00:00 1. CALL TO ORDER 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. April 11, 2022 – Regular Meeting (Councilor Perry abstain, absent) 2. April 11, 2022 – Executive Session (Councilor Perry abstain, absent) B. Acknowledge Receipt of Minutes from Boards/Commissions/Committees C. Acknowledge Receipt of Reports D. Acknowledge Receipt of Correspondence 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING A COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 12:00 A. Comments received: 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS (ADVERTISED) – Discussion and possible votes 20:00 A. Portsmouth-Tiverton Rotary Club/Sharlene Patton - Approval of sound variance for 64th Annual Father’s Day Car Show at Longplex Sports Center, 300 Industrial Way on June 19, 2022, from 8 am to 5 pm and approval of special event permit (non-advertised) [cont. from 4/11/2022] B. Arts and Artisan Festival/Alyssa Wood - Approval of sound variance for Arts and Artisan Festival at Mill Pond Shops @ Tiverton Four Corners, 3980 Main Road on July 16, 2022, from 10 am to 4 pm and approval of Special Event permit 7. BOARD OF LICENSING – Discussion and possible vote 12:30 A. Charles Mulcahy, 65 Beech Avenue, Tiverton – Requesting Approval of Private Detective License Renewal 8. APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS – 14:00 A. Historical Cemeteries Commission - (5) Member Board (3) Year Terms (1) Vacancy 1. Thomas L. Snell, 245 King Road - Requests re-appointment, term ending 4/15/2025 B. Economic Development Commission - (5) Member Board (4) Year Terms (1) Vacancy 1. Christine A. Francis, 3842 Main Road - Requests appointment, term ending 7/15/2025 C. Open Space and Land Preservation Commission - (9) Member Board (3) Year Terms (1) Vacancy 1. James L. Spears, 494 West Demello Drive - Requests re-appointment, term ending 4/15/2025 9. GENERAL BUSINESS A. Michael Monti, Esq. for Vincent Vivona –Petition to abandon Patrick Avenue and a portion of Harrington Avenue. B. Bruce Thompson – Request for the Town to abandon an undeveloped portion of Chace Avenue. C. Stuart Gilfillen/ Recreation – Discussion and possible vote on advertising public hearing for proposed amendments to Tiverton Code of Ordinance Chapter 78 Traffic and Vehicles, Section 78-61 e D. Town Administrator/Michael DeCotis – use of funds from Tiverton Power contribution for Middle School Softball field renovations, in an amount not to exceed $12,000. E. Councilor Cook – resolution for a coastal buffer zone to allow for aquaculture operations and minimize conflicting uses 1. Letter from Harbor Commission Chair Bruce Cox to Town Administrator re: Tiverton Conservation Commission letter on Shoreline Setback for new aquaculture leases 2. Letter from Harbor Commission Chair Bruce Cox to Town Administrator re: Rhode Island Salt Water Angler’s Association letter F. DPW Director Rogers - Discussion and possible vote to approve budget transfers 1. $12,000 from Acct. 5540-5101 DPW Maint Workers to Acct. 5540-6648 Minor Equip Replacements 2. $8,000 from Acct. 5540-5101 DPW Maint Workers to Acct. 5540-6698 Salt, Sand, Gravel 3. $9,000 from Acct. 5540-6451 Snow Removal to Acct. 5540-6698 Salt, Sand, Gravel 4. $13,590 from Acct. 5540-5101 DPW Maint Workers to Acct. 640-7850 Restr Cap- 2 used plow trks 5. $140 from Acct. 5130-5102 Staff Salaries AFSCME to Acct. 5130-6240 Uniform G. DPW Director Rogers - Discussion and possible vote to approve an extension of the FY2020-2022 contract with Cintas Corporation for Uniform Rental, H. DPW Director Rogers – Discussion and possible vote to grant DPW permission to hire Xtreme Grinding to grind the yard waste at the Landfill, with a cost not to exceed $16,000. I. Discussion and possible vote to approve National Grid Joint Pole Petition – Cornell Road, poles 32, 32-84, 33, 34, 35, 36, and 36-84 J. Discussion and possible vote to award contract for Pocasset Hill Cemetery Mowing/Maintenance and Cemetery Operations to Jared Ramunno DBA Ramunno’s Landscaping K. Dog Park Advisory Committee – Discussion and possible vote to amend the Resolution 2021-01 Establishing an Advisory Dog Park Committee . L. approve funds to advertise the proposed Planning Board Fee and Escrow Schedule for Public Hearing on May 23, 2022 M. Councilor Burk - vote to set a public hearing date on the proposed Charter amendments for Personnel changes and the Personnel Board and to approve funds to advertise public hearing N. Town Administrator - approve a salary increase for Police Chief Patrick Jones, effective December 14, 2021, consistent with the approved FY22 budget O. Town Administrator - Discussion and possible vote to approve a salary increase for Deputy Police Chief James Costa, effective October 26, 2021, consistent with the approved FY22 budget 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Update on Financial Town Referendum 11. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION 12. ADJOURNMENT
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