Monday, February 13, 2023

Tiverton Town Council Meeting - February 13, 2023

00:00 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Town Council Minutes 1. January 19, 2023 – Special Meeting (Councilor Perry abstain, absent) 2. January 23, 2023 – Regular Meeting (Councilor Perry abstain, absent) 3. January 23, 2023 – Executive Session (Councilor Perry abstain, absent) B. Acknowledge Receipt of Minutes from Boards/Commissions/Committees 1. Historical Cemeteries Commission (3) 2. Historic Preservation Advisor Board (1) C. Acknowledge Receipt of Reports 1. Town Administrator – Departments’ Monthly Reports – January 2023 2. Town Administrator – Police and Fire Department Overtime Reports – January 2023 D. Acknowledge Receipt of Correspondence 1. Town of Foster – Resolution 2023-01 urging the rejection of changes to the Rhode Island Enabling Act as proposed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives Land Use Commission dated November 10, 2022 2. Sarah Trobaugh - Concerns about Zoning Board Review meeting on January 4, 2023 regarding Colbea Enterprises application for Seasons Gas Mart 3. Gayle Lawrence – Regarding Colbea gas station application/suggesting a moratorium on expansion of gas stations 3:45 4. Nancy Cormier – Regarding Souza Road/Viti, Inc. new charging station and developments 5. Mark and Sharon Moore – Regarding Public Hearing on short term rentals 6:00 6. Civic Plus – Statement of Work for Municode online hosting, administrative fees and supplements E. Approval of Tax Assessor Abatements – $4,429.96 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING A COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM OR OTHER TOWN BUSINESS 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS (ADVERTISED) – Discussion and possible votes 12:50 A. 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 (cont. from 1/23/2023) B. Approval of proposed amendment to Tiverton Code of Ordinances - Chapter 2 Administration, Section 2.1 – Fees and fines for Beach Parking Fees 7. BOARD OF LICENSING – Discussion and possible votes A. Meredith Brower/Tiverton Farmers Market – Requesting Special Event Permit for Art & Garden Show on Saturday, June 17, 2023, @ 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at 3852 Main Road (Tiverton Four Corners) 8. APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS– Discussion and possible votes A. Annual Tree Warden Appointment to expire January 31, 2023 1. Frankey Ramos, Manchester’s Tree & Landscaping, 13 Edmond Lane – Reappointment request C. Town Farm Renovation Committee - (9) Member Board - (2) Vacancies 1. Dr. Harton Singer Smith, 475 Neck Road – Requests appointment 2 Wyatt Garfield, 481 Puncatest Neck Road – Requests appointment 9. GENERAL BUSINESS A. Administrator Cotta - Discussion and possible vote to award contract to Online Mooring, LLC for Electronic Online Mooring Registration System B. Stu Gilfillen/Recreation Commission - Discussion and possible vote to advertise RFP for pyrotechnics provider for fireworks show on Saturday, May 20, 2023 (rain date 5/21/2023) C. Police Chief Jones – Discussion and possible vote to form committee to discuss need for new safety complex D. Administrator Cotta/Treasurer Saurette – Discussion and possible vote on alternate sources of funding for two previously approved purchases by Town Council E. David Stewart/Stop The Quarry – Update on Highland Ridge Farm F. DPW Director Rogers - Approval of budget transfers for FY23 1. $50,000.00 from Acct 5510-5101 DPW Workers to Acct 5540-6648 Equipment Repairs 2. $200.00 from Acct 5130-5180 Maint/Laborer -Seasonal to Acct 5130-6653 Tool/Equipment Replace G. Discussion on potential amendments to the Tiverton Code of Ordinances Appendix A Zoning, Short Term Rentals H. Discussion and possible vote regarding the correction of Police Capital allocation from $285,256 to $284,006 at the January 19, 2023 council meeting I. Town Clerk Chabot - Discussion regarding Special Election for Charter Review Commission 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Administrator Cotta – Tiverton Lions Club holding 10th Annual Recognition Night for Tiverton and Little Compton on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 7:00 PM at Whites of Westport B. Administrator Cotta – Update on non-matching grants being sought by various departments 11. ADJOURNMENT

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