00:00 4. PUBLIC PRESENTATION 12:50 A. Northpoint Development Corporation – Presentation regarding future development plans of the Tiverton Business Park and disclosure of previously approved Purchase & Sale Agreement as voted by the Town Council in Executive Session on June 13, 2022 5. 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. July 25, 2022 – Regular Meeting 2. July 25, 2022 – Executive Session B. Acknowledge Receipt of Minutes from Boards/Commissions/Committees 1. Solar Ordinance Advisory Committee (2) 2. FTR & Personnel Changes Advisory Subcommittee (3) 3. Board of Canvassers (1) C. Acknowledge Receipt of Reports 1. Town Administrator – Departments’ Monthly Reports – July 2022 2. Town Administrator – Police and Fire Department Overtime Reports – July 2022 D. Acknowledge Receipt of Correspondence 1. Email/petition from AG Miranda regarding paving remainder of Captains Circle – refer to DPW Director E. Approval of Tax Assessor Abatements – $421.35 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING A COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM OR OTHER TOWN BUSINESS A. Comments received: 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS (ADVERTISED) – Discussion and possible votes A. Approval of the proposed amendment to the Tiverton Code of Ordinances to include a new article in Chapter 14, for ARTICLE IV – STONE BRIDGE DOCKS regarding town policy, definitions, authority, application process and fees 8. APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS – Discussion and possible votes A. Zoning Board of Review – (2) Alternates, (1) Year Term (2) Vacancies – Annual Appointment 1. Jennifer Hilton, 128 Church Pond Drive – Request re-appointment, term ending 7/15/2023 2. Edwin K. Schober, Jr., 124 Long Pasture Way - Request re-appointment, term ending 7/15/2023 B. Dog Park Advisory Committee - (11) Member Board (2) Year Terms (3) Vacancies 1. Shawn S. Cournoyer, 46 Joann Drive - Requests re-appointment, term ending 3/28/2024 C. Economic Development Commission - (5) Members (4) Year Terms, (1) Vacancy 1. Daniel R. Brocklehurst, 39 Terra Verde Drive - Request appointment, term ending 7/15/2026 D. Acknowledgement of resignation/retirement: 1. Phyllis Ibbotson from Harbor Commission effective 7/25/2022 9. GENERAL BUSINESS A. Council Vice President Burk – Discussion and possible vote on council resolution regarding recent anti-Semitic Social Media post by Tiverton Restaurant and the larger issue of antisemitism, racism and other forms of hate speech. B. Councilor Edwards – Discussion and possible vote related to Open Meetings Act training and education for Board and Commission members C. Councilor Cook – Discussion regarding Mayflower Wind Plan and potential vote for retention of special environmental legal counsel D. DPW Director Rogers – Discussion and possible vote to approve 2006 John Deere 544J Front End Loader repair costs $17,500 E. Administrator Cotta/Police Chief Jones – Approval of budget transfers for FY22 F. Town Administrator – Discussion and possible vote to approve contract change for Executive Assistant Mary Lou Sullivan with retroactive salary adjustment of 2.5% for 7/21 to 7/22 and a current salary increase of 2.5% from 7/22 to 7/23 G. Town Administrator – Discussion and possible vote to approve contract change for Tax Collector Toni Lyn McGowan and retroactive salary adjustment back to 7/1/2022 H. Council Vice President Burk - Discussion and Possible vote to refer the Draft Zoning Ordinance on Short Term Rentals to the Planning Board for a detailed report in accordance with RIGL 45-24-51 I. Councilor Edwards – Discussion and possible vote to refer the proposed Zoning Ordinance on Solar Energy Systems to the Planning Board for a detailed report in accordance with RIGL 45-24-51 J. Council President deMedeiros - Discussion and possible vote regarding Code of Ordinance amendment to ARTICLE II Farmer’s Market Section 22-8 Conditions and to approve funds to advertise public hearing K. Town Administrator - Discussion and possible vote to approve the contract addendum for On-site Wastewater for administration and oversite to Carmody L. Town Administrator - Discussion and possible vote to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Newport County Mental Health, the Town of Tiverton, and the Tiverton Police Department M. Town Administrator - Discussion and possible vote to approve funding to re-advertise for Fire Chief N. David Paull/Dog Park Committee – Discussion and possible vote on grand opening special event to be held on September 24, 2022 from 10am - 2pm 10. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
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