00:00 A. Approval of Town Council Minutes 1. November 28, 2022 – Regular Meeting 2. November 28, 2022 – Executive Session B. Acknowledge Receipt of Minutes from Boards/Commissions/Committees 1. Historic Preservation Advisory Board – (1) 2. Open Space and Land Preservation – (1) 3. Zoning Board - (1) 4. Harbor Commission – (1) C. Acknowledge Receipt of Reports 1. Town Administrator – Departments’ Monthly Reports – November 2022 2. Police and Fire Department Overtime Reports – November 2022 D. Acknowledge Receipt of Correspondence 1. Town of Little Compton - Resolution urging the Rhode Island General Assembly to recognize June 19, Juneteenth National Independence Day, as an official Rhode Island state holiday 2. John, Nahla, Diana and Karen Ephraim – letters re: concerns about proposed NorthPoint development project E. Approval of Bay Street Moratorium Extension to June 30, 2023 F. Approval of Town Council 2023 Meeting Calendar G. Approval of advertisement funds for 2023 Annual Tree Warden Appointment H. Approval of advertisement funds for Part-Time Senior Center Bus Driver 9:30 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING A COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM OR OTHER TOWN BUSINESS A. Comments received: Christopher D. Lewis - letter re: Short-Term Rentals (STR) 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS (ADVERTISED) – Discussion and possible votes 14:00 A. Approval of the proposed amendment to the Tiverton Code of Ordinances Appendix A Zoning, Short Term Rentals 1. Planning Board recommendation 7. APPOINTMENTS – Discussion and possible votes 4:115 A. Harbor Master – Annual Term expiring 12/31/2023 1. Tyler Loomis, 89 John Duggan Road – Requests Annual Re-Appointment with Harbor and Coastal Waters Management Commission Recommendation 6:30 B. Library Board of Trustees – (7) Member Board - (3) Year Terms - (1) Vacancy 1. Alize Gomes, 23 Willow Street - Request appointment for a term ending 10/15/2025 8. GENERAL BUSINESS A. Councilor President deMedeiros – Assignment of Town Councilor Liaisons for Boards and Commission B. Tax Assessor Robert – Discussion and possible vote to award Statistical Evaluation contract to Northeast Revaluation Group C. DPW Director Rogers - Discussion and possible vote to change the Town Ordinance regarding allowable locations for donation containers and to fund advertising for applicable Ordinance amendment (continued from 11/28/2022) D. DPW Director Rogers – Discussion and possible vote to approve MTG Disposal LLC December 2022 trucking charge to transport curbside trash collection to RIRRC plus an increase in their fuel adjustment estimated usage from 1,550 gallons to 2,170 gallons E. DPW Director Rogers – Discussion and possible vote to approve MTG Disposal, LLC contract extension for the period January 1, 2023 thru June 30, 2023 which includes an increase in their fuel adjustment estimated usage from 1,550 gallons to 2,170 gallons per month F. DPW Director Rogers – Update on the Landfill Capping project, particularly Phase 4 G. Administrator Cotta - Discussion and possible vote to advertise RFP for mooring software to manage moorings, applications and renewals H. Solicitor Marcello – Discussion and possible vote to approve a resolution to authorize the Town Council President or Town Administrator to sign a deed transferring Monast Island to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. 3:00 I. Council President deMedeiros – Northpoint update J. Council President deMedeiros – Scheduling of the Initial Joint Budget Workshop with the School Committee and Budget Committee per Section 301(b)(1) of the Home Rule Charter. K. Administrator Cotta - Discussion and possible vote to approve proposed fiscal impact statement to existing contract to become effective 12/14/2022 for Police Chief Jones (continued from 11/28/2022) L. Administrator Cotta - Discussion and possible vote to approve proposed fiscal impact statement to existing contract to become effective retroactive to 10/21/2022 for Deputy Police Chief Costa (continued from 11/28/2022) 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Town Administrator - 42-46-5(a)(1) – Personnel - Job Performance/Annual Evaluation for Police Chief Patrick Jones - Notice given (continued from 11/28/2022) B. Town Administrator - 42-46-5(a)(1) – Personnel - Job Performance/Annual Evaluation for Deputy Police Chief James Costa - Notice given (continued from 11/28/2022) C. Town Solicitor – RIGL-42-46-5(a)(2) Litigation: LB Corp v. Town of Tiverton (NC 2021-0401) discussion, review and potential vote on a proposed settlement of a tax appeal for property at 0 Fish Road, Plat 107/Lot 106 and potential grant of easement to plaintiff over town-owned property
from TivertonVideos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJYWFLobKk4
via IFTTT