0:00 - 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 3. ROLL CALL 4. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed within the Consent Agenda are to be considered routine by Town Council and will ordinarily be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Council, or a member of the public so requests and the Town Council President permits, in which event the item will be removed for separate consideration later on the agenda. A. Approval of Town Council Minutes 1. November 30 – Special Session (Councilors Milbourne and Paull abstain, absent) 2. December 11 – Regular Meeting 3. December 11 – Executive Session 4. December 21 – Special Session (Councilors Edwards and Milbourne abstain, absent) B. Acknowledge Receipt of Minutes from Boards/Commissions/Committees 1. Board of Canvassers – (2) 2. Zoning Revision Committee – (1) 3. Litter Control Committee – (1) 4. Historic Preservation Advisory – (2) C. Acknowledge Receipt of Reports 1. Town Administrator – Departments’ Monthly Reports – December 2023 2. Police and Fire Department Overtime Reports – December 2023 3. Treasurer Saurette – November 2023 Budget and Revenue Reports D. Acknowledge Receipt of Correspondence 1. Letter from Cathy A. Calabrese 2. Letter from Nancy Howard regarding Southcoast 3. Town of Warren – Resolution in support of amendment to RIGL § 44-18-18.1 to include Class A Liquor Licensee sales in the levy and imposition of a one percent tax on the gross receipts of the licensee 4. Letter of thanks from Samaritans of RI E. Approval of Tax Assessor Abatements F. Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Process Schedule 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING A COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM OR OTHER TOWN BUSINESS 6 APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS– Discussion and possible votes A. Library Board of Trustees - (7) Member Board (3) Year Terms (1) Vacancy Unexpired term ending 10/15/2025 1. Melissa R. Quinlan - Requests appointment for term ending 10/15/2025 2. Maureen Anne Iwanski - Requests appointment for term ending 10/15/2025 B. Juvenile Hearing Board - (7) Member Board (3) Year Terms (1) Vacancy, Term ending 10/15/2026 1. Melissa R. Quinlan - Requests re-appointment for term ending 10/15/2026 C. Dog Park Advisory Committee- (9) Member Board (1) Year Term (1) Vacancy Unexpired term ending 3/28/2024 1. Steven Lopes - Requests appointment for term ending 3/28/2024 D. Housing Authority - (5) Member Board (5) Year Terms (2) Vacancies Terms ending 10/15/2026 and 10/15/2028 1. Christopher Nearpass - Requests re-appointment for term ending 10/15/2028 2. Robert Sedoma - Requests appointment for term ending 10/15/2026 E. Harbor Master – Annual Term expiring 12/31/2023 1. Tyler Loomis – Requests Annual Re-Appointment with Harbor and Coastal Waters Management Commission Recommendation 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS (ADVERTISED) – Discussion and possible votes, subject to meeting all legal requirements A. Sakonnet River Outfitters - Request approval of revised business hours from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm, Sunday thru Saturday 8. GENERAL BUSINESS A. Requesting that the Town move to a covered bin (on wheels) recycling bin program B. Discussion and possible vote to approve one-year contract renewal with GS Lawn and Garden for Year 2024 Specified Recreational Facility and Turf Management Services C. Discussion and possible vote to approve budget transfers: 1. $3,000.00 from Acct 8840-6749 Preventive Maintenance to Acct 8840-6760 Port-A-John 2. $3,000.00 from Acct 8840-6749 Preventive Maintenance to Acct 8840-6765 Rec Area maint/repair D. Discussion and possible vote to award contracts for DPW, TFD, and TPD Surplus Equipment/Vehicles to Excel Recycling E. Discussion regarding the recent loss of senior staff through retirement and what the Department is doing concerning promotions F. Discussion with Tiverton Wastewater District Executive Director Mark Nimiroski G. Council Vice President Burk – Discussion and possible vote on Resolution 2024-0001 establishing a Tiverton Semiquincentennial Commission to plan RI250 celebrations and to approve funds to advertise for applicants to the town elector positions H. Councilor Edwards V – Discussion and possible vote on Board & Commission re-appointment policies I. update on Property Fraud Alert Service and request funds to advertise new service J. Town Council 2024 Annual Calendar – Discussion and possible vote regarding April 22, 2024, meeting K. Council President – Request a special meeting at the end of February regarding Casino Gaming and American Recovery Funds 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Town Administrator – R.I.G.L. 42-45-5(a)(1) – Personnel – Discussion with Fire Chief related to his review and process of recommendation and evaluation of prospective candidate(s) for the position of Deputy Fire Chief vacancy. 10. ADJOURNMENT
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