POSTED: April 5, 2007
REGULAR MEETING of the Burrillville Town Council to be held Wednesday, April 11, 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 March 14, 2007; and the question of dispensing with the reading of said minutes; be now taken up.
Note: At the March 28, 2007 meeting the Council voted to table this item to the next meeting provided that the clerk was given verbatim the statement of proposed changes to the minutes.
A) Correspondence from Louise R. Phaneuf, Town Clerk, relative to the March 14, 2007 minutes; and
B) Correspondence from Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, relative to meeting minutes and potential compromise of executive session.
That the question of accepting the minutes of the regular meeting held March 28, 2007; the public hearing held March 22, 2007, the special meeting held March 27, 2007 and the workshop held March 28, 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:
07-134 Petition from Kevin Blais by his attorney Peter J. Petrarca, Esq., for the Burrillville Town Council to pay him $100,000 for damages due to the Town's agents and/or representatives releasing personal information about Mr. Blais in violation of the General Laws of the State of Rhode Island.
6. Special Business to be considered and acted upon:
07-135 Correspondence from Councilor Norman C. Mainville regarding his request for recognition of those involved in securing AED's for the schools and at athletic and other events.
07-136 Application from St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church for a Class F liquor license to apply at the Springfest to be held on May 5, 2007 at 183 Sayles Avenue, Pascoag (Map 174, Lot 131).
07-137 Application from Nasonville Volunteer Fire Department for a Special Event Victualing license to apply at the Spring and Fall Chowder & Clam Cake Dinner to be held at 2577 Victory Highway (Map 114, Lot 32).
07-138 Application from Nasonville Volunteer Fire Department for a Class F liquor license to apply at the Spring Chowder & Clam Cake Dinner to be held at 2577 Victory Highway (Map 114, Lot 32).
07-139 Application from Anabell's Ice Cream for an annual hawkers and peddlers license to apply throughout the Town of Burrillville.
07-140 Application from Anabell's Ice Cream for an annual victualing license to apply at 50 Old Hillside Road, Glendale (Map 93, Lot 41).
7. Unfinished Business to be considered and acted upon:
07-120 Correspondence from John P. Mainville, Finance Director, regarding a contingent premium rebate received from Blue Cross; and a recommendation for establishing a revolving side fund.
8. New Business to be considered and acted upon:
07-141 Resolution from The Pascoag Upper Dam Association regarding their request that the Town Council establish a Dam Management District in the Town of Burrillville, specifically for the Pascoag Reservoir.
07-142 Request from Cheri R. Hall, Director of Parks and Recreation, regarding her request for the Burrillville Extended Care Division After School Assistance Program to make a presentation to the Town Council on April 11, 2007.
07-143 Correspondence from Cheri R. Hall, Director of Parks and Recreation, regarding the Burrillville Little League request to open a concession stand at the Hauser Memorial Field.
07-144 Correspondence from Louise R. Phaneuf, regarding the Bicentennial Committee's request for suggestions for an item to be included in the Bicentennial time capsule.
07-145 MOTION to adopt a resolution adopting the Capital Improvement Program for fiscal year ending June 30, 2008; to be considered and acted on.
07-146 Correspondence from John P. Mainville, Finance Director, regarding his recommendation relative to Blue Cross benefits for non-union town employees; to be considered and acted on.
07-147 Correspondence from Marc J. Tremblay, CF, regarding his resignation from the Conservation Commission; to be referred to the Screening Subcommittee.
07-148 Application from Paul Lavimodiere for appointment to the Conservation Commission; to be referred to the Screening Subcommittee.
07-149 Correspondence from Norman C. Mainville, Chair, Screening Subcommittee, regarding the Subcommittee's recommendations to:
A) appoint Newton Stevens to the Burrillville Extended Care Board of Directors for a three-year term to expire October 31, 2009.
B) reappoint Jeffrey Partington and Michael Lupis to the Planning Board each for a three-year term to expire March 31, 2010.
C) reappoint David Fontaine to the Redevelopment Agency for a three-year term to expire March 31, 2010.
07-150 Introduction and first reading of an ordinance relative to proposed amendments to the ordinances of the Town of Burrillville by adding §25-48 - Tax Stabilization for Exterior Improvements in Substandard Areas; for scheduling of a public hearing.
07-151 Introduction and first reading of an ordinance relative to proposed amendments to the ordinances of the Town of Burrillville by repealing §24-2 entitled Litter and adding to Chapter 16, Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article III entitled Litter; for scheduling of a public hearing.
07-152 Correspondence from Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, regarding a general review, discussion and action on proposed/pending legislation.
9. Town Clerk/Communication to be considered and acted upon:
07-153 Resolution of the Johnston Town Council in support of resolutions of the Burrillville Town Council.
07-154 Correspondence from Dale S. Holberton, CMC, South Kingstown Town Clerk, regarding the South Kingstown Town Council's 1) appreciation of the Burrillville Town Council's support on various legislation and 2) vote to receive and file the Burrillville Town Council's resolutions.
07-155 Correspondence from Mary E. Morgan, Town Clerk of the Town of Richmond, regarding the Richmond Town Council's action relative to several Burrillville Town Council resolutions.
10. Additional Business to be considered and acted upon:
07-130 Correspondence from Council President Nancy F. Binns regarding her request that the Town Council consider and act on adoption by resolution of Council Rules.
Note: At the regular meeting of the Town Council held March 28, 2007, this item was tabled for further review.
07-156 Requests 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 from Timothy F. Kane, Town Solicitor, pursuant to [§42-46-5(a)(4)] to consider, discuss and act on investigative proceedings regarding allegations of civil or criminal misconduct.
11. Adjournment
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