REGULAR MEETING of the Burrillville Town Council to be held Wednesday, April 25, 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 April 11, the workshop held April 11, 2007; the public hearing held April 11, 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:
07-157 Petition from Susan Alice Taber, as Administratrix of the estate of Wayne Sherman Taber, for a claim of damages from the Town of Burrillville in the sum of $500,000, and from Susan Alice Taber individually for a claim of damages for loss of consortium of her husband in the sum of $200,000.
6. Special Business to be considered and acted upon:
07-158 Application for a Special Event Victualing License from St. Theresa's Church to serve fish & chips on May 18, June 15, July 20 and October 19, 2007 to apply at 35 Dion Drive, Nasonville.
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:
07-159 Correspondence from Paul A. Roselli, President, Burrillville Land Trust, regarding his request to make a presentation to the Town Council relative to the Burrillville Farmers' Market.
07-160 Correspondence from Edward J. Pienkos, Information Systems Manager, regarding his request to declare surplus certain items, as listed.
07-161 Resolution declaring North Shore Road a public highway; for scheduling of a public hearing (recommended date May 23, 2007).
07-162 Resolution requesting that the Rhode Island General Assembly amend §44-4.1 of the General Laws entitled Historic Residence - Tax Credit.
07-163 MOTION to award the full depth pavement reclamation bid to Rafferty Fine Grading, Inc. at a cost of $1.789 per square yard; to be considered and acted on.
07-164 Request from Councilor Norman C. Mainville to discuss and consider a request for support of the Eleanor Slater Hospital's Fifth Annual Golf Tournament to benefit the "Patients for Progress Fund".
07-165 MOTION by Councilor John M. Karmozyn, Jr., to notify the Attorney General's Office of a possible/potential compromise of Executive Session on March 28, 2007; to be considered and acted on.
07-166 Correspondence from Councilor Kevin M. Blais regarding several calls regarding failing or failed roads and infrastructure within the town.
07-167 Correspondence from Councilor Kevin M. Blais regarding his request to discuss the issue of competitive bidding.
07-168 Application of David C. Ketcham for reappointment to the Budget Board; to be referred to the Screening Subcommittee.
07-169 Application of Susan Sgambato for appointment to the Recreation Commission; to be referred to the Screening Subcommittee.
07-170 Correspondence from Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, regarding a general review, discussion and action on proposed/pending legislation.
07-171 Copy of correspondence from Paul A. Roselli, President, Burrillville Land Trust, to Rep. Nicholas Gorham, regarding the Land Trust's support of House Bill 2007 H-5990 - An Act Relating to State Affairs and Government - State Rural Conservation.
07-172 Discuss, consider and act on the 2007/2008 Goals & Objectives and Public Policy and Legislative Agenda.
9. Town Clerk/Communication to be considered and acted upon:
07-173 Notice from Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management of the application of C. Pepin & Son, Inc., requesting permission to alter freshwater wetlands near Victory Highway, Gazza Road and Main Street (Map 214,
Lot 7). Note: The plan is available for review at the Town Clerk's Office.
07-174 Copy of correspondence from Adam J. Sholes, Special Assistant Attorney General to Kevin M. Blais regarding the Department of Attorney General's opinion/findings related to OM 07-05.
07-175 Correspondence from Kathleen Viera Beaudoin, Town Clerk, Town of Portsmouth, regarding the Portsmouth Town Council's request for support of their resolution #2007-04-09 B.
07-176 Correspondence from Mary E. Morgan, Town Clerk, Town of Richmond, regarding the Richmond Town Council's action on Burrillville's request for support.
07-177 Correspondence from Dale S. Holberton, CMC, Town Clerk of the Town of South Kingstown, regarding the South Kingstown Council's action on Burrillville's request for support.
07-178 Correspondence from Councilman Joseph A. DePasquale of the Warren Town Council regarding the Rhode Island Wind Alliance conference to promote wind energy in Rhode Island.
07-179 Correspondence from Donna L. Giordano, MMC, Town Clerk of the Town of Westerly, regarding the Westerly Town Council's support of Burrillville's resolution.
10. Reports 1 - 27 to be received:
1. Town Treasurer: Reports of March 2007
2. Burrillville Sewer Commission: Report of March 2007, Meeting of March 13, 2007
3. Tax Collector: Report of March 2007
4. Department of Public Works: Report of March 2007
5. Chief of Police: Report of March 2007
6. Office of Building Official: Report of March 2007
7. Animal Control Officer: Report of February 2007
8. Burrillville Housing Authority: Meeting of March 14, 2007
9. Planning Board: Meeting of March 5, 2007
10. Zoning Board of Review: No report
11. Town Planner: No report
12. Parks and Recreation Department: No report
13. Information Systems Department: Report of April 2007
14. Burrillville Conservation Commission: Meeting of February 13, 2006
15. Juvenile Hearing Board: No report
16. Ordinance Subcommittee: Meeting of February 23, 2007
17. Redevelopment Agency: Meeting of February 27, 2007
18. Route 102 Study Commission: No report
19. BOSAP: No report
20. Personnel Board: Meetings of January 16, February 13 and March 13, 2007
21. Screening Subcommittee: Meeting of March 21, 2007 and report of April 2007
22. Downtown Pascoag and Neighborhood Association: No report
23. Budget Board: No report
24. Library Building Committee: Meeting of March 14, 2007
25. Burrillville School Committee: No report
26. Library Fundraising Committee: No report
27. Callahan School Building Committee: No report
11. Additional New Business to be considered and acted upon:
07-180 Request for Executive Session from Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, pursuant to Rhode Island Open Meeting Act;
[42-46-5 (a)(5)] for review, discussion and considerations related to the acquisition, sale and exchange of real property relative to Assessor's Map 175, Lot 041 [96 Pascoag Main St. (Laundromat building)]; and
[42-46-5 (a)(5)] for review, discussion and considerations related to the acquisition, sale and exchange of two (2) undisclosed real properties.
07-181 Correspondence from Stephen N. Rawson, Chairman, Burrillville Conservation Commission, regarding his request the Town Council's recognize Arbor Day 2007.
12. Adjournment
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