TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
October 25, 2004
A regular meeting of the Jamestown Town Council was called
to order at the Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Road at 6:10 PM by
Council President Kenneth Littman. The
following members were present:
Julio DiGiando
Claire W. Ferguson
Guy J. Settipane
David J. Long, Vice President arrived at 6:18 PM
also present were:
Arlene D. Petit, Town Clerk
Thomas P. Tighe arrived at 7:00 PM
A. Lauriston Parks arrived at 7:00 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was moved by Councilor DiGiando, seconded by Councilor
Ferguson to enter into executive session at 6:11 PM pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5
(a) (1) personnel. It was voted
Councilor DiGiando, aye; Councilor Ferguson, aye; Councilor Settipane, aye;
Council President Littman, aye. The
motion passed with four in favor and Councilor Long not being present for the
vote.
The Council returned to the regular session of the Town
Council meeting at 6:45 PM. It was moved
by Councilor Long, seconded by Councilor DiGiando to seal the minutes of the
executive session from the public. It
was voted Councilor DiGiando, aye; Councilor Ferguson, aye; Councilor Long,
aye; Councilor Settipane, aye; Council President Littman, aye.
It was moved by Councilor DiGiando, seconded by Councilor Settipane
to recess until 7:00 PM. So unanimously
voted.
The Council returned to the regular meeting at 7:00 PM.
AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
None
COUNCIL SITTING AS ALCOHOLIC LICENSING BOARD
All approvals for licenses and permits are subject to the
resolution of debts, taxes and appropriate signatures as well as, when
applicable, proof of insurance.
None
CONSENT AGENDA
An item on the Consent Agenda need not be removed for simple
clarification or correction of typographical errors. Approval of the Consent Agenda shall be
equivalent to approval of each item as if it had been acted upon separately.
It was moved by Councilor Long, seconded by Councilor
Ferguson to accept the consent agenda as presented. So unanimously voted. The consent agenda consists of the following:
1) Adoption of
Council minutes:
a) October 12,
2004 regular meeting minutes
2) Bills and
Payroll
3) Minutes from
Boards, Commissions and Committees:
a) Tax
Assessment Board of Review (09/20/2004, 10/04/2004, 10/15/2004)
b) Beavertail
State Park Advisory Committee (05/12/2004)
c) Conservation
Commission (09/14/2004)
d) Library
Board of Trustees (09/21/2004)
4) RI DEM
Notices:
a) Request for
proposals for Nonpoint Source Pollution Abatement Grants, Wetlands Grants,
Marina Pump Out Grants and Bay Watershed Action Grants
5) Proclamations
& Resolutions from other Rhode Island cities and towns:
a) Town of
South Kingstown re: $70 Million Open Space and Recreation Bond
6) Abatements/Addenda
of Taxes
EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
1) Pursuant to
RIGL 42-46-5 (a) (1) personnel (continued from 6:00 PM)
Council President Littman announced that there would be an
executive session pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 (a) (1) personnel, following the regular
session.
There being no objection, Council President Littman
requested that the following items be moved up on the Council agenda:
Unfinished Business
2) Emergency
Service Plan
Council President Littman noted that over the last few
months there have been problems with response time from the emergency medical
technicians within the Fire Department and the Ambulance Corps. President Littman stated that staffing these
volunteer positions has been a major issue.
The Town Administrator stated that there has been a
complaint made to the Department of Health regarding response time for
emergency services. It is expected that
the Town will receive notice and it will be necessary for the Town to take
action within thirty days. Chief Tighe
informed the Council that he has had a number of meetings with the Fire Chief
and emergency staff regarding this issue and as requested by the Council, has
put a proposal for a plan of action together for Council consideration.
Bruce McIntyre, Rhode Island Department of Health was
present to address the emergency nature of the current situation. Mr. McIntyre recognized the dedication to
service of the members of the Ambulance Corps and the efforts made by the
Administration, Fire Department and Ambulance Corps to correct the
situation. Mr. McIntyre informed the
Council that due to those efforts, the Department of Health will forebear any
immediate action and noted that his presence this evening is to encourage
immediate action.
Fire Chief James Bryer informed the Council that he met with
three Fire Chiefs, Ambulance Corps and Emergency Medical Technicians
(EMT). Chief Bryer reported that
because most EMTs have other jobs there is a shortage of EMTs. Presently, there are thirteen EMTs to cover
the island twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week. The department is down from forty EMTs to
thirteen. Chief Bryer proposed a
reorganization as well as instituting third-party billing to help cover the
cost of initiating a paid EMT service.
Chief Bryer noted that if a person had no funds they would not be
billed.
Council President Littman noted that the Compensation
Committee has been studying the issue; however, because of the severity of the
problem the Council must act as quickly as possible to find a solution. President Littman mentioned that there are
presently approximately twenty individuals going through training; however,
action must be taken prior to those individuals finishing their training.
William Murphy, Compensation Committee member, suggested
that compensation be paid to emergency services personnel on a per shift basis.
The Town Administrator stated that the proposed cost on a
paid per shift basis for the remainder of the budget year would be
approximately $149,700.00. Chief Tighe
noted that this does not include what might be returned to the Town through
third party billing. Chief Tighe
requested that any policy enacted by the Council be administered through the
Town Administration, with the assistance of the Town Solicitor.
Joseph Ford, Norman Road, informed the Council that on
Saturday he had a medical emergency at his home and it took two telephone calls
and over twenty-five minutes for a response.
Mr. Ford encouraged the Council to address this problem before someone
is seriously hurt by a lack of response from emergency services. Mr. Ford also commended Michael Pinksaw for
being the first EMT to respond.
Nancy Beye, Commander of the Jamestown Ambulance Association
stated that according to the police records, Unit 10 responded within fifteen
minutes.
Councilor DiGiando stated that based upon the figures
submitted by Chief Tighe, it would cost residents approximately $50.00 per year
to guarantee that there was emergency service available for everyone.
Following Council discussion, it was moved by Council
President Littman, seconded by Councilor DiGiando to instruct the Town
Administrator to proceed with the emergency service proposal and to research
sources of funding and identify staffing needs as quickly as possible. So unanimously voted.
New Business
6) Street
Abandonment: Umiak Avenue
Kenneth Bond, attorney representing the petitioners, Armand
Musumeci and Lynne Musumeci, requested that the Council notice the request for
the abandonment of a portion of Umiak Avenue, further identified as that
portion situated between the properties known as 260 Capstan Street (Plat 3,
Lot 97) and 244 Capstan Street (Plat 3, Lot 87).
John Murphy, attorney representing the opponents to the
petition, suggested that the Council defer any decision until the Planning
Commission completes their study of the mechanics and policies that should
surround the abandoning issue.
The Town Planner noted that an inventory of streets has been
conducted; however, to provide a report indicating the status of these streets
would be costly because of the legal research required. Ms. Bryer further stated that she would be
prepared to submit a report to the Council of her findings within a month.
Mr. Bond stated that Umiak is a Town recognized street and
requested that the Council consider the petition for abandonment as presented.
Councilor Settipane stated that in fairness to all parties,
the petition is in order for the advertising of a public hearing and at that
time the public, Town Planner and other Department Directors would be given an
opportunity to submit information for the Council’s consideration.
It was moved by Councilor Settipane, seconded by Councilor
Long to order the advertising for a public hearing on the proposed abandonment
of a portion of Umiak Avenue situated between Plat 3 Lot 97 and Plat 3 Lot 87, for
hearing on December 13, 2004. So
unanimously voted.
Open Forum
Scheduled request to address:
b) Barbara A.
Szepatowski re: Beavertail State Park 2004-2005 Deer Hunting Season
Barbara Szepatowski presented a packet of materials
regarding deer hunting. Ms. Szepatowski
stated that the material will be discussed by individuals requesting the
postponement of the 2004-2005 Bow and Arrow Deer Hunting Season. The following individuals addressed the
Council:
Christopher Savastano, Grey Gull Road, presented a response
to the Deer Estimation Report submitted
by RIDEM. Mr. Savastano presented facts
refuting the growth rate of the deer herd in Jamestown and the method used in
RIDEM’s calculations.
Linda DiMauro, Beacon Avenue, asked the Council to consider a
postponement in order to appoint a study committee and a chance to offer a
solution.
Frank Meyer, Southwest Avenue, presented information
indicating that the quitclaim deed for Beavertail State Park from the Federal
Government to the Town of Jamestown limits the use of the property to
recreational purposes and a public park.
David Martin, Fairview Street, requested that only
non-lethal methods be used to control the growth of the deer herd. Additionally, Mr. Martin requested that the
Council consider a town-wide referendum.
Ronald DiMauro, Beacon Avenue, requested that the Council
give the opponents to the controlled deer hunt time to complete a study and
return to the Council with a viable solution.
Karen Camp, Columbia Lane, presented information indicating
that hunting at Beavertail State Park would not have a great impact on limiting
the deer herd.
Nancy Crawford, Mast Street, requested that the Council give
time for further study.
Gary Lemery, Bay View Drive, stated that the killing of deer
is a moral and ethical issue and cannot be allowed.
Barbara Morris, (no address), suggested that bow and arrow
hunting is the least effective way of controlling the deer herd.
Kate Lemery, Bay View Drive, stated that she believes bow
and arrow hunting is ineffective in reducing the deer herd.
Helen Richardson, Racquet Road, stated that controlling the
deer herd will not wipe out lime disease as they are not the only animals that
carry the disease.
Deborah Slatterly, Southwest Avenue, stated that Mr. Myers
comments show that the State and Town cannot allow hunting at Beavertail.
Jan Martin, Fairview Street, asked for a stay of execution.
Other comments from the audience were as follows:
Gayen Thompson, stated that she welcomes all the information
and recognizes the amount of time and effort in making this presentation to the
Council.
Patrick Bolger, Fore Royal Court, commented that he
appreciates and welcomes the information but believes that there are over 400
deer on the island and is in favor of a controlled deer hunt.
The Council discussed the information provided by Mr. Meyers
and the concerns raised by this report.
Those concerns being; what are the legal allowances at Beavertail and
what impact the possible rescinding of the Resolution passed by the Council
would have. The Council also discussed
the factual presentation given by RIDEM about the critical need to reduce the
deer herd.
It was moved by Council President Littman, seconded by
Councilor DiGiando to hold a special meeting on Thursday October 28, 2004 to
address the alternatives available to the Council regarding the controlled deer
hunt at Beavertail State Park. So
unanimously voted.
Public Hearing
1) Proposed
amendment to the Jamestown Zoning Ordinance related to: High Ground Water Table and Impervious Layer
Overlay District.
Councilor Settipane noted that the changes as presented seem
to be more than procedural.
The Town Solicitor advised the Council that as presently
submitted for consideration, the ordinance contains many substantiative
modifications and should not be heard without sending it to the Planning
Commission for their review and approval and order it to be readvertised for
public hearing. Mr. Parks suggested that
he meet with the Planning Commission to discuss the issues of concern.
It was moved by Councilor Settipane, seconded by Council
President Littman to remand the proposed ordinance to the Planning Commission
for review and discussion of the proposed changes before the Council as well as
some of the other issues that have arisen in the course of the hearing,
including the application of this proposed amendment to existing homes and to
bring the finalized ordinance amendments back to the Council for
advertisement. So unanimously voted.
COUNCIL, ADMINISTRATOR, SOLICITOR, COMMISSION/COMMITTEE
COMMENTS & REPORTS
1) Town
Administrator report (verbal)
The Town Administrator stated that he would address issues
as they appear on the agenda.
2) Reports from
Department Directors
None
3) Town Clerk
a) Memorandum
re: seating capacity for Victualing licenses
It was moved by Councilor Settipane, seconded by Councilor
DiGiando to accept the memorandum from the Town Clerk as communication. So unanimously voted.
It was moved by Councilor Settipane, seconded by DiGiando to
refer the request to put seating capacity on the Vitualing licenses to the Town
Solicitor to work with the Town Clerk to propose a policy for the future. So unanimously voted.
PUBLIC HEARING
1) Proposed
amendment to the Jamestown Zoning Ordinance related to: High Ground Water Table
and Impervious Layer Overlay District (cont. from 10/12/2004)
a) Planning
Commission review of amendments and suggestions
Previously discussed.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
None
COMMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1) Petition re:
proposed deer hunt at Beavertail State Park
It was moved by Councilor Long, seconded by Councilor
Ferguson to accept the petition regarding the proposed deer hunt at Beavertail
State Park. So unanimously voted.
2) Letter from
Bill Sheehan re: Ft. Getty dock
It was moved by Councilor DiGiando, seconded by Councilor
Settipane to accept the letter from Bill Sheehan and to forward it to the
Harbor Management Commission for their review.
So unanimously voted.
3) Thank you
note from Beverly Koschny re: proclamation
It was moved by Councilor Long, seconded by Councilor
Ferguson to accept the thank you note from Beverly Koschny. So unanimously voted.
4) Letter from
Sav Rebecchi re: High Ground Water Ordinance
It was moved by Councilor Long, seconded by Councilor
DiGiando to accept the letter from Sav Rebecchi. So unanimously voted.
LICENSES & PERMITS
All approvals for licenses and permits are subject to the
resolution of debts, taxes and appropriate signatures as well as, when
applicable, proof of insurance.
1) Victualing
License(s)
a) Victualing
license application for Lucky Ridge Co., LLC dba: Spinnaker’s Café – Mobile
Unit; located at 3 Ferry Wharf, Jamestown
Councilor Settipane noted that there is a policy in effect,
which states that there will only be three licenses allowed at East Ferry. At the present, there are two, the license
for Lucky Ridge Co., LLC would be the third.
Additionally, Councilor Settipane noted that if a license is not used,
the license holder would lose the license.
It was moved by Councilor Settipane, seconded by Councilor
Ferguson to approve the Victualing license for Lucky Ridge Co., LLC dba:
Spinnaker’s Café – Mobile Unit; located at 3 Ferry Wharf. So unanimously voted.
b) Letters from
the Town Clerk's Office to Victualing license holders re: renewals
It was moved by Council President Littman, seconded by
Councilor Ferguson to accept the communication from the Town Clerk. So unanimously voted.
It was moved by Councilor Settipane, seconded by Council
President Littman that the victualing licenses for the following establishments
be approved, subject to the resolution of debts, taxes and appropriate
signatures as well as Department of Health Certificates and proof of insurance
when applicable. So unanimously voted.
c) Victualing
license renewal applications (*insurance liability required)
• Ace’s
Pizza, Inc. dba: Ace’s Pizza, Inc.; located at 1 Clarke Street, Jamestown
• BADA Bing,
Inc. dba: Freddie Bing’s Hotdog Thing* to operate in the East Ferry area
• Barbara
& Michael Gallo dba: Theatre Family Restaurant; 34 Narragansett Avenue,
Jamestown
• Del’s
Lemonade & Refreshments, Inc. dba: Del’s of Jamestown* to operate at Ft.
Getty, Mackerel Cove, Head’s Beach and Taylor Point
• East Ferry
Market, Ltd. (S-Corp) dba: East Ferry Deli & Market; located at Unit #1
& 2 47 Conanicus Avenue, Jamestown
• Doriana
Carella dba: Village Hearth; located at 2 Watson Avenue, Jamestown
• Jian Sheng
Ni dba: Peking Garden; located at 34 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown
• Lucky Ridge
Co., LLC dba: Spinnakers Café; located at 3 Ferry Wharf, Jamestown
• TMT, Corp.
dba: McQuade’s Supermarket; located at 5 Clarke Street, Jamestown
BADA Bing, Inc. dba: Cove Grill*; to operate at Mackerel
Cove Beach, Jamestown
The Council questioned if the license for BADA Bing, Inc.
dba: Cove Grill was used for the past season.
There being no one present representing BADA Bing, Inc, It was moved by
Council President Littman, seconded by Councilor Long to notify the applicant
that the Victualing license application for BADA Bing, Inc. dba: Cove Grill be
continued to the Council meeting on November 8, 2004 . So unanimously voted.
d) Multi-License
Renewal
• House of
Pizza: Victualing & Pinball/Video Game (1)
It was moved by Councilor Settipane, seconded by Councilor
Long to grant the Vitualing and Pinball/Video Game (1) license renewal for
House of Pizza, subject to the resolution of debt, taxes and appropriate
signatures as well as the Department of Health Certificate. So unanimously voted.
2) Bingo License Renewal
a) Letter from Leona Borday re: waiving
Bingo License fee
b) Bingo License renewal
It was moved by Councilor DiGiando, seconded by Councilor
Long to grant the Bingo License Renewal to the Jamestown Senior Citizens
Association, Inc. and to waive the $100.00 fee.
So unanimously voted.
3) Sunday Sales License
a) Application
for a Sunday Sales License to Jamestown Christmas Trees dba: Jamestown
Christmas Trees, 14 Narragansett Avenue to sell Christmas trees on Sundays from
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
It was moved by Council President Littman, seconded by
Councilor Settipane to grant the Sunday Sales license to Jamestown Christmas
Trees dba: Jamestown Christmas Trees to sell Christmas trees on Sundays from
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. So unanimously
voted.
4) Event
Application
a) Town of
Jamestown, Parks & Recreation Department requests to hold the annual Jack
O’Lantern 5K Jog on Sunday, October 31st at the Community Center from 11:30
a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
It was moved by Councilor DiGiando, seconded by Councilor
Long to grant the event application for the annual Jack O’Lantern 5K Jog on
Sunday, October 31, 2004 at the Community Center from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM. So unanimously voted.
OPEN FORUM
1) Scheduled
request to address
a) Representative
Bruce Long re: legislative update
Representative Long presented a legislative update to the
Council.
Charlotte Zarlengo, Seaside Avenue, presented a petition to
protect existing homeowner’s land value and rights and requested that the Town
Council not over regulate and burden existing homeowners and focus the law to
limiting new construction on high risk undeveloped lots.
b) Barbara A.
Szepatowski re: Beavertail State Park 2004-2005 Deer Hunting Season
Previously addressed the Council.
2) Non-scheduled
request to address
(2nd Session)
Norma Willis, North Main Road, stated how beautiful the
foliage is on the cross island road trees and suggested that the Council send a
commendation to the landscaper.
Randal Tyson, Seaside Drive, suggested that the High Ground
Water Table Ordinance have areas left out, such as Reservoir Circle and
Beavertail. Additionally, Mr. Tyson
stated that the land valuation must be considered when residents have Town
imposed restrictions on their property, it is unfair to tax at the highest and
best use of property and take away rights.
Gayen Thompson stated that groundwater feeds all residents
and we all need to keep this in mind.
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
1) Conservation
Commission
a) Two (2)
vacancies exist, terms ending 12/31/2004 and 12/31/2005; duly advertised and
interviews complete, if favorable appoint:
i) Town
Solicitor opinion
It was moved by Councilor DiGiando, seconded by Councilor
Long to accept the letter from the Town Solicitor. So unanimously voted.
ii) Letters of
interest:
• Carol Lynn
Trocki
• Danielle
Tessier Minto
• Robert
Goode
• Jennifer
Stearns Talancy
It was moved by Councilor DiGiando, seconded by Councilor
Long to appoint Jennifer Stearns Talancy to the Conservation Commission with a
term ending 12/31/2005 and to appoint Carol Lynn Trocki to the Conservation
Commission with a term ending 12/31/2004.
So unanimously voted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1) Zoning
Certificate Fee (cont. from 09/27/2004)
a) Report from
the Building Official
It was the consensus of the Council to continue the report
from the Building Official to November 8, 2004.
2) Emergency
Service Plan (cont. from 10/12/2004)
Previously addressed.
3) Vollmer
Associates contract amendment (cont from 10/12/2004)
a) Town
Solicitor opinion
Council President Littman stated that it was his
understanding that the additional work was covered under a previous
contract. The Town Solicitor noted that
Mr. Harsch will be responding to this issue.
It was the consensus of the Council to continue the Vollmer Associates
contract amendment to the November 8, 2004 Council meeting.
4) Letter from
Eric A. Palazzo, Division of Public Utilities and Carriers re: Notice of Public
Hearing and Petition to Alter Community Antennae Television Service Areas
(cont. from 10/12/2004)
a) School
Committee report
There being no objections from the Superintendent of Schools
or the Council, it was moved by Councilor DiGiando, seconded by Councilor Long
to inform the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers that the Council has no
input at this time. So unanimously
voted.
5) Rhode Island
Transit Authority Bus Route #64 (Newport/URI)
It was moved by Councilor Long, seconded by Councilor
Ferguson to accept the communication from the Rhode Island Transit
Authority. So unanimously voted.
It was the consensus of the Council to continue the letter
from Rhode Island Transit Authority Bus Route #64 on the November 8, 2004
agenda for discussing the possibility of forwarding a letter to the Governor.
NEW BUSINESS
1) Letter from
the Auditor General re: Annual post audit
It was moved by Councilor DiGiando, seconded by Councilor
Long to accept the letter from the Auditor General. So unanimously voted.
2) Beavertail
Cooperative Archery Hunting Area
a) Copy of
letter from Town Administrator to the Department of Fish & Wildlife re:
location of controlled deer hunt (includes resolution and map of proposed area
as requested by the Town Council)
b) Map and Rules
& Regulations submitted by Department of Fish & Wildlife of Beavertail
Cooperative Archery Hunting Area
It was the consensus of the Council to continue the
Beavertail Cooperative Archery Hunting to a special Council meeting on October
28, 2004.
c) Letter from
Barbara A. Szepatowski re: Beavertail State Park 2004-2005 Deer Hunting Season
It was moved by Council President Littman, seconded by
Councilor Long to accept the letter from Barbara A. Szepatowski. So unanimously voted.
3) Quonset
Davisville Liaison Committee
a) Discharge of
committee
It was moved by Councilor Settipane, seconded by Councilor
Long to formally discharge the Quonset Davisville Liaison Committee and to
forward letter of appreciation to members.
So unanimously voted.
4) November 2,
2004 Election Warrant
It was moved by Councilor Settipane, seconded by Council
President Littman to accept the November 2, 2004 Election Warrant from the Town
Clerk. So unanimously voted.
5) Petition
from Verizon Communications and the Narragansett Electric Company to place two
(2) joint poles (P. 119S) and anchor guy on East Shore Road
It was moved by councilor Settipane, seconded by Councilor
Long to refer the Petition from Verizon Communications and the Narragansett
Electric Company to the Director of Public Works for approval, subject to any
conditions that he may have. So
unanimously voted.
6) Street
Abandonment: Umiak Avenue, between Plat 3 Lot 97 and Plat 1 Lot 38
a) Petition for
abandonment of a paper street
b) Copy of
letter to the Town Administrator from the Public Works Director
c) Copy of
letter to the Town Clerk from the Chief of Police
d) Copy of
memorandum to the Town Clerk from the Building Official
e) Letter from
William E & Jane P. Doyle, Plat 3, Lot 87 (abutter) re: objection to street
abandonment
Previously discussed.
7) Conservation
Commission
a) Memorandum
from Chair re: Proposed Highway Barn
It was moved by Councilor Ferguson, seconded by Councilor
Long to accept the offer from the Conservation Commission to hold an open house
with the objectives as presented.
Councilor Settipane stated that experts have been hired and
public presentations made before the Council regarding this issue. Councilor Settipane expressed his concern
that this presentation may not be objectively presented.
Councilor DiGiando suggested that the only area of concern
he has is with an explanation of the project that could be misunderstood.
It was moved by Councilor DiGiando, seconded by Councilor
Long to amend the motion to exclude items # 2 and #5. It was voted, Councilor DiGiando, aye;
Councilor Ferguson, aye; Councilor Long, aye; Councilor Settipane, nay; Council
President Littman, nay. The motion
passed with three in favor and two opposed.
The main motion as amended was voted, Councilor DiGiando,
aye; Councilor Ferguson, aye; Councilor Long, aye; Councilor Settipane, nay;
Council President Littman, nay. The
motion passed with three in favor and two opposed.
Council permission was given to Christopher Powell, Chair of
the Conservation Commission, for the following:
1. To invite residents of Jamestown to visit the
site of the proposed Highway Barn at Taylor Point.
2.
Excluded.
3. To visually present, as accurately as
possible, the proposed facility location, area to be cleared, and height of the
facility. This will be based on the most
recent information provided by Vollmer to the Council and presented at the
Public Workshop on October 20th.
4. To give residents the opportunity to see how
the proposed facility will fit into the Taylor Point landscape. This will be done through the use of flagging
tape and helium balloons. The flagging
tape will outline the area to be cleared and the site of the proposed
building. The helium balloons will be
used to provide another perspective when viewed from a distance by outlining
the area to be cleared.
5. Excluded.
8) Request for
bid award with recommendation from the Deputy Public Works Director, Michael
Gray re: Bid Awards:
a) Award bid to
Colony Ford for a pickup truck in an amount not to exceed $16,950.00
It was moved by Councilor DiGiando, seconded by Councilor
Settipane to award the bid to Colony Ford for a pickup truck in an amount not
to exceed $16,950.00. So unanimously
voted.
b) Award bid to
R. Bruce Briggs Vacuum Service for vac all services for cleaning drainage
structures in an amount not to exceed $80.00/hour
It was moved by Councilor DiGiando, seconded by Councilor
Long to award the bid to R. Bruce Briggs Vacuum Service for all services for
cleaning drainage structures in an amount not to exceed $80.00 per hour. So unanimously voted.
c) Award bid to
Ocean State Tree Service, Inc. for tree removal and trimming services in an
amount not to exceed $10,475.00
It was moved by Councilor Long, seconded by Councilor
DiGiando to award the bid to Ocean State Tree Service, Inc. for tree removal
and trimming services in an amount not to exceed $10,475.00. So unanimously voted.
d) Award bid to
J.J. Gregory & Son, Inc. for a new air compressor in an amount not to
exceed $13,247.00
It was moved by Councilor DiGiando, seconded by Councilor
Ferguson to award the bid to J.J. Gregory & Son, Inc. for a new air
compressor in an amount not to exceed $13,247.00. So unanimously voted.
e) Award bid to
N.H. Hydraulics, Inc. for a hydraulic breaker for an amount not to exceed
$15,850.00
It was moved by Councilor DiGiando, seconded by Councilor
Ferguson to award the bid to N.H. Hydraulics, Inc. for a hydraulic breaker in
an amount not to exceed $15,850.00. So
unanimously voted.
The Town Administrator informed the Council that there will
be a balance on the tree budget that will be used towards the emergency removal
of trees at the property located near the schools.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (continued from 6:00 PM)
It was moved by Councilor Long, seconded by Councilor
Ferguson to enter into executive session at 10:40 PM, pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5
(a) (1) to discuss personnel. It was
voted, Councilor DiGiando, aye; Councilor Ferguson, aye; Councilor Long, aye;
Councilor Settipane, aye; Council President Littman, aye. The motion passed.
The Council returned to regular session at 10:50 PM. It was moved by Councilor Long, seconded by
Councilor Ferguson to seal the executive session minutes from the public. It was voted, Councilor DiGiando, aye;
Councilor Ferguson, aye; Councilor Long, aye; Councilor Settipane, aye; Council
President Littman, aye. The motion
passed.
It was moved by Councilor Settipane, seconded by Councilor
DiGiando to adjourn the meeting at 10:51 PM.
So unanimously voted.
Attest:
Arlene D. Petit
Town Clerk
c: Town
Council Members (5)
Town
Administrator
Town
Solicitor
Administrative
Circulation