1. CALL TO ORDER 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Town Council Minutes 1. February 19, 2022 – Special Meeting 2. February 26, 2022 – Special Meeting 3. February 28, 2022 – Regular Session 4. February 28, 2022 – Executive Session B. Acknowledge Receipt of Minutes 1. Economic Development Commission (3) 2. Zoning Board of Review (3) 3. Recreation and Beach Commission 4. Historic Preservation Advisory Board 5. Conservation Commission (1) 6. Dog Park Advisory Committee (1) C. Acknowledge Receipt of Reports 1. Town Administrator – Departments’ Monthly Reports – February 2022 2. Town Administrator – Police and Fire Department Overtime Reports – February 2022 D. Acknowledge Receipt of Correspondence 1. Town of Barrington – Resolution 2. Town of Burrillville - Resolution 3. Town of Middletown – Resolution 4. Lise Gescheidt – Requesting grant to Newport Mental Health 5. Lisa Machado - Requesting funding to Newport Mental Health 4889-6944-0276.1 E. Approval of Tax Assessor Abatements - $285.52 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Comments received: None 6. PUBLIC PRESENTATION 1. Mario Carreno, Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) – Presentation regarding 5 year capital process for education 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS (ADVERTISED) A. Discussion and possible vote on proposed Ordinance regarding establishing a Town council policy for applying for grants (continued from 2/28/2022) 8. APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS – Discussion and Possible Vote of Each Requested Appointment A. Planning - (9) Member Board (3) Year Terms (3) Vacancies 1. Chris Shriver, 113 Fir Avenue - Requests appointment, term ending 7/15/2024 2. Rosemary Eva, 4019 Main Road – Requests re-appointment, term ending 7/15/2023 3. Amanda Souza, 160 Leger Lane – Requests re-appointment, term ending 7/15/2024 B. Harbor Commission - (9) Member Board, (2) Year Terms, (3) Vacancies 1. Chris Shriver, 113 Fir Avenue - Requests appointment, term ending 7/15/2023 9. BOARD OF LICENSING – Discussion and Possible Vote of Each License Application A. Michael J. Roderick, 264 Bulgarmarsh Road – Requesting Special Event Permit for the Annual “Courtney Roderick Run for Recovery” 5K Run/Walk Event - July 23, 2022 (rain date July 24, 2022) from 8-11 AM. Start and finish at Grinnell’s Beach (continued from 2/28/2022) 10. GENERAL BUSINESS A. Councilor Edwards – Solar Ordinance Advisory Committee – Discussion and possible vote to extend completion date B. DPW Director Rogers – Discussion and possible vote to approve budget transfers 1. $25,000 from Acct 5540-6451 Snow Removal to Acct 5540-6698 Sand, gravel, salt 2. $5,000 from Acct 5540-5101 DPW Maint Workers to Acct 5540-6910 Heat 3. $300 from Acct 5540-5101 DPW Maint Workers to Acct 5540-6935 Telephone & TV 4. $5,000 from Acct 5540-5101 DPW Maint Workers to Acct 5540-7325 Highway Signs 5. $500 from Acct 5540-5101 DPW Maint Workers to Acct 5530-6912 Electricity & Propane 6. $5,000 from Acct 5540-5101 DPW Maint Workers to Acct 5530-7611 Gas & Motor Oil 7. $12,610 from Acct 5540-5101 DPW Maint Workers to Acct 5500-6457 Rubbish/Rec Contr Service 8. $170 from Acct 5540-5101 DPW Maint Workers to Acct 5130-6240 Uniform 9. $700 from Acct 5540-5101 DPW Maint Workers to Acct 5130-7611 Gas & Motor Oil 4889-6944-0276.1 C. Town Administrator/DPW Director – Discussion and possible vote to extend Mega trash contract for the period 12/1/2022 through 6/30/2023 D. Town Administrator – Discussion and possible vote to ask Recycling Committee to consider alternatives to Tiverton trash bags after 11/30/2022 E. Town Administrator – Discussion and possible vote to advertise RFP for Mowing/Maintenance and Cemetery Operations for Pocasset Hill Cemetery F. Town Administrator – Discussion and possible vote to authorize Town Administrator to proceed with RI Infrastructure Bank in formulating a back-fill for shortage in landfill closure G. Council President deMedeiros – Discussion and possible vote to authorize an allocation of the FY2022 Tiverton Power LLC donation account towards Recreation Commission special events H. Councilor Cook – Discussion and possible vote on Resolution in Opposition of HB 6638 “An Act Relating to Towns and Cities - Zoning Ordinances” I. Councilors Perry/deMedeiros – Discussion/scheduling of Employee Appreciation Day J. Councilor Edwards – Discussion and possible vote regarding amendments to Ordinance Section 2-107 Casino Gaming Revenue and setting date for future public hearing (continued from 2/28/2022) 11. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Council President/Town Administrator –RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2) Collective Bargaining – Update on IAFF Local 1703 negotiations 12. ADJOURNMENT
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