REGULAR MEETING of the Burrillville Town Council to be held Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, 105 Harrisville Main St., Harrisville for and within the Town of Burrillville.
PRESENT: Council President Nancy F. Binns, Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Kevin M. Blais, Margaret L. Dudley, John M. Karmozyn Jr., Norman C. Mainville and Cynthia L. Roe
MEMBERS ABSENT:
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. That the question of accepting the minutes of the regular meeting held February 14, 2007; and the special meeting held February 12, 2007; 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:
07-072 Citation honoring Edward J. Pienkos for his time and effort in organizing the 2006 Holiday Tribute to Residents Serving in the Armed Forces.
07-073 Citation honoring Senior Master Sergeant Kevin J. Swiencki on his selection as Rhode Island Air National Guard Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year.
07-074 Citation honoring Sergeant Dennis C. Leahey on his election as President of the Rhode Island Law Enforcement Trainers Association.
7. Unfinished Business to be considered and acted upon:
06-123 Correspondence from Frederick C. Williamson, Chairman, State Historic Preservation Officer, Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission, regarding the placement of the Pascoag Grammar School on the National Register of Historic Places.
06-302 Correspondence from Frederick C. Williamson, Chairman, State Historic Preservation Officer, Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission, regarding the placement of the Bridgeton School on the National Register of Historic Places.
8. New Business to be considered and acted upon:
07-075 MOTION to endorse the RIDEM RIPDES Small MS4 2006 Annual Report for Storm Water Management; to be considered and acted on.
07-076 Correspondence from Madeline McNally, 33 Union Avenue, regarding her request to discuss oil spills at the Department of Public Works.
07-077 Request from Council President Nancy F. Binns to discuss and act on Governor Donald L. Carcieri’s proposal to privatize food services and housekeeping at Eleanor Slater Hospital.
07-078 MOTION to pass a resolution in support of 2007 – S0545, An Act Relating to Public Utilities – Excavation Near Underground Utility Facilities – Costs; to be considered and acted on.
07-079 MOTION to pass a resolution in support of amendments to §42-98-7(a)(2) – Powers and Duties of the Energy Facilities Siting Board; to be considered and acted on.
07-080 MOTION to pass a resolution in support of 2007 – S 0596 and 2007 – H 5345, Act(s) Relating to Education – Foundation Level School Support; to be considered and acted on.
07-081 Correspondence from Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, regarding his request that the Town Council conduct a general review, discussion and action relative to legislation.
07-082 Correspondence from Arthur R. Hurley, Chair, Burrillville Budget Board, relative to his request that the Town Council reassign members of the Budget Board.
07-083 Correspondence from Norman C. Mainville, Chair, Screening Subcommittee, regarding the Committee’s recommendations to:
appoint Jacqueline Zahn to the Library Capital Campaign Committee;
receive and forward correspondence from Jacqueline Zahn;
reappoint Joseph Schmeltz to the Board of Assessment Review for a three-year term to expire November 30, 2009;
reappoint to the Zoning Board of Review: Sandra Cooney as second alternate for a one-year term to expire March 31, 2008; Ken Johnson for a five-year term to expire March 31, 2012 and John Patriarca as an alternate for a one-year term to expire March 31, 2008;
receive and file the application from Newton Stevens to the Burrillville Extended Care Board of Directors;
add an alternate position to the Library Capital Campaign Committee.
07-084 Application from Marc J. Tremblay for reappointment to the Planning Board; to be referred to the Screening Subcommittee.
07-085 Application from Stephen N. Rawson for reappointment to the Conservation Commission; to be referred to the Screening Subcommittee.
07-086 Application from Richard Dionne for reappointment to the Conservation Commission; to be referred to the Screening Subcommittee.
07-087 Application from James Moran for reappointment to the Personnel Board; to be referred to the Screening Subcommittee.
9. Town Clerk/Communication to be considered and acted upon:
07-088 2006 Annual Report of the Harrisville Fire Department.
07-089 Correspondence from Barbara L. Nash, Town Clerk, Town of Middletown, regarding the Town Council’s request for support of their resolution relative to raising acceptable level for arsenic in soil.
07-090 Correspondence from Dale S. Holberton, CMC, Town Clerk of South Kingstown, regarding a request for support of:
a) Resolution relative to School Housing Project Costs
b) Resolution relative to group home educational funding
10. Reports 1 – 27 to be received:
1. Town Treasurer: Report of December 2006
2. Burrillville Sewer Commission: Report of January 2007, Meetings of January 9 and 25, 2007
3. Tax Collector: Report of January 2007
4. Department of Public Works: Reports of December 2006 and January 2007
5. Chief of Police: Report of January 2007
6. Office of Building Official: Report of January 2007
7. Animal Control Officer: Report of January 2007
8. Burrillville Housing Authority: Meeting of January 20, 2007
9. Planning Board: Meeting of January 8, 2007
10. Zoning Board of Review: No report
11. Town Planner: No report
12. Parks and Recreation Department: Reports of January and February 2007
13. Information Systems Department: Report of February 2007
14. Burrillville Conservation Commission: Meeting of November 14, 2006
15. Juvenile Hearing Board: No report
16. Ordinance Subcommittee: September 19, 2006
17. Redevelopment Agency: No report
18. Route 102 Study Commission: No report
19. BOSAP: Meeting of January 18, 2007
20. Personnel Board: No reports
21. Screening Subcommittee: Meeting of January 16, 2007 and report of February 2007
22. Downtown Pascoag and Neighborhood Association: No report
23. Budget Board: Meeting of January 4, 2007
24. Library Building Committee: Meetings of January 11, 17 & 24, 2007
25. Burrillville School Committee: No report
26. Library Fundraising Committee: Meetings of January 17 and February 7, 2007
27. Callahan School Building Committee: Meeting of January 22, 2007 and reports of January 18 & 22, 2007
11. Additional New Business to be considered and acted upon:
07-091 Request for Executive Session from Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, pursuant to Rhode Island Open Meeting Law; [§42-46-5(a)(5)] for review, discussion and considerations related to the acquisition, sale and exchange of real property and [§42-46-5(a)(2)] for discussion relating to litigation matters.
12. Adjournment
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