August 19, 2004
REGULAR MEETING of the Town Council to be held on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 7:00 o’clock P.M. in the Council Chamber, Town Building, 105 Harrisville Main Street, 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. Executive Session
04-236 An Executive Session is requested pursuant to Rhode Island Open Meeting Law [42-46-5 (a)(2)] for discussions related to collective bargaining with IBPO, Local 369; [42-46-5 (a)(5)] for discussions or considerations related to the acquisition, sale and exchange of real property; and [42-46-5 (a)(2)] for discussions relating to litigation matters - Open Meetings complaint.
3. That the question of accepting the minutes of the regular meeting held July 28, 2004; and the question of dispensing with the reading of said minutes; be now taken up.
4. Public Comment:
5. That the General Good and Welfare of the Town of Burrillville; be now taken up.
6. Petitions to be considered and acted upon: None
7. Special Business to be considered and acted upon:
04-237 Resolution urging RIPTA to reconsider any proposal to eliminate public transportation; to be considered and acted on.
04-238 Application for a Sunday & Holiday License to apply at All Star Video, 35 East Avenue, Harrisville, Map 160, Lot 79, in a building owned by Bruce Monfils.
04-239 Applications for a victualing license and a Class F liquor license from Oakland Mapleville Fire Department for the Field Day/Muster to be held on September 5, 2004 (rain date September 6, 2004) on property owned by Adler Brothers, Smithfield, RI.
04-240 Application for a new Private Detective License from Jennifer Parkin d/b/a Industrial Security & Investigators, 58 Waterman Avenue, North Providence, RI 02911. Note: Residence at Whipple Road, Pascoag.
04-241 Application to renew Private Detective License #04 from Gerald L. Lapierre, 669 Douglas Pike, Harrisville, RI 02830.
7. Unfinished Business to be considered and acted upon: None
8. New Business to be considered and acted upon:
04-242 Motion that the Burrillville Town Council set a workshop for late October 2004 to review and discuss tax credits for retail/small commercial businesses.
04-243 Motion to declare surplus certain items, as listed; to be considered and acted on.
04-244 Resolution declaring Brook Street and Frederick Street in the Town of Burrillville public highways; to be scheduled for public hearing.
04-245 Correspondence from Jacqueline Zahn, Chairwoman of the Screening Subcommittee, regarding the subcommittee’s recommendation:
To appoint Sandra Cooney as an alternate member of the Zoning Board to complete the unexpired term of Robert Mellion; term to expire March 31, 2005.
To appoint Michael Molloy to the Budget Board for a three-year term to expire June 30, 2007.
To appoint Warren Hebert to the Conservation Commission to complete the unexpired term of Robert Richards; term to expire March 31, 2006.
To appoint Richard Lemoi to the Juvenile Hearing Board to complete the unexpired term of Jacqueline Forge; term to expire January 31, 2005.
To appoint Robert Peloquin as an alternate member of the Redevelopment Agency to complete an unexpired term.
04-246 Motion to award the professional services for construction of the school administration building to Northeast Engineers of Middletown, RI in the amount of $45,800 (which includes a five percent contingency amount). The funds for this project are to be appropriated from the major capital account.
04-247 Discussion and consideration of the sunset provision of §3-1 of the ordinances of the Town of Burrillville entitled Noise; for possible referral to the ordinance subcommittee.
04-248 Motion to refer to the School Committee the appointment of a representative to NRI Cooperative Extension; to be considered and acted on.
04-249 Correspondence from the East Greenwich Town Council requesting a letter of support of the Governor’s veto so that the casino measure will not be on the ballot in November 2004.
04-250 Correspondence from Colonel Bernard E. Gannon, Chief of Police, regarding an update on the noise and safety complaint at East Avenue and Broncos Highway.
9. Town Clerk/Communication to be considered and acted upon:
04-251 Correspondence from Cheri R. Hall, Director of Parks & Recreation, regarding upcoming special events.
04-252 Motion to formally appoint the two alternate members of the Redevelopment Agency, Howard Covitz and Cheryl Choquette, as full members of the Redevelopment Agency, to fill unexpired terms; to be considered and acted on.
04-253 Motion to confirm liquor license fees, as listed, to be considered and acted on.
04-254 Motion to receive and file a lease by and between Monfils Enterprises, LLC and the Town of Burrillville relative to 35 East Avenue, Harrisville; to be considered and acted on
04-255 Motion to receive and file correspondence from the Department of Administration regarding the approval of the Town of Burrillville Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Housing and Affordable Housing Strategy; to be considered and acted on.
04-256 Motion to receive and file a press release regarding a design award granted to CME Associates for the Tarkiln Road Bridge.
04-257 Correspondence from Martin D. Wencek, Permitting Supervisor, D.E.M. regarding insignificant alteration permit – application #04-222.
04-258 Correspondence from Charles A. Horbert, Permitting Supervisor, D.E.M. regarding insignificant alteration permit – application #04-0242.
10. Reports to be received:
1. Town Treasurer: July 2004
2. Burrillville Sewer Commission: Meeting of July 13, 2004
3. Tax Collector: July 2004
4. Department of Public Works: June & July 2004
5. Chief of Police: July 2004
6. Office of Building Official: July 2004
7. Animal Control Officer: July 2004
8. Burrillville Housing Authority: Meetings of July 9 & July 14, 2004
9. Planning Board: Meeting of June 12, 2004
10. Zoning Board of Review: No report
11. Town Planner: No report
12. Parks and Recreation Department: August 2004
13. Information Systems Department: August 2004
14. Burrillville Conservation Commission: No report
15. Juvenile Hearing Board: No report
16. Ordinance Subcommittee: Meetings of April 7, April 21, May 19 & June 2, 2004
17. Redevelopment Agency: No report
18. Route 102 Study Commission: No report
19. BOSAP: No report
20. Personnel Board: Meeting of June 28, 2004
21. Screening Subcommittee: No report
22. Downtown Pascoag and Neighborhood Association: No report
23. Budget Board: No report
11. Additional New Business to be considered and acted upon: None
12. Adjournment.
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