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 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Town Council Minutes 1. January 10, 2022 – Regular Session (Councilor Perry and Councilor Janick abstain, absent) 2. January 10, 2022 – Executive Session (Councilor Perry and Councilor Janick abstain, absent) 3. January 4, 2022 – Joint Budget Workshop (Councilor Perry and Councilor Burk abstain, absent) B. Acknowledge Receipt of Minutes from Boards/Commissions/Committees 1. Recreation Commission (1) 2. Open Space and Land Preservation (1) C. Acknowledge Receipt of Reports 1. Treasurer Saurette – December 2021 Budget and Revenue Reports D. Acknowledge Receipt of Correspondence 1. Town of Middletown – Town Council Resolution Prioritizing Quality Education for Middletown Students, Families and Residents E. Approval of Tax Assessor Abatements - $950.54 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING A COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM OR OTHER TOWN BUSINESS A. Comments received: None 6. PUBLIC PRESENTATION 1. Mary Sahady, Hague, Sahady & Co. P.C. – Presentation of Audit Report 6/30/2021 7. BOARD OF LICENSING A. Amicable Church, 3736 Main Road – Requesting Special Event Permit for annual Amicable Farmcoast 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, April 2, 2022 @ 9:00 – 11 a.m. (Neck Road & Seapowet Ave) 8. APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS A. Solar Ordinance Advisory Committee - (4) Public Members - (4) Vacancies 1. David L. Cardin, 4100 Main Road - Requests appointment 2. Patricia Hilton, 99 Peaceful Way - Requests appointment 3. EDC Representative: Renee Jones, 161 Highland Rd, as recommended by the EDC Committee B. Town Farm Renovation Committee - (9) Member Board - (2) Vacancies 1. Ryan C. Petri, 43 Kaufman Road - Requests appointment to expire 6/30/2023 C. Cemetery Commission - (5) Member Board - (1) Vacancy 1. Marc Desrosiers, 589 Hancock Street - Requests appointment to expire 4/15/2024 D. Open Space and Land Preservation Commission - (9) Member Board - (1) Vacancy 1. Cory (Caroline) P. Alexandre, 299 Nanaquaket Road - Requests appointment to expire 4/15/2024 9. GENERAL BUSINESS A. Brian Janes, Open Space Commission – Discussion and possible vote on authorization to apply for grant from RI Infrastructure Bank, not to exceed $250K to implement plans for Fogland B. Brian Janes, Open Space Commission – Discussion and possible vote on status and disposition of “Monast Island”, including authorizing Solicitor to take all necessary actions to foreclose on the tax title and transfer land to State of Rhode Island C. Councilor Edwards – Discussion and possible vote on Resolution requesting amendments related to CRMC Aquaculture Application Notifications D. Councilor Burk – Discussion and possible vote on Resolution for Change to RIGL 16-7-40 (c) and (d) E. Councilor Burk – Discussion and possible vote on Resolution requesting to Governor Daniel McKee and the General Assembly to increase the number of basic police training academy F. Councilor Edwards – Discussion and possible vote on proposed Ordinance regarding establishing a Town council policy for applying for grants G. Town Administrator – Discussion and possible vote on US Department of Justice $250,000 Police Officer COPS grant H. Town Administrator – Discussion and possible vote to move forward with applying for Safer Grant I. Tax Assessor Robert/Tax Collector McGowan – Discussion and possible vote to approve the Vision Tax Administration and Collection software upgrade from Vision Global Solutions I. Town Administrator – Discussion and possible votes regarding the Landfill Closure Project: 1. Award contract to J. H. Lynch & Sons Inc. 2. Extend Addendum to Pare Corporation to manage/monitor the project 3. Fund Contingency based on projected costs and current budgeted amount J. Councilor deMedeiros – Discussion and possible vote for approval of bids for School Dept. capital funding allocation and to reallocate as necessary, subject to meeting all bid requirements Project Allocated Amount Final Cost Siding Ranger School $7,500 $9,975.00 Dishwasher THS $55,000 $58,769.45 Streamer TMS $60,000 $44,116.00 Lawn Mowers (3) $24,000 $23,919.94 Intercom THS $25,000 $26,297.00 Total $171,500 $163,077.39 K. Councilor deMedeiros - Discussion regarding Ordinance Section 2-107 Casino Gaming Revenue for 2022 revenue in FY2023 10. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Town Solicitor – RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2) - General update on all pending litigation 11. ADJOURNMENT
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