AGENDA

Town Council

Town of East Greenwich

Regular Meeting and Joint Meeting with School Committee

March 25, 2019 at 6:00 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
(2)6:00PM EXECUTIVE SESSION ~ Joint Meeting with School Committee
(a)

Closed pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 (a)(3), discussion regarding the matter of security including, but not limited to, the deployment of security personnel or devices and the School/Student Safety Plan(s).

(3)7:00PM OPEN SESSION ~ Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag
(4)Council President Announcements
(5)Public Comments (15 minute time limit for items NOT on the agenda)
(6)Joint Meeting with School Committee
(a)Commendations for EGHS Boys Basketball Team for winning the 2019 Division II State Championship
(b)RESOLUTION in support of stabilizing the level of state educational aid for Fiscal Years 2020 and 2021.
(c)Report by Consolidated Advisory Workgroup
(d)Amendment of MOU dated March 2018 regarding consolidating certain financial and operational positions. 
(e)Use of Bonds for Capital Improvements and Facilities 
(7)Reports and Communications
(a)Memorandum on Proposed Legalization of Recreational Marijuana 
(b)Memorandum on Food Trucks Legislation 
(8)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. 
(9)Consent Calendar
(a)Minutes from February 11, 2019 (Regular Meeting - Open Session)
(b)

Application for Class F Alcoholic Beverage License for East Greenwich Rotary for a Wine and Wonderful Fundraiser being held at the Swift Community Center, 121 Peirce Street on April 26, 2019.

(c)RESOLUTION supporting legislation allowing the Town of East Greenwich to enact a tiered tax classification system in non-revaluation years (as amended). 
(10)New Business (Discussion/Action)
(a)

WATERFRONT ISSUES

 

(1) Report by Acting Town Manager Duarte and Solicitor Teitz on waterfront meeting with attorneys.

 

(2) Proposal for Acoustic Study of waterfront area

 

(3) ORDINANCE to amend the Code of the Town of East Greenwich, Chapter 34 thereof, entitled "Boards, Committees and Commissions" to add Article XI "Waterfront Quality of Life Committee" (FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION).

 

(4) 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 AND INTRODUCTION. Continued from March 4th and March 11th. Recommended by Town Solicitor to be continued to May 13th).

(b)Recommendation to appoint a municipal alternate member to the State Housing Board of Appeals to fill a vacant term to expire January 1, 2020.
(11)Public Comments (30 minute time limit)
(12)Council Comments
(13)Adjournment
Posted March 21, 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.