AGENDA

Town Council

Town of East Greenwich

Regular Meeting

April 8, 2019 at 5:30 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
(2)5:30PM ~ Interviews for Boards and Commissions
(a)5:30pm ~ Hector Vargas for re-appointment to the Housing Authority 
(b)5:40pm ~ Ashley Cullion for re-appointment to the Zoning Board of Review 
(c)5:50pm ~ Matthew Leathers for re-appointment to the Personnel Board
(d)6:00pm ~ Jerry Zarrella, Jr. for Kent County Water Authority 
(e)6:20pm ~ Mary Cunningham for Kent County Water Authority
(f)6:40pm ~ Robert Vespia for Kent County Water Authority and Planning Board 
(3)7:00PM ~ 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)Acknowledgements
(a)Swearing In of Bernard L. Patenaude as Fire Chief
(b)Commendation for Capt. Thomas Mears for serving as Acting Fire Chief 
(c)Resolution congratulating the 2019 EGHS Wall of Honor Inductees
(7)Public Hearing
(a)An ORDINANCE in amendment of the Code of the Town of East Greenwich; Chapter 260 Zoning, Article II Zoning Definitions, Section 260-6 Terms Defined addressing "Building Height" and "Freeboard" and amending “Attachment 2” of Chapter 260, Zoning of the Town Code, Table 2: Table of Dimensional Regulations by Zone to address maximum allowable structure heights (SECOND READING).
(8)Consent Calendar
(a)Minutes from February 25, 2019 (Regular Meeting ~ Open Session)
(b)Minutes from March 4, 2019 (Special Meeting ~ Open Session)
(c)Minutes from March 7, 2019 (Special Meeting ~ Open Session)
(d)Application for Class F Alcoholic Beverage License for HarborOne Bank for a Chamber of Commerce event being held at HarborOne Bank, 5750 Post Road on April 23, 2019.
(e)Abatements to the 2018 Motor Vehicle and Real Estate tax rolls in the amount of $2,108.55
(f)Resolution Supporting the Restoration of Public Moorings at Goddard State Memorial Park
(g)Award of bid for Bulk Materials and Road Striping to the low bidders:

Material Sand and Stone, Johnston Asphalt, Narragansett Improvement Co., Hi Way Safety Systems inc., JR Vinagro, Safety Markings, and Cardi Corporation for the net prices as indicated on the bid tabulation sheets.

(h)Award of bid for the purchase and delivery of Wastewater Treatment Plant chemicals to the low bidders John R Hess & Co., Univar USA Inc. and Aries Chemical Inc. for the net prices as indicated on the bid tabulation sheet.
(9)New Business (Discussion/Action)
(a)Vote approving and ratifying the Town Manager's appointment of Bernard L. Patenaude as Fire Chief effective April 1, 2019. 
(b)Vote approving the Town Manager's appointment of a Finance Director (to be considered following Executive Session).
(c)Resolution to seek bonding for School capital expenditures.
(d)Resolution recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month 
(e)

An ORDINANCE in amendment of the Code of the Town of East Greenwich; Chapter 260 Zoning, Article II Zoning Definitions, Section 260-6 Terms Defined addressing DISTILLERIES; and amending Attachment 1: Table 1, Table of Permitted Uses By Zone, to address industrial uses; and to amend Article VI, Off-Street Parking Regulations, Section 260-20, Required off-street parking spaces to address industrial uses (FIRST READING/INTRODUCTION).

(10)Public Comments (30 minute time limit)
(11)Council Comments
(12)Executive Session
(a)Closed pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 (a) (1) and (2) pertaining to the approval of the Executive Session minutes from February 11, 2019, February 25, 2019, March 4, 2019 and March 7, 2019. 
(b)Closed pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 (a) (2) pursuant to litigation, to discuss Gelineau v. BLT, LLC and East Greenwich, KC-2018-0836.
(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 Finance Director (notice provided). 

(d)Closed pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 (a) (2) pursuant to collective bargaining for discussion related to the NEARI contract.
(e)Closed pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 (a) (2) pursuant to collective bargaining for discussion related to the IBPO Local 472 contract.
(13)Adjournment
Posted April 4, 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.