REGULAR MEETING of the Burrillville Town Council to be held Wednesday, February 13, 2008 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 January 23, 2008; 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:
08-032 Consider and act on adoption of a proclamation commending the Chief Gus Eddy and Chief Engineer Chad Tessier of Nasonville Fire District; Deputy Chief Joe Marcello & Fire Fighter Scott Phillips of Oakland/Mapleville Fire District; Lieutenant Mike Peck of Pascoag Fire District; and EMT-C Don Pariseau of Harrisville Fire District for their life-saving actions on December 14, 2007.
08-033 Consider and act on adoption of a proclamation commending Dr. Antonio F. Machado and congratulating him on his retirement.
08-034 Correspondence from Lynn Clark, Relay For Life Event Chair, regarding the Paint the State Purple campaign scheduled for the week of February 25-29, 2008.
08-035 Application for a special event victualing license from Nasonville Volunteer Fire Department for the Spring and Fall Chowder and Clam Cake dinners to be held at 2577 Victory Highway (Map 114, Lot 32) on property owned by the Nasonville Fire District.
7. Unfinished Business to be considered and acted upon:
08-030 Correspondence from Louise R. Phaneuf, Town Clerk, regarding recommendations for appointments to the advisory Public Safety Commission.
8. New Business to be considered and acted upon:
08-036 Correspondence from Paula McKeon of Harrisville regarding her request that the Town compensate her family for the death of her dog subsequent to his being quarantined.
08-037 Correspondence from Council President Nancy F. Binns and Council Vice President Wallace F. Lees regarding their request that the Council consider whether to increase the dollar amount of tax credits provided by ordinance and their request that the question be referred to the Ordinance Subcommittee for recommendation.
08-038 Correspondence from James Langlois, Chairman of the Redevelopment Agency of Burrillville and Jeff Partington, Chairman of the Planning Board, regarding:
A) Naming the roadway at the Jesse Smith Memorial Library complex;
B) Consideration of acceptance of that roadway;
C) Consideration of establishing a 10 mph speed limit for that roadway; and
D) Consideration of potential issues associated with skateboarding, bicycling and similar activities within the Stillwater Redevelopment District.
08-039 Correspondence from Jeff Partington, Chairman of the Planning Board, regarding a Planning Board resolution related to Planning Board participation in site location for a proposed senior center.
08-040 Correspondence from Louise R. Phaneuf, Town Clerk, regarding her request that the Town Council consider and act on the next phase of establishing a Dam Management District for the Pascoag Reservoir Dam.
9. Pending and proposed legislation to be considered and acted on:
A) Consider and act on the following proposals:
08-041 Proposed resolution relative to implementation of §46-9, Inspection of Dams and reservoirs; to be considered and acted on.
08-042 Proposed resolution supporting amendments to §9-31-3. Limitation of damages - cities, towns and fire districts (tort cap legislation); to be considered and acted on.
B) Correspondence from Councilor Margaret L. Dudley regarding consideration and action on proposed legislation relative to Education:
08-043 Proposed resolution supporting House Bill 2008 - H 7042, an act relating to Taxation - §16-21.1-2, School Bus Districts Established; to be considered and acted on.
08-044 Proposed resolution supporting House Bill 2008 - H 7043, an act relating to Education - §16-7-20.8, Extraordinary Services Reimbursement; to be considered and acted on.
08-045 Proposed resolution supporting House Bill 2008 - H 7160, an act relating to Education - Residence of Children for School Purposes; to be considered and acted on.
08-046 Proposed resolution supporting House Bill 2008 - H 7261, an act relating to Education - §16-21.1-2, School Bus Districts Established; to be considered and acted on.
08-047 Proposed resolution opposing Senate Bill 2008 - S 2102; an act relating to Education - Eligibility for Attendance; to be considered and acted on.
08-048 Proposed resolution opposing Senate Bill 2008 - S 2103, an act relating to Education - Athletic Directors; to be considered and acted on.
08-049 Proposed resolution supporting Senate Bill 2008 - S 2107, an act relating to Education - §16-7-20.8, Extraordinary Services Reimbursement; to be considered and acted on.
C) House Resolution 2008 - H 7063:
08-050 Consider and act on House Resolution Declaring March 29, 2008 as Lights Out America Day.
D) Consider and act on other proposed and pending legislation:
08-051 Correspondence from Norman C. Mainville, Chairman, Screening Subcommittee, regarding the Committee's recommendation to:
(A) reappoint Charlotte Gabrielson as an alternate to the Personnel Board for a one-year term to expire January 31, 2009;
(B) appoint Debra Stockwell as an alternate to the Recreation Commission for a one-year term to expire October 31, 2008;
(C) that the Town Council vacate the seat held by Richard Cardin on the Juvenile Hearing Board as he has moved;
(D) appoint Jacqueline Zahn to the Juvenile Hearing Board to complete the unexpired term of Richard Cardin; term to expire January 31, 2009;
(E) appoint Roger Remillard to the Juvenile Hearing Board for a term to expire January 31, 2011
08-052 Applications for reappointments, as follows:
Kevin Cleary, P.E. to the Conservation Commission;
Richard Lemoi to the Juvenile Hearing Board
Valerie Ann Leduc to the Personnel Board
Leo Felice and Richard Lemek to the Planning Board;
Jeffrey J. Barr to the Redevelopment Agency;
Raymond Cloutier and John Patriarca to the Zoning Board;
to be referred to the Screening Subcommittee.
08-053 Applications from Juliette Lopez and Anne M. Nault for appointment to the Juvenile Hearing Board
08-054 Correspondence from Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, regarding adoption of the proposed classification plan.
10. Town Clerk/Communication to be considered and acted upon:
08-055 Correspondence from Governor Donald L. Carcieri to Richard A. Bernardo, P.E., Director of Public Works and Engineering Services, regarding his appointment of Mr. Bernardo as Chairman of the Division of Design Professionals.
08-056 Correspondence from Kathleen M. Silvia, City Clerk, Newport, regarding the Newport City Council's request for support of House Bill 2008 - H 7161, relating to state affairs and government, which would require voter approval by the host community and the electors of the state if expansion of video lottery games is sought between the hours of 1:00 A.M. and 8:00 A.M.
08-057 Community Development Block Grant Application, program guidelines, and 2008-2009 proposed schedule.
08-058 Correspondence from DEM to Kevin and Kathy Brand, regarding Permit to Alter Freshwater Wetlands, Application #07-0254, in reference to the location near the intersection of Dano Road and Mount Pleasant Road (Map 46, Lot 26).
11. Additional New Business to be considered and acted upon: None
12. Adjournment
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