AGENDA

Town Council

Town of East Greenwich

Special Meeting

May 20, 2019 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)Call to Order
(2)6:00 PM ~ Interviews for Boards and Commissions
(a)6:00 PM ~ William Weedon for Cove Management Commission 
(b)6:15 PM ~ Steve Mendes for Cove Management Commission 
(c)6:30 PM ~ Chris Pels for Planning Board 
(3)7:00 PM ~ 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)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 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 (SECOND READING/ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING).

(7)Consent Calendar
(a)Minutes from April 25, 2019 (Special Meeting - Open Session)
(b)Recommendation from the Tax Assessor for abatements to the 2018 real estate tax roll in the amount of $6,373.30
(c)Ratification of Amended Memorandum of Agreement between East Greenwich School Committee and East Greenwich Town Council dated May 1, 2019. 
(d)Memorandum regarding Clear River Energy (Burrillville Power Plant) Litigation
(8)Unfinished Business (Discussion/Action)
(a)

WATERFRONT ISSUES

 

(1) Report from Dr. James Miller on Acoustic Study of waterfront area.

 

(2) 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, March 11th and March 25th).

 

(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). Recommended by Town Solicitor to be tabled. 

(b)RESOLUTION establishing the Waterfront Quality of Life Committee (WQLC).
(9)New Business (Discussion/Action)
(a)Discussion and approval of WWTP Resiliency Plan as presented by Joseph Duarte, Acting Town Manager/Director of Public Works 
(10)Public Comments (30 minute time limit)
(11)Council Comments
(12)Executive Session
(a)Closed pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 (a) (2) pertaining to litigation to discuss AAA case # 01-18-0003-9032.
(b)Closed pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 (a) (2) sessions pertaining to litigation to discuss the claims of Christopher Lamendola. 
(c)Closed pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 (a) (2) sessions pertaining to litigation to discuss legal fees from Whelan, Corrente, Flanders, Kinder & Siket LLP.
(13)Adjournment
Posted May 16, 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.