October 7, 2004
REGULAR MEETING of the Town Council to be held on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at 7:00 o’clock P.M. in the Burrillville High School Auditorium, 425 East Avenue, 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 September 22, 2004 and the public hearing held September 22, 2004; 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: None
6. Special Business to be considered and acted upon:
04-279 Proclamation honoring Sergeant Guy Riendeau, Patrolman Albert Carlow and the entire Burrillville Police Department.
04-280 Application from the Between The Cracks for an entertainment license to apply at The Assembly Theatre on October 21, 22 and 23, 2004.
04-281 Application from the Downtown Pascoag & Neighborhood Association for an entertainment license to apply at various locations in the downtown Pascoag area.
7. Unfinished Business to be considered and acted upon:
04-237 Correspondence regarding a meeting with RIPTA regarding the proposal to reduce public transportation to the Town of Burrillville.
8. New Business to be considered and acted upon:
04-282 Correspondence from Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, regarding the National Guard proposal to use land at Buck Hill for Black Hawk helicopter training operations.
04-283 Correspondence from Sandra P. Mundy, Director, Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library, regarding the Board of Trustees request to make a presentation on the new library project.
04-284 Correspondence from Richard E. Peck, President, Burrillville Allied Veterans Council, requesting permission to conduct its 8th Annual Memorial Parade on Sunday, May 22, 2005.
04-285 Resolution authorizing the Town Council President to execute a License Agreement by and between Northwest Community Health Care and the Town, which will grant the Town a license to construct a riverwalk on the property of Northwest Community Health.
04-286 Correspondence from William Guertin, Triple “F” Flying Club, regarding their request for a flying site on the former Town landfill.
04-287 Correspondence from James Daniels, Site Manager, Clarkin Property Management Company, Agent for Maplehill Mobile Home Park, regarding their request for help in construction of a retaining wall on Cooper Hill Road.
04-288 Correspondence from John P. Mainville, Finance Director, regarding the possible awarding of bids for:
25kw Diesel Generator (DPW)
Stainless Steel Spreaders (2)
Garage Heating System (DPW)
Replacement Air Handlers/Ductwork (Police)
04-289 Correspondence from Cheri R. Hall, Director of Parks & Recreation, regarding her request to declare surplus one Cub Cadet Tractor.
04-290 Correspondence from Cheri R. Hall, Director of Parks & Recreation, regarding a vacancy on the Burrillville Extended Care Board of Directors.
04-291 Correspondence from Thomas R. Humphrey regarding his resignation from the Redevelopment Agency.
04-292 Correspondence from Wallace F. Lees, Chairman, Board of Administration, Burrillville Town Buildings, regarding the make-up of the Board.
04-293 Ordinance adopting and enacting a new code for the Town of Burrillville, for first reading and to be scheduled for public hearing.
9. Town Clerk/Communication to be considered and acted upon:
04-294 Correspondence from the State of Rhode Island Statewide Planning Program regarding the submission of the Five-Year Update of the Local Comprehensive Plan.
04-295 Correspondence Senator Jack Reed, acknowledging the Town Council resolution in support of the Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act of 2004.
04-296 Correspondence from Sharon Lane, Rhode Island Association of the Deaf, acknowledging the Town Council proclamation designating Deaf Awareness Week.
04-297 Correspondence from the Glocester Town Council requesting support of their resolution in support of the Open Space and Recreation Bond.
04-298 Correspondence from the Narragansett Town Council requesting support of their resolution in support of the Open Space and Recreation Bond.
04-299 Correspondence from the Jamestown Town Council requesting support of their resolution in support of the Open Space and Recreation Bond.
04-300 Correspondence from Charles A. Horbert, Permitting Supervisor, D.E.M. regarding insignificant alteration permit – application #04-056.
04-301 Correspondence from, Martin D. Wencek, Permitting Supervisor, D.E.M. regarding insignificant alteration permit – application #04-0377.
04-302 Correspondence from Charles A. Horbert, Permitting Supervisor, D.E.M. regarding insignificant alteration permit – application #04-0384.
04-303 Correspondence from Charles A. Horbert, Permitting Supervisor, D.E.M. regarding insignificant alteration permit – application #04-0440.
04-304 Notice from DEM of the application of Richard Kullander, 445 Beach Avenue, Warwick, requesting permission to alter freshwater wetlands in the Town of Burrillville.
10. Additional New Business to be considered and acted upon:
04-305 Request for Executive Session from Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, 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)(2) for discussions pertaining to IBPO collective bargaining.
11. Adjournment.
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