00:00 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE TO THE FLAG 3. ROLL CALL President Denise M. deMedeiros Vice President Michael S. Burk Joseph C. Perry William J. Vieira Deborah G. Janick Donna J. Cook Jay P. Edwards TOWN COUNCIL FORMAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PROMOTIONS AND ADMINISTRATION OF OATH FOR: Lieutenant Robert Gagnon promoted to Captain Firefighter Jonathan Wicks promoted to Lieutenant Tiverton Power, LLC - Presentation of Civic Contribution 22:00 4. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed within the Consent Agenda are to be considered routine by Town Council and will ordinarily 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 and the Town Council President permits, in which event the item will be removed for separate consideration later on the agenda. A. Approval of Town Council Minutes 1. November 8, 2021 – Regular Session 2. November 8, 2021 – Executive Session 3. November 22, 2021 – Regular Session (Councilor Vieira abstains, absent) B. Acknowledge Receipt of Minutes from Boards/Commissions/Committees 1. Cemetery Commission (1) 2. Open Space Commission (1) C. Acknowledge Receipt of Reports 1. Town Administrator – Departments’ Monthly Reports – November 2021 2. Police and Fire Department Overtime Reports – November 2021 D. Acknowledge Receipt of Correspondence 1. Town of North Smithfield – Resolution Change to RIGL 16-7-40 (c) and (d) – Increased school housing ratio E. Approval of Tax Assessor Abatements - $6,040.27 F. Councilor deMedeiros – Approval of Bay Street Moratorium Extension to June 30, 2022 G. Approval of Town Council 2022 Meeting Calendar H. Approval of License Renewals – Non-Advertised (December 1, 2021 to November 30, 2022) Holiday License Renewal - Twin River - Tiverton LLC d/b/a Bally’s Casino & Hotel, 777 Casino Blvd. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING A COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM OR OTHER TOWN BUSINESS A. Comments received: 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS (ADVERTISED) A. Approval of proposed amendment to Tiverton Code of Ordinances – Chapter 14 BOATS AND WATERWAYS, Sections 14-62 - Composition; primary duty and 14-63 - Representation of area interests - Amendments to modify language regarding the Tiverton Harbor and Coastal Waters Management Commission to be consistent with Tiverton’s Home Rule Charter. 7. APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS A. Harbor Master – Annual Term expiring 12/31/2022 1. Tyler Loomis, 89 John Duggan Road – Requests Annual Re-Appointment with Harbor and Coastal Waters Management Commission Recommendation 8. GENERAL BUSINESS A. Garry Plunkett, Open Space Commission – Request to schedule public workshop re: development of a master plan for future improvements to Fort Barton B. Renee Jones, Economic Development Commission – Review information regarding submission to RI Commerce on grant for Tiverton Business Park feasibility study C. Councilor Edwards – Discussion and possible vote to create resolution for Renewable Energy Ordinance Advisory Subcommittee D. Councilor Cook – Discussion and possible vote regarding Two Rod Way E. Town Administrator – Update regarding union contract negotiations F. Town Administrator – Update regarding Winterberry Woods on compliance with Homeowners Association requirements G. Discussion and possible vote/s to rescind resolution Establishing The Financial Town Referendum (FTR) and Personnel Changes Advisory Committee adopted on May 10, 2021 and to establish formal town council subcommittee to advise the full council H. Town Clerk – Discussion and possible vote on approval to advertise request for proposal regarding precinct management consulting services, including revised precinct boundaries and updated street indexes. 9. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Council President deMedeiros – RIGL 42-46-5(a)(1) – Personnel - Job Performance for Town Administrator Christopher Cotta – Notice given 10. ADJOURNMENT
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