00:00 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 3. ROLL CALL President Denise M. deMedeiros Vice President Michael S. Burk Joseph C. Perry John G. Edwards V Deborah G. Janick Jay P. Edwards Dennis J. Milbourne Tiverton Power, LLC - Presentation of Civic Contribution 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Town Council Minutes 1. December 14, 2022 – Regular Meeting 2. December 14, 2022 – Executive Session B. Acknowledge Receipt of Minutes from Boards/Commissions/Committees 1. Historic Preservation Advisory Board (1) 2. Personnel Board – (1) 3. Recreation Commission (1) 4. Economic Development Commission – (2) C. Acknowledge Receipt of Reports 1. Town Administrator – Departments’ Monthly Reports – December 2022 2. Police and Fire Department Overtime Reports – December 2022 3. Treasurer Saurette – November 2022 Budget and Revenue Reports D. Acknowledge Receipt of Correspondence 1. Coastal Resources Management Council – Public notice for Proposed Rule-making and Public Hearing regarding the proposed Ocean State Adaptation and Resilience Fund E. Approval of REVISED Town Council 2023 Meeting Calendar 5. PUBLIC PRESENTATION 1. Josianne Araujo, Hague, Sahady & Co. P.C. – Presentation of Audit Report 6/30/2022 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING A COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM OR OTHER TOWN BUSINESS A. Comments received: Alex Buffman letter re: Short Term Rentals 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS (ADVERTISED) – Discussion and possible votes A. Vyana, Inc. dba Tiverton Liquors, 65 Main Road – Requests approval of the transfer of Class A Liquor license from Chandni, Inc. to Vyana, Inc. dba Tiverton Liquors, subject to meeting all legal requirements 8. BOARD OF LICENSING – Discussion and possible votes 18:50 A. Vyana, Inc. dba Tiverton Liquors, 65 Main Road – Requests approval of tobacco dealer license, subject to meeting all legal requirements 9. APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS– Discussion and possible votes 19:45 A. Acknowledgement of resignation: 1. Christine Francis from Economic Development Commission and Newport and Bristol County Convention and Visitors' Bureau effective 3/31/2023 10. GENERAL BUSINESS 21:20 A. Councilor President deMedeiros – Assignment of Town Councilor Liaisons for Boards and Commission 24:20 B. Police Chief Jones – Discussion and possible vote to approve the purchase of police body armor for $26,142.98 from Angel Armor 26:40 C. Fire Chief Bailey - Discussion and possible vote to acceptance of National Highway Transportation Safety Grant (NHTSA) Grant for $47,375.00 for Jaws of Life and stabilization equipment 28:00 D. Town Administrator/Police Chief – Request approval to apply for appropriate grants authorized as earmark funding for dispatch area submitted by Senator Whitehouse, Senator Reed and Congressman Cicilline E. Recreation Commission – Request approval of special event permit (waiving fee) for the ‘Trunk or Treat’ event at Ranger School on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 4pm – 8:30 pm with a rain date of Sunday, October 29, 2023 40:45 F. Recreation Commission - Discussion and possible vote to approve funds to advertise 2023 Beach Fees proposal for public hearing 32:00 . Administrator Cotta – Discussion and possible vote to award contract for Surplus Equipment to Excel Recycling, LLC 33:55 H. DPW Director Rogers – Discussion and possible vote to approve budget transfers: 1. $56,022.80 from Acct 5530-5101 Landfill Workers to Acct 5540-5101 DPW Workers 2. $1,104.86 from Acct 5530-5104 Overtime to Acct 5540-5104 Overtime 3. $4,900.00 from Acct 5530-5150 Sick Leave Buy Back to Acct 5140-5150 Sick Leave Buy Back 4. $479.18 from Acct 5530-6240 Uniform Rental to Acct 5540-6240 Uniform Rental 5. $726.60 from Acct 5530-7611 Fuel & Oil to Acct 5540-7611 Fuel & Oil 38:35 I. Council President deMedeiros – Scheduling of Special Council meeting regarding allocation of Casino gaming and APRA funds from January 17, 2023, to January 19, 2023 J. Town Administrator - Request approval of annual contract adjustment for Tax Assessor David Robert for the period 12-11-2021 to 12-10-2022 (retroactive) and an adjusted increase for current period 12- 11-22 to 12-10-23 40:30 K. Town Administrator – Discussion and possible vote to ratify three year contract for John Charbonneau for vacant Planner position 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS 48:40 A. Municipal Court – Beginning February 2023, hearings will be held on the SECOND & FOURTH MONDAY of the Month starting at 5:00 p.m. 12. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Town Administrator – RIGL 42-46-5(a)(1) – Personnel - Job Performance/Annual Evaluation for Tax Assessor David Robert – Notice given B. Town Administrator - RIGL 42-45-5(a)(1) – Personnel – Prospective candidate evaluation of employment history, character and fitness regarding Planner vacancy – Notice given C. Town Solicitor – RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2) - General update on all pending litigation 13. ADJOURNMENT
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