TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA

 

TOWN OF SOUTH KINGSTOWN

 

RHODE ISLAND

 

 

MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023

 

WORK SESSION – 6:30 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: 6/8/2023

 

 

1.         A.        WORK SESSION WITH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – 6:30 PM

 

B.        INTERVIEWS – 7:00 PM

1.    Andrew C. Holt for appointment to Economic Development Committee.

2.    Connor Duckworth and Sarah Lindley Smith for reappointment to Waterfront Advisory Commission.

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.         A.        PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

            B.        LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT

 

3.         ROLL CALL

 

4.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

 

            A.        Work Session – May 22, 2023

             

B.        Regular Session – May 22, 2023

 

5.         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.

 

                        LICENSES

 

(CA)    A.        A resolution granting Victualling and Holiday Sales Licenses  to PKR Serendipity LLC d/b/a Swirls & Scoops, 1922 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879.  Application by Paulina Reves, Member; Renewal.  License No. 70851.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

(CA)    B.        A resolution authorizing an award to Ricoh USA Incorporated, PO Box 41564, Philadelphia, PA 19101-1564 for one (1) multi-function copier in an amount not to exceed $7,679; as described in a memorandum from the Planning Director to the Town Manager dated June 2, 2023 and entitled “Multi-Functional Copy Machine - Recommendation.”

 

(CA)    C.        A resolution authorizing the Tax Assessor to abate taxes in the total amount of $632.24, as shown on Tax Abatement Request No. 620.

 

(CA)    D.        A resolution authorizing an award of contract to North-Eastern Tree Service, Inc. in accordance with Rhode Island Master Price Agreement #372 pricing for tree removal and pruning at Old Mountain Field in an amount not to exceed $8,600  and as further described in a memorandum from the Director of Leisure Services to the Town Manager dated June 6, 2023 and entitled “Old Mountain Field Tree Removal and Pruning Recommendation.” 

 

(CA)    E.         A resolution authorizing an award of contract to RI Flags LLC, 909 Boston Neck Road, Unit 2, Narragansett, RI 02882 to refurbish the flagpole at the Town Hall and add a yardarm in an amount not to exceed $3,000; as further described in a memorandum from the Chief of Police to the Town Manager dated June 7, 2023 and entitled “Town Hall Flagpole – Retrofit to Add Yardarm.”

 

(CA)    F.         A resolution authorizing an award to Ricoh USA Incorporated, PO Box 41564, Philadelphia, PA 19101-1564 for a multifunction copier in an amount not to exceed $8,124; as further described in a memorandum from the Director of Administrative Services to the Town Manager dated June 4, 2023 and entitled “Recommendation for Purchase Award – Town Manager’s Multifunction Copier.”

 

(CA)    G.        A resolution authorizing an award to Ricoh USA Incorporated, PO Box 41564, Philadelphia, PA 19101-1564 for a multifunction copier in an amount not to exceed $5,564; as further described in a memorandum from the Library Director to the Town Manager dated June 6, 2023 and entitled “Multi-Functional Copy Machine – Recommendation.”

 

6.         LICENSES

 

A.           A resolution granting a Victualling License to Daisey Beckham, LLC d/b/a Pokemoto, 26 South County Commons Way, Wakefield, RI 02879.  Application by Timothy O’Connor, Member; New.  License No. 77592.

 

7.         NEW BUSINESS

 

A.           A resolution adopting a proclamation recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month in the Town of South Kingstown, as shown on Exhibit 1 attached hereto.

 

B.           A resolution authorizing an award to Axon Enterprises, Inc., 17800 N 85^th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 for the purchase of  Axon Air Police Drone Bundle Package, complete with thermal drone hardware, Axon Air UAS software licensing for a five-year period, and virtual training, per quote dated May 15, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $18,242; as described in a memorandum from the Chief of Police to the Town Manager dated May 15, 2023 and entitled “Award Recommendation - Axon Air Police Drone Bundle Package.”

 

C.           A resolution authorizing an award to Narragansett Gasoline Co., Inc., PO Box 489, Narragansett, RI 02882 for automated exterior car wash services at the discounted unit cost of $9.00 per vehicle, pricing to be valid through June 30, 2024, with the option to extend at the same unit prices if mutually agreeable to both parties; as described in a memorandum from the Chief of Police to the Town Manager dated May 31, 2023 and entitled “Award Recommendation – Automated Exterior Car Wash Services.”

 

D.           A resolution authorizing an award of contract to Bartending by Dennis Inc.,  3 Johnson Avenue, Narragansett, RI 02882 for provision of licensed and certified alcohol service at Saugatucket Park on June 17, 2023 from noon to 4:00 PM in an amount not to exceed $10,250; and as further described in a memorandum from the Director of Leisure Services to the Town Manager dated June 1, 2023 and entitled “Contract Recommendation - for Professional Alcohol Catering Service – 300th Anniversary Picnic.”

 

E.            A resolution authorizing an award of bid to JCI Jones, 40 Railroad Avenue, Merrimack, NH 03054 for sodium bisulfite at the unit bid price of $2.280 per gallon; and as further detailed in a memorandum from the Public Services Director to the Town Manager dated May 15, 2023 and entitled “Bid Recommendation – Wastewater Chemicals.”

 

F.            A resolution authorizing an award of bid to Borden & Remington Corp., PO Box 2573, Fall River, MA 02722 for sodium hypochlorite at the unit bid price of $2.2584 per gallon; and as further detailed in a memorandum from the Public Services Director to the Town Manager dated May 15, 2023 and entitled “Bid Recommendation – Wastewater Chemicals.”

 

G.           A resolution authorizing an award of bid to International Dioxcide, Inc., 40 Whitecap Drive, North Kingstown, RI 02852 for sodium chlorite at the unit bid price of $11.30 per gallon; and as further detailed in a memorandum from the Public Services Director to the Town Manager dated May 15, 2023 and entitled “Bid Recommendation – Wastewater Chemicals.”

 

H.           A resolution authorizing an award of bid to Traffic Logix Corporation, 3 Harriet Lane, Spring Valley, NY 10977 for a Variable Message Sign in an amount not to exceed $16,599; as further detailed in a memorandum from the Public Services Director to the Town Manager dated May 16, 2023 and entitled “Variable Message Sign – Town Council Recommendation.”

 

I.              A resolution authorizing awards of bid to Dosch King Company Inc., 16 Troy Hills Road, Whippany, NJ 07981 for single ⅜” treated stone seal with latex at the unit price bid of $2.68 per square yard; and to Sealcoating Inc. d/b/a Indus, 825 Granite Street, Braintree, MA 02184 for crack sealing at the unit price bid of $12.87 per gallon, with a total sum cost for all pavement management services above not to exceed $290,000 for FY 2022-2023 and $280,000 for FY 2023-2024; and as further detailed in a memorandum from the Public Services Director to the Town Manager dated May 19, 2023 and entitled “Bid Recommendation – Pavement Preservation Program.”

 

J.            A resolution authorizing an award of bid for miscellaneous road building materials to the following bidders at the unit prices bid; and as further described in a memorandum from the Public Services Director to the Town Manager dated May 31, 2023 and entitled “Bid Recommendation - Road Building Materials.”

 

 

 

K.           A resolution authorizing an award of bid for Drainage/ Concrete Curb/ Retaining Wall Materials to the following bidders at the unit prices bid; and as further described in a memorandum from the Public Services Director to the Town Manager dated May 31, 2023 and entitled Bid Recommendation - Drainage/ Concrete Curb/ Retaining Wall Materials.”

 

 

 

L.            A resolution authorizing an award of contract to Union Studio, 160 Mathewson Street #201, Providence, RI 02903 for architectural services for the proposed EMS building on Ministerial Road in an amount not to exceed $127,500; as described in a memorandum from the Planning Director to the Town Manager dated June 2, 2023 and entitled “Architectural Services (EMS Building, Ministerial Road) Recommendation.”

 

M.           A resolution rejecting all bids opened on June 24, 2022 at 9AM for the Articulating Boom Lift SK0005FAC; as further described in a memorandum from the Facilities Superintendent to the Town Manager dated June 3, 2023 and entitled “Bid Recommendation – Articulating Boom Lift.”

 

N.           A resolution authorizing an award of bid to Evergreen Specialty Services, 21 Sioux Drive, Commack, NY 11725 for the purchase of one 2023 Nifty Lift SP 34 4X4 Bi-Energy in accordance with all bid specifications in an amount not to exceed $56,750; and as further described in a memorandum from the Facilities Superintendent to the Town Manager dated June 3, 2023 and entitled “Bid Recommendation – Articulating Boom Lift.”

 

O.           A resolution authorizing an award of contract to ClearGov, 2 Mill & Main, Suite 630, Maynard, MA 01754 under Buyboard Purchasing Cooperative Agreement #692-23 for web-based budget software programs for a 3-year term from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026, in accordance with bid specifications, in a total contract amount not to exceed $101,659 including implementation and training costs; and as further described in a memorandum from the Finance Director to the Town Manager dated June 7, 2023 and entitled “ClearGov Bundled Digital Budget Software.”

 

P.            A resolution authorizing an award of bid to Alamo Industrial Group, Inc., 1502 East Walnut Street, Sequin, TX 78155 through Sourcewell Contract #070821 for a Heavy-Duty Grass Flail, Swivel mower head in an amount not to exceed $20,569; as further described in a memorandum from the Public Services Director to the Town Manager dated June 5, 2023 and entitled “Bid Recommendation – HD Grass Flail Mower Head.”

 

Q.           A resolution authorizing an amendment to an existing contract, originally granted on October 11, 2022, to New England Building and Bridge Company, 388 Veazie Street, Providence, RI 02904 for construction of the Marina Park Boat Ramp and Town Dock from an amount not to exceed $643,160 to an amount not to exceed $735,860, in accordance with the amended specified scope of work required for ADA accessibility; as further described in a memorandum from the Director of Leisure Services to the Town Manager dated June 6, 2023 and entitled “Recommendation for Contract Amendment – Marina Park Boat Ramp Project.”

 

R.           A resolution authorizing an award of bid to Bobcat of RI, 421 Lincoln Avenue, Warwick, RI 02888 for a 24” Road Planer under State of RI MPA #91 in an amount not to exceed $25,186; as further described in a memorandum from the Public Services Director to the Town Manager dated June 5, 2023 and entitled “Bid Recommendation – 24” Road Planer.”

 

S.            A resolution authorizing an award to Strobes N More, 81 Tom Harvey Road, Westerly, RI 02891 for the installation of emergency lights and accessories, pricing per State of RI MPA #566, in an amount not to exceed $17,500, including a contingency; and as further described in a memorandum from the Police Chief to the Town Manager dated June 6, 2023 and entitled “Award Recommendation – Emergency Lighting and Accessories (V407).”

 

T.            A resolution rejecting all bids opened on April 1, 2022 at 10AM for the Public Safety Complex Boiler Replacement Design/Build SK0056PD; and as further described in a memorandum from the Facilities Superintendent to the Town Manager dated June 6, 2023 and entitled “Bid Recommendation – Boiler Replacements for Public Safety Complex and Neighborhood Guild SK0007FAC.”

 

U.           A resolution authorizing an award of bid to Coyne Mechanical Inc., 347 Tourtellot Hill Road, Chepachet, RI 02814 for Boiler Replacements at the Public Safety Complex in an amount not to exceed $138,000 and Neighborhood Guild in an amount not to exceed $133,000, including a contingency for each project; and as further described in a memorandum from the Facilities Superintendent to the Town Manager dated June 6, 2023 and entitled “Bid Recommendation – Boiler Replacements for Public Safety Complex and Neighborhood Guild SK0007FAC.”

 

V.            A resolution authorizing an award of contract to Beta Group, 701 George Washington Highway, Lincoln, RI 02865 for planning/transportation consulting services for the Route 1 Stewardship Plan in an amount not to exceed $30,000; as further described in a memorandum from the Planning Director to the Town Manager dated June 2, 2023 and entitled “Planning/Transportation Consultant Services (Route 1 Stewardship Plan) Recommendation.”

 

W.          A resolution authorizing the Town Clerk to advertise for Order of Notice two Public Hearings relative to the Town of South Kingstown’s intent to apply for Community Development Block Grant funds to improve building infrastructure within the Town; as further described in a memorandum from the Planning Director to the Town Manager dated June 7, 2023 and entitled “SK Community Development Block Grant Program FY23/24 Application.”

 

X.            A resolution authorizing an award of bid to Shanix Technology, 40 Worthington Road, Cranston, RI 02920 for audio-visual equipment for the Council Chambers in an amount not to exceed $89,781, including a $5,000 contingency; and as further described in a memorandum from the Director of Technology to the Town Manager dated June 7, 2023 and entitled “Award of Bid for Council Chambers Audio-Visual Equipment.”

 

Y.            A resolution authorizing tax collection procedures, as shown on Exhibit 2 attached hereto; and as further described in a memorandum from the Finance Director to the Town Manager dated June 7, 2023 and entitled “Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Tax Resolutions.”

 

Z.            A resolution authorizing the Town Manager to negotiate and enter into a management agreement/contract with the Church Community Housing Corporation for the purposes of administering/managing the Town’s Community Development Block Grant Program; as described in a memorandum from the Planning Director to the Town Manager dated June 5, 2023 and entitled “SK Community Development Block Grant Program FY23/24 Recommendation.”

 

8.         TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT

 

A.        Report on the Budget Referendum held on June 6, 2023.

 

B.        Update on the School Building Committee.

 

9.         PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

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.

 

10.       COMMUNICATIONS

 

            A.        A letter dated May 20, 2023 from Lorraine A. Miller Horton concerning pedestrian safety in Peace Dale and asking for the release of the draft report on the use of ARPA funds for village revitalization prepared by Weston & Sampson Consulting Group is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs _________.

 

            B.        An email dated May 22, 2023 from James Lathrop tendering his resignation from the Trustees of the South Kingstown School Funds is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs ___________________.

 

            C.        An email dated May 31, 2023 from Shawn J. Brown, Town Administrator, Town of Middletown seeking support for House Bill 2023 – H 5792 and Senate Bill 2023 – S 0454 entitled An Act Relating to Education – Foundation Level School Support that would amend the computation of school housing aid for school housing projects and would provide that construction of certain projects commence in June 2024 rather than December 2023 is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs ____________________.

 

            D.        An email dated June 3, 2023 from Dennis Migneault tendering his resignation as the Town’s representative on the Wood-Pawcatuck Wild and Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs __________________.

 

            E.         Emails dated May 28, 2023 from Mario Briccetti and June 4, 2023 from Tom Kolodziej concerning treatment of local infestations of Beach Tree Leaf disease are 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.

 

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)

 

 

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

 

 

 

Resolution of the South Kingstown Town Council

Recognizing the Month of June as South Kingstown Pride Month,

Honoring the Inherent Dignity of All People and Celebrating the Pride of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, lntersex, Asexual, and Other (LGBTQIA+) Community

 

WHEREAS,    in June of 1969, the Stonewall Uprising sparked the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States, and worldwide, and has since served as the anchor for recognizing internationally the month of June as Pride Month; and

WHEREAS,    the State of Rhode Island was founded on the principles of equality and freedom; and

WHEREAS,    the State of Rhode Island has outlawed discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation since 1995, and on the basis of gender identity or expression since 2001; and

WHEREAS,    on August 1, 2013, the State of Rhode Island became the fifteenth state in the country to pass marriage equality; and

WHEREAS,    the Town of South Kingstown has adopted an anti-harassment and discrimination policy that obligates all elected and appointed officials and employees to refrain from any harassment or discrimination, direct or indirect, against any group or individual; and

WHEREAS,    Town policy specifically prohibits harassment or discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression; and

WHEREAS,    the Council seeks to affirm that the Town and all residents of South Kingstown should celebrate the wondrous diversity and unalienable rights of all humanity; and

WHEREAS,    the Council wishes to convey its commitment to continue to promote efforts to ensure toward the full legal, social and cultural equality for members of the LGBTQIA+ community, within South Kingstown, statewide, and beyond; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the South Kingstown Town Council, officially designate the month of June as South Kingstown Pride Month.

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 2

 

 

TAX RESOLUTIONS

 

 

BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council hereby orders the assessment and collection of a tax on the ratable real estate and tangible personal property in a sum not more than $77,000,000; said tax is for the ordinary expenses and charges, for the payment of interest and indebtedness, in whole or in part of said Town, and for other purposes authorized by law.  The Tax Assessor shall assess and apportion said tax on the inhabitants and ratable property of said Town as of the 31st day of December, A.D. 2022 at Twelve o’clock midnight, according to law (the date of assessment) and shall, on completion of said assessment, date, certify, and sign the same and deliver to and deposit the same in the office of the Town Clerk on or before the 15th day of August, A.D. 2023;

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Town taxes shall be due and payable on and between August 1, 2023, and August 31, 2023, and all taxes remaining unpaid after August 31, 2023, shall carry until collected a penalty at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum upon such unpaid tax, with the exception of taxes being paid under the quarterly installment law.  For purposes of calculating the appeal period for relief from the tax assessment, said appeal period shall run from August 1, 2023;

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that said taxes, if levied in excess of One Hundred dollars ($100.00), may be paid in quarterly installments, the first installment of twenty-five percent (25%) on or before the 1st day of August 2023 and the remaining installments as follows: twenty-five percent (25%) on or before the 1st day of November 2023; twenty-five percent (25%) on or before the 1st day of February 2024; twenty-five percent (25%) on or before the 1st day of May 2024.  Each installment of taxes, if paid on or before the last day of each installment period successively and in order, shall be free from any charge for interest.

 

If the first installment or any succeeding installment of taxes is not paid prior to the first (1st) day of the next calendar month following the last date of the respective installment period or periods as they occur, then the whole tax or remaining unpaid balance of the tax as the case may be, shall immediately become due and payable and shall carry until collected a penalty at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum from August 1, 2023 for real and personal property taxes, and motor vehicle excise tax as allowed by the laws of the State of Rhode Island.  Upon payment of any and all delinquent quarterly installments together with interest accrued on the full unpaid balance of the tax, the right to pay the remaining taxes on the installment basis will be reinstated.  Pursuant to R.I.G.L. 44-5-8.1, per Chapter 17 Article VIII of the Town of South Kingstown’s Code of Ordinances, the Town is authorized to permit a waiver of interest on one quarter’s overdue real estate property tax payment.  To receive a waiver on a penalty charge, a tax account must satisfy all conditions specified and adopted in the Town of South Kingstown’s Code of Ordinances, Chapter 17, Article VIII;

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Tax Collector is ordered and directed to make levy or levies on all property or properties and persons.  Taxes assessed December 31, 2022, for 2023 taxes on Real Estate for which remain unpaid on the First Monday in March A.D. 2024, shall cause said Tax Collector to proceed according to law to collect said tax or taxes so delinquent;

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Director of Finance of this Town be and is hereby instructed and empowered to hire all necessary funds for the use of the Town for the year ensuing, and to renew all notes against the Town outstanding as may be found necessary.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Director of Finance be and is hereby authorized to issue from time-to-time notes of the Town of South Kingstown, subject to the approval of the Town Council, in anticipation of the receipt of taxes assessed as of December 31, 2022.  Said borrowed moneys shall be used and expended for the payment of current liabilities and expenses of said Town of South Kingstown and shall be issued under the authority of Title 45-12-4 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, 1956 as amended.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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)

Vacancy: term expires August 2025 (Christian Blaney resigned)

 

Conservation Commission (7 members; 3 year term)

Applicants: Kevin C. Pelissier (applied 4/26/2023); Margaret Clune (applied 5/15/2023)

 

Economic Development Committee (11 members, 3 year term)

Vacancy: term expires in March 2026 (Joanne Esposito resigned)

Applicants: Kevin C. Pelissier (applied 4/26/2023; to be interviewed 6/26/2023); Andrew C. Holt (applied 5/22/2023; to be interviewed 6/12/2023)

 

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)

Applicant: Kevin C. Pelissier (applied 4/26/2023)

 

Recreation Commission (5 members; 3 year term)

Reappointments for terms to expire in June 2023: Sean Johnson wishes to be reappointed (to be interviewed 6/26/2023). It is reported that Mr. Johnson has attended all 23 meetings held since his appointment. John Biafore does not wish to be reappointed.

 

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)

Reappointments for terms to expire in May 2023: Susan Spranger Axelrod, Dorald Beasley, Gail Faris, Thomas Marcello and William Rosen wish to be reappointed. Awaiting a response from Diane Johnson.

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 and appointed to WAC)

 

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 (9 members)

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

 

Sustainability Committee (7 members)

Vacancy: (Chris Hubbard resigned)

Applicant: Elisabeth Gilbert Hoy (applied 5/31/2023)

 

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

Reappointment for a term to expire in June 2023: Awaiting response from Leslie Pierini. It is reported that Ms. Pierini has attended all meetings held since her appointment in January 2019.

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

 

Waterfront Advisory Commission (7 members; 3 year term)

Reappointments for terms to expire in June 2023: Connor Duckworth and Sarah Lindley Smith wish to be reappointed (to be interviewed 6/12/2023). It is reported that Mr. Duckworth has attended 9 of 10 meetings and Ms. Smith has attended 17 of 23 meetings held since their respective appointments.

 

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

Vacancies: Alternate #2 for a term expiring March 2026; Alternate #3 for a term expiring March 2024.

Applicants: Geoff Elia (applied 11/4/2022; to be interviewed at a future meeting); Joshua W. Gilman (applied 2/2/2023; interviewed 2/13/2023 and appointed to EDC); Kevin C. Pelissier (applied 4/26/2023; to be interviewed 6/26/2023)