Monday, November 27, 2023

Tiverton Town Council Meeting - November 27, 2023

00:00 . CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 3. ROLL CALL 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Acknowledge Receipt of Minutes from Boards/Commissions/Committees 1. Economic Development Commission – (2) 2. Zoning Revision Committee – (2) B. Acknowledge Receipt of Reports 1. Treasurer Saurette – October 2023 Budget and Revenue Reports C. Acknowledge Receipt of Correspondence 1. Letter from Joe Perry, 28 Robert Gray Avenue, recommending Blake Hayden for Town Council seat D. Approval of License Renewals – Non-Advertised (December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2024) 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, subject to meeting all legal requirements A. Pine House Kitchen & Bar, Inc. d/b/a Pine House Kitchen, 13 Crandall Road - Requests approval of transfer of Class BV Liquor license, from Susan’s Inc d/b/a Wally’s Tap House 7. BOARD OF LICENSING– A. Pine House Kitchen & Bar, Inc. d/b/a Pine House Kitchen, 13 Crandall Road - Requests approval of Victualling License and Entertainment License ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR LICENSE RENEWALS - (December 1, 2023 to November 30, 2024) B. Junkyard and Second Hand Dealer License C. Liquor License Renewals CLASS A – Liquor Stores - ($1000) CLASS BC – Casino - CLASS BV– Full Liquor License - ($800) CLASS BVL – Limited Liquor License ($400) CLASS BT – Bed and Tavern - ($800) CLASS D –Unlimited Club Licenses ($200) D. Indoor Shooting Range Renewals NON ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR LICENSE RENEWALS - (December 1, 2023 to Nov. 30, 2024) E. Approval of Entertainment Licenses F. Mobile Home-Park License Renewals G. Manufactured Home Elderly Community License Renewal H. Quarry I. Petroleum Storage License Renewals J. Fireworks License Renewals K. Flea Market License Renewal 8. APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS– Discussion and possible votes A. Library Board of Trustees - (7) Member Board (3) Year Terms (2) Vacancies Terms ending 10/15/2026 (1), 10/15/2025 (1) 1. John G. Edwards IV, 69 South Avenue – Requests re-appointment for term ending 10/15/2026 B. Historic Preservation Advisory Board - (5) Member Board (3) Year Terms (3) Vacancies Terms ending 10/15/2026 (2), 10/15/2027 (1) 1. Stuart Hardy, 51 Summerfield Lane – Requests re-appointment for term ending 10/15/2026 C. Juvenile Hearing Board - (7) Member Board (3) Year Terms (2) Vacancies Terms ending 10/15/2026 (2) 1. Amanda Marie Souza, 160 Leger Lane - Requests re-appointment for term ending 10/15/2026 D. Library Board of Trustees - (7) Member Board (3) Year Terms (3) Vacancies Terms ending 10/15/2026 (2), 10/15/2025 (1) 1. Kim Sutherland, 199 Furey Avenue – Requests re-appointment for term ending 10/15/2026 E. Personnel Board - (5) Member Board (4) Year Terms (1) Vacancy Terms ending 10/15/2027 (1) 1. Joy Gilkeson, 360 S. Christopher Avenue. – Requests re-appointment for term ending 10/15/2027 F. Board of Canvassers - Republican Alternate position, six (6) Year Term ending 10/15/2024 1. Mark Constance 2. John Chelo 3. Judith Jones 4. Lori Meyers G. Town Council – Open position for the unexpired term of Councilor Joseph Perry 1. Mitchell C. Varao, 67 Haskins Avenue – 2. Blake B. Hayden, 214 Highland Road – 3. David Perry, 78 Bramble Way – 4. David J. Paull, 175 Warren Avenue – 5. Stephen T. Clarke, 31 Peaceful Way – 6. Edwin K. Schober, Jr., 124 Long Pasture Way – 9. GENERAL BUSINESS A. Administrator Cotta/Council President deMedeiros – advertise a public hearing regarding a temporary moratorium on all developments for housing that exceed four (4) residential units B. Councilor Burk/Program Coordinator Lauren Fogarty – RI250 Commission Presentation and requests assistance from Tiverton in planning the semi-quincentennial celebrations. C. Administrator Cotta/Council President deMedeiros – a resolution regarding easement over the Library property at 34 Roosevelt Avenue to allow access from Roosevelt Avenue to the Raymond F. Jones Memorial Dog Park D. Administrator Cotta/Council President deMedeiros – a crosswalk on Roosevelt Avenue E. Acknowledgement of correction: 1. Board of Canvassers - Republican seat 11/14/2023 appointment of Nancy Driggs - correct term ending date from 10/15/2024 to 10/15/2027 F. Fire Chief Bailey – Discussion and possible vote to advertise Request for Proposal (RFP) for hiring consultant to update the Town of Tiverton's Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan G. Fire Chief Bailey – Approval of budget transfer H. Administrator Cotta – Approval of budget transfer I. Administrator Cotta – Update on RI Housing Grant J. Administrator Cotta – Update on Community Septic System Loan Program (CSSLP) loan agreement 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION

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