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Meeting ID: 826 3365 8046

 

 

 1.    CALL TO ORDER

 

        INVOCATION – Councilor Ahern

 

        SALUTE TO THE FLAG – Council President Duhamel

 

 

 2.    PRESENTATION

 

a.     COVID-19 Update

 

 

 3.    CITIZENS COMMENTS

 

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COUNCILORS’ RESPONSE

 

 4.    Proposed Ordinance – “An Ordinance In Amendment Of 121 Of The Westerly code Of Ordinances Entitled ‘Fee Schedule’” (Transfer Station) – Discussion and Possible Action

 

 5.    2020 Proposed Questions For November General Election – Discussion and Possible Action

a.     Possible Road Bond

b.     Possible Recreation Field Bond

c.     Resolution Of The Town Council Of The Town Of Westerly Authorizing Local Question For The Ballot To Be Held On November 3, 2020 Relating To The Revision Of The Town Charter (§10-1-1 – Eliminate The Position Of Director Of Public Works)

d.     Resolution Authorizing The Issuance Of General Obligation Bonds To Refinance bonds Issued to Fund The Non-Federal Cost Share Match Of The USACOE Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project For Winnapaug Pond (35% Non-Federal Local Cost-Share – Not To Exceed $1,000,000)

 

 6.    Vacant Lots Off Tarrapat Drive (AP 36, Lots 210, 212-217, 222-225) – Discussion and Possible Action

 

 7.    Zoning Ordinance Revision Update – Discussion and Possible Action

 

a.     Recommendation from Planning Board filed 7/9/2020

 

b.     Correspondence from Albert Clemence, received 6/8/20 – re: Thoughts On Crafting An Ordinance Regulating The Extractive Industry

 

 8.    Rules Of Procedure To Govern 2018-2020 Town Council – Amend Rule 13 “Meetings of the Council” to allow Council Meetings to commence at 6:00 p.m. or at a time determined by the Town Council President – Discussion and Possible Action

 

 

 9.    ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

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The Town Council agenda and supporting documents can be accessed on the Town of Westerly website at www.westerlyri.gov