensues, and it is
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant a Miscellaneous Permit to conduct a portion of the Ragnar Relay New England road race on Friday, October 22, 2021 from 1 PM to 7 PM in South Kingstown to Ragnar Events, LLC, 5570 W. 1730 S. Suite 1000, Salt Lake City, UT 84104-5516 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 in the amounts specified by the Finance Director, and RI Department of Transportation approval. Application by Amber Sadlier, Senior Race Director. License No. 72679.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Notice having been duly given, a Public Hearing is held relative to an application for 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
Application for a Class B Victualler Liquor License by ACL, LLC d/b/a Audrey’s Coffee House & Lounge, 60 South County Commons Way, Unit G2, Wakefield, RI by Jared Haibon, Member for the dining room and bar areas; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk’s office.
Attorney Steven Surdut is present with owner Jared Haibon and they testify regarding the operation of the new coffee house at South County Commons.
Discussion ensues regarding outdoor seating on the sidewalk in front of the coffee house, which was not included in the site plan submitted.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to close the Public Hearing.
12A. New Business Item 12A is brought forward, and it is
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to amend the Town’s Liquor License Rules and Regulations, Section I. The current number of licenses for each class shall be authorized as indicated below, unless changed by a majority vote of the Town Council:
Class Number
A – Retail 4 maximum
B – Victualler 28 29
B – Tavern 2
B – Limited 5
B – Hotel 1
B – M 0
C 0
D – Club Full Privilege 1
D – Limited 0
F Five per year per organization
F – 1 Five per year per organization
T – Legitimate Theater 3
7A. The Town Council returns to a decision on Public Hearing 7A, and it is
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant an application for 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
Application for a Class B Victualler Liquor License by ACL, LLC d/b/a Audrey’s Coffee House & Lounge, 60 South County Commons Way, Unit G2, Wakefield, RI by Jared Haibon, Member for the dining room and bar areas; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk’s office; with outdoor seating on the sidewalk contingent upon a revised site plan to be provided and administratively approved. License No. 72080.
Said license is contingent upon the issuance of a Certificate of Good Standing from the Rhode Island Division of Taxation, filing of a Certificate of Insurance evidencing required liability coverage, compliance with all Town ordinances and regulations, the payment of any municipal taxes and user fees in arrears to the Town, and the correction of any fire code violations.
7B. Notice having been duly given, a Public Hearing is held relative to an application for a license to keep and sell alcoholic beverages in South Kingstown in accordance with the General Laws of 1956, as amended, as follows:
CLASS T LEGITIMATE THEATER LIQUOR LICENSE
Application for a Class T Legitimate Theater Liquor License by South County Center for the Arts d/b/a Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston, RI by Mariann Almonte, Executive Director for the first and second floor of the building, in accordance with a Special Use Permit granted by the Zoning Board of Review on November 28, 2012; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk’s office.
Mariann Almonte is present and testifies regarding the programs offered by the Center for the Arts and the history of the license.
Discussion ensues relative to the alcohol service area being limited to the interior of the building by the Special Use Permit granted by the Zoning Board, and the scope of alcohol service allowed by State Law under a Class T Legitimate Theater Liquor License. A request for outdoor service of alcohol would be contingent upon Zoning Board of Review and Town Council approval of an expansion of the currently authorized liquor service area. [1]
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to close the Public Hearing.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to grant an application for a license to keep and sell alcoholic beverages in South Kingstown in accordance with the General Laws of 1956, as amended, as follows:
CLASS T LEGITIMATE THEATER LIQUOR LICENSE
Application for a Class T Legitimate Theater Liquor License by South County Center for the Arts d/b/a Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston, RI by Mariann Almonte, Executive Director for the first and second floor of the building, in accordance with a Special Use Permit granted by the Zoning Board of Review on November 28, 2012; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk’s office. License No. 72269.
Said license is contingent upon the issuance of a Certificate of Good Standing from the Rhode Island Division of Taxation, filing of a Certificate of Insurance evidencing required liability coverage, compliance with all Town ordinances and regulations, the payment of any municipal taxes and user fees in arrears to the Town, and the correction of any fire code violations.
7C. Notice having been duly given, a Public Hearing is held relative to expansion of the Middlebridge Sewer Area to incorporate a portion of Tax Assessor’s Plan 43-1, Lot 1 into the Middlebridge Sewer Area, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Town Code, Chapter 19 Utilities, Article II. Wastewater Management, Section 19-146. Special area sewer assessments, fees and user charges.
Eric Prive, DiPrete Engineering is present and testifies relative to the request for expansion of the Middlebridge Sewer Area, noting the background of this situation is described in detail in the memorandum from the Director of Public Services. The request is to accommodate one new lot.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to close the Public Hearing.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the expansion of the Middlebridge Sewer Area to incorporate a portion of Tax Assessor’s Plan 43-1, Lot 1 into the Middlebridge Sewer Area, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Town Code, Chapter 19 Utilities, Article II. Wastewater Management, Section 19-146. Special area sewer assessments, fees and user charges.
7D. Notice having been duly given, a Public Hearing is held relative to a proposed amendment to the Town Code, Chapter 10 Motor Vehicles and Traffic as follows:
Chapter 10 Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Article I. In General
* * *
Section 10-12. Boulevard and street stop signs designated.
ADD:
Abbey Road and Winter Street. Traffic to stop on Abbey Road at intersection.
Jamie Rabbitt, Director of Planning reviews the proposed stop sign placement on Abbey Road at Winter Street in the new Sheldon Hill subdivision, which is the subject of a street acceptance under New Business Item 12C this evening.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to close the Public Hearing.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to adopt an amendment to the Town Code, Chapter 10 Motor Vehicles and Traffic as follows:
Chapter 10 Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Article I. In General
* * *
Section 10-12. Boulevard and street stop signs designated.
ADD:
Abbey Road and Winter Street. Traffic to stop on Abbey Road at intersection.
8. COMMUNICATIONS
A. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that a letter dated September 15, 2021 from Meredith E. Brady, Associate Director of the Department of Administration, Division of Statewide Planning, certifying State approval of the Town of South Kingstown Comprehensive Community Plan 2021 as adopted by the Town Council on May 24, 2021 is received and placed on file.
B. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that a letter dated September 24, 2021 from Jennifer Krueger advising of her resignation from the Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee is accepted, and the Town Council directs that a letter of thanks be sent.
D. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that an email dated October 5, 2021 from Suzan Dunleavy concerning a noise ordinance is received, placed on file, and referred to the Interim Town Manager for a response.
E. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that an email dated October 6, 2021 from Carol Vetter advising of her resignation from the Trustees of the South Kingstown School Funds is accepted, and the Town Council directs that a letter of thanks be sent.
9. COMMENTS FROM INTERESTED CITIZENS
Council President Collins invites residents to come forward with comments.
Councilwoman Rose reads a statement regarding residents being welcome to make comments during this portion of the Council meeting.
Joslin Leasca is present and comments regarding statements made at the last Town Council meeting by Nicole Solas, and the Council President’s role.
Roberta Mulholland is present and comments regarding public comments at the last Town Council meeting and the treatment of citizens speaking regarding allegations.
Councilwoman Bergner moves to add discussion of the State Police Incident Report regarding the AFL-CIO mailer investigation, and communications between the Town Solicitor and Town Council President to the Agenda for discussion; Councilwoman Rose seconds the motion. Councilwoman Kelso opposes discussion regarding the Town Solicitor in his absence. The request is amended to discuss the Town Solicitor’s and Town Council’s roles. It is consensus to discuss these issues after community comments.
Nicole Solas is present and comments on the State Police Incident Report on a request that she filed questioning the Town’s mailer investigation report and asking for an investigation by that agency.
Kate Johnson is present and inquires about an agreement allowing children of School Department staff who are non-residents to attend school here for free.
Councilwoman Bergner comments that a Memorandum of Understanding is in place, and it is
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: that the question of children of School Department staff who are non-residents attending Town schools at no charge be referred to the Town Manager to report back her findings at a future meeting.
Gregg Sweet is present and comments regarding transparency issues.
Councilwoman Bergner speaks regarding resident’s making public comments at meetings and her ability to ask questions of speakers.
Amy Goins, Assistant Town Solicitor advises that public comments at Town Council meetings are for residents to speak to Council members, but if it becomes a discussion on a topic not on the agenda then it should be added to the agenda by majority vote only for discussion purposes, or to refer a matter to staff.
Council President Collins comments on the questions asked of him by the State Police with respect to the mailer investigation and the answers he provided to them.
Discussion ensues regarding the role of the Town Council President and whether that officer should provide an “interim report” to other members.
Discussion ensues regarding Council members’ expectations of the Town Solicitor.
Discussion ensues relative to adding the State Police Incident Report and review of the Town Council’s Rules of Conduct to the next Agenda.
10. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
Theresa Murphy, Interim Town Manager notes the upcoming COVID-19 booster clinics that will be held at the South Road School site; the donation of $2,000 to the Emergency Medical Services by Lucy Close; the Town Solicitor’s memo relative to regulation of chickens; re-opening of the Adult Day Care Center; and the proposed budget hearing schedule. The Town Manager’s Interim Report dated September 30, 2021, and the Miscellaneous Report dated October 7, 2021 are accepted, approved and placed on file.
11. APPOINTMENTS
A. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to appoint Russell Brown as Alternate #1 to the Zoning Board of Review to fill a term to expire in March 2022.
B. Discussion ensues relative to the appointment of Alternate members to the Canvassing Authority. The Council would like additional nominations from the Democratic Town Committee before making an appointment. A motion is made by Councilwoman Bergner to appoint Roland Benjamin as the Republican Alternate, but there is no second.
12. NEW BUSINESS
C. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to accept for Town ownership and maintenance the roads and associated infrastructure associated with the Sheldon Hill Subdivision. The roads are identified as Abbey Road and Asbury Lane as depicted in Map Book 2015, Map 29 of the South Kingstown Land Evidence Records. In support of this action, the developer has provided a $3,346.45 maintenance guarantee to the Town’s Finance Department. Said guarantee shall be for a period of twelve months for the date of completion and acceptance of work. This date shall be interpreted to be the same date as the Town Council acceptance of the street. The developer shall submit a deed, including a legal description for the streets, transferring ownership from Thomas A. Mort to the Town of South Kingstown. Said deed shall be recorded in the Land Evidence Records of the Town; as further described in a memorandum from the Director of Planning to the Interim Town Manager dated October 6, 2021 and entitled “Street Acceptance of Abbey Road & Asbury Lane and Public Hearing on Associated Stop Signs.”
D. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to proclaim the month of October to be Dysautonomia Awareness Month, as shown as follows:
Dysautonomia Awareness Month
WHEREAS, dysautonomia is a group of medical conditions that result in a malfunction of the autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for “automatic” bodily functions such as respiration, heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, temperature control and more; and
WHEREAS, some forms of dysautonomia are considered rare diseases, such as multiple system atrophy and pure autonomic failure, while other forms of dysautonomia are common, impacting millions of people in the United States and around the world, such as diabetic autonomic neuropathy, neurocardiogenic syncope and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome; and
WHEREAS, dysautonomia impacts people of any age, gender, race or background; and
WHEREAS, some forms of dysautonimia can be very disabling and this disability can result in social isolation, stress on the families of those impacted, and financial hardship; and
WHEREAS, some forms of dysautonomia can result in death, causing tremendous pain and suffering for those impacted and their loved ones; and
WHEREAS, increased awareness about dysautonomia will help patients get diagnosed and treated earlier, save lives, and foster support for individuals and families coping with dysautonomia in our community; and
WHEREAS, Dysautonomia International, a non-profit organization that advocates on behalf of patients living with dysautonomia, encourages communities to celebrate Dysautonomia Awareness Month each October; and
WHEREAS, we seek to recognize the contributions of the professional medical community, patients and family members who are working to educate our citizenry about dysautonomia.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of South Kingstown declares the month of October to be Dysautonomia Awareness Month.
E. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize the purchase from Stryker Inc., 11811 Willows Road NE, Redmond, WA 98052 of a LUCAS 3 CPR Compression device in an amount not to exceed $10,276; and as further described in a memorandum from the Chief of Emergency Medical Services to the Town Manager dated September 28, 2021 and entitled “Lucas3 CPR Device Purchase Recommendation.”
F. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to reject the sole bid from Fire Equipment, Inc., 11 Industrial Drive, Smithfield, RI 02917 for Fire Alarm, Fire Extinguishers, Sprinkler & Suppression Systems Inspection, Testing, Maintenance & Repairs in accordance with Bid #SK0008CD; as further described in a memorandum from the Fire Alarm Superintendent to the Interim Town Manager dated October 1, 2021 and entitled “Award of Bid – Fire Alarm, Fire Extinguishers, Sprinkler & Suppression Systems Inspection, Testing, Maintenance & Repairs.”
G. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize an award of bid to Metro USA Fire Protection, Inc., 203 Concord Street, Suite 409, Pawtucket, RI 02860 for Fire Alarm, Sprinkler and Suppression Systems Inspection, Testing, Maintenance and Repairs in accordance with Bid #SK0009CD for a period of three (3) years beginning on November 1, 2021 through October 31, 2024, at the following price schedules:
| Fire Alarm Quarterly Inspections | $6,094 per year |
| Fire Alarm Semi-Annual Inspections | $2,888 per year |
| Sprinkler Inspections | $2,805 per year |
| Fuel Suppression Systems | $500 per year |
| Kitchen Suppression Systems | $500 each |
| Repairs and Emergency Service Rates M-F 7AM-4PM | $95/hour |
| M-F OT Rates | $130/hour year 1,3 $125/hour year 2 |
| Sat, Sun & Holiday Rates | $150/hour |
| Equipment Cost Mark-Up | 15% |
| Vehicle Charge (Per day) | $35/per day |
And as further described in a memorandum from the Fire Alarm Superintendent to the Interim Town Manager dated October 1, 2021 and entitled “Award of Bid – Fire Alarm, Fire Extinguishers, Sprinkler & Suppression Systems Inspections, Testing, Maintenance & Repairs.”
H. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize an award of bid to Smithco Oil Service, 491 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879 for #2 heating fuel and maintenance for the Town and School departments for the period November 1, 2021 through October 31, 2023, according to the terms and conditions of the bid specifications, at the following price schedules; and as further described in a memorandum from the Facilities Superintendent to the Interim Town Manager dated October 1, 2021 and entitled “Recommendation - #2 Heating Fuel & Maintenance Service.”
| Smithco Oil Service 491 Main Street Wakefield, RI 02879 | #2 Fuel Oil $0.1100/gallon Transportation Increment | Maintenance/Service $90.00/hr Regular $135.00/hr Nights $135.00/hr Weekends/Holidays 15% Mark-up |
I. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize an award of contract to Quality Propane, 359 East Main Street, Clinton, CT 06413 for liquid propane, maintenance service, and associated materials according to the terms and conditions of the State of RI Master Price Agreement (MPA 166) bid specifications, at the following price schedules, from September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2024, with the option to renew for two (2) twelve month periods based on sole discretion of the state; and as further described in a memorandum from the Facilities Superintendent to the Interim Town Manager dated October 4, 2021 and entitled “Award of Contract – Gas, Liquid and Propane.”
Quality Propane Increment Labor Rate Materials
359 E. Main Street $0.246/gal. $95.00/hour 10% Mark-Up
Clinton, CT 06413-2228
K. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to authorize an award of bid to Bacher Corporation, P.O. Box 733, East Windsor, CT 06088 for a 2021 Excel Hustler Model X-One 940122 Zero Turn Mower in an amount not to exceed $9,412, with $2,411.20 in funding to be expended from the Water Fund’s unrestricted net assets; and as further described in a memorandum from the Public Services Director to the Interim Town Manager dated October 1, 2021 and entitled “Bid Recommendation – Zero Turn Mower, Water Division.”
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to adjourn at 9:52 PM.
Susan M. Flynn, CMC
Town Clerk