AGENDA

Town Council

Town of East Greenwich

Regular Meeting

March 11, 2019 at 7:00 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)Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag
(2)Council President Announcements
(3)Public Comments (15 minute time limit for items NOT on the agenda)
(4)Acknowledgements
(a)Commendation for Audrey Bartolomeo upon her retirement after twenty one years of service.
(b)Commendation for Gia Griffith for serving six months on the East Greenwich Planning Board
(5)Reports and Communications
(a)Housing Authority Annual Report 2018
(b)Presentation by National Grid on major gas line installation on Route 2
(c)Overview of Fire Department, including organizational structure, responsibilities and priorities for 2019. 
(6)Public Hearing
(a)Application for a NEW Class BV Alcoholic Beverage License with Victualing and Outdoor Sidewalk Liquor Service for East Greenwich Tavern LLC d/b/a Tavern on Main EG, 50 Main Street (CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 25TH)
(b)

Application for NEW Class BV Alcoholic Beverage License with Victualing, Outdoor Sidewalk Liquor Service and Entertainment for Renegade Restaurant Partners LLC d/b/a The Revival Craft Kitchen and Bar at 219 Main Street.

(7)Consent Calendar
(a)Town Council Minutes from January 14, 2019 (Regular Meeting - Open Session)
(b)Town Council Minutes from January 28, 2019 (Regular and Joint Meeting w/School Committee - Open Session)
(c)Town Council Minutes from February 4, 2019 (Special Meeting - Open Session)
(d)Town Council Minutes from February 12, 2019 (Special Meeting - Open Session)
(e)Town Council Minutes from February 13, 2019 (Special Meeting - Open Session)
(f)Resolution in support and promotion of the "RI WAVES" initiative.
(g)Application for Class F Alcoholic Beverage License for Our Lady of Mercy Parish for an event being held at the Our Lady of Mercy School, 65 Third Street on March 9, 2019.
(h)

Adoption of Municipal Capital Improvements Program (CIP). 

(8)New Business (Discussion/Action)
(a)An ORDINANCE to amend the Code of the Town of East Greenwich, Chapter 152 thereof, entitled "NOISE", Section 152-4 "AMBIENT BASE NOISE LEVEL" related to sound level decibels (FIRST READING/INTRODUCTION ~ CONTINUED FROM MARCH 4TH). 
(9)Public Comments (30 minute time limit)
(10)Council Comments
(11)Executive Session
(a)Closed pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 (a) (1) and (2) pertaining to the approval of the Executive Session minutes from January 28, 2019, February 4, 2019, February 12, 2019 and February 13, 2019.
(b)Closed pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 (a) (2) pertaining to collective bargaining to discuss labor negotiations for all union contracts.
(c)

Closed pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 (a) (1), to discuss the job performance, character, or physical or mental health of a person or persons, with regard to selecting a Fire Chief (notice provided).

(12)Adjournment
Posted March 6, 2019 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.