October 16, 2003
REGULAR MEETING of the Town Council to be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at 7:00 o'clock p.m. in the Council Chamber, Town Building, Harrisville, for and within the Town of Burrillville.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Council President Wallace F. Lees; Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Louis Bleiweis, Edward F. Bonczek, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. That the question of accepting the minutes of the regular meeting held October 8, 2003 and the question of dispensing with the reading of said minutes; be now taken up.
3. Public Comment:
4. That the General Good and Welfare of the Town of Burrillville; be now taken up.
5. Petitions to be considered and acted upon:
03-294 Petition from residents neighboring the U.S. Post Office, Pascoag, RI, relative to their request that the Town of Burrillville end the plan to construct an addition to the municipal parking lot in the neighborhood
03-295 Correspondence from Roger C. Fredette, Oakland, regarding the senior citizens’ tax exemption.
03-296 Petition from Verizon, Right-of-Way Department regarding their request to relocate one joint pole (P.5) location 17’ north of Tarkiln Road; and the recommendation of Richard Bernardo, Director of Public Works/Town Engineer.
6. Special Business to be considered and acted upon:
03-297 Correspondence from Louise R. Phaneuf, Town Clerk, regarding the renewal of Pool Table licenses for:
· Village Barn
· Maddog Saloon
· Casa Fernandes
· Tuffy’s Bar & Grill
· Wallum Lake Rod & Gun Club
· Spritzers Café
· Dev’s Café
and her request that the expiration of any licenses granted include an expiration date of December 1, 2004.
03-298 Application from Cub Scout Pack #188 for a victualing license for the annual pasta supper to be held at St. Theresa’s Church, 35 Dion Drive, Nasonville. Note: to be granted subject to receipt of complete documentation.
03-299 Application from Donald Forgue d/b/a Between the Cracks for an annual variety show to be held at the Assembly Theatre on November 6, 7 and 8, 2003.
7. Unfinished Business to be considered and acted upon:
03-290 Correspondence from Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, regarding discussion and possible adoption of Personnel Policies and Employment Terms & Conditions.
03-290 Proposed Family and Medical Leave policy for discussion and possible adoption.
8. New Business to be considered and acted upon:
03-300 Correspondence from Barbara A. VonVillas, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, regarding the School Committee’s request to update the Town Council on the School Department’s FY2004 Budget and to report on the way the additional allocated funds have been spent.
03-301 Correspondence from Arthur Hurley, Chair, Burrillville Budget Board, regarding his request to begin discussion and consideration of the Town Council’s direction for the 2004/2005 budget.
03-302 Correspondence from Thomas J. Kravitz, Town Planner, regarding an assessment of the Pascoag Main Street business district.
03-303 Correspondence from Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, regarding formal approval of a CDBG – Sub-recipient agreement for Harrisville Water District; and action authorizing the Town Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the Town.
03-304 Correspondence from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the award of a BEDI grant in the amount of $910,000 to be accepted and agreed upon.
03-305 Correspondence from John P. Mainville, Finance Director, regarding awarding of tax administration and tax collection software.
03-306 Correspondence from John P. Mainville, Finance Director, regarding the awarding of bids for replacement dump truck bodies, stainless steel spreaders, a vibratory asphalt roller and a 37,000 GVW truck.
03-307 Proposed ordinance relative to Junked or Abandoned Motorized Vehicles, Equipment and Parts for first reading; and discussion and action on scheduling a public hearing.
03-308 Proposed amendments to the ordinances of the Town of Burrillville entitled “Mandatory Recycling” for first reading; and discussion and action on scheduling a public hearing.
03-309 Correspondence from Maureen Guilbault, Executive Director, Burrillville Housing Authority, regarding the resignation of Nancy Faford; and the recommendation that Ronald Blanchard be appointed to replace Nancy Faford.
03-310 Correspondence from Jacqueline Zahn, Chair, Screening Subcommittee, regarding the committee’s recommendation to appoint Robert E. Wall, Jr. to the Burrillville Extended Care Board of Directors to complete an unexpired term; term to expire June 30, 2005.
03-311 Correspondence from Jacqueline Zahn, Chair, Screening Subcommittee, regarding additional committee recommendations.
03-312 Correspondence from John P. Mainville, Finance Director, regarding a request for an increase in the FY2004 budget for the Conservation Commission.
03-313 Correspondence from Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, regarding a fleet vehicle, primarily to be used by the Town Engineer.
9. Town Clerk/Communication to be considered and acted upon:
03-314 Correspondence from Louise R. Phaneuf, Town Clerk, regarding the holiday schedule of regular meetings.
03-315 Copy of correspondence from Richard P. St. Sauveur, Superintendent of Public Works, regarding his planned retirement.
03-316 Correspondence from Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation regarding the FY2003 Municipal Recycling Participation Grants.
10. That the following reports, #1 – 22, be received:
1. Town Treasurer: September 2003
2. Burrillville Sewer Commission: September 2003; meeting of September 9, 2003
3. Tax Collector: September 2003
4. Department of Public Works: No report
5. Chief of Police: September 2003
6. Office of Building Official: September 2003
7. Animal Control Officer: September 2003
8. Burrillville Housing Authority: Meeting of August 12, 2003; September 8, 2003
9. Planning Board: Meeting of Meeting of September 8, 2003
10. Zoning Board of Review: No report
11. Town Planner: No report
12. Parks and Recreation Department: September & October 2003
13. Information Systems Department: October 2003
14. Personnel Board: No report
15. Burrillville Conservation Commission: No report
16. Screening Subcommittee: No report
17. Juvenile Hearing Board: No report
18. Burrillville Library Facilities Committee: No report
19. Ordinance Subcommittee: Meeting of September 17, 2003
20. Redevelopment Agency: No report
21. Route 102 Study Committee: No report
22. Downtown Pascoag Association: No report
11. Additional New Business to be considered and acted upon:
03-317 Request for Executive Session from Town Manager Michael C. Wood pursuant to Rhode Island Open Meeting Law [42-46-5 (a)(5)] for discussions or considerations related to the acquisition, sale and exchange of real property and [42-46-5 (a)(5)] for discussions pertaining to current litigation.
12. Adjournment.
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