00:00 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 3. ROLL CALL 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Town Council Minutes 1. September 26 – Regular Meeting 2. September 26 – Executive Session B. Acknowledge Receipt of Minutes from Boards/Commissions/Committees 1. Personnel Board – (3) 2. Zoning Board of Review – (2) 3. Economic Development Commission – (1) 4. Dog Park Advisory Committee – (1) 5. Litter Control Committee – (1) 6. Zoning Revision Committee – (1) 7. Historic Preservation Advisory Board – (1) C. Acknowledge Receipt of Reports 1. Town Administrator – Departments’ Monthly Reports – September 2023 2. Town Administrator – Police and Fire Department Overtime Reports – September 2023 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING A COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM OR OTHER TOWN BUSINESS 6. APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS– Discussion and possible votes A. Newport and Bristol County Convention and Visitors' Bureau per RIGL 42-105-2 (v) 1. Meredith Brower, 930 Puncatest Neck Road – Requests re-appointment B. Planning Board 1. Christopher Shriver, 113 Fir Avenue – Requests re-appointment 2. Adam Rapoza, 31 Carpenter Street – Requests re-appointment 3. V.A. Lopes, 267 Deer Run Road – Requests appointment C. Economic Development Commission 1. V.A. Lopes, 267 Deer Run Road – Requests appointment 2. Scott Burns, 117 Neck Road – Request appointment D. Harbor Commission 1. Christopher Shriver, 113 Fir Avenue – Requests re-appointment 7. GENERAL BUSINESS A. Councilor Edwards V – Discussion regarding Casino Gaming Revenue shortfall FY2022 & FY2023 B. Councilor Burk – Clarification regarding Tiverton Public Library property responsibility C. Town Administrator – Report from Police and Fire Department on Public Safety Report for Bally’s Tiverton Casino during 2022 and year-to-date 2023 D. Discussion and possible vote on funding to clean and video town owned/maintained sewer lines for $45,000 E. Discussion and possible vote to approve the Rhode Island Department of Transportation Municipal Road & Bridge Program (MRBP) agreement F. Discussion and possible vote on funding for asphalt paving for $750,000 in light of state matching program G. Councilor Edwards/Solicitor Romano – Update on Abigail Estates H. Councilor Edwards – Discussion and possible vote to approve funding to advertise a public hearing related to Zoning and Subdivision Regulations per required changes in state law and set the schedule for public hearing J. Council President deMedeiros – Discussion and possible vote to advertise for open Town Council Position per Home Rule Charter Section 202 K. Town Administrator – Discussion and possible vote to approve the development of a scope of work by Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. for work with the North End and Industrial/Business Park Subcommittee and for work to amend Zoning and Subdivision Regulations per required changes in state law L. Town Administrator – Discussion and possible vote to approve Budget transfer requests for Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 a. $29,308.10 from Acct 1020-6890 TC Contingency to Acct 1050-7159 Litigation b. $10,944.00 from Acct 1020-6890 TC Contingency to Acct 1050-7191 Labor Counsel c. $2,490.70 from Acct 1020-6890 TC Contingency to Acct 1080-7140 Public Stenographer d. $9,072.21 from Acct 1020-6890 TC Contingency to Acct 1120-7590 Computer Service e. $2,984.24 from Acct 2190-5268 Active Health Insurance to Acct 2190-5269 Retired Health Ins. f. $7,813.64 from Acct 2190-7925 Workmen’s Comp Insurance to Acct 2190-7920 Liability Ins. g. $5,290.59 from Acct 3330-5108 TPD Longevity to Acct 3330-6648 Tires, Parts & Maintenance h. $12,400.00 from Acct 3330-5101 TPD Personnel Salaries to Acct 3330-7999 Resource Officer School 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Town Administrator - RIGL 42-46-5(a)(5) Discussion related to the acquisition or lease or purchase of real property for public purposes where the early disclosure would be detrimental to the public interest B. Town Administrator – RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2) Session pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation and/or RIGL 42-46-5(a)(4), Any investigative proceeding regarding allegations of misconduct, either civil or criminal. These pertain to the Town’s firefighters. C. Town Administrator – RIGL 42-46-5(a)(5) Discussion related to the sale of publicly held property in the Tiverton Industrial Park and related to a prospective business located in the state/town where an open meeting would be detrimental effect on the interests of the public. D. Town Solicitor – RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2) Litigation: Highland Ridge Farm, LLC v. Town of Tiverton, et al. (NC-2023-260) discussion and possible vote to authorize the solicitor to negotiate and enter into a temporary agreement regarding stay of enforcement E. Town Solicitor – RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2) Litigation: Sakonnet Partners LLC v. Tiverton Zoning Board (NC 2023-0337) Discussion and update of appeal filed by the plaintiff related to the denial of the development plan review of Crematorium at 730 Main Road Tiverton, RI. 9. ADJOURNMENT
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