AGENDA

Town Council

Town of East Greenwich

Special Meeting

November 29, 2018 at 6:00 PM

Town Hall, 125 Main Street, East Greenwich, RI 02818

 

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


(1)6:00 PM Call to Order
(2)Executive Session
(a)Closed per RIGL 42-46-5 (a) (1) regarding the job performance or character of Town Solicitor, David M. D'Agostino, Esq. of Gorham & Gorham, Inc., with regard to termination as Town Solicitor following a transition period, effective December 31, 2018 (notice provided).
(b)Closed pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 (a) (1) regarding the job performance or character of Assistant Town Solicitor, Andrew M. Teitz, Esq. of Ursillo, Teitz & Ritch, Ltd. and the appointment of Ursillo, Teitz & Ritch, Ltd. as Town Solicitor (notice provided). 
(3)7:00 PM Open Session and Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag
(4)Report and/or Votes on Executive Session Matters
(a)Vote on the termination of Town Solicitor, David M. D'Agostino, Esq. of Gorham & Gorham, Inc., following a transition period, effective December 31, 2018 . 
(b)Vote on the appointment of Ursillo, Teitz & Ritch, Ltd. as Town Solicitor effective immediately. 
(5)Reports and Communications
(a)Introductory Remarks by Town Council President 
(b)Presentation by Town Solicitor on Open Meetings Act and Meeting Rules of Procedure. 
(6)Public Comments (30 minute time limit)
(7)Public Hearing - Board of License Commissioners
(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, 2018 through November 30, 2019.
(b)

Approval of application for a Class BV Alcoholic Beverage License with Victualing for Fire Heard LLC d/b/a Feast Sandwich Company 431 Main Street.

(c)

Approval of application for Transfer of Corporation of a Class BV Alcoholic Beverage License with Victualing and Entertainment from Foreign Events LLC d/b/a Kai Bar to Kai Bar LLC d/b/a Kai Bar, 232 Main Street.

(8)Consent Calendar
(a)

Annual renewal of Victualing Licenses for period December 1, 2018 through November 30, 2019.

(b)

Annual renewal of Jukebox/Mechanical device permits for the period December 1, 2018 through November 30, 2019.

(c)Approval of a Festival Permit for Holidays at the Grange Pop up Sale to be held at Rocky Hill grange on December 1, 2018.
(d)Application for Class F Alcoholic Beverage License for Beyond Wrestling for an event being held at the Varnum Memorial Armory, 6 Main Street on December 16, 2018
(9)Unfinished Business (Discussion/Action)
(a)An Ordinance to amend the Code of the Town of East Greenwich, Chapter 128 Harbor Management, Section 128-5 (I) Harbor Regulations related to conditions of use of Town dock (THIRD READING).
(10)New Business (Discussion/Action)
(a)Award of bid to Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc., 14125 South Bridge Circle, Charlotte, NC, 08273, for Submersible Pump Station Pumps in the amount of $23,300.
(b)Award of Bid to Flood Ford of East Greenwich, 2545 South County Trail, East Greenwich for a 2019 6 x 6 Landscape Truck in the amount of $63,750.
(c)

Award of bid to Minuteman Trucks Inc., 2181 Providence Hwy, Walpole, MA, 02081 for the purchase of  a 6 x 6 Platform Truck in the amount of $81,222.60.

(d)Discussion and approval of Town Council meeting dates for December 2018. 
(11)Council Comments
(12)Adjournment
Posted November 27, 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. In the event of an overflow crowd, the meeting will be moved to Swift Community Center, 121 Peirce Street. 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 seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the hearing date. Any person or persons conducting themselves in a disorderly manner are subject to removal per RIGL 45-3-19.