REVISED AGENDA

 

 

 

 

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

All comments must be received no later than 10:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting

in order to be entered into the record of the meeting.

 

 

 

1.      CALL TO ORDER

 

 

2.        CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING

 

a.    Proposed Ordinance – “An Ordinance in Amendment of Article I, State Building Code, of Chapter 90 of the Westerly Code of Ordinances Entitled ‘Building Construction’” (§90-4. Fees) – Discussion and Possible Action

            (Public Hearing continued from 8/19/2024)

       

1.    Proposed Ordinance as Advertised

2.    Proposed Ordinance as Amended by the Town Manager

 

 

3.      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 five (5) 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 agenda items only. 

 

COUNCILORS’ RESPONSE (Councilors may have up to five (5) minutes to respond

to Citizens’ Comments, should not engage in discussions between Councilors,

shall maintain decorum, and shall refrain from personal attacks and disparaging

remarks.  A level of decorum is the expected standard.)

 

 

4.      UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

a.    Proposed Ordinance – “An Ordinance in Amendment of Section 145-25, Residential Zone Short-Term Rental Registration, of Chapter 145 of the Westerly Code of Ordinances Entitled ‘Housing Standards’” – Discussion and Possible Action

(Order Adv. for Public Hearing on 9/23/2024)

 

1.    Planning Board Recommendation filed 7/22/2024

 

b.    Vote to Take from the Table the Proposed Ordinances and Related Documents for Cannabis Retail Sales (that were tabled July 1, 2024) for the Purpose of Future Placement on Agendas for Workshops and Regular Meetings – Discussion and Possible Action

 

1.    Proposed Ordinance – “An Ordinance in Amendment of Part II of The Town of Westerly Code of Ordinances Entitled, “General Legislation” Chapter 260 Entitled “Zoning” Article XI Entitled “Development Standards for Particular Uses” And Attachment 11 Entitled “Zoning District Use Tables” to Include Cannabis Retail Sales – Discussion and Possible Action

 

                                        a.    Planning Board Recommendation filed 5/8/2024

                                        b.    Zoning Map

                                         c.    Correspondence received in opposition to proposed ordinance from:

Michael and Roz Sanders

Gregg Gabinelle

Residents of Wilder Avenue, Lawrence Street & Bellaire Street

Eleanor Murano Cote

Michael Sanders

 

2.    Proposed Ordinance - “An Ordinance in Amendment of Part II of The Town of Westerly Code of Ordinances Entitled, “General Legislation” Chapter 68 Entitled “Alcoholic Beverages” to Include Cannabis – Discussion and Possible Action

 

3.    Proposed Ordinance - “An Ordinance in Amendment of Part II of The Town of Westerly Code of Ordinances Entitled, “General Legislation” Chapter 179 Entitled “Parks and Public Areas” to Address Alcohol and Drug Use – Discussion and Possible Action

 

 

5.      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