AGENDA

Town Council

Town of East Greenwich

Regular Session

February 26, 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)Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag
(2)Town Council Minutes
(a)January 24, 2018 (Executive Session)
(3)Reports and Communications
(a)Public Safety Education presentation by Col. Brown, Chief of Police.
(b)Update on Town Finances presentation by Director of Finance, Linda Dykeman. 
(4)Consent Calendar
(a)Application for Class F Alcoholic Beverage License for Beyond Wrestling to host Professional Wrestling Event on March 18, 2018 at the Varnum Armory, 6 Main Street.
(b)Application for Class F Alcoholic Beverage License for East Greenwich Rotary Club to host Wine and Wonderful Event on April 6, 2018 at the Swift Community Center, 121 Peirce Street
(c)

Application for Class F1 Alcoholic Beverage License for Providence Ballet Theatre, Gala - Fundraiser, March 10 at The Varnum Armory, 6 Main Street

(d)Real Estate Abatements $9,156.77
(5)Unfinished Business (Discussion/Action)
(a)

Ordinance to amend the Code of the Town of East Greenwich, Chapter 166 Parks and Recreation (as amended) to add Article IV Tobacco Free Facilities (THIRD READING).

(b)Annual Renewal of Alcoholic Beverage License with Victualing, Entertainment and Outdoor Sidewalk Service for the period December 1, 2017 through November 30, 2018 for The Grille on Main, 50 Main Street. 
(c)Reconsideration of Renewal of Alcoholic Beverage License with Victualing License and Outdoor Sidewalk Service for the period of December 1, 2017 through November 30, 2018 for Main Street Restaurant Group, LLC d/b/a ROCCO'S BISTRO, 219 Main Street. 
(6)Town Manager's Report
(a)Review of Fire District merger's impact on Town 
(b)Update on Financial Consolidation with School Committee 
(c)Historical tax rate analysis and revaluation update with Tax Assessor Davey. 
(d)Introduction of Opioid Response Task Force 
(e)Update on Town's social media presence on Facebook.
(7)Public Comments (30 minute time limit)
(8)Council Comments
(9)Executive Session
(a)Closed pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 (a) (2), sessions pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation, specifically to discuss the matter, Pawtucket Credit Union v. East Greenwich, KC-2017-0084.
(b)Closed pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 (a) (2), sessions pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation, specifically to discuss proposed litigation concerning the national, state and local opioid epidemic. 
(c)Closed pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 (a) (2), sessions pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation, specifically to discuss litigation strategies, options and potential litigation related to East Greenwich, RI Series 2008 General Obligation ("GO") Bonds. 
(d)Closed pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 (a) (2), sessions pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation, specifically to discuss the matter of IAFF Local 3328 v. East Greenwich, KC-2017-0898. 
(e)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.
(10)Adjournment
Posted February 22, 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.