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 John G. Edwards V Deborah G. Janick Jay P. Edwards Dennis J. Milbourne 2:20 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Town Council Minutes 1. October 10 – Regular Meeting 2. October 10 – Executive Session B. Acknowledge Receipt of Minutes from Boards/Commissions/Committees 1. Personnel Board – (1) 2. Historical Cemeteries – (1) 3. Conservation Commission - (1) 4. Litter Control Committee – (1) 5. Zoning Revision Committee – (1) 6. Conservation Commission – (2) 7. Board of Canvassers – (1) 8. Open Space – (1) C. Acknowledge Receipt of Reports 1. Treasurer Saurette – September 2022 Budget and Revenue Reports D. Acknowledge Receipt of Correspondence 1. Harbor Commission letter regarding memorial benches E. Approval of Tax Assessor Abatements – $894.00 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING A COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM OR OTHER TOWN BUSINESS 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS (ADVERTISED) – Discussion and possible votes 3:36 A. Approval of the proposed amendment to the Tiverton Code of Ordinances Chapter 22 Businesses, Article II Farmer’s Market- Section 22-6 to include a definition of Music Entertainment, the addition of a new Section 22-10 Music Entertainment, and the re-numbering of Section 22-11 to reflect the addition of new Section 22-10. The change will allow music entertainment as defined in this section at a permitted Farmer’s Market on town-owned properties without the need for public entertainment license. 14:10 B. Approval of the proposed amendment to the Tiverton Code of Ordinances - Chapter 51 AMUSEMENTS, ARTICLE I – PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT to amend Section 51-1 Definitions to include an exclusion for any town-sponsored event in the definition of Public Entertainment. The change will allow public entertainment for town-sponsored events without the need to obtain public entertainment license. 7. APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS– Discussion and possible votes 20:00 A. Acknowledgement of resignation: 1. DeEtta Moran from Board of Canvassers effective 10/09/2023 B. Personnel Board - (5) Member Board (4) Year Terms (2) Vacancies Terms ending 10/15/2023 (2) 1. Joanne Arruda, 20 Dion Ave. – Requests re-appointment C. Arts Committee - (5) Member Board (2) Year Terms (3) Vacancies Terms ending 4/15/2024 (1), 4/15/2025 (2) 1. Nadine G. Messier, 132 Cory’s Lane – Requests appointment 8. GENERAL BUSINESS A. DPW Director Rogers – Discussion and possible vote to approve RI infrastructure Bank (RIIB) revised Grant Agreement (Grant amount $ 247,710) B. DPW Director Rogers – Discussion and possible vote to approve hiring Richard McGee as roadside mowing contractor for areas that require a side arm mower C. DPW Director Rogers – Discussion and possible vote to approve time period after Christmas, beginning Tuesday, December 26, 2023, and ending Saturday, December 30, 2023, to be a PAYT trash bag holiday & that the PAYT trash bag holiday time period and the Christmas Tree curbside pickup schedule be advertised in the Sakonnet Times D. Town Clerk – Discussion and possible vote to approve funding for a new Property Fraud Alert Service as part of 20/20 Perfect Vision land evidence system from Casino Gaming Fund FY2023 or American Recovery Funds E. Council Vice President Burk - Discussion and possible vote to take any necessary actions, including but not limited to the sending of a letter to the owner/operators of the former Quality Yachts Property, located on Riverside Drive re: significant health and safety concerns associated with the property and instruct the building zoning official to contract the appropriate state regulatory agencies including RIDEM and CRMC. F. Council Vice President Burk - Discussion and possible vote to send letter to the RI Department of Environmental Management, or to take other necessary action, to compel RI DEM to move forward with the Repurposing of the former Chase Marina property G. Council Vice President Burk - Update on preparing Gadsby Lane for parking for Dinghy Dock users H. Council Vice President Burk - Discussion and possible vote authorize the expenditure of funds by the Tiverton Recreation and Beach Commission or Council Contingency to purchase an outdoor Menorah for use as a holiday display I. Update and reschedule public hearings on proposed amendments to the Tiverton Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations to comply with mandatory changes in state law effective 1/1/2024 to 11/30/2023 and 12/4/2023 J. Town Administrator/Fire Dept. - Discussion and possible vote to advertise for bids for services related to medical billing for fire rescue services 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION 10. ADJOURNMENT
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