December 4, 2003
REGULAR MEETING of the Town Council to be held on Wednesday, December 10, 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 November 12, 2003; the two public hearings held on November 12, 2003; the two public hearings held November 17, 2003; the special meeting held November 17, 2003; the workshop held November 19, 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.
Swearing in ceremony of Probationary Patrol Officer Justin Breault.
5. Petitions to be considered and acted upon: None
6. Special Business to be considered and acted upon:
03-333 Motion to grant the renewal of licenses for Junk Yards and the Collecting of Junk for 2004 for the following in accordance with and subject to the provisions of Chapter 4, Section 2, of the Ordinances of the Town of Burrillville entitled “Junk Dealers” and in accordance with: Title 5, Chapter 21, Title 14; Title 31, Chapters 39 and 42 of the General Laws of the State of Rhode Island, 1956, as amended; said Licenses to expire December 31, 2004 (Junk Yard License – Fee $50.00 – Collecting of Junk License – Fee $5.00)
1. Thomas E. Gonyea d/b/a Gonyea Brothers Auto, 95 Ross Rd., Pascoag, Map 157, Lot 228, in a building owned by Thomas Gonyea.
2. Lawrence Therien d/b/a Rhode Island Auto Recycling, 1134 South Main St., Pascoag, Map 265, Lot 5; owned by Lawrence Therien.
5. Edwin H. Reynolds, d/b/a Edwin H. Reynolds, 40 Mapleville Main St., P.O. Box 274, Shannock, RI 02875 (To Collect Junk ONLY).
03-334 Motion to grant the renewal of rubbish licenses for the following in accordance with and subject to the provisions of Chapter 4, Section 6 of the Ordinances of the Town of Burrillville, for a period of one year commencing January 1, 2003 and ending December 31, 2004 (License Fee $25.00 per vehicle; Bond $1,000.00.)
1. B.F.I. Waste of Fall River/Allied Waste, 1080 Airport Rd., Fall River, MA 02720, subject to receipt of bond.
2. William E. Gonyea, 125 Ross Road, Pascoag, RI.
3. Merril Jencks III d/b/a Northern Regional Disposal Inc., 674 Carr’s Pond Road, East Greenwich, RI 02818.
4. Rambone Disposal Services, Inc., 2153 Rear Plainfield Pike, Johnston.
5. Waste Management of RI, 1610 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920.
03-335 Motion to grant the renewal of Sunday and Holiday Business Licenses to the following applicants, subject to State and Local Regulations:
1) A & G Donut Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a The Coffee Mill
2) Alice M. Lavigne d/b/a Alice Florist
3) George G. Brigido d/b/a Brigido’s IGA Marketplace
4) Michael L. Coutu d/b/a Colonial Kennel
5) Dinesh Patel d/b/a Country Farms
6) Cumberland Farms Inc.
7) C.V.S. Pharmacy #1075
8) Tina Pereira d/b/a Diamond Video, Inc.
9) Lawrence Fortune d/b/a Glendale Grainery
10) Levy Community Rink
11) David L. Marcotte d/b/a Lil General
12) Humane Assoc. of Northwest RI d/b/a The Nine Lives Thrift Shop
13) Roland A. Audette d/b/a Northwest Gym and Fitness, Inc.
14) Marie A. Peloquin d/b/a Pascoag Tanning & Skin Care
15) Andrew Hardy d/b/a Pascoag Tattoo
16) Maureen Esposito d/b/a Roots & Shoots
17) Noushad Zaman d/b/a Stop-N-Save and Gas
18) Thomas King d/b/a Video King II
19) Village Ventures d/b/a Pascoag Country Store
20) Wayne G. Barber d/b/a Wayne’s Place
03-336 That the renewal of Firearms Licenses for the following be now taken up:
1) Roger R. Dansereau d/b/a R & J Arms, 111 Centennial Street, Pascoag, RI
2) James P. Ducharme, 41 Centennial St., Pascoag
3) Geoff Gaebe d/b/a Addieville East Farm, 200 Pheasant Drive, Mapleville
03-337 Application for renewal of Arcade License by John J. Bateman d/b/a Spring Lake Arcade, to apply at 52 Old Hillside Drive, Glendale.
03-338 Application for a victualing license from Reverend Roland L. Simoneau d/b/a Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus to hold various events throughout the coming year, as listed.
03-339 Application from John Bolduc d/b/a MadDog Saloon for a quarterly entertainment license to apply at 98 Pascoag Main St., Pascoag.
03-340 Application from Jeffrey Gavlik d/b/a Millhouse Restaurant for an annual victualing license to apply at 35 East Avenue, Harrisville in a building owned by Bruce and Judith Monfils (Assessor’s Map 160, Lot 79), subject to approval of building inspector, fire department and the department of health.
7. Unfinished Business to be considered and acted upon: None
8. New Business to be considered and acted upon:
03-341 Correspondence from Richard A. Bernardo, Director of Public Works/Town Engineer, regarding a presentation by the Beta/Gates Leighton team relative to the Harrisville Streetscape project being developed along with the intersection options.
03-342 Correspondence from Thomas J. Kravitz, Director of Planning & Economic Development and Cheri R. Hall, Director of Parks & Recreation regarding a letter of support for the DEM grant application for the completion of the second and final phase of the Hauser/Branch River Park project; and the appropriation of a maximum amount of $125,000 towards the match.
03-343 Correspondence from Cheri R. Hall, Director of Parks & Recreation regarding a letter of support for a grant application under RI Open Space Recreation Acquisition and Development Small Grant Round for a skateboard park.
03-344 Correspondence from Cheri R. Hall, Director of Parks & Recreation regarding a letter of support for a grant application under RI Open Space Recreation Acquisition and Development Small Grant Round for improvements to the parking area across from the recreation hall at Spring Lake Beach, with the $25,000 match to be provided through the Spring Lake Beach Operating Account.
03-345 Correspondence from Cheri R. Hall, Director of Parks & Recreation, regarding her request for permission to hold the 2004 Relay for Life event at Branch River Park on June 18 and 19, 2004.
03-346 Correspondence from Edward J. Pienkos, Information Systems Manager, regarding his request that certain computer hardware, as listed, be declared surplus and disposed of by the best means possible.
03-347 Correspondence from Colonel Bernard E. Gannon, Chief of Police, regarding his request for $3,571 to be used as matching funds for a 2003 Byrne Grant; and the recommendation from John P. Mainville, Finance Director, that the Council utilize $3,571 from the General Fund Contingency line item as a source of the Town’s match for the grant.
03-348 Correspondence from Tax Assessor’s Office, regarding abatements processed from July 1, 2003 through October 31, 2003, for approval.
03-349 Correspondence from Tax Assessor’s Office, regarding additions processed from July 1, 2003 through October 31, 2003, for Town Council information.
03-350 Correspondence from Patricia A. Mehrtens, Burrillville Town Historian, regarding her request to name the new Tarkiln Bridge.
03-351 Correspondence from Greg Maurer regarding his request for an abatement of interest; and the recommendation of John P. Mainville, Finance Director.
03-352 Request from Louise R. Phaneuf, Town Clerk, for authorization to withdraw $618.00 in annual interest from the burial lots fund for maintenance of cemeteries.
03-353 Proposed ordinance entitled “Condemnation” for first reading; and discussion and action on scheduling a public hearing.
03-354 Correspondence from the Department of Education regarding housing aid payment.
03-355 Correspondence from Louise R. Phaneuf, Town Clerk, regarding discussion of the proposed W.L. Callahan project.
03-356 Correspondence from Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, regarding construction planning - high school football field.
03-357 Correspondence from Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, regarding cost of living increases.
03-358 Correspondence from John P. Mainville, Finance Director, regarding discussion and possible action on the awarding of the bid for winter sand.
03-359 Correspondence from John P. Mainville, Finance Director, regarding Town Council authorization to establish a Fixed Asset Capitalization Policy.
9. Town Clerk/Communication to be considered and acted upon:
03-360 Correspondence from Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, regarding his return to duties.
03-361 Correspondence from Mary K. Jarvis, Deputy Town Clerk, regarding her resignation.
03-362 Correspondence from Cheri R. Hall, Director of Parks & Recreation, regarding Rhode Island Recreation & Parks Association Awards.
03-363 Correspondence from Cheri R. Hall, Director of Parks & Recreation, regarding her request for a letter of commendation for Greg Bowser, recognizing his work at the trail at White Mill Park.
03-364 Correspondence from David A. Brunetti, W.L. Callahan School Improvement Team, regarding the Town Council’s walk-through of the Callahan School.
03-365 Correspondence from Charles A. Horbert, Permitting Supervisor, D.E.M. regarding insignificant alteration permit – application #03-0373.
10. Reports to be received:
1. Town Treasurer: October 2003
2. Burrillville Sewer Commission: October 2003; special meeting of October 7, 2003, regular meeting of October 14, 2003
3. Tax Collector: October 2003
4. Department of Public Works: September 2003, October 2003
5. Chief of Police: October 2003, November 2003
6. Office of Building Official: October 2003
7. Animal Control Officer: October 2003
8. Burrillville Housing Authority: Meeting of October 6, 2003
9. Planning Board: Meeting of Meetings of October 6, 2003, November 3, 2003
10. Parks and Recreation Department: November 2003
11. Information Systems Department: November 2003
12. Burrillville Conservation Commission: Meeting of September 9, 2003
13. Ordinance Subcommittee: Meeting of October 15, 2003
14. BOSAP: Meetings of June 19, 2003 & September 18, 2003, September Treasurer’s report, October 2003 Consultant report
11. Additional New Business to be considered and acted upon:
03-366 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; [42-46-5 (a)(2)] for discussions relating to litigation matters and [42-46-5 (a)(2)] for discussions related to collective bargaining with IBPO, Local 369.
12. Adjournment.
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