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Live Broadcast:  PEG RI-TV Channel 18 (Cox) or Channel 29 (Verizon)

 

Written public comment can be submitted prior to the meeting by emailing mleblanc@westerlyri.gov.

All comments must be received no later than 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting in order to be entered into the record of the meeting.

 

 

 1.    CALL TO ORDER

 

        INVOCATION – Councilor Cooke

 

        SALUTE TO THE FLAG – Council President Ahern

 

 

 2.    CITIZENS COMMENTS

 

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     When addressing the Council, please state your name and address; please conduct yourself in an orderly and respectful fashion.  Citizens will have up to ten (10) minutes and one opportunity to speak.  The comments of citizens accessing this portion of our meeting are neither adopted nor endorsed by this body, but heard as requested.  Comments shall be limited to Council Workshop agenda items only.  If the matter is scheduled for a public hearing, the comments shall be deferred to that agenda item. 

 

 

COUNCILORS’ RESPONSE

 

 3.    Tower Street School Property Lease – One-Year Extension – Discussion and Possible Action

 

 4.    American Rescue Plan Act Of 2021 Funds – re: Demolition of Bradford School – Discussion and Possible Action

        a. Resolution Authorizing the Allocation of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Funds for the Demolition of the Former Bradford School Building (up to $220,950.00)

 

 5.    Potential Acceptance Of the Westerly Route 1 Corridor Report by Weston & Sampson – Discussion and Possible Action

 

 6.    Use of Property at 41 Margin Street – Discussion and Possible Action

 

a.      Westerly Marina

b.      WBLQ Lease

1.    FCC FM Translator Station License

2.    FCC License (W276DR / 103.1 FM)

3.    FCC AM Broadcast Station License

4.    FCC License (WBLQ / 1230 AM)

5.    FCC Antenna Structure Registration

6.    WBLQ Property Insurance

7.    WBLQ Tower Insurance

8.    WBLQ Tower Inspection Report

9.    Copy of 1982 Lease of Tower & Transmitter Bldg. on Margin Street

10.  July 27, 2022 Town of Westerly Rental Statement

11.  FCC FM Translator / FM Booster Station Definition

 

 

 7.    ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

42-46-6(b)  “…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.

 

 

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