Monday, May 9, 2022

Tiverton Town Council Meeting - May 9, 2022

00:00 1. CALL TO ORDER 3. ROLL CALL 1:00 ***CONSIDERATION AND VOTE ON THE FOLLOWING PROCLAMATION*** Recognizing National Police Week May 15-21, 2022 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Town Council Minutes 1. April 25, 2022 – Regular Meeting 2. April 25, 2022 – Executive Session B. Acknowledge Receipt of Minutes from Boards/Commissions/Committees C. Acknowledge Receipt of Reports 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Comments received: 1. Bonnie Burns 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS (ADVERTISED) – Discussion and possible votes A. 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 B. Approval of the proposed amendment to Tiverton Code of Ordinances Section 2-107 Casino Gaming Revenue 22:30 C. Approval of the proposed amendment to Tiverton Code of Ordinances Section 78-71 Parking Prohibited on Access Road, Industrial Way and Progress Road D. Approval of the proposed amendment to Tiverton Code of Ordinances Section 2-1. Fees and fines, Beach Parking Pass Fees 7. GENERAL BUSINESS A. Town Administrator/Michael DeCotis – Discussion and possible vote to amend the previous vote on the use of funds from Tiverton Power contribution for Middle School Softball field renovations, in an amount not to exceed $12,000, B. Bruce Thompson – Request for the Town to abandon an undeveloped portion of Chace Avenue. Discussion and possible vote to refer to the Planning Department C. Councilor Edwards/Library Director Damiani – Discussion and possible vote to support/adopt a resolution requesting the State of Rhode Island fully fund grant-in-aid to public libraries D. Town Administrator/ Harbor Commission – Discussion and possible vote to allow Harbor Commission to offer town residents the ability to use the municipal dock for a fee for dinghies (12 at $300 per dinghy per season) E. DPW Director Rogers – Discussion and possible votes on: 1. Prohibiting acceptance of construction debris at Town Transfer Station as of July 1, 2022 2. Prohibiting acceptance of yard waste at Town Transfer Station as of a date to be determined F. DPW Director Rogers - Discussion and possible votes to award contracts as follows: 1. Bituminous Concrete Paving – Award to T. Miozzi, LLC 2. Washed Sand, Washed Stone, Bank Run Gravel, Screened Loam Crushed Stone and Dense Graded Stone – Award to L.B. Corp. dba Tiverton Materials 3. High-Density Polyethylene Pipe (HDPE) – Award to Ferguson Waterworks 4. Catch Basin Frames and Grates - Award to Ferguson Waterworks 5. Daily Landfill Cover – Award to LAL Construction Co., Inc. 6. Crack Sealing – Award to Sealcoating Inc. dba Indus 7. Line Painting – Award to K5 Corporation 8. Septic Tank Pumping – Award to ACME Sanitary Service 9. Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Inspections – Award to ACME Sanitary Service 10. Roadside Grass and Brush Mowing – Award to Rich McGee & Son Excavating G. Brayton Woods stop sign request – advertise a public hearing on Tiverton Code of Ordinance Chapter 78 TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES Section 78-37 (f) regarding Lyne Road, No. Christopher Road and So. Christopher Road H. Town Administrator – Discussion and possible votes regarding ARPA Funds requests: 1. Historical Cemeteries Commission to acquire tripod to hoist grave markers – $3,000 2. Recreation Commission to replace AED equipment – $10,225.70 3. Recreation Commission to acquire outdoor fitness equipment for Phase 2 Town Farm Project – $65,037.70 4. Information Technology for Town Hall in need of operational server – $25,915.05 5. Overall project for Oshean Broadband installation at Tiverton Police Station – $109,359.40 I. Town Administrator – Discussion and possible vote to extend the Professional Services contract of Steere Engineering, Inc. for the period 5/1/2022 to 7/31/2022 J. Police Chief Jones – Discussion and possible vote to grant permission to apply for the Bureau of Justice Assistance 2022 Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant K. Discussion and possible votes regarding the renaming of Spruce Street, Maple Street, Highland Street, Hemlock Street and Beach Street, to review Planning Board’s recommendation, to set a public hearing date and to advertise same L. 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 K. Councilor Cook – Discussion and possible vote on a Resolution in opposition to SB 2557 and HB 7829 Translation Services 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS/DISCUSSIONS A. Town Clerk – Update on Financial Town Referendum B. Town Solicitor – Update on case CA No: NC 2021-0188 Joel Bishop et al. v. Joan Chabot, Tiverton Town Clerk 9. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION 10. ADJOURNMENT

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