Monday, January 23, 2023

Tiverton Town Council Meeting - January 23, 2023

4. CONSENT AGENDA 00:.00 A. Approval of Town Council Minutes 1. January 9, 2023 – Regular Meeting (Councilors Burk and Perry abstain, absent) 2. January 9, 2023 – Executive Session (Councilors Burk and Perry abstain, absent) 3. January 12, 2023 – Joint Budget Workshop (Councilors Burk, Edwards V, and Perry abstain, absent) B. Acknowledge Receipt of Minutes from Boards/Commissions/Committees 1. Recreation & Beaches (1) 2. Zoning Board – (3) C. Acknowledge Receipt of Reports 1. Treasurer Saurette – December 2022 Budget and Revenue Reports D. Acknowledge Receipt of Correspondence 1. Gayle Lawrence re: Zoning Board proceedings in review of appeal of Planning Board’s denial of Season’s gas station/convenience store application 2. Maureen Morrow re: proposed ordinance amendment related to collection bins 3. Discover Newport Annual Report 4. Recreation 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 Comments: 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS (ADVERTISED) – Discussion and possible votes A. Stu Gilfillen/Recreation - Consideration of a sound variance for Tiverton Summer Concert Series to be held on July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18 from 6-8 PM (rain dates September 1, 8) B. Approval of the proposed amendment to the Tiverton Code of Ordinances Chapter 66 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, ARTICLE III – COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL, RECYCLING, AND LANDFILL REGULATIONS, regarding allowable locations for donation containers 8. BOARD OF LICENSING – Discussion and possible votes A. Amicable Church, 3736 Main Road – Requesting Special Event Permit for annual Amicable Farmcoast 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, April 1, 2023, @ 9:00 – 11 a.m. (Neck Road & Seapowet Ave) 9. APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS– Discussion and possible votes A. Acknowledgement of resignation: 1. Dan Bossolt from Recreation Commission effective 1/10/2023 B. Annual Tree Warden Appointment to expire January 31, 2023 1. Frankey Ramos, Manchester’s Tree & Landscaping, 13 Edmond Lane – Reappointment request C. Arts Committee - (5) Member Board - (2) Year Terms - (2) Vacancies 1. Kathleen E. Hendrick, 31 Starlit Road - request appointment to expire 4/12/2024 D. Zoning Board of Review – (5) Members (2) Alternates, (5) Year Terms, (1) Vacancy 1. John Jackson, 24 Bourne Avenue – Request re-appointment, term ending 7/15/2027 10. GENERAL BUSINESS A. Discussion and possible vote on Resolution in Support of Legislation Allowing Cities and Towns to license short-term rentals B. Dana Coute/Recreation - Discussion and possible vote to approve Tiverton Celebrates Parade on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 11:00 AM C. Police Department/Recreation Commission - Request approval of special event permit (waiving fee) for the Child Safety and Wellness Day event at Grinnell’s Beach and surrounding areas on Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 10AM – 5PM with a rain date of Saturday, June 17, 2023 D. Police Department/Recreation Commission - Request approval of special event permit (waiving fee) for the 2023 National Night Out Softball Tournament and Community Event at Bulgarmarsh Recreational area on Saturday, July 29, 2023 from 1PM – 9PM with a rain date of Saturday, August 5, 2023 E. Council President deMederios - Discussion and possible vote regarding Code of Ordinance amendment to Chapter 66, Solid Waste Management, Sec. 66-50. Adoption of regulations for "pay as you throw" and approval of funds to advertise for public hearing. F. Discussion and possible vote regarding Code of Ordinance on capital expenditure reimbursement accounts and approval of funds to advertise for public hearing. G. Discussion and possible vote for authorization of Zoning Board to hire separate counsel for potential appeal because of conflict. 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Administrator Cotta - RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2) Collective Bargaining – Update on AFSCME Local 2670A negotiations B. Town Solicitor - RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2) Litigation – Consideration of appeal of Longplex Zoning Decision related to indoor recreational facility and authorizing Zoning Board to hire separate counsel. C. Administrator Cotta - RIGL 42-46-5(a)(1) Personnel – Discussion of job performance, character, or physical or mental health of a person or persons related to the planning department – notice given. D. Town Solicitor - R.I.G.L. 42-46-5(a)(2) Yuriy Ivanov v. Tiverton Planning Board filed on 1/17/2023 related to later filing of planning board minutes. 12. ADJOURNMENT

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