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TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA
TOWN OF SOUTH KINGSTOWN
RHODE ISLAND
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2024
CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION – 6:15 PM
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
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 10/24/2024
1. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION – 6:15 PM – 6:30 PM
A. A Closed Executive Session pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5(a)(2) to discuss matters related to a Collective Bargaining Agreement with SKEMS, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Local #3365 and to discuss and vote regarding a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Settlement Agreement with SKEMS, IAFF, Local #3365.
2. JOINT WORK SESSION WITH PLANNING BOARD – 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM 
A. Presentation by Able City East re: the Old Tower Hill Road Neighborhood Plan.
All items listed on the Town Council agenda are subject to discussion.
3. 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
4. ROLL CALL
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
A. Work Session – September 9, 2024, continued from October 15, 2024.
B. Regular Session – September 9, 2024, continued from October 15, 2024.
C. Closed Executive Session – September 9, 2024, continued from October 15, 2024.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
(CA) A. A resolution granting Holiday Sales Licenses to the following; Renewals:
Matunuck Surf Shop Inc. d/b/a Matunuck Surf Shop, 920 Matunuck Beach Road,
Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Nicole Duchesneau, Business Administrator. License No. 71044.
Rhode Island CVS Pharmacy, LLC. d/b/a CVS Pharmacy #868, 99 Fortin Road,
Kingston, RI 02881. Application by Kathleen Strojny, Licensing Coordinator. License No. 85956.
TPS Group Holdings, LLC. d/b/a The Paper Store, 160 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Lisa Grant, Facilities Manager. License No. 69591.
(CA) B. A resolution granting Victualling and Holiday Sales Licenses to the following; Renewals:
Global Montello Group Corp. d/b/a Alltown South Kingstown, 3079 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Sean T Geary, Chief Legal Officer. License No. 86380.
South County Donuts Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 120 Fortin Road, Kingston, RI 02881. Application by Rob Batista, Franchisee. License No.59132.
South County Donuts Inc. d/b/a Dunkin, 231 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Rob Batista. Franchisee License No. 64574.
Store Four LLC. d/b/a Store Four, 673 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Jane Costanza, Member. License No. 72581.
72 Old Tower LLC. d/b/a Mobil, 72 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Kamleshkumar Patel, Manager. License No. 84353.
(CA) C. A resolution granting a Victualling License to Troy RI LLC d/b/a High One, 81 Fortin Road, Kingston, RI 02881. Application by Ali Ozerk Kircan, Partner. Renewal; License No. 78434.
(CA) D. A resolution authorizing the Town Clerk to advertise for Order of Notice a Public Hearing relative to the renewal of Liquor Licenses for the year beginning December 1, 2024.
(CA) E. A resolution that a claim filed by Darin M. Colucci, Esq. on behalf of his client Anthony Grello relative to an incident that occurred on or about October 7, 2024 be referred to the Town Solicitor and the Town’s insurance carrier.
(CA) F. A resolution granting the Petition #1379629 of Rhode Island Energy to install poll 63-50 with anchor between Poles 63 and 64 on the east side of South Road and to use the public ways named for the purposes stated in said petition, that the work be done to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Services and notification to the Town for municipal utility mark-out prior to pole setting, and that this approval is conditioned upon the removal of all existing double poles along the entire length of South Road prior to new pole(s) placement; and any new double poles created as part of this request to be removed within sixty (60) calendar days of new pole(s) placement. Said petition is further described in a memorandum from the Public Services Director to the Town Manager dated October 21, 2024 and entitled “Rhode Island Energy Pole Setting Request – Pole 63-50 South Road.”
Rule 13: All items listed with a (CA) are to be considered routine by the Town Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Council, or a member of the public so requests, in which event the item will be removed from Consent Agenda (CA) consideration and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
7. LICENSES
A. A resolution grant Victualling and Holiday Sales Licenses to RI Guys Donuts, LLC d/b/a RI Guys Donuts, 621 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 subject to Department of Health approval and submission of a Retail Sales Permit. Application by Ryan Zeolla, Owner; New. License No. 86129.
8. 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.
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. A resolution authorizing the Town Clerk to advertise for Order of Notice 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.
B. A resolution authorizing an award of bid to Wright Trailers, Inc., 1825 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA 02771 for a 2025 Load Trail TH8322 gravity tilt bed equipment trailer in an amount not to exceed $ 14,995, using allocated ARPA funds, and as further described in a memorandum from the Public Services Director to the Town Manager dated October 21, 2024 and entitled “Bid Recommendation – Gravity Tilt Bed Equipment Trailer.”
C. A resolution authorizing an award of bid to Landa Pressure Washer of RI Inc, 11 Comstock Parkway, Cranston, RI 02921 for the purchase of one (1) 2024 Karcher iSCRUB 20 Floor Machine in accordance with all specifications in the amount not to exceed $13,511.90 and as further described in a memorandum from the Facilities Director to the Town Manager dated October 15, 2024, and entitled “Award of Bid– Karcher iSCRUB 20 Floor Machine.”
D. A resolution authorizing an award to Skydio, Inc, 3000 Clearview Way, San Mateo, CA, 94404 for the purchase of one (1) Skydio X10 Drone in the amount not to exceed $25,719.07 including shipping, in accordance with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) cooperative purchasing program contract #230905, and as further described in a memorandum from the Chief of EMS to the Town Manager dated October 21, 2024, and entitled: Award Recommendation – Skydio X10 Drone Bundle Package.”
E. A resolution authorizing an award of contract to Marcus Communications, 33 Mitchell Drive, Manchester, CT 06045 for three (3) new Viking TRI-BAND radios, including installation, in accordance with State of Massachusetts COMMBUYS PSE01, and as further described in a memorandum from the Chief of EMS to the Town Manager dated October 21, 2024, and entitled “Award of Contract – Radio and Installation – Three Ambulances.”
F. A resolution authorizing an award of contract to Stryker Inc., P.O. Box 93308, Chicago, IL 60673 for a LUCAS3 CPR Compression device, in an amount not to exceed $18,838.54, in accordance with the State of Rhode Island MPA #370, and as further described in a memorandum from the Chief of EMS to the Town Manager dated October 21,2024 and entitled “Award of Contract-Lucas 3 CPR Device.”
G. A resolution authorizing an award of contract to Stryker Inc., P.O. Box 93308, Chicago, IL 60673 for one (1) Stryker Xpedition Power Stair Chair, in an amount not to exceed $15,892.95, 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 October 21, 2024, and entitled “Authorization to Purchase – Power Stair Chair.”
H. A resolution authorizing an award to Zoll Medical Corporation, 269 Mill Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 for the purchase of one (1) Zoll X-Series Manual Monitor/Defibrillator in an the amount not to exceed $42,663.98 in accordance with State of Massachusetts Contract PSE01, and as further described in a memorandum from the Chief of EMS to the Town Manager dated October 21, 2024, and entitled: “Award of Contract - Cardiac Monitor Replacement.”
I. A resolution authorizing an amendment and one-year extension of an award of bid originally granted on September 12, 2022 and extended for one-year on September 11, 2023 to CDM Smith Inc. (formerly known as Camp, Dresser and McKee, Inc), 75 State Street, Suite 701, Boston, MA 02109, for WebGIS Hosting and Technical Support Services in an amount not to exceed $6,200; and as further described in a memorandum from the GIS Administrator to the Town Manager dated September 27, 2024 and entitled “CDM Smith WebGIS Contract Renewal” and a proposal from CDM Smith dated September 17, 2024, and entitled “Proposal for Hosting / GIS Support Services.”
J. A resolution to approve, and authorize the Town Manger to sign, a three-year collective bargaining agreement with International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 3365, AFL‐CIO (IAFF) effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, as described in a memorandum from the Deputy Town Manager/DOAS to the Town Council dated October 24, 2024 entitled “SKEMS, IAFF local 3365 Labor Contract Tentative Agreement.”
K. A resolution 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.”
L. A resolution authorizing the Town Clerk to advertise for Order of Notice 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.
M. A resolution authorizing the Town to award grants for nineteen projects/applications related to the Main Street Façade Improvement Program, in the total amount of $901,562 using ARPA funds, and as further described in a memorandum from the Planning Director to the Town Manager dated October 24, 2024 and entitled “ARPA Façade Program – Grant Applications/Review.”
10. 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.
11. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
A. Update on SBC and School Facilities Project.
B. RI Department of Transportation Surplus Property – 4964 Old Tower Hill Road.
C. Report on new community electric rates.
D. Update by Union Studios re: South Kingstown Affordable Housing Initiative.
E. Police/EMS assistance at the Welcome House.
12. COMMUNICATIONS
A. An email dated October 22, 2024 from Pam Woo, Small Business Saturday Coalition and Women Impacting Public Policy requesting a proclamation for Small Business Saturday in South Kingstown is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs _________________________.
Rule 18: Correspondence to the Town Council shall be placed on the Council agenda only where action by the Council is requested. Correspondence relating to personnel issues or personal matters shall not be placed on the agenda. The Town Clerk shall confer with the Town Manager and/or Town Solicitor where the intent of the correspondence may be unclear. 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).
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).
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)
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)