TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA

 

TOWN OF SOUTH KINGSTOWN

 

RHODE ISLAND

 

 

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2023

 

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION – 6:30 PM

WORK SESSION – 7:00 PM

REGULAR SESSION – 7:30 PM

 

TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS

180 HIGH STREET

WAKEFIELD, RI

 

TOWN COUNCIL

Rory H. McEntee, President

Michael K. Marran, Vice President

Patricia A. Alley

Deborah D. Bergner

Jessica L. Rose

 

James M. Manni, Town Manager

Michael A. Ursillo, Esquire, Town Solicitor

Susan M. Flynn, CMC, Town Clerk

 

 

Members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend in person or view the meeting live on ClerkBase at https://clerkshq.com/SouthKingstown-ri or on your local Public Access Television Station.

 

NOTE:  Individuals requesting American Sign Language interpreters or CART service must call the Town Clerk’s Office at 401-789-9331 seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the meeting date.

 

DATE POSTED: 2/9/2023

1.         CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION – 6:30 PM

 

A.        A Closed Executive Session pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5(a)(2) to discuss matters pertaining to litigation re: Linda Savastano v. South Kingstown School Committee, et al.; Jane Doe v. Town of South Kingstown, et al.; and Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFF) Product Liability litigation relative to PFAS and other hazardous water contaminants; and pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5(a)(2) to discuss matters pertaining to potential litigation.

 

2.         A.        INTERVIEW – 7:00 PM

1.    Joshua Gilman for appointment to the Economic Development Committee or the Zoning Board of Review.

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.

 

3.         A.        PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

            B.        LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT

 

4.         ROLL CALL

 

5.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

 

            A.        Work Session – January 23, 2023

             

B.        Regular Session – January 23, 2023

 

6.         CONSENT AGENDA

 

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.

 

7.         LICENSES

 

A.           A resolution granting a Special Events Permit to conduct the South Kingstown 300^th Anniversary Parade on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 10:00 AM to the SK 300^th Anniversary Steering Committee subject to RIDOT and administrative approvals.  Application by Theresa L. Murphy, Director of Leisure Services; New. License No. 75453.

 

B.           A resolution granting a Class F 19-Hour Beverage License to Hera Gallery and Education Foundation, 10 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879 for the Spring Bash on April 1, 2023 from 6 PM to 9 PM.  Application by Sonja Czekalski; New. License No. 78131.

 

C.           A resolution granting a Special Events Permit to conduct a portion of the annual Narrow River Turnaround Swim in South Kingstown on June 24, 2023 from 7:45 AM to 11 AM to the Narrow River Preservation Association, P.O. Box 8, Saunderstown, RI 02874 subject to the execution of a hold harmless agreement indemnifying the Town and receipt 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 Marianne Chronley, Member; Renewal. License No. 78588.

 

D.           A resolution granting a Miscellaneous Permit to conduct the 4^th annual Angry Unicorn Half Marathon – 5K Road Race on Sunday, November 12, 2023 from 6 AM to 11 AM to Ocean State Multisport, P.O. Box 14103, East Providence, RI 02914 subject to the execution of a hold harmless agreement indemnifying the Town and receipt 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 Gary Menissian; Renewal. License No. 78013.

 

E.            A resolution granting a Victualling License to Matthew Brown d/b/a Purslane, 318 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879 subject to submission of a Retail Sales Tax permit and Department of Health approval.  Application by Matthew Brown, Owner; New.  License No. 78525.

 

F.            A resolution granting a Victualling License to Troy RI, LLC d/b/a High One, 99 Fortin Road, Unit 131, Kingston, RI 02881 subject to Department of Health approval.  Application by Halil Ercelik, Member; New.  License No. 78434.

 

G.           A resolution granting a Holiday Sales License to Island Outfitters, Inc. d/b/a Island Outfitters, 160 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Jane Fleming, Bookkeeper; New.  License No. 78384.

 

(CA)    H.        A resolution granting a Victualling License for the license year expired December 1, 2022 to Nitaya Eakapon LLC d/b/a Luk Thai Cuisine, 249 Main Street, Wakefield, RI  02879. Application by Wongphajan Phothisen, Member; Renewal. License No. 61915.

 

(CA)    I.          A resolution granting a Victualling License to Jessica Dyer d/b/a Baked by Jessica, 406 A Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Jessica Dyer, Owner.  Renewal. License No. 65314.

 

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

 

Bagels of Wakefield, Inc. d/b/a Bagelz, 90 Pershing Avenue, Wakefield, RI 02879.  Application by Scott Lieberman, President.  License No. 59135.

 

Jennifer’s Chocolates, 160 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879.   Application by Jennifer Dowell, Owner.  License No. 61338.

 

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

 

HNS, Inc. d/b/a Healy News Store, 231 Robinson Street, Wakefield, RI 02879.  Application by Sally Minetti, President.  License No. 61230.

 

Sunshine Vape LLC d/b/a Sunshine Vape, 35 South County Commons Way, Wakefield, RI 02879.  Application by Darin Tripoli, Member.  License No. 65606.

 

TS Grove PT Marinas RP, LLC d/b/a Ram Point Marina, 2 William Schmid Drive, Wakefield, RI  02879.  Application by Rebecca Schmid, General Manager.  License No. 78371.

 

(CA)    L.         A resolution granting Holiday Sales and Laundry Licenses to Kingston Cleaners, Inc. d/b/a Pier Cleaners, 50 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879.  Application by Larry Fish, President; Renewal.  License No. 78304.

 

(CA)    M.        A resolution granting Holiday Sales and Farm Produce Licenses to George C. Whaley d/b/a Whaley Farm, 2 Jerry Brown Farm Road, Wakefield RI 02879. Application by Karen Whaley, Owner; Renewal.  License No. 78225.

 

(CA)    N.        A resolution granting Holiday Sales and Farm Retail Sales Licenses to David Carpenter d/b/a Carpenter’s Farm, 520 Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by David Carpenter, Owner; Renewal.  License No. 59455.

 

8.         PUBLIC HEARING

 

A.        A Public Hearing to consider proposed amendments to Police Department Standing Orders, Policy Number 220.07 Promotional/Transfer Procedure, as shown on Exhibit 1 attached hereto.

 

9.         COMMUNICATIONS

 

            A.        An email dated November 21, 2022 from Abbey Oldham, Producer, Rhode Island PBS requesting to give a presentation regarding their upcoming production of an Our Town South Kingstown program is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs __________________.

 

            B.        An email dated January 6, 2023 from Joanne Esposito, SK 300^th Anniversary Steering Committee requesting an opportunity for Eric Swanson to present a wooden plaque in tribute to the Town’s five Missing in Action servicemen for the March 25^th Medal of Honor Town Dedication is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs ___________.

 

            C.        Communications from Representative Teresa Tanzi and Sharon Henderson, Military Recognition Project Chair, SK 300^th Anniversary Steering Committee requesting a resolution endorsing the General Assembly’s proposal in House Bill H 5233 to name 3 state-owned bridges in South Kingstown in honor of our Congressional Medal of Honor recipients Sgt. William J. Babcock, Cpl. David B. Champagne, and Sgt. William G. Fournier are received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs ______________________.

 

            D.        A letter dated February 3, 2023 from Representative Teresa Tanzi in support of requests for American Rescue Plan Act funding by the Jonnycake Center for Hope and the South Kingstown Housing Authority is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs _________________.

 

            E.         An email dated January 19, 2023 from Jessica C. Mayhew concerning a proposal by the South County Clovers 4H Club to create “right to farm town” signs to be posted in South Kingstown is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs _______________.

 

             F.        An email dated January 23, 2023 from Nigel Sorensen and Ashley Buchanan requesting traffic calming measures on Silver Lake Avenue is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs ________________.

 

            G.        A resolution adopted January 23, 2023 by the Tiverton Town Council proposing legislation for General Assembly consideration to allow cities and towns to regulate and license short-term rentals is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs ___________________.

 

            H.        An email dated February 3, 2023 from Dorald Beasley requesting a public hearing be held for a community wide discussion on affordable housing is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs _________________.

 

            I.          An email dated February 8, 2023 from James O’Neill requesting a resolution to seek amendments to the RI Cannabis Act is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs _________________. 

 

Rule 18:  Correspondence to the Town Council shall be placed on the Council agenda only where action by the Council is requested.  Correspondence relating to personnel issues or personal matters shall not be placed on the agenda.  The Town Clerk shall confer with the Town Manager and/or Town Solicitor where the intent of the correspondence may be unclear.  Correspondence not placed on the agenda may be available for public review pursuant to the Access to Public Records Act.

 

 

10.       TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT

 

A.        Update on School Building Committee

 

            B.        Update on Bicycle – Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Master Plan, Complete Streets Ordinance, and charge

 

 

11.       COMMENTS FROM INTERESTED CITIZENS

 

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.

 

12.       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)

 

13.       NEW BUSINESS

 

            A.        A resolution authorizing an award of bid to Prime Heating and Cooling, LLC, 517 Niantic Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910 for replacement of the HVAC roof top unit at the Senior Center, including labor and supplies, in an amount not to exceed $14,960, including contingency; and as further described in a memorandum from the Facilities Superintendent to the Town Manager dated January 26, 2023 and entitled “Bid Recommendation – Rooftop HVAC Unit Senior Center.”

 

            B.        A resolution authorizing an award of id to Aramsco, Inc., 1480 Grandview Avenue, Paulsboro, NJ 08066 for vinyl composite tile floor replacement at the EMS North Station and the Neighborhood Guild, including labor and supplies, in an amount not to exceed $13,145 including contingency; and as further described in a memorandum from the Facilities Superintendent to the Town Manager dated January 26, 2023 and entitled “Award of Bid – Tile Floor Replacement.”

 

            C.        A resolution authorizing an award of bid to Solitro Property Solutions, 70 Brown School Road, Chepachet, RI 02814 for the removal and disposal of the Neighborhood Guild back lot retaining wall, and construction of a new segmental block retaining wall, in an amount not to exceed $41,500, including a $2,000 contingency; and as further described in a memorandum from the Director of Leisure Services to the Town Manager dated January 30, 2023 and entitled “Bid Recommendation, Neighborhood Guild Segmental Retaining Wall Construction.”

 

            D.        A resolution adopting the Town Beach Policy for the 2023 season as shown on Exhibit 2, and amending the Town’s Schedule of Fees; as further described in a memorandum from the Director of Leisure Services to the Town Manager dated February 2, 2023 and entitled “2023 Town Beach Policy and Fee Schedule.”

 

            E.         A resolution authorizing the Town Manager to send a letter to the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) in response to CRMC Public Notice re: File #2022-06-136, objecting to the application for a maintenance assent to construct and maintain a new residential boating facility with ramps, pier and floats at 20 Water Street; as further described in a memorandum from the Director of Leisure Services to the Town Manager dated February 6, 2023 and entitled “Waterfront Advisory Commission – Point Break Realty, LLC CRMC Maintenance Assent File #2022-05-136 to construct & maintain a new residential boating facility w/ramps, pier, & floats.”

 

            F.         A resolution authorizing an award of contract to Peter Diepenbrock, 32 Hamilton Avenue, Jamestown, RI 02835 to commission a public art project to commemorate the Town’s 300^th Anniversary in 2023, as specified in a proposal dated January 6, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $130,000; and as further described in a memorandum from the Leisure Services Director to the Town Manager dated February 7, 2023 and entitled “Recommendation – 300^th Anniversary Commemorative Art Commission.”

 

            G.        A resolution authorizing the Town Clerk to advertise for Order of Notice a Public Hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Town Code, Chapter 17 Taxation, Article III. Property Tax Exemptions for Elderly Persons, as follows:

 

Sec. 17-44. Amount of exemption; filing of applications.

 

(a)If the applicant's total gross household income does not exceed forty-three thousand two hundred fifty one ($43,251) forty-five thousand one hundred ninety-seven ($45,197) dollars, the tax on the property shall be equal to four (4) percent of that gross income, provided that the maximum tax savings to the applicant shall not exceed the following:

 

 

 

            H.        A resolution authorizing the Town Clerk to advertise for Order of Notice a Public Hearing relative to a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, as follows:

 

ARTICLE 5. SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS

 

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Section 502.7 Cottage Community.

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M. Sunset Provision. The provisions of Section 502.7 of this Zoning Ordinance shall expire as of 12:00 midnight on March 1, 2023 March 1, 2025 unless renewed by the Town Council in the same manner as the enactment of a new ordinance.

 

 

 

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.

 

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.”

 

 

 

Exhibit 1

 

 

South Kingstown Police Department

1790 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield, RI 02879

 

 

 

I.              PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for the promotion of sworn personnel.

 

II.            POLICY

The South Kingstown Police Department seeks to ensure that the most qualified sworn members of the department are recognized for their abilities and are promoted to supervisory positions within the department.  The department recognizes the importance of a promotional process that is fair, transparent, job-related, non-discriminatory and consistent with the provisions outlined in the South Kingstown Town Charter Section 4415 “Qualifications for Appointment and Promotion” and consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of South Kingstown and Local 489 International Brotherhood of Police Officers.

 

III.           PROCEDURE

A.   The Chief of Police is vested with the authority and responsibility of administering the promotional process.

 

B.   Promotional Eligibility

1. Candidates for promotion must have served in their present grades for the periods indicated below to be eligible to apply for entry into the promotional process and must be off probation.  For the purpose of this regulation, seniority will be consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of South Kingstown and Local 489 International Brotherhood of Police Officers Article III Section 1. 

a.    Sergeant - Any department member holding the rank of Patrol Officer or Detective with four years of service with this department, including probationary time, on the date of the posting for the examination.  Transfer officers with two or more years of RI POST certified experience will be allotted one (1) year eligibility towards taking the Sergeant’s test (not seniority points).

b.    Lieutenant - Any department member who is a permanent Sergeant on the date of the posting.

c.    Captain – Any department member who is a permanent Lieutenant on the date of the posting.

d.    Deputy Chief – Any department member who is a permanent Lieutenant or Captain on the date of the posting.

2. Any otherwise eligible officer who is on suspension or disciplinary probation as of the date of the posting or at any time during the promotional process will not be allowed to participate in the promotional process.

 

C.   Written Announcement of Promotional/Transfer Process

1.    The Chief of Police will ensure that a written announcement of any promotional/transfer process is emailed to all sworn members of the department via departmental email.  This email will indicate where the written announcement will be posted.

2.    The written announcement will include:

a.    A description of the position(s) available;

b.    A list of reading material for the written examination (if applicable); 

c.    Date of the written examination (if applicable);

d.    A closing date and time for a response of intent to participate in the process.

3.    Sworn members wishing to participate in the process will email the Chief of Police directly, as indicated in the announcement.  

4.    Any officers out on OJI, extended leave or on military duty will be notified of the process.

 

D.   Promotional process for the rank of Sergeant

1. The promotional process for the rank of Sergeant will be held annually and will consist of the following phases:

Peer Evaluation                                  10 points maximum

            Executive Command Staff Interview

                        Captains & Deputy Chief        15 points maximum

Police Chief                            15 points maximum

Written Exam                                      35 points maximum

Education/Military Service                  15 points maximum

Seniority                                              10 points maximum

Total                                                  100 points maximum

2. Peer Evaluation

Peer evaluations will be assessed by all full time, sworn officers, in the following manner, and commence as soon as the deadline to sign up for the process has passed.

Officers will be provided with the preliminary promotional list, containing the names of eligible candidates for evaluation, and will be allotted a minimum of ten (10) business days to complete their evaluations.  Evaluations are mandatory and a deadline for completion will be given upon dissemination of the list of eligible candidates.

a.    Candidates shall receive up to ten (10) points after evaluations.

b.    Every Patrol Officer, Sergeant and Lieutenant will choose their top five (5) candidates from the preliminary promotional list and rank them #1 through #5, with the #1 candidate being who they feel is most qualified for the position.  Each of their top five (5) candidates must be given a 1 – 5 rating, with each rating being utilized only once.  

c.    A point value of 5 will be assigned to the #1 candidate, in one (1) point increments down to a value of 1 for the #5 candidate.  The points given will be averaged separately by Patrol Officers as one group and Sergeants and Lieutenants as another group.  A maximum of five (5) points will be allotted to each candidate, by each group, for a total maximum of ten (10) points. 

d.    Every candidate who receives at least one (1) peer recommendation will receive an interview with the Executive Command Staff.

e.    Peer evaluation scores will be disseminated to those involved in the process prior to the written exam being held for the Sergeant’s process.

3. Executive Command Staff Interview

a.    Candidates shall receive up to thirty (30) points based upon the oral interview.

b.    Interviews will be conducted by the Executive Command Staff, consisting of the Captains, Deputy Chief and Chief of Police.

c.    The Captains and Deputy Chief will each choose their top five (5) candidates from those interviewed and rank them #1 through #5, with the #1 candidate being who they feel is most qualified for the position.  Each of their top five (5) candidates must be given a 1 – 5 rating, with each rating being utilized only once.

d.    The points given by the Captains and Deputy Chief will be added together and a maximum of fifteen (15) points will be allotted to each candidate.

e.    The Chief of Police may award a maximum of fifteen (15) points to each candidate interviewed.

f.     Executive Command Staff Interview scores will be disseminated prior to the written exam being held.

4. Written Examination

a.    A list of suggested reading materials shall be posted and available at least thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled test date, when practicable and applicable.

b.    The written exam will be an objective test consisting of multiple-choice questions and true or false questions designed to test each candidate’s knowledge and proficiency. 

c.    The written exam shall be provided by an expert in the field of police testing procedures representing a college or university or a nationally recognized personnel management association specializing in police/educational testing.  The testing authority shall be selected by the Town Manager in his capacity as Public Safety Director and the Chief of Police. 

d.    The department will bear the cost of written examinations.

e.    The Chief of Police will honor any security agreements between the department and agencies providing the examinations.

f.     A score of seventy (70) out of a possible one hundred percent (100) is a passing score for the exam.  All candidates who achieve a passing grade on the exam will be listed on the promotional list.

g.    Candidates shall receive up to thirty-five (35) points for the written exam.

h.    Scores will be posted after the written exam and emailed to all those who took part in the exam.

i.      Candidates may request through the Chief of Police the opportunity to review and/or challenge incorrect answers. Such requests shall be made within seven (7) days of receipt of test scores.

5. Education and Military

a.    Candidates shall receive up to a maximum of fifteen (15) points for college credits or degrees or military service as follows:

Military service                                                                  3 points

Associates Degree                                                            5 points

Bachelor’s Degree                                                            10 points

Master’s Degree, Doctorate, or Juris Doctorate              15 points

b.    Educational points will be given for the highest degree held.

c.    Military and educational points can be combined up to a maximum of 15 points.

d.    College credits or degrees must be from accredited institutions and the candidate shall provide a copy of the transcript or degree to the Chief of Police by the date of the written exam for the rank of Sergeant or date of interview for all other ranks.

e.    Military service must be a minimum of 2-years of continuous, active-duty, in the United States military, with an honorable discharge.  The candidate is responsible for providing a copy of their DD 214 to the Chief of Police by date of the written exam for the rank of Sergeant or date of the interview for all other ranks.

6. Seniority

a.    For the purpose of the promotional process, each candidate shall receive a maximum total of ten (10) seniority points that will be determined on the date the promotional process is announced.  Seniority points will be calculated in the following manner and are based on years of service with this department:

Four (4) years of service, but less than five (5)                     2 points

Five (5) years of service, but less than ten (10)                     4 points

Ten (10) years of service, but less than fifteen (15)              6 points

Fifteen (15) years of service, but less than twenty (20)         8 points

Twenty (20) or more years of service                                    10 points

7. Certification

a.    When all phases have been completed and the overall scores of each candidate have been computed, each candidate will receive a summary sheet signed by the Chief of Police.

b.    The Chief of Police will submit the list of all passing candidates to the Town Manager within seven (7) day of the final results of the written exam, to include the appeal process.  Once certified by the Town Manager, this list will be valid for one year. 

c.    Promotions shall be selected from the top three (3) names on the list, with each officer allowed the option of refusing or waiving their promotion. 

d.    When a vacancy occurs, the Chief of Police may conduct an interview with the top three (3) candidates on the list, prior to making a decision on who will fill the vacancy. 

e.    The Chief of Police will then submit the list of the top three candidates from the promotional list with their corresponding scores along with a recommendation for promotion to the Town Manager.  In the event the Chief of Police recommends a candidate other than the candidate who attained the highest score, the Chief of Police will submit to the Town Manager a written justification of his/her reason/s for such recommendation. 

f.     The promotional list of all candidates shall remain in effect for a period of one (1) year from the date it is certified by the Town Manager. Each time a promotion is made, department members on the list will move up one (1) position.  If during the time the promotional list is active it falls to less than three (3) candidates, the Chief may choose to pick from said list or to begin a new promotional process. 

g.    If an officer waives their promotion, they shall retain their position on the list for the remainder of the life of the list.  All officers finishing lower than the officer waiving the promotion will move up in number on the list to ensure that there are always three (3) officers for the Chief to select from, in all cases in which more than three (3) officers passed the written exam.

h.    In the event of a tie between two or more candidates, the candidate with the most overall seniority shall bump the other officer(s). 

 

5. Promotional Processes for the Ranks of Lieutenant, Captain and Deputy Chief and Transfer Assignments

The promotional process for the ranks of Lieutenant, Captain, and Deputy Chief, as well as any consideration for transfers or temporary assignments will be held as necessary.  The Chief of Police and Deputy Chief will conduct interviews with all eligible candidates and evaluate them on criteria to include:

Performance

Peer Evaluation (rank only)

Attendance

Seniority

Education/Military Service     

1.    Peer Evaluation

Peer evaluations will be assessed by all full time, sworn officers, in the following manner, and commence as soon as the deadline to sign up for the process has passed.

Officers will be provided with the preliminary promotional, containing the names of eligible candidates for evaluation and will be allotted a minimum of ten (10) business days to complete their evaluations.  Evaluations are mandatory and a deadline for completion will be given upon dissemination of the list of eligible candidates.

a.    Every sworn officer will choose their top five (5) candidates from the candidates to be interviewed and rank them #1 through #5, with the #1 candidate being who they feel is most qualified for the position.  Each of their top five (5) candidates must be given a 1 – 5 rating, with each rating being utilized only once.

b.    Peer evaluation rankings will be submitted to the Chief of Police for consideration during the process and will be disseminated to those involved in the process prior to the Chief’s Interview.

2.    Chief’s Interview

a.       The Chief’s Interview will be conducted for the promotional process of Lieutenant, Captain, and Deputy Chief, and may include the Chief and Deputy Chief.

b.      The Chief’s Interview will be conducted for any transfers or temporary assignments and may include the Chief, Deputy Chief and a supervisor of the division the candidate may be transferred.

3.    Promotions / Transfers

Upon completion of the process, promotions or transfers will be announced by the Chief of Police.

 

6. Probationary Period
1. Upon promotion of any officer to higher rank, the promoted officer will enter into a probationary period at the new rank for a period of one (1) year beginning on the date of the promotion order. 
2. In the event the promoted officer does not demonstrate the professional competence commensurate with the promotional appointment, the Chief of Police shall forward a report and recommendation to the Town Manager establishing cause to revert the promoted officer to his/her former rank, classification, and pay.
3. Officers on probation are not considered permanent, in regard to eligibility, until the period of probation is completed.
4. Transfers and temporary assignments are at the pleasure of the Chief of Police and can be changed at any time due to lack of performance, funding or staffing shortages.

By Order of:

 

Matthew C. Moynihan, Chief of Police

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 2

 

 

SOUTH KINGSTOWN TOWN BEACH POLICY

 

It is the policy of the Town of South Kingstown to operate and maintain, as a municipal facility, the Town Beach at Matunuck for the 2023 summer season.

 

General Rules and Information

 

• The South Kingstown Town Beach is open to the public from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day.
• Designated Parking on Moonstone Beach Road between May 1 – September 15 requires a seasonal beach pass sticker or day pass which can be purchased at the Town Beach gate while the beach is in operation.  This parking is monitored by South Kingstown Police.
• The Parking lot opens daily at 8:00 am, parking is first come first serve.
• Gate Hours are 8am to 4pm weekdays; and 8am to 5pm on weekends and holidays.
• Restrooms are normally open from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
• All cars must be vacated from the parking area no later than 9:00 p.m. as the gate is closed and locked at that time.
• Lifeguards shall be on duty 9am to 5:00pm weekdays and 9am to 6:00pm weekends and holidays
• Alcohol consumption on the property is prohibited. 
• Smoking on the property is prohibited.
• Dogs are prohibited from Opening Day through Labor Day – excluding service dogs as defined by ADA (see section V). Compliance with the Town’s leash law is required at all times during the off season when dogs are allowed on the beach.
• All ball playing, frisbee throwing and kite flying must be done in the picnic area.

 

Use of the municipal parking lot at the South Kingstown Town Beach shall be governed in accordance with the following regulations:

 

I.             Beach Parking Stickers/Transferrable Passes

 

A.         A seasonal parking sticker, transferrable pass, or one-day parking pass will be required for access to the beach parking area.

 

B.         Season Passes will be available for purchase as follows:

 

1.       Online at https://parksandrec.southkingstownri.com.  Passes will only be sold online from March 1, 2023 to May 19, 2023

2.       At the Neighborhood Guild, 325 Columbia Street, Peace Dale, Monday – Friday, March 1 – September 4 during operating hours.

3.       At the Town Beach entrance booth during beach operating hours (weekends only May 27 – June 13, and then Sun-Sat June 18 – September 4 while the beach is in operation)

 

C.         The purchase of a seasonal parking sticker or transferrable pass does not guarantee parking.

 

D.       The fees for seasonal and daily beach parking shall be as follows:

 

                                Seasonal

 

1.         Resident                                                                                                                    $60

2.         Resident – Senior Citizen (65 or older)                                                          $50

3.         Elderly Abatement and SNAP recipients                                                      $25

(must meet income eligibility, one pass per address)

4.         Non-Resident (see item D above)                                                                  $120

5.         Transferrable Pass R (two passes issued)                                                    $210

6.         Transferrable Pass NR (one pass issued – see item D above)              $225

7.         100% disabled Veteran/ Ex-POW and families in public housing        No fee

(one pass per address)

8.         Narragansett Tribal Members (one pass per address)                           No fee

 

                                Weekdays – Monday through Friday

9.         Resident Daily parking fee                                                                                  $10

10.      Non-resident Daily parking fee                                                                        $20

11.      Daily parking for busses and large recreational vehicles                        $50

 

                                Weekends/Holidays

 

12.      Residents                                                                                                                  $15

13.      Non-residents                                                                                                         $25

14.      4^th of July – when the holiday falls on a Tuesday the preceding Monday will charge the holiday rate, when the holiday falls on a Thursday, the following Friday will charge the holiday rate. Charging the holiday rate for daily parking will allow the beach to be staffed to accommodate a weekend crowd over the long holiday weekend.

 

E.       Resident beach parking passes shall only be issued to persons meeting one or more of the following qualifications:

 

1.         Property taxpayers found in the most current tax roll.

2.         Property taxpayers who can show a receipt for payment of the current year's taxes.

3.         A person who can provide the Town with a copy of a current valid 90-day or longer lease term in South Kingstown.

4.         Any person who can show current rent receipts for a South Kingstown property for a period of not less than 90 days.

5.         Senior Citizens must show proof of residency and age to be 65 or older for the reduced rate.

6.         Non-resident who serves as caregiver/driver for resident who must provide proof of residency as noted in items 1 through 4.

 

F.       Persons failing to meet the above-noted qualifications shall be eligible to purchase a non-resident parking pass for the South Kingstown Town Beach at the fee noted in paragraph D.4 above.

 

G.     Resident parking passes will be issued only to vehicles registered to individuals meeting the criteria established in paragraph E. above.

 

H.     Parking stickers are not transferable.  Each pass will be marked to indicate the registration number of the vehicle to which it was issued.

 

I.        A valid vehicle registration must be presented for each vehicle for which a pass is issued.

 

J.        Parking passes are only valid if affixed to the lower front windshield on the driver's side of the vehicle.

K.      Transferrable passes (formerly known as Cottage Passes) are available to residents and non-residents as noted above in section D.5 and D.6 and in accordance with the following procedures:

 

1.         For residents: two passes will be issued per the established fee. Non-residents: one pass will be issued for the established fee.  The pass must be presented at the front gate at the time of entry to the beach and is good for one vehicle.  Pass must be visible at all times while the vehicle is parked in the beach parking lot. 

2.         Application and payment for transferrable passes will only be accepted by the Parks and Recreation Department at the Neighborhood Guild, 325 Columbia Street, Peace Dale, and RI.  Applications will not be accepted at Town Hall or the Town Beach.

 

II.            Parking Priorities

 

                A.            Personnel of the South Kingstown Parks and Recreation Department, with the assistance and support of the South Kingstown Police Department will oversee the management and security of the beach parking areas. 

 

                B.            Parking is first come first serve for all patrons (seasonal stickers, transferable passes, and daily parking passes).

 

                C.            Motorcycles, mopeds and all other recreational vehicles are considered motor vehicles for purpose of admission.

 

                D.            Bicycles are not considered vehicles and will be parked at the bike rack or at other designated areas.

 

III.           Picnic Area

 

Picnic Tables and grills are available on a first come first serve basis.  Grills are for charcoal use only, open flames are prohibited.

 

IV.          Storage Unit Rental

 

                A.  Rental Procedure

1.       Rental fee per unit is $175 for the season (Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day).

2.       Rental applications will be accepted at the Neighborhood Guild from April 3 through May 11.  If greater than sixteen applications are received, a lottery will be held at the Neighborhood Guild on May 12, 2023, at 10 a.m.

3.       Only one application may be submitted per address.

4.       Payment must be submitted to the South Kingstown Parks and Recreation Department, 325 Columbia Street, Peace Dale within seven business days of the lottery drawing (by May 19, 2023).

5.       Application and payment for beach storage units are only accepted at the Neighborhood Guild.  Applications will not be accepted at the Town Beach.

 

B.  Eligibility Requirements

1.       Property taxpayers found in the most current tax roll.

2.       Property taxpayers who can show a receipt for payment of the current year's taxes.

3.       A person who can provide the Town with a copy of a current valid 90-day or longer lease term in South Kingstown.

4.       Any person who can show current rent receipts for a South Kingstown property for a period of not less than 90 days.

 

                C.  Storage Unit Rules

1.       The name on the application form is the person responsible for the rental unit.

2.       Renter agrees to provide their own lock.

3.       Renter has access to storage unit during regular operating hours of beach.

4.       The unit must be cleaned and emptied by Labor Day.  Items left in the unit after Labor Day become the property of the Town and will be disposed of.

5.       The following items may not be stored in the rental unit

a.       Alcohol

b.      Firearms

c.       Food (overnight)

d.      Portable grills

6.       Unit rental rights are not transferable.

7.       Unit rental is not renewable for future seasons.  A lottery will be conducted annually.

8.       The Town of South Kingstown is not responsible for any damage to or loss of renter’s property as a result of theft or vandalism.

 

V.            Service Animals

 

Service animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act:

Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Examples of such work or tasks include guiding people who are blind, alerting people who are deaf, pulling a wheelchair, alerting and protecting a person who is having a seizure, reminding a person with mental illness to take prescribed medications, calming a person with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) during an anxiety attack, or performing other duties. Service animals are working animals, not pets. The work or task a dog has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person’s disability. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA. 

 

Beach patrons accompanied by a dog may be asked what work or task has the dog been trained to perform.

 

 

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 2024 and August 2025 (Alicia Johnson and Christian Blaney resigned)

 

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

Vacancy: Alternate member term expires January 2024 (Bradford Hevenor appointed to full member to fill the term of William Salerno)

 

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

Vacancy: term expires July 2023 (Kateri Collins resigned)

Applicant: Christopher Moore (applied 11/17/2022)

 

Canvassing Authority (3 members, 2 alternates; 6 year term)

Reappointment for a term to expire in March 2023: Kristine Bishop Chapman wishes to be reappointed. It is reported that Ms. Chapman has attended all meetings and elections held during the current term.

 

Conservation Commission (7 members; 3 year term)

Vacancies: terms to expire September 2024 and September 2025 (Anne Heffron and Christopher O’Connor did not wish to be reappointed)

 

Economic Development Committee (11 members, 3 year term)

Vacancies: terms expire in March 2023 and March 2024 (Marc Levitt and Joanne Esposito resigned)

Reappointment for term to expire March 2023: Awaiting response from Thomas John Routliffe.

Applicant: Joshua W. Gilman (applied 2/2/2023; to be interviewed 2/13/2023)

 

Historic District Commission (7 members; 3 year term)

Vacancy: term expires December 2025 (Shantia Anderheggen did not wish to be reappointed)

 

Planning Board (7 members; 3 year term)

Applicants: William Eden (applied 5/23/2022; interviewed 6/13/2022); and Ellen Noordzy (applied 6/7/2022; interviewed 6/13/2022).

 

Route 1 Stewardship Plan Development Committee (7 members)

Vacancy: Route 1 business owner (Steve Wood resigned)

 

Route 138 Reconstruction Project Area Committee (11 members; 2 year term)

Vacancies: terms expire May 2023 (Peter Maynard did not wish to be reappointed; James Garfield, Ex-officio member of Historic District Commission resigned; and URI representative)

Applicant: Joseph Nuzzolillo (applied 9/28/2022; interviewed 10/24/2022)

 

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

Vacancy: Vietnam Veteran, term expires January 2025 (Mark Spangler deceased)

 

Statistical Modeling and Analytics Research Tools (SMART) Committee

Two vacancies: (Lauren Weinstock and Jonathan E. Daly-LaBelle resigned)

 

Sustainability Committee (7 members)

Vacancy: (Chris Hubbard resigned)

 

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

Vacancy: term expires June 2027 (Carol Vetter resigned due to appointment to the School Committee)

 

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

Vacancies: Alternate #2 for a term expiring March 2023; Alternate #3 for a term expiring March 2024.

Reappointments for terms to expire March 2023: Robert Cagnetta and Susan Walsh wish to be reappointed. It is reported that Mr. Cagnetta has attended 41 of 43 meetings and Ms. Walsh has attended 18 of 19 meetings held since their respective appointments.

Applicants: Geoff Elia (applied 11/4/2022; to be interviewed at a future meeting); Joshua W. Gilman (applied 2/2/2023; to be interviewed 2/13/2023)