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TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA

 

TOWN OF SOUTH KINGSTOWN

 

RHODE ISLAND

 

 

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025

 

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION – 6:30 PM

WORK SESSION – 7:00 PM

REGULAR SESSION – 7:30 PM

 

TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS

180 HIGH STREET

WAKEFIELD, RI

 

TOWN COUNCIL

Rory H. McEntee, President

Michael K. Marran, Vice President

Patricia A. Alley

Deborah D. Bergner

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 2/20/2025

1.            CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION – 6:30 – 7:00 PM

 

A.        A Closed Executive Session pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5(a)(2) to discuss matters related to a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Rhode Island Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Local 1612 (C94) and to discuss matters pertaining to potential litigation.

 

2.            WORK SESSION – 7:00 – 7:30 PM Video

Discussion regarding Town Council Goals and Objectives for the 2024-2026 Term, continued from February 10, 2025 Town Manager’s Report.

 

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

 

3.            REGULAR SESSION – 7:30 PM Video

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 Video

 

5.            APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Video

 

            A.        Work Session – November 12, November 25, November 26, and December 9, 2024.

             

            B.        Regular Session – November 12, November 25, November 26, and December 9, 2024.

 

            C.        Closed Executive Session – December 9, 2024.

 

6.            CONSENT AGENDA Video

 

(CA)    A.        A resolution granting Victualling and Holiday Sales Licenses to Lamfong LLC d/b/a Simply Thai, 99 Fortin Road, Kingston, RI 02881. Application by Lamphone Voravongsa, Manager. Renewal; License No. 78821.

 

(CA)    B.        A resolution granting a Private Detective License to Keara Wolstencroft d/b/a Keara Wolstencroft, 1183 Kingstown Road, Unit 2R, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Keara Wolstencroft, Owner. Renewal; License No. 60170.

 

Rule 13:  All items listed with a (CA) are to be considered routine by the Town Council and will be enacted by one motion.  There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Council, or a member of the public so requests, in which event the item will be removed from Consent Agenda (CA) consideration and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.

 

 

7.            LICENSES

 

A.           A resolution granting a Class F 19-Hour Beverage License to the Hera Gallery and Educational Foundation, 10 High Street, Wakefield, RI, 02879 for the Spring Bash on March 29, 2025 at 6:00 pm. Application by Alison Meyer, Director; License No. 87254. Video

 

B.           A resolution granting Victualling License and Holiday Sales Licenses to Gansett Craft Chocolate d/b/a Gansett Craft Chocolate, 227 Robinson Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Steven Schneider, Owner. New; License No. 87703. Video

 

C.           A resolution granting Victualling, Holiday Sales, and Dance Licenses to 323 Main Restaurant, LLC d/b/a Birch & Bay, 323 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Shannon Brito, Owner. New; License No. 87324. Video

 

8.            PUBLIC COMMENTS – 30 Minutes Video

 

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.            PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

A.        A Public Hearing, relative to an application for transfer of 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

 

Transfer of a Class B Victualler Liquor License from Phil's Kitchen, Inc. d/b/a Phil's Restaurant / Phil's Main Street Grille, 323 Main Street, Wakefield, RI, by Kenneth J. Tetzner, President to 323 Main Restaurant, LLC d/b/a Birch & Bay, 323 Main Street, Wakefield, RI, by Shannon Brito, Owner for the first floor dining area, second floor dining area, walkway, roof deck dining area on an adjacent building at 329 Main Street in accordance with Special Use Permits granted by the Zoning Board of Review on July 21, 2010, April 20, 2011 and February 21, 2012; and as further defined in site plans on file in the Town Clerk's office. Video

 

B.           A Public Hearing relative to an application by South County Health Care System for a Zoning Map Amendment to re-zone property located at 11 Kenyon Avenue (A.P. 64-1, Lot 16) from its “R10 – Medium High Density Residential Zoning District” designation to “GI – Government and Institutional, as shown on Exhibit 1 attached hereto. Video

 

C.           A Public Hearing, continued from November 26, 2024 and January 27, 2025, relative to proposed amendments to the Town Code, Chapter 2 Administration, Section 2-41 Historic District Commission, as follows: Video

 

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.

 

D.           A Public Hearing relative to proposed amendments to Police Standing Orders 210.06 Fitness for Duty Evaluations, 230.01 Light Duty, 410.04 Conducted Electrical Weapon, 420.01 Vehicular Pursuits, 430.01 Limits of Authority, 430.23 Evidence Property Collection & Preservation, 440.02 Strip & Body Cavity Searches, and 700.01 Rules and Regulations, as further described in a memorandum dated February 5, 2025 from the Chief of Police to the Town Manager entitled “Submission of Updated Standing Orders for Town Council Approval.” Video

 

10.          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: Video

 

Class                                                   Number

 

A – Retail                                            4 maximum

B – Victualler                                       32

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 the Town Assessor to abate taxes in the amount of $45,622.14, as a result of an Assessment Board of Review decision for appeal #35 132 Fairgrounds Road, as shown on Tax Abatement Request No. 645. Video

 

C.           A resolution authorizing an amendment to an award of bid, originally granted on July 28, 2023, to Eagleview, 25 Methodist Hill Drive, Rochester, NY 14623 for a Winter 2024 and 2025 aerial and oblique photography flight in an amount not to exceed $25,251.75 per year for two additional years, as further described in a memorandum from the Town Assessor to the Town Manager dated February 3, 2025 and entitled “Eagleview Pictometry Contract – Year 2 and 3.” Video

 

D.           A resolution authorizing an award of bid to Fire Systems Inc., 955 Reed Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747 for Fire Alarm, Sprinkler and Suppression Systems inspection, testing, maintenance and repairs (SK0012CD) for a period of three (3) years beginning in February 2025 through November 2027, with the following price schedules, and as further described in a memorandum from the Fire Alarm Superintendent to the Town Manager dated February 18, 2025 and entitled, “Award of bid-fire alarm, sprinkler & suppression systems inspection, testing, maintenance, and repairs.”: Video

 

Year 1 Town

Quarterly Fire Alarm

$7,304

Semi-Annual Fire Alarm

$2,522

Quarterly Sprinkler

$4,883

Fuel Suppression System

$1,170

Kitchen Suppression

$1,152

 

Year 2 Town

Quarterly Fire Alarm

$7,524

Semi-Annual Fire Alarm

$2,598

Quarterly Sprinkler

$5,030

Fuel Suppression System

$1,206

Kitchen Suppression

$1,187

 

Year 3 Town

Quarterly Fire Alarm

$7,900

Semi-Annual Fire Alarm

$2,728

Quarterly Sprinkler

$5,282

Fuel Suppression System

$1,266

Kitchen Suppression

$1,246

 

Repairs & Emergency Service for Year 1, Year 2, Year 3

M-F 7:00AM-4:00PM

$156

M-F OT

$312

Sat, Sun, Holidays

Sat $234 Sun/Holiday $312

Equipment Cost Mark-Up

30 %

Vehicle Charge

.90/mile

 

E.            A resolution to approve, and authorize the Town Manager to sign, a three-year collective bargaining agreement between the Town of South Kingstown and Rhode Island Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Local 1612 effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, as described in a memorandum from the Deputy Town Manager/DOAS to the Town Manager dated February 19, 2025 entitled “Request to Ratify a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Local 1612.” Video

 

F.            A resolution authorizing an award to M.E. O’Brien & Sons, Inc., 17 Trotter Drive, Medway, MA 02053 for the purchase of exterior site furnishings for Main Street, Saugatucket Park, Wakefield River Walk, Hazard Garden, Kingstown Road in Peace Dale and other various locations throughout Town in an amount not to exceed $200,000 in accordance with a cooperative purchasing agreement with MHEC Purchasing Consortium Contract MC16-B14, as further described in a memorandum from the Deputy Town Manager/ DOAS to the Town Manager dated February 17, 2025, entitled “Authorization to Award a Contract for Exterior Site Furnishings.” Video

 

G.           A resolution authorizing an award of contract to Catalyst Commissioning Group, 1433 Manor Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18015 for Commissioning Agent Services for the South Kingstown High School Replacement and the Curtis Corner Athletic Facility Project for a price not to exceed $120,600, as further described in a memorandum from the Deputy Town Manager/DOAS to the Town Manager dated February 20, 2024, entitled “Authorization to Award a Contract for Commissioning Agent Services for the South Kingstown High School Replacement and the Curtis Corner Athletic Facility Project (Ref # SK0010TM).” Video

 

H.           A resolution authorizing an award of bid to KCM Group (A.K.A. R Keough Construction, Inc.), 312 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 for Owners Project Management (OPM) Services for improvements to the South Kingstown Senior Center Parking Lot in an amount not to $25,000 in accordance with the Rhode Island Master Price Agreement (MPA 430 FY19 OE), as further described in a memorandum from the Deputy Town Manager/ DOAS to the Town Manager dated February 19, 2025, entitled “Owners Project Management (OPM) Services for Improvements to the South Kingstown Senior Center Parking Lot.” Video

 

I.              A resolution authorizing use of the Fair Share Development Fund, for the Old Mountain Field Improvement project, in an amount not to exceed $1,130,000, as further described in a memorandum from the Leisure Services Director to the Town Manager dated February 19, 2025, and entitled “Recommendation for Award of Contract: Old Mountain Field Improvement Project.” Video

 

J.            A resolution authorizing an award of contract to EW Burman Inc., 33 Vermont Avenue, Warwick, RI 02888 for construction of Old Mountain Field Improvements as specified in the bid documents, in an amount not to exceed $4,042,460, including $264,460 in contingency; and as further described in a memorandum from the Director of Leisure Services to the Town Manager dated February 19, 2025, and entitled “Recommendation for Award of Contract: Old Mountain Field Improvement Project.” Video

 

K.           A resolution authorizing the Town Clerk to advertise for Order of Notice a Public Hearing relative to proposed amendments to the Town Code, Chapter 12 Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article II Unruly Gatherings, as shown on Exhibit 2 attached hereto. Video

 

11.          PUBLIC COMMENTS – Continued Video

 

Rule 10A.  for the conduct of the meetings of the South Kingstown Town Council:  Members of the public shall be entitled to speak at regular meetings during any period designated on the agenda for public comment, once, for a period of five minutes, or longer at the discretion of the President, and at other times when invited to do so by the President.  The public shall address their comments to the question under debate as indicated on the agenda. Pursuant to RI General Laws §42-46-6(b), public comment regarding subject matter not on the agenda but received during the public participation portion of a meeting shall be for information purposes only and may not be voted on except where necessary to address an unexpected occurrence that requires immediate action to protect the public or to refer the matter to an appropriate committee or to another body or official.

 

12.          TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT

 

A.           Update on SBC and School Facilities Project Video

B.           2024 Statistical Revaluation Update Video

C.           Summary of Reserve Funds Video

D.           Lead Service Line Pipe Communication Update Video

 

13.          COMMUNICATIONS

 

            A.        An email dated February 8, 2025 from Michael Gagas requesting the Town purchase electric vehicles, as requested by Council Vice President Marran is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs                                                                                             . Video

 

            B.        An email dated February 10, 2025 from Melissa Bousquet Southgansett Girl Scouts requesting a proclamation recognizing March 9-15 as Girl Scout Week is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs                                                                                             . Video

 

 

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.

 

 

14.          APPOINTMENTS Video

 

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 Zoning Map Amendment

 

 

 

Exhibit 2

 

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN CODE

CHAPTER 12, OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

ARTICLE II – UNRULY GATHERINGS

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Sec. 12-31. - Definitions.

For purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them by this section:

Landlord effective period means a period beginning on the date of notice of violation and ending three (3) years from that date.

Persons liable means all of the following:

(1) Any person who owns or manages property on which a public nuisance occurs.

(2) Any person who organizes, hosts, sponsors, permits, or suffers the occurrence of an event constituting a public nuisance.

Public nuisance means a gathering of five (5) _____ (#) or more persons between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on any public or private property where conduct occurs that causes a substantial disturbance of the quiet enjoyment of private or public property in a significant segment of a neighborhood as a result of conduct constituting a violation of law. Illustrative of such unlawful conduct is excessive noise or traffic, obstruction of public streets by crowds or vehicles, illegal parking, public drunkenness, public urination, the service of alcohol to minors, illegal drug use, fights, disturbance of the peace, littering, or any other conduct that constitutes a violation of law or ordinances.

Tenant effective period means a period

(1)  Beginning June 1st and ending August 31st of a given year; or

(2)  Beginning September 1st of a given year and ending May 31st of the next year.

 

Sec. 12-32. - Prohibitions.

(a) No person shall conduct, organize, sponsor, host, permit, or suffer to occur an event constituting a public nuisance.

(b) The South Kingstown Police may abate a public nuisance by all reasonable means, including issuing an order requiring the gathering to be disbanded, issuing a citation to any violators, and arresting any violators under any applicable ordinance or state statute.

(c) Nothing in this article shall be construed to hold liable any resident of property who was

(1) Unaware of the public nuisance and

(2) Was not in attendance on the premises during the public nuisance.

(d) Nothing in this article shall be construed to hold liable an owner, resident, sponsor, or organizer for the conduct of persons who are present without the express or implied consent of the owner, resident, sponsor, or organizer, provided that the owner, resident, sponsor, or organizer has taken all steps reasonably necessary to exclude such persons from the premises.

Sec. 12-33. - Sanctions.

(a) For the first occurrence of a public nuisance, the persons liable shall be provided notice in the manner set forth below.

(b) The owner or manager of the premises shall be fined in the amount of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for a second occurrence of a public nuisance, and five hundred dollars ($500.00) for the third and any subsequent occurrence of a public nuisance on the same premises within a landlord effective period.

(c) Any person who violates section 12-32(a) but is not an owner or manager of the offending premises shall be fined in the amount of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for a second occurrence of a public nuisance, and five hundred dollars ($500.00) for the third and any subsequent occurrence of a public nuisance on the same premises within a tenant effective period.

Sec. 12-34. - Notice

(a) The South Kingstown Police Department shall furnish the premises with a notice when it intervenes at a public nuisance. The notice shall contain a statement which sufficiently informs the reader of the following information: (i) that the intervention of the police was necessitated as a result of a public nuisance under this article, (ii) the date of the police intervention, and (iii) that any subsequent public nuisance within a landlord effective period or a tenant effective period shall result in the liability of any violator for the amount set forth in section 12-33(b).

(b) The South Kingstown Police Department shall send via regular and certified mail notice to (i) the owner or owners of the property upon which a public nuisance occurs, and (ii) the resident or residents of the property upon which a public nuisance occurs. The contents of the statement shall be substantially similar to the notice required in subsection (a).

Sec. 12-35. - Right to contest penalty.

(a) Any person fined under section 12-32 or provided notice under section 12-33 may contest the issuance of the fine or notice by filing a written petition for review with the town manager requesting that the town manager determine whether justification existed for issuing the fine or notice. The petition shall not be filed (i) later than ten (10) days after the issuance of the notice or, (ii) if the notice is given by mail, no later than fifteen (15) days after the date of the mailing of the notice.

(b) The town manager shall set a time and date for a hearing which shall be held no later than thirty (30) days after receipt of the written petition and shall notify the petitioner and the solicitor's office of the hearing date.

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This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage.

 

 

 

 

 

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)

Applicant: Brian Smith (applied 1/10/2025; interviewed 1/27/2025).

 

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

Reappointments for terms to expire January 2025: Bradford Hevenor (interviewed 2/10/2025) and Ken Munroe wish to be reappointed. It is reported that Mr. Hevenor has attended 16 of 16 meetings and Mr. Munroe has attended 14 of 16 meetings held during their current term (attendance as of 11/4/2024).

 

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

Vacancies: four 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); 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).

 

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

Reappointments for terms to expire March 2025: John Rose wishes to be reappointed. Awaiting responses from Helen Rose DiSanto, Roland Benjamin, and Margaret Healy.

 

Conservation Commission (7 members; 3 year term)

Reappointment for a term expired in September 2024. Margaret Clune wishes to be reappointed. Vacancy: for a term to expire September 2027 (Dennis John Bowman did 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)

Reappointments for terms to expire March 2025: Michael Gagas and Susan Marcus wish to be reappointed. Brian Smith and Henry Thayer do not wish to be reappointed. Awaiting response from Kenneth Tetzner. It is reported that Mr. Gagas has attended 21 of 22 meetings, Ms. Marcus has attended 22 of 27 meetings, and Mr. Tetzner has attended 9 of 27 meetings held during their current term (attendance as of 11/5/2024).

 

Historic District Commission (7 members; 3 year term)

Reappointment for a term expired in December 2024. Awaiting response from David Nedwidek. It is reported that Mr. Nedwidek has attended 17 of 26 meetings held during his current term (attendance as of 8/9/2024).

Vacancies: two terms to expire in December 2026 and December 2027 (Andrew Martinez resigned and Linda Stedman did not wish to be reappointed)

 

Housing Authority (5 members; 5 year term)

Vacancy: Affordable Housing Resident term expires October 2029 (Susana Vazquez McCoy was no longer eligible).

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; appointed to Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee).

 

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

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)

Applicant: Matthew Fraza (applied 11/22/2024)

 

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)

Reappointments for terms to expire January 2025: Stephen Stewart and Richard Pike wish to be reappointed. Awaiting responses from Thomas Browning and Judith Ann Munson.

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)

 

Waterfront Advisory Commission (7 members; 3 year term)

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

 

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

 

·         Sustainability Committee

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00 pm

Building Department

 

·         Planning Board

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Council Chambers

 

·         Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 7:00 pm

2nd Floor Conference Room

 

·         Town Council Budget Work Session #1

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 7:00 pm

Council Chambers

 

·         Conservation Commission

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 6:00 pm

2nd Floor Conference Room

 

·         Town Council Budget Work Session #2

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:00 pm

Council Chambers

 

·         School Building Committee

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 6:00 pm

Council Chambers

 

·         Economic Development Committee

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 7:00 pm

Recreation Center

 

·         Waterfront Advisory Commission

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 7:00 pm

Neighborhood Guild

 

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