AGENDA

Town Council

Town of East Greenwich

Regular Meeting

October 23, 2017 at 6:30 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)Interviews for Boards and Commissions
6:30 p.m. ~ Anthony DiBella for Cove Management Commission 
6:45 p.m. ~ Gregory Dubell for Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission
(2)Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag
(3)Acknowledgements
(a)Edward and Marilyn Oliver for serving two years on the Senior and Community Center Advisory Council
(4)Town Council Minutes
(a)June 15, 2017 (Special and Executive Sessions)
(b)June 19, 2017 (Special and Executive Sessions)
(c)September 25, 2017 (Regular and Executive Sessions)
(d)October 2, 2017 (Regular Session)
(5)Public Hearing
(a)

An ORDINANCE in amendment of the Code of the Town of East Greenwich, Chapter 260 Zoning (as amended) to add Article XX “SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS AND FACILITIES” AND TO AMEND SECTION 260-62, PLAN REVIEW, SUBSECTION (A) TO INCLUDE AS SECTION 4: SOLAR SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS."   [SECOND READING ]

(6)Consent Calendar
(a)Application for Class F Alcoholic Beverage License for Varnum Continentals to host Beer Tasting and Museum tours on November 18, 2017 at the Varnum Armory, 6 Main Street.
(b)Application for Class F Alcoholic Beverage License for Northern RI Conservation to host their Annual Dinner on November 11, 2017 at the Varnum Armory, 6 Main Street.
(c)Payment of claim by Anthony Perretta for tire damage sustained on Cora Street in the amount of $159.43.
(d)Payment of claims by Russell and Amanda Conway for tire damage sustained on Shippeetown Road on July 12, 2017 and July 15, 2017 in the amount of $729.21.
(e)Payment of claim by Donald Mong for tire damage sustained on Cora Street in the amount of $49.07.
(f)Payment of claim to Rossi Auto Body for repairs to vehicle window sustained on Town property by a Town employee in the amount of $200.00.
(7)Unfinished Business (Discussion/Action)
(a)Review of Town Council Rules and Guidelines 
(8)New Business (Discussion/Action)
(a)Extension of time for completion of Fry Brook Condominium Project Performance Bonded Improvements
(b)Award of Bid and Authorization of Town Manager to sign a contract for $40,000 with Tischler Bise, Inc., to update the Town's Impact Fee Study and Needs Assessment.  
(c)Town Manager Search 
(d)Appointment of Tax Assessor 
(e)Appointment of Sean Todd to the Coastal Resources Management Council
(9)Reports and Communications
(a)2018 Town Council Meeting Dates
(b)Finance Report as of September 30, 2017
(10)Town Manager's Report
(a)FY 2019 Budget Schedule 
(b)FY 2018 Budget Update (One Town MOA)
(c)FY 2018 Goals 
(11)Council Comments
(12)Public Comments (15 minute time limit)
(13)Executive Session
(a)Closed pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 (a) (2), sessions pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation, specifically to discuss the matter, Gendron v. Peixinho, KC-2016-0027, including, but not limited to the ratification of a settlement agreement reached in said matter. 
(b)Closed pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 (a) (2), sessions pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation, specifically to discuss the matter, IAFF Local 3328 and James Perry v. East Greenwich, KC-2017-0898.
(c)Closed pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 (a) (2), sessions pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation, specifically to discuss on going labor relations matters concerning East Greenwich Firefighters Local 3328, IAFF. 
(d)Closed pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5 (a) (1), discussions concerning the job performance, character, or physical or mental health of a person in the employ of the Town of East Greenwich, provided that such person affected shall have been notified in advance in writing and advised that they may require that the discussion be held at an open meeting. 
Posted October 20, 2017 in accordance with RIGL 42-46-6 at EG Town Hall, EG Library, Swift Community Center, EG Town Website and Secretary of State website. Individuals requesting interpreter 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 forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the hearing date