AGENDA

Town Council

Town of East Greenwich

Regular Meeting

January 8, 2018 at 7:00 PM

Swift Community Center, 121 Peirce Street, East Greenwich, RI 02818

 

(Any matter listed on this agenda is subject to a vote by the Town Council.)


(1)7:00 PM Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag
(2)Town Council Minutes
(a)December 4, 2017 (Executive Session)
(b)December 18, 2017 (Regular Session)
(c)Ratification and reporting out of vote taken in Executive Session on December 4, 2017 to authorize filing of declaratory judgement complaint. 
(3)Reports and Communications
(a)Report from Substance Abuse Coordinator 
(b)Report from Finance Director 
(4)Unfinished Business (Discussion/Action)
(a)Annual Renewal of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses with Victualing, Entertainment, Outdoor Sidewalk Service and New Year's Eve Extended Hours (as applicable) for the period December 1, 2017 through November 30, 2018 for 401 Kitchen and Wine Bar, Fitzy's Pub, Grille on Main, Rocco's Bistro, Feast Sandwich and Greenwich Odeum,  (continued from December 4, 2017)
(5)New Business (Discussion/Action)
(a)Ordinance to amend the Code of the Town of East Greenwich, Chapter 227 thereof, entitled "Taxation", Article XV "Exemption for Renewable Energy Systems" adding Section 227-50 entitled "Rules and regulations for Commercial Renewable Energy Systems Tangible Tax Value" (FIRST READING)
(b)Approval of Architectural Preservation Studio to provide Architectural/ Engineering Services for the replacement of the Town Hall Slate Roof
(c)Approval of HKT Architects, Inc. to provide a Highway Garage Space Needs Analysis
(d)Consideration of RIGL 45-15-5 claim by Kristen B. Benoit filed by Richard A. Sinapi, Esq. and communicated in his December 29, 2017 correspondence to the Council. 
(e)Authorization to dispose of 1998 fire apparatus.
(6)Public Comments (30 minute time limit)
(7)Council Comments
(8)Executive Session
(a)Closed pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 (a) (2), sessions pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation, specifically to discuss on going labor relations matters concerning East Greenwich Firefighters Local 3328, IAFF. 
(b)Closed pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 (a) (2), sessions pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation, specifically, to discuss the matter, East Greenwich v. IAFF Local 3328, KC 2017-1276.
(c)Closed pursuant to RIGL 46-46-5 (a) (2), sessions pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation, specifically, to discuss the matter, IAFF Local 3328 v. East Greenwich, et al., KC-2017-0898.
(d)Closed pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 (a) (2), sessions pertaining to Council selection and vetting of Advisory Board candidates, to include discussions of the job performance, character, or physical or mental health of a person provided that such person or persons affected shall have been notified in advance in writing and advised that they may require that the discussions be held at an open meeting. 
(9)Adjournment
Posted January 3, 2018 in accordance with RIGL 42-46-6 at EG Town Hall, EG Library, EG Town Website, Swift Community Center, and Secretary of State website. Individuals requesting services for the hearing impaired must notify the Town Clerk's office at (401) 886-8604 via RI Relay #711 (800-745-5555 TTY) or in writing, at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the hearing date.