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TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA
TOWN OF SOUTH KINGSTOWN
RHODE ISLAND
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2024
WORK SESSION – 7:00 PM
REGULAR SESSION – 7:30 PM
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
180 HIGH STREET
WAKEFIELD, RI
TOWN COUNCIL
Patricia A. Alley
Deborah D. Bergner
Michael K. Marran
Rory H. McEntee
Jay G. Wegimont
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 11/21/2024
1. A. INTERVIEWS – 7:00 PM 
1. Amy Crawford for reappointment to the Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee.
2. Joshua White Port for reappointment to Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee.
3. Meghann Sparks for reappointment to Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee.
4. David Stone for appointment to the Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
B. WORK SESSION – Immediately following
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. CONSENT AGENDA
5. LICENSES
(CA) A. A resolution granting Holiday Sales Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2024 to the following; Renewals:
Geaber’s Liquors, Inc., 231 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by George L. Geaber, Jr., President. License No. 59345.
PBL, Inc. d/b/a Liberty Wine & Spirits, 1321 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Joseph V. Paglia, President. License No. 72659.
Sweeney’s Package Store, Inc. d/b/a Sweeney’s Wine and Spirits, 408 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Michael W. Sweeney, President. License No. 59321.
Wakefield Liquors, Inc., 667 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Jane E. Costanza, President. License No. 59373.
(CA) B. A resolution granting Victualling Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2024 to the following; Renewals:
629 Succotash, LLC d/b/a Matunuck Oyster Bar, 629 Succotash Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Perry Raso, Member. License No. 71858.
Anderson Enterprises, LLC d/b/a D.B.’s Pizza, 546 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Jonathan Anderson, Member. License No. 68424.
Antonio’s SK, Inc. d/b/a Antonio’s By The Slice, 1916 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Stamatis Reves, President. License No. 84928.
Apple New England, LLC d/b/a Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 15 South County Commons Way, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Cheryl Mills, License Manager. License No. 72429.
Baja’s Express, LLC d/b/a Baja’s Taqueria and Grill, 600 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI. Application by Bahij Boutros, Member. License No. 68559.
Butterhead, LLC d/b/a Purslane, 318 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Matthew Brown, Managing Member. License No. 79386.
Cantina del Rio of South Kingstown, LLC d/b/a Cantina del Rio, 515 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Jose Antonio Santillan, Member. License No. 73954.
Cap’n Jack’s, Inc. d/b/a Cap’n Jack’s Restaurant, 706 Succotash Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Jack O. Piemonte, President. License No. 59424.
Chop House, Inc. d/b/a Chophouse Grille, 191 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Russell Goyette, Vice President. License No. 60885.
DPTA Holdings II, LLC d/b/a Dragon Palace of Wakefield, 733 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Peter A. Santilli, Member. License No. 59137.
Elks Club of South Kingstown #1899, 60 Belmont Avenue, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Michelle Main, Secretary. License No. 59368.
Filippou’s Twisted Pizza Wakefield, LLC, 28 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Effie Lopez, Member. License No. 59484.
Global Spectrum LP d/b/a Spectra Venue Management, 1 Lincoln Almond Plaza, Kingston, RI 02881. Application by Leah Becki, General Manager. License No. 74060.
Hannah’s Bistro, LLC d/b/a Duck Press, 333 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Mark Bryson, Member. License No. 70001.
Hanson’s Pub, LLC d/b/a Two Ten Oyster Bar & Grill, 210 Salt Pond Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Andrew Bilodeau, Member. License No. 59396.
Kabuki Kingstown Corp. d/b/a Kabuki Restaurant, 91 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Yunqing Liu, President. License No. 64236.
Mahachai, LLC d/b/a Tong Ta Thai Restaurant, 50 South County Commons Way, Wakefield, RI. Application by Awut Chunlawat, President. License No. 77186.
New Wave Kitchen, LLC d/b/a New Wave Kitchen LLC, 359 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Matthew Reagan, Member. License No. 81749.
Phil’s Kitchen, Inc. d/b/a Phil’s Restaurant, 323 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Kenneth J. Tetzner, President. License No. 59650.
Rachel’s Cafe, LLC, 36 South County Commons Way, Unit 4C, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Carlos Taveira, Member. License No. 65766.
Surfside Thai Food, LLC d/b/a Sa-Tang Restaurant, 402A Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Nina Conklin, Member. License No. 59346.
Taj, LLC d/b/a Taj Indian Restaurant and Bar, 49 South County Commons Way, Unit F-4, Wakefield, RI. Application by Devendra Khadka, Member. License No. 70907.
V.G.B., LLC d/b/a NEAPOLIS, 60 South County Commons Way, Unit G1, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Pasquale Illiano, Member. License No. 59735.
V.G.B., LLC d/b/a Pasquale’s Pizzeria Napoletana, 59 South County Commons Way, Units H-1 and H-2, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Pasquale Illiano, Member. License No. 64432.
Wakefield Tavern, LLC d/b/a Tavern on Main, 195 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Christian D’Agostino, Member. License No. 59627.
(CA) C. A resolution granting Victualling and Holiday Sales Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2024 to the following; Renewals:
ACL, LLC d/b/a Audrey’s Coffee House and Lounge, 60 South County Commons Way, G2, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Jared Haibon, Member. License No. 72080.
Caf Bar LLC d/b/a Caf Bar, 396 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Elias Boutros, Member. License No. 73882.
Matunuck Market LLC d/b/a Matunuck Market, 151 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 Application by Perry Raso, Managing Member. License No. 80590.
Matunuck Pizza Pie Company, LLC d/b/a Matunuck Pizza Pie, 920 Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Kevin V. Finnegan, Member. License No. 59316.
Rose Hill Golf Club, Inc., 220 Rose Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by James P. Manning, President. License No. 59366.
Torre II Corp. d/b/a Trattoria Romana South, 71 South County Commons Way, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Scott Sisson, Vice President. License No. 72492.
(CA) D. A resolution granting Victualling, Holiday Sales and Dance Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2024 to the following Renewals:
Hannah’s Bistro, LLC d/b/a Bistro by the Sea, 358A Cards Pond Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Alicia Bryson, Member. License No. 83561.
Laurel Food and Beverage, Inc. d/b/a Laurel Lane Country Club, 309 Laurel Lane, West Kingston, RI 02892. Application by Joseph A. Videtta, President; Renewals. License No. 72469.
Next Door, Inc. d/b/a The Pub, 907A Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Kevin V. Finnegan, President. License No. 59312.
Ocean Front Lounge, Inc. d/b/a Ocean Mist, 895A Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Kevin V. Finnegan, President. License No. 59309.
Yankee Foods, LLC d/b/a Mews Tavern, 456 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Jeffrey Cammans, Member. License No. 73266.
(CA) E. A resolution granting Victualling, Holiday Sales, and Bowling Alley Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2024 to Old Mountain Lanes, Inc., 756 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Danielle Neary, Manager; Renewals. License No. 59514.
(CA) F. A resolution granting Victualling, Holiday Sales, Dance and Tourist Accommodation Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2024 to South Kingstown Hotel Associates, LLC d/b/a Holiday Inn South Kingstown, 3009 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by EHI SK Holdings, Inc., Manager, by Elizabeth A. Procaccianti, President. Renewals. License No. 59193.
(CA) G. A resolution granting Victualling, Holiday Sales and Theater Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2024 to All South County Luxury Cinemas, LLC d/b/a All South County Luxury Cinemas, 30 Village Square Drive, Wakefield, RI. Application by Harold Blank, Member; Renewals. License No. 77177.
(CA) H. A resolution granting Theater Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2024 to the following; Renewals:
Contemporary Theater Company, 327 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Terrence G. Simpson, President. License No. 62788.
Pump House Music Works, 1464 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Daniel U. Collins, President. License No. 59520.
(CA) I. A resolution granting a Holiday Sales License for the year beginning December 1, 2024 to Laurel Lane Recreational Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Laurel Lane Country Club, 309 Laurel Lane, West Kingston, RI 02892. Application by Joe Videtta, Owner. Renewal. License No. 59371.
(CA) J. A resolution authorizing the Town Assessor to abate taxes in the amount of $2,518.41, as shown on Tax Abatement Request No. 643.
(CA) K. A resolution authorizing an award of a contract to CivicPlus, 160 Yeager Parkway, Suite 200, Pelham, AL 35124 for an agenda management software platform called CivicClerk in an amount not to exceed $9,815 with a 3-year renewal option not to exceed a five percent (5%) increase over the prior year, and as further described in a memorandum from the Director of Technology to the Town Manager dated November 18, 2024 and titled “Contract Award for CivicPlus.”
(CA) L. A resolution authorizing an award of contract to Best Tech Services LLC, 34 Orange St, Danielson, CT 06239, for the expansion of the access point security system in the Public Safety Complex, in an amount not to exceed $9,545, and as further described in a memorandum from the Chief of Police to the Town Manager dated November 18, 2024, and entitled “Award Recommendation – Access Point Security System Expansion”.
6. 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.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. A Public Hearing relative to proposed amendments to the Town Code, Chapter 2 Administration, as follows:
Chapter 2 Administration
Article III. Boards and Commissions
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Sec. 2-41. - Historic district commission
The historic district commission was established by Section 4930 of the Home Rule Charter of 1968, pursuant to the authority contained in G.L. Tit. 45, Ch. 24.1. The jurisdiction and duties of the commission are provided in article 21 of the zoning ordinance. The commission reviews plans for construction, demolition, relocation, and exterior alterations of structures located in designated historic districts, and reviews plans for alterations to historic cemeteries. The commission is also authorized to promote historic preservation throughout the town by providing advisory assistance to owners of historic properties on matters of historic preservation or as otherwise authorized by the Town Council.
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This ordinance shall take effect upon passage.
B. A Public Hearing relative to proposed amendments to the Town’s Zoning Ordinance, Article 1. Establishment of Districts and Official Zoning Map, Section 101 B. Commercial, Article 3 Use Regulations, Section 301 Schedule of Use Regulations Table, Article 503 Accessory Uses, Appendix B. Parcels Subject to Special Conditions of Previous Zoning Amendments, Article 12. Definitions; to the Town Code, Chapter 9 Licenses and Miscellaneous Business Regulations, Article 1 In General, Section 9-19 Hours of Operations of Certain Businesses; and to the Town’s Zoning Map adding a CN-M (Commercial Neighborhood – Matunuck) Zoning District; as shown on Exhibit 1 attached hereto.
C. A Public Hearing relative to the renewal of Liquor Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2024 said licenses are granted 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.
Applications for licenses to sell intoxicating beverages under the provision of Title 3 of the General Laws of 1956, as amended, have been filed as follows:
CLASS A – RETAILER
GEABER'S LIQUORS, INC., by George L. Geaber Jr., President, 231 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI.
PBL, INC. d/b/a LIBERTY WINE & SPIRITS, by Joseph V. Paglia, President, 1321 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI.
SWEENEY'S PACKAGE STORE, INC. d/b/a SWEENEY’S WINE & SPIRITS, by Michael W. Sweeney, President, 400 Main Street, Wakefield, RI.
WAKEFIELD LIQUORS, INC., by Jane E. Costanza, President, 667 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI.
CLASS B – VICTUALLER
629 SUCCOTASH LLC d/b/a MATUNUCK OYSTER BAR, by Perry Raso, Managing Member, 629 Succotash Road, Wakefield, RI.
ACL, LLC d/b/a AUDREY’S COFFEE HOUSE & LOUNGE, by Jared Haibon, Member, 60 South County Commons, Wakefield, RI.
ALL SOUTH COUNTY LUXURY CINEMAS, LLC d/b/a SOUTH COUNTY LUXURY CINEMAS, by William Dougherty, Member, 30 Village Square Drive, Wakefield, RI.
ANTONIO’S SK, INC. d/b/a ANTONIO’S BY THE SLICE by Stamatis Reves, President, 1916 Kingstown Road, Peace Dale, RI.
APPLE NEW ENGLAND, LLC d/b/a APPLEBEE’S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR, by Ronald Igarashi, Secretary, 15 South County Commons Way, Wakefield, RI.
BUTTERHEAD, LLC d/b/a PURSLANE, by Matthew Brown, Managing Member, 318 Main Street, Wakefield, RI.
CANTINA DEL RIO OF SOUTH KINGSTOWN, LLC d/b/a CANTINA DEL RIO, by Jose Antonio Santillan, Member, 515 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI.
CAP'N JACK'S, INC. d/b/a CAP’N JACK’S RESTAURANT, by Jack O. Piemonte, President, 706 Succotash Road, Wakefield, RI.
CHOP HOUSE, INC. d/b/a CHOPHOUSE GRILLE, by Martin Garcia, President, 191 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI.
DPTA HOLDINGS II, LLC d/b/a DRAGON PALACE OF WAKEFIELD, by Peter A. Santilli, Member, 733 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI.
FILIPPOU’S TWISTED PIZZA WAKEFIELD, LLC d/b/a FILIPPOU’S TWISTED PIZZA, by Effie Filippou Lopez, Member, 26 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI.
HANNAH’S BISTRO, LLC d/b/a BISTRO BY THE SEA, by Mark Bryson, Member 358A Cards Pond Road, Wakefield, RI.
HANNAH’S BISTRO, LLC d/b/a DUCK PRESS, by Mark Bryson, Member, 333 Main Street, Wakefield, RI.
HANSON’S PUB, LLC d/b/a TWO TEN OYSTER BAR & GRILL, by Andrew R. Bilodeau, Member, 210 Salt Pond Road, Wakefield, RI.
KABUKI KINGSTOWN CORP. d/b/a KABUKI RESTAURANT, by Yunqing Liu, President, 91 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI.
LAUREL FOOD AND BEVERAGE, INC. d/b/a LAUREL LANE COUNTRY CLUB, by Joseph A. Videtta, President, 309 Laurel Lane, West Kingston, RI.
MAHACHAI, LLC d/b/a TONG TA THAI RESTAURANT, by Awut Chunlawat, Member, 50 South County Commons Way, Unit E-1, Wakefield, RI.
MATUNUCK MARKET, LLC d/b/a MATUNUCK MARKET, by Perry Raso, Managing Member, 151 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI.
MATUNUCK PIZZA PIE COMPANY, LLC d/b/a MATUNUCK PIZZA PIE, by Kevin V. Finnegan, Member, 920 Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI.
NEXT DOOR, INC. d/b/a THE PUB, by Kevin V. Finnegan, President, 907A Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI.
NEW WAVE KITCHEN, LLC d/b/a NEW WAVE KITCHEN, by Matthew Reagan Managing Member, 359 Main Street, Wakefield, RI.
OCEAN FRONT LOUNGE, INC. d/b/a OCEAN MIST, by Kevin V. Finnegan, President, 895A Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield, RI.
OLD MOUNTAIN LANES, INC. d/b/a OLD MOUNTAIN LANES, by Robert L. Toth, President, 756 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI.
PHIL’S KITCHEN INC. d/b/a PHIL’S RESTAURANT, by Kenneth J. Tetzner, President, 323 Main Street, Wakefield, RI.
ROSE HILL GOLF CLUB, INC. d/b/a ROSE HILL GOLF CLUB, by James P. Manning, President, 220 Rose Hill Road, Wakefield, RI.
SURFSIDE THAI FOOD, LLC d/b/a SA-TANG RESTAURANT, by Nina Conklin, Member, 402A Main Street, Wakefield, RI.
TAJ, LLC d/b/a TAJ INDIAN RESTAURANT AND BAR, by Devendra Khadka, Member, 49 South County Commons Way, Unit F-4, Wakefield, RI.
TORRE II CORP. d/b/a TRATTORIA ROMANA SOUTH, by Scott Sisson, Vice President, 71 South County Commons Way, Wakefield, RI.
V.G.B. LLC d/b/a PASQUALE’S PIZZERIA NAPOLETANA, by Pasquale Illiano, Member, 59 South County Commons Way, Units H-1 and H-2, Wakefield, RI.
WAKEFIELD TAVERN, LLC d/b/a TAVERN ON MAIN, by Christian D’Agostino, Member, 195 Main Street, Wakefield, RI.
YANKEE FOODS, LLC d/b/a THE MEWS TAVERN, by Jeffrey Cammans, Manager, 456 Main Street, Wakefield, RI.
CLASS B – LIMITED
ANDERSON ENTERPRISES, LLC d/b/a D.B.'S PIZZA, by Jonathan Anderson, Member, 532 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI.
BAJA’S EXPRESS, LLC d/b/a BAJA’S TAQUERIA AND GRILL, by Bahij Boutros, Member, 600A Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI.
CAF BAR, LLC d/b/a CAF BAR, by Elias Boutros, Member, 396 Main Street, Wakefield, RI.
RACHEL’S CAFE, LLC d/b/a RACHEL’S CAFÉ, by Carlos Taveira, Member, 36 South County Commons Way, Unit 4-C, Wakefield, RI.
V.G.B. LLC d/b/a NEAPOLIS, by Pasquale Illiano, Member, 49 South County Commons Way, Wakefield, RI.
CLASS B – TAVERN
SOUTH KINGSTOWN HOTEL ASSOCIATES, LLC d/b/a HOLIDAY INN SOUTH KINGSTOWN, by EHI SK Holdings, Inc., Manager, by Elizabeth A. Procaccianti, President, 3009 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI.
CLASS B – HOTEL
SOUTH KINGSTOWN HOTEL ASSOCIATES, LLC d/b/a HOLIDAY INN SOUTH KINGSTOWN, by EHI SK Holdings, Inc., Manager, by Elizabeth A. Procaccianti, President, 3009 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI.
CLASS D – CLUB FULL PRIVILEGE
ELKS CLUB OF SOUTH KINGSTOWN #1899, by Michelle Main, Secretary, 60 Belmont Avenue, Wakefield, RI.
CLASS J – CONVENTION HALL LIMITED
GLOBAL SPECTRUM, LP d/b/a SPECTRA VENUE MANAGEMENT, by Leah Becki, General Manager, 1 Lincoln Almond Plaza, Kingston, RI.
CLASS T – LEGITIMATE THEATER
THE CONTEMPORARY THEATER COMPANY, by Terrence G. Simpson, President, 327 Main Street, Wakefield, RI.
PUMP HOUSE MUSIC WORKS, by Daniel U. Collins, President, 1464 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI.
8. 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 authorizing an award of contract to Stryker Inc., P.O. Box 93308, Chicago, IL 60673-3308 for one (1) Stryker Power-Pro XT ambulance stretcher, in an amount not to exceed $34,548.11 using allocated ARPA funds, in accordance with Savvik Buying Group #29735, and as further described in a memorandum from the Chief of EMS to the Town Manager to the Town Manager dated November 13, 2024 and entitled Authorizing to Purchase -Stryker Power-Pro XT Stretcher.”
C. A resolution authorizing an award of contract to Premier Fence LLC, 1010 Turnpike Street, Canton, MA, for the replacement of wood privacy fencing and powder coating of steel barrier fence along the Riverwalk Park boardwalk, in accordance with all bid specifications in an amount not to exceed $88,885, using allocated ARPA funds, and as further described in a memorandum from the Director of Leisure Services to the Town Manager dated November 18, 2024 and entitled “Riverwalk Park Fence Repair and Replacement.”
D. A resolution authorizing an award of contract to ARC Document Solutions, 335 Webster Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920, for the digitization of Assessment maps and property records in an amount not to exceed $60,000 using allocated ARPA funds, in accordance with GSA #GS-03F-142DA, and as further described in a memorandum from the Town Assessor to the Town Manager dated November 6, 2024, and entitled “Award of Contract – Digitization of Records.”
E. A resolution authorizing an award to Coro Medical LLC, 1001 Flagpole Court, Brentwood, TN 37027, for the purchase of thirteen (13) ZOLL AED Plus devices, including accessories and warranty, complete per quotation #QUO098023 dated 11/19/2024, in an amount not to exceed $19,435 provided from the Opioid Settlement funds; and as further described in a memorandum from the Chief of Police to the Town Manager dated November 19, 2024 and entitled “Award Recommendation – AED Device Purchase for Patrol Vehicles.”
F. A resolution authorizing an award of bid to JH Lynch & Sons, Inc., 50 Lynch Place, Cumberland, RI 02864 for the Town’s 2025 Pavement Reclamation & Overlay Program in an amount not to exceed $859,918.20, which includes $30,000 for traffic details, with $600,000 to be provided from ARPA allocation, $75,707.20 from CIP reserve, and $184,211 provided from a RIDOT grant, as further detailed in a memorandum from the Public Services Director to the Town Manager, dated November 13, 2024, entitled “Bid Recommendation – 2025 Pavement Reclamation & Overlay Program.”
G. A resolution authorizing an award of contract to PARE Corporation, 8 Blackstone Valley Place, Lincoln, RI 02865 for consulting engineering and design services in an amount not to exceed $84,890 which includes a $5,000 contingency, with $35,000 identified as ARPA funding and $49,890 provided from DPS capital reserve, and as further described in a memorandum from the Public Services Director to the Town Manager, dated November 13, 2024, entitled “Bid Recommendation, Kersey Road Sidewalk Improvements, Engineering Services.”
H. A resolution authorizing an award of bid to A & M Sheetmetal and Roofing Inc., 9 Industrial Way, Riverside, RI 02915, for the asphalt shingle roof replacements at the Town Hall annex, Tuckertown Park Restroom/Storage building and South Kingstown Town Beach Pavilion, as specified in an amount not to exceed $79,805.00 including a contingency, using allocated ARPA funds, and as further detailed in a memorandum from the Director of Facilities to the Town Manager dated November 18, 2024, and entitled “Award of Bid –Asphalt Shingle Roof Replacements”.
I. A resolution authorizing an award of bid to A & M Sheetmetal and Roofing Inc. 9 Industrial Way Riverside RI 02915, for the flat roof replacements at the Town Hall and the Public Safety Complex, as specified in an amount not to exceed $340,985 including a contingency, using allocated ARPA funds, and as further detailed in a memorandum from the Director of Facilities to the Town Manager dated November 18, 2024, and entitled “Award of Bid – Roof Replacements- Town Hall and Public Safety Complex”.
J. A resolution authorizing an award of bid to Martone Service Company, Inc., 22 Sextant Lane, Narragansett, RI 02882 for exterior painting at the Kingston Free Library and the South Kingstown Senior Center in an amount not to exceed $222,163 including a contingency, using allocated ARPA funds, and as further described in a memorandum from the Director of Facilities to the Town Manager dated November 18, 2024, and entitled “Award of Bid – Painting of Kingston Free Library and Senior Center”.
K. A resolution authorizing an award of contract to Clough Harbour Associates, LLP (CLA), 22 West Exchange Street, Suite 101, Providence, RI 02903 for Engineering and Landscape Architectural Services for the Senior Center Parking Lot Renovation (Bid Reference SK0017PL) in an amount not to exceed $61,400 which includes a base proposal fee of $54,700 and a contingency of $6,700, and as further described in a memorandum from the Deputy Town Manager/DOAS to the Town Manager dated November 19, 2024, entitled “Authorization to Award a Contract for Engineering and Landscape Architectural Services for the Senior Center Parking Lot Renovation (Bid Reference SK0017PL)”
L. A resolution authorizing an award of contract to Martone Service Company, Inc., 22 Sextant Land, Narragansett, RI 02882 for Construction of an Emergency Medical Service Station (Bid Reference SK0009TM) in an amount not to exceed $2,824,820 including contingency, as further described in a memorandum from the Deputy Town Manager to the Town Manager dated October 19, 2024, entitled “Authorization to Award a Contract for the Construction of an EMS Station (Bid Reference SK0009TM).”
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Continued
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.
9. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT – None
10. COMMUNICATIONS - None
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.
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
Proposed Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance,
Article 1. Establishment of Districts and Official Zoning Map
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Section 101 Zoning Districts
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B. Commercial
CN – Commercial Neighborhood. This district provides small-scale retail establishments designed to provide local business service to residential neighborhoods throughout the town. This district includes mixed uses within specially designed retail areas which include office uses and specific public and semi-public uses with single and multi-household residential development under special conditions, all of which must meet certain design and site planning requirements.
CN-M – Commercial Neighborhood – Matunuck. This district represents a portion of the commercial area within Matunuck that allows for small-scale retail establishments designed to provide local business service to residential neighborhoods within the Village. This district recognizes Matunuck’s unique characteristics and rich history and aims to allow for compatible land uses that complement its diversity while preserving its cultural importance and integrity.
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Section 301. Schedule of Use Regulations Table.
| USE | USE | R200 | R80 | R40 | R30 | R20 | R10 | RM | MU | CN | CN-M | CD | CH | CW |
| 56.2 | Brewpub | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | S | S | S | S | S | N |
| 56.6 | Brewery | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| USE CODE | USE | IND-1 | IND-2 | IND-3 | GI | OS | NOTES |
| 56.2 | Brewpub | S | N | N | N | N | |
| 56.7 | Brewery | Y | Y | Y | N | N | |
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Section 9-19. - Hours of operation of certain businesses.
Every person owning, leasing, occupying or keeping a - shop, room or place of business where a billiard table, bagatelle table, pool table, scippio table or any table of a similar character, or a bowling alley, or an amusement or public resort, or tavern club, victualling house and cooking shop, shall close and keep closed the shop, room, tavern, club, victualling house, cooking shop, bowling alley, amusement, public resort or place of business, between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.; but any tavern, club, victualling house and cooking shop may open at 5:00 a.m. for the sale of food and soft drinks. Further, for cause shown or if it appears that it is for the best interest of the public, the town council may grant permission for a particular tavern, club, victualling house, cooking shop or theater or dancehall, upon application, to remain open after the 1:00 a.m. closing hour, upon such conditions and after such notice as the town council may deem advisable but if the permission is to continue for more than six (6) consecutive days, notice shall be given of a public hearing on the application at least once in a newspaper of local concern, and the clerk or person acting on his behalf shall send, by registered letter, notice of the hearing to all abutting or adjacent property owners, the cost of such notices to be paid by the applicant at the time of the filing of the application. The permission, if granted, shall be revocable at the pleasure of the town council. Nothing in this section shall be construed to include hotels, garages, gas or oil stations and pharmacies as to a closing hour.
(Code 1971, § 16-1)
Cross reference— Business hours of peddlers restricted, § 9-63.
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Article 12 Definitions
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Brewpub - An establishment where beer and malt beverages are made on the premises in conjunction with a restaurant or bar and are intended to be served on site as part of the overall restaurant/pub establishment, and where no less than 40% of the product that is manufactured on the site is sold on site. Brewpubs may distribute to off-site accounts or sell beer to take away in accordance with state law. The primary restaurant/pub component must always be available/open to serve food when alcohol is proposed to be served on site.
Brewery – An establishment where beer or other malt beverages are made on the premises. A manufacturer’s license to make alcoholic beverages under R.I.G.L. § 3-6-1 shall be required and such establishments must meet all local dimensional and parking regulations per Article VII of the Town’s Zoning Code.
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Appendix B. - Parcels Subject to Special Conditions of Previous Zoning Amendments
| Map | Assessor's Plat/Lot | Area | Zoning/Restrictions and Conditions | Notes/Description |
| 1 | 49-3/7 | 20.35 | CN, Limited to Use Code 35.1 - Nonprofit Community Center and Use Code 35 - Nonprofit Community Park or Playground | YMCA property on Broad Rock Road |
| 2 | 23-2/6, | 2.21 | CN with the following Use Codes prohibited: | All Commercial CN property in Kingston/URI area, including Kingston Emporium |
Proposed Zoning Map Amendment
Split Zoning Designations
Recommended modifications to the Town’s existing zoning map:
· R20 Conversion: Conversion of the existing CN designation on residentially used properties to R20 by extending the existing and abutting R20 Zoning District south to Matunuck Beach Road, as well as most of the existing CN zoned parcels that do not front on Matunuck Beach Road.
· CN Conversion: Extending a small portion of the existing CN one parcel located off Prospect Avenue (AP 92-2, Lot 52) that is behind and immediately adjacent to existing commercial uses.
· OS Conversion: Extending a small portion of the Open Space (OS) Zoning District that covers the Town of South Kingstown Beach and parking area on the west side of Matunuck Beach Road into the street right-of-way to separate the northern and southern sections of the CN zone.
Figure 1: Zoning District Conversions
CN-M (Commercial Neighborhood – Matunuck) Zoning District
Recommended new zone:
Figure 2: New CN-M Zoning District
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)
Upcoming Meetings Report
Listed below are the scheduled Town Council/Board/Committee meetings for the next two weeks:
· Probate Court
Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 9:30 am
Town Council Chambers
· Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00 pm
Town Council Chambers
· Canvassing Authority
Friday, November 22, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Town Council Chambers
· Town Council Swearing in Ceremony
Monday, November 25, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Town Council Chambers
· Town Council Regular Session
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Town Council Chambers
· Planning Board
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Town Council Chambers
· Historic District Commission
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Town Council Chambers
· Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Town Council Chambers
· School Building Committee
Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Town Council Chambers
· Economic Development Committee
Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM
TBD