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TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA

TOWN OF SOUTH KINGSTOWN

RHODE ISLAND

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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

Charles Gregory Sweet

James M. Manni, Town Manager

Michael A. Ursillo, Esquire, Town Solicitor

Nichole C. Romane, 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 11/07/2024

1. WORK SESSION – 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Discussion with the Sustainability Committee.

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

2. 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.

A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

B. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT

3. ROLL CALL

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS - None

5. CONSENT AGENDA

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

Pleasantries Flower Shop, Inc. d/b/a Pleasantries Flower Shop, 94A Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Meredith Masson, President. License No. 59095.

CDM Fitness Holdings, LLC d/b/a Planet Fitness, 160 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Lane Milliken, Director of Operations. License No.83123.

Ocean State Job Lot of RI2019-3, LLC d/b/a Ocean State Job Lot #127, 688 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Jennifer Fredette, Licensing Manager. License No. 62624.

Lavender Waves Farm, LLC d/b/a Lavender Waves Farm, 3814 Commodore Perry Highway, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Henry Cabrera, Owner. License No. 71198.

(CA) B. A resolution granting a Victualling License to the following Renewals:

Up Dog, LLC d/b/a Island Deli Sandwich Shop, 231 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Michael Bucci, Owner. License No. 61114.

Calaveras LLC d/b/a/ Maiz, 58 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Lliyana Borisova, Owner. License No. 79353.

China Garden LI d/b/a China Garden LI, 564 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 28881. Application by Chaoying Li, Owner. License No. 59169.

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

Richard Paolo Realty d/b/a The Original Vanilla Bean, 757 Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Richard Paolo, Owner. License No. 61740.

Elite Huevos, Inc d/b/a Bluebird Café, 554 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Howard M Raitano Jr, President. License No. 60900.

Eteman LLC d/b/a Kingston Convenience Mart, 2360 Kingstown Road, Kingston, RI 02881. Application by Ozcan Eteman, Managing Partner. License No. 68656.

Snug Harbor Marina Inc d/b/a Snug Harbor Marina, 410 Gooseberry Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Elisa Conti Cahill, Manager. License No. 79248.

Pipeline Restaurant Inc d/b/a Caliente Mexican Grill, 99 Fortin Road, Kingston, RI 02881. Application by Franquin Rodezno, Owner. License No. 60978.

(CA) D. A resolution granting Victualling, Holiday Sales, and Peddler Licenses to Del’s Lemonade of South County d/b/a Del’s of South County, 49 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Emily Buonanno, Owner. License No.78761.

(CA) E. A resolution granting a Junkyard License to Pitchers Garage Inc. d/b/a Pitchers Garage, 2210 Post Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Paul Pitcher, Owner. Licenses No.59744.

(CA) F. A resolution granting Trailer Park/Campground Licenses to Carpenter’s Beach Meadow, Inc d/b/a Carpenter’s Beach Meadow, Inc, 854 Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Lisa Karin, Office Manager. License No. 68275.

(CA) G. A resolution authorizing an award of bid to Fitness Superstore Inc., 537 Stone Road. Ste. F, Benecia, CA 94510, for the purchase of three dumbbell shelves at the South Kingstown Recreation Center in an amount not to exceed $1,118.01 per all bid specifications, using allocated ARPA funds, and as further described in a memorandum from the Director of Leisure Services to the Town Manager dated October 23, 2024, and entitled Recommendation for Bid Award Recreation Center Fitness Equipment SK0137RD.”

(CA) H. A resolution authorizing an award of contract to The Window Shoppe Inc., 1517 Post Road, Warwick RI 02888 for the purchase and installation of 32 chain drive clutch roller window shades at the South Kingstown Senior Center in accordance with all specifications in the amount not to exceed $8,985, using allocated ARPA funds, and as further described in a memorandum from the Facilities Director to the Town Manager dated November 4, 2024, and entitled “Award of Contract– Senior Center Window Treatment Replacement.”

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.

6. LICENSES

A. A resolution granting a Road Race License to Broad Rock Middle School PTO to conduct the Broad Rock Middle School Coyote Chase 5K on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Subject to execution of a Hold Harmless Agreement Indemnifying the Town and Certificate of Insurance naming the Town as an additional insured for the event. Application by Jessica Domack, Member. New. License No. 85851.

B. A resolution granting a Road Race License to Mews Tavern to conduct the 5k Road Race on Sunday November 24, 2024 at 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, to benefit the South County Health with a $45,000 cash donation. Subject to execution of a Hold Harmless Agreement Indemnifying the Town. Application by Jeff Cammans. New. License No. 86153.

C. A resolution granting a Class F 19-Hour Beverage License to Mews Tavern, 456 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879 for the 5k Road Race on Sunday November 24, 2024 at 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, to benefit the South County Health with a $45,000 cash donation Application by Jeff Cammans. New. License No. 86153.

D. A resolution granting Victualling and Holiday Sales Licenses to Udder Delights Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts LLC d/b/a Udder Delights Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts, 1922 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Michael Celio, Member, CEO. New. License No. 86488.

E. A resolution granting a Holiday Sales License to Healy News Store d/b/a Healy News Store, 231 Robinson Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by David Hall, Owner. New. License No. 86527.

F. A resolution granting Victualling and Holiday Sales Licenses to A&S Investments, LLC d/b/a Terminesi’s Café, 501 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Albert Terminesi, Partner. New; License No. 86286.

7. PUBLIC COMMENTS – 30 Minutes

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.

8. PUBLIC HEARINGS

A. A Public Hearing relative to a renewal of an Indoor Shooting Range License in accordance with the South Kingstown Town Code, Chapter 9 Licenses and Miscellaneous Business Regulation, Article VI Indoor Shooting Ranges, Sec. 9-158 Term of License, Renewal, Transfer. Application by IDGR15, LLC d/b/a Elite Indoor Gun Range, by Mark A. Fay, Member for property located at 371 Rose Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 and designated as Assessor’s Plat 33, Lot 30, consisting of 121.57 acres.

B. A Public Hearing 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 A&S Investments, LLC d/b/a Terminesi’s Café, 501 High Street, Wakefield, RI by Albert Terminesi, Partner for the first-floor bar and dining areas; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk’s office.

Said license is contingent upon the issuance of a Certificate of Good Standing from the Rhode Island Division of Taxation, issuance of a Certificate of Insurance evidencing required liability coverage, compliance with all Town Ordinances and regulations, the payment of any municipal taxes, user fees and lease payments in arrears to the Town, and the correction of any fire code violations.

9. NEW BUSINESS

A. A resolution affirming or amending 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 30

B – Tavern 1

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

J – Limited 1

T – Legitimate Theater 2

B. A resolution adopting a proclamation promoting Small Business Saturday, November 30, 2024.

C. A resolution affirming a proclamation honoring Hilding Thomas Munson for his service.

D. A resolution directing the Town Manager to suspend enforcement of the Short-Term Rental Ordinance adopted on April 8, 2024, based upon the Town Solicitor’s advice regarding a recent decision issued by the Rhode Island Superior Court relating to short-term rentals. Further, all fees collected by the Town in connection with short-term rentals shall be returned to the record owner.

E. A resolution authorizing an award of bid to Fittrax Fitness Systems LLC, 67 Victoria Farm Rd. Fremont, NH 03044, for fitness equipment at the South Kingstown Recreation Center in an amount not to exceed $21,683, per all bid specifications, using allocated ARPA funds, and as further described in a memorandum from the Director of Leisure Services to the Town Manager dated October 23, 2024, and entitled Recommendation for Bid Award – Recreation Center Fitness equipment SK0137RD.”

F. A resolution authorizing an award of contract to Beausoleil & Sons Construction Inc., 287 Main St., Hope, RI 02831 for the reconstruction of six tennis courts at Broad Rock Middle School in accordance with all bid specifications in an amount not to exceed $290,220, using allocated ARPA funds, and as further described in a memorandum from the Director of Leisure Services to the Town Manager dated October 30, 2024 and entitled “Bid Award Recommendation - Broad Rock Middle School Tennis Court Replacement.”

G. A resolution authorizing an award of contract to Aramsco Inc, 1480 Grandview Ave, Paulsboro, NJ 08066 for the purchase and installation of carpet tiles at the South Kingstown Senior Center, in accordance with all specifications in the amount not to exceed $34,283.32, using allocated ARPA funds, and as further described in a memorandum from the Facilities Director to the Town Manager dated November 4, 2024, and entitled “Award of Contract– Senior Center Carpet replacement.”

H. A resolution authorizing an award of bid to Connecticut Control Corp, 18 Industrial Park Rd, Centerbrook, CT 06409 for the purchase and installation of a WEB-8000 Jace and input/output modules including graphics in accordance with all specifications in the amount not to exceed $11,402.65, using allocated ARPA funds, and as further described in a memorandum from the Facilities Director to the Town Manager dated November 4, 2024, and entitled “Award of Bid– HVAC CONTROLLER”

I. A resolution authorizing an award of bid to Coldmasters Temperature Control, 72 Fenner Street, Cranston, RI 02910 for the procurement and installation of an HVAC heat pump in the Tax Collectors Office in town hall in accordance with all bid specifications in the amount not to exceed $18,850, using allocated ARPA funds, and as further described in a memorandum from the Director of Facilities to the Town Manager dated November 5, 2024 and entitled “Award of Bid – Heat Pump Install in Tax Collector Office”

J. A resolution authorizing an award of bid to Allstate Tower Inc., 232 Heilman Ave, Henderson, KY 42420 for tower structural modifications located at the Public Safety Complex in an amount not to exceed $50,000, using allocated ARPA funds, and as further described in a memorandum from the Fire Alarm Superintendent to the Town Manager dated October 25, 2024 and entitled “Award of Bid – Tower Structural Modifications.”

K. A resolution, continued from October 28, 2024, authorizing the allocation of Opioid Settlement Funds in an amount not to exceed $25,000 to the Friends of the HOPE Initiative to support their efforts in post-overdose and multi-discipline outreach efforts, as further described in a memorandum from the Chief of Police to the Town Manager dated October 8, 2024, and entitled “Award Recommendation – Contribution to the HOPE Initiative.”

10. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Continued

11. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT

A. Update on SBC and School Facilities Project.

12. COMMUNICATIONS

A. An email dated November 5, 2024 from Thomas Hogan tendering his resignation from the Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee effective immediately, is received, placed on file, and the Town Council 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. The Town reserves the right to make correspondence public by posting it on the Town Council agenda or otherwise.

13. 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.”

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)

Reappointments for terms to expire August 2024: Amy Crawford, Joshua White Port and Meghann Sparks wish to be reappointed. It is reported that Ms. Crawford and Mr. Port have attended 12 of 12 meetings, and Ms. Sparks has attended 18 of 21 meetings held during their current term (attendance as of 4/23/2024).

Vacancies: two terms to expire August 2025 (George Helwig and Carol Babbitt Spears resigned)

Applicant: Darryl Geissler (applied 8/29/2023; interviewed 10/23/2023); Richard Morrissey (applied 10/29/2024).

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

Vacancies: five terms to expire in July 2025 (David Hamel and James Vogel did not wish to be reappointed; Christopher Moore resigned; two additional open positions).

Applicant: David R. Stone (applied 7/16/2024); Neil Murray (applied 9/3/2024); Joshua Saunders (applied 11/6/2024).

Building Code/Minimum Housing Code Boards of Appeals (5 members; 5 year term)

Vacancy: one term to expire in June 2029 (Paul Schurman did not wish to be reappointed).

Conservation Commission (7 members; 3 year term)

Reappointments for terms to expire in September 2024. Margaret Clune wishes to be reappointed. Dennis John Bowman does not wish to be reappointed. It is reported that Ms. Clune has attended 6 of 6 meetings held during her current term (attendance as of 4/23/2024).

Economic Development Committee (11 members, 3 year term)

Vacancy: one term to expire in March 2027 (Larry Fish resigned).

Applicant: Jack Cadman (applied 8/21/2024)

Historic District Commission (7 members; 3 year term)

Reappointments for terms to expire in December 2024. Awaiting response from David Nedwidek. Linda Stedman does not wish to be reappointed.

Vacancy: one term to expire in December 2026 (Andrew Martinez resigned).

Applicant: Sharon Henderson (applied 10/30/2024).

Housing Authority (5 members; 5 year term)

Reappointment for a term to expire in October 2024. Awaiting response from Susana Vazquez McCoy.

Applicants: Lucienne Andrew (applied 10/23/2023; did not attend interview 2/12/2024); Gregory Jones (applied 10/27/2023; interviewed 2/12/2024); Peter Swain (applied 1/12/2024; interviewed 2/12/2024)

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

Reappointment for a term to expire in July 2024: Hilary Carlson wishes to be reappointed (to be interviewed at a future meeting). It is reported that Ms. Carlson has attended 25 of 32 meetings held during her current term (attendance as of 7/15/2024).

Applicant: Lisa Wholey (applied 2/23/2024); Applicant: David R. Stone (applied 7/16/2024)

Planning Board (7 members; 3 year term)

Applicants: William Green (applied 2/12/2024; interviewed 3/11/2024); Michael Christy (applied 3/14/2024; interviewed 4/8/2024)

Recreation Commission (5 members; 3 year term)

Vacancy: one term to expire June 2025 (David Palazzetti resigned)

Route 1 Stewardship Plan Development Committee (8 members)

Vacancy: Economic Development Committee Ex-Officio Member (Larry Fish resigned)

Applicants: Jenn Judge (applied 9/30/2024); William Green (applied 10/1/2024); Maureen White (applied 10/8/2024).

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

Reappointments for terms expired 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 expired in May 2023 (Peter Maynard did not wish to be reappointed; James Garfield, Ex-Officio member of Historic District Commission resigned; and URI representative)

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

Vacancy: Vietnam Veteran, term expires in 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 (Mark Kravatz resigned)

Waterfront Advisory Commission (7 members; 3 year term)

Reappointment for a term to expire in June 2024: Barry Gross wishes to be reappointed (to be interviewed at a future meeting. It is reported that Mr. Gross has attended 19 of 21 meetings held during his current term (attendance as of 2/8/2024).

Vacancy: one term to expire June 2026 (Sarah Smith resigned)

Applicant: Sara Mariani (applied 9/6/2024).

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

Vacancy: Alternate #3 term to expire in March 2027 (William MacDonald promoted to Alt. #2)

Applicants: Robert Fetzer (applied 3/11/2024); Michael Christy (applied 3/14/2024; interviewed 4/8/2024)

Attachment B - Upcoming Meetings Report

Listed below are the scheduled Town Council/Board/Committee meetings for the next two weeks:

· Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony

Monday November 11, 2024 10:00 am

· Library Board of Trustees

Monday November 12, 2024 6:00pm

Peace Dale Library

· Town Council Regular Session

Tuesday November 12, 2024 7:00 pm

Council Chambers

· Technical Review Committee

Wednesday November 13, 2024 9:00 am

Council Chambers

· Municipal Court

Wednesday November 13, 2024 5:30 pm

Council Chambers

· School Building Committee Community Forum

Wednesday November 13, 2024 6:00 pm

SKHS Cafeteria

· Planning Board Work Session

Thursday November 14, 2024 6:00 pm

Council Chambers

· Recreation Commission

Monday November 18, 2024 6:30 pm

Rec Center

· Sustainability Committee Community Forum on Water Quality

Tuesday November 19, 2024 6:00 pm

SKHS Library

· Zoning Board of Review

Wednesday November 20, 2024 7:00 pm

Council Chambers

· Probate Court

Thursday November 21, 2024 9:30 am

Council Chambers

· Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Thursday November 21, 2024 6:00 pm

Council Chambers