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. October 23 – Regular Meeting (Councilor Milbourne abstains, absent) 2. October 23 – Executive Session (Councilor Milbourne abstains, absent) B. Acknowledge Receipt of Minutes from Boards/Commissions/Committees 1. Revitalization of North Tiverton/Industrial Park – (1) 2. Board of Canvassers – (1) 3. Historic Preservation Advisory Board – (1) 4. Historical Cemeteries Commission – (1) C. Acknowledge Receipt of Reports 1. Departments’ Monthly Reports – October 2023 2. Police and Fire Department Overtime Reports – October 2023 D. Acknowledge Receipt of Correspondence 1. Letter from Michael Napolitano recommending David Perry for Town Council seat 2. Letter from Michael DeCotis recommending David Perry for Town Council seat 3. Letter from Bob Martin recommending David Perry for Town Council seat 4. CRMC meeting notice for Bowen aquaculture application, CRMC File 2020-04-037 5. CRMC Public Hearing Notice for proposed amendment to Management Procedures 6. CRMC Public Hearing Notice for proposed amendment to Red Book E. Approval of Tax Assessor Abatements – $4,512.30 F. Approval of License Renewals – Non-Advertised (December 1, 2023 to November 30, 2024) See attached lists for: Tobacco Dealers License Renewals Victualling License Renewals Holiday License Renewals Antique License Renewals 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING A COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM OR OTHER TOWN BUSINESS 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS (ADVERTISED) – Discussion and possible votes 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. (Cont. from 10/23/2023) 7. APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS– Discussion and possible votes A. Historic Preservation Advisory Board - Terms ending 10/15/2026 (3), 10/15/2027 (1) B. Juvenile Hearing Board - Terms ending 10/15/2026 (2) C. Library Board of Trustees - Terms ending 10/15/2026 (2), 10/15/2025 (1) D. Personnel Board - Terms ending 10/15/2027 (1) E. Board of Canvassers - Republican seat term ending 10/15/2024 (alt. 10/15/2027) 1. Nancy Driggs 2. Mark Constance 3. John Chelo 4. Rob Coulter 5. Lori Meyers F. Board of Canvassers - Open seat expired on 10/15/2023, term ending 10/15/2029 Tiverton Democratic Town Committee nominees are as follows: 1. Andrea Souza 2. Dan Deren 3. Maureen Morrow 4. Stu Gilfillen 5. Linda Jenkins Tiverton Republican Town Committee nominees are as follows: 1. Nancy Driggs 2. Mark Constance 3. John Chelo 4. Rob Coulter 5. Lori Meyers G. Board of Canvassers - Democratic Alternate position, Term ending 10/15/2027 1. Andrea Souza 2. Maureen Morrow 3. Dan Deren 4. Stu Gilfillen 5. Linda Jenkins H. Board of Canvassers - Republican Alternate position, Term ending 10/15/2024 1. Nancy Driggs 2. Mark Constance 3. John Chelo 4. Rob Coulter 5. Lori Meyers I. Town Council – Open position for the unexpired term ending 11/4/2024 J. Municipal Court Judge – term ending 10/31/2025 8. GENERAL BUSINESS A. Discussion and possible vote to approve letter provided by Town Administrator to be sent to appropriate state regulatory agencies including State Building Official, CRMC Army Corps of Engineers, US Coast Guard, and State House delegation re: significant health and safety concerns of the former Quality Yachts Property, located on Riverside Drive B. Regarding Chase Marina property, an update from Town Administrator C. Discussion and possible vote to advertise for part-time Events Coordinator D. Discussion and possible vote to authorize advertisement to auction old fire apparatus, police vehicles, and DPW surplus equipment E. Update on 2023-2024 Snow Plowing / Sanding F. Discussion and possible vote to authorize Community Septic System Loan Program (CSSLP) loan agreement G. Update on Municipal Technical Assistance Grants A. To facilitate ordinance changes as related to recent legislative changes related to housing B. To facilitate a joint project with Stonebridge Water, North Tiverton Water, State Water Resource Board and the Town with respect to water needs and a hydrology study H. Update on USDA grant for related to ground/stormwater mitigation related to landfill I. Discussion and possible vote to authorize contract change for Tax Assessor J. Discussion and possible vote to proceed with Governor McKee Learn365 initiative K. Update on annual financial audit 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION 10. ADJOURNMENT
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