REGULAR MEETING of the Town Council held on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, Town Building, 105 Harrisville Main St., Harrisville, for and within the Town of Burrillville.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Council President Wallace F. Lees; Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused due to contract mediation.
1. Council President Wallace F. Lees led those present in pledging allegiance to the flag.
2. VOTED to accept the minutes of the regular meetings held June 28, 2006 and July 26, 2006; the public hearings held May 24, May 25, June 28, June 29, the two public hearings held July 26, 2006 and dispense with the reading of said minutes.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Nancy F. Binns. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
3. Public Comment: None
4. General Good and Welfare of the Town of Burrillville
Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, noted that the last summer concert was scheduled for Monday, August 28, 2006 at the gazebo.
Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, discussed the completion of Stillwater Heights Housing at 30 Central Street, Harrisville, noting that people will begin moving into the building shortly.
Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, demonstrated the type of project developed by Woonsocket Neighborhood Development Corp., by distributing a photograph of one of their projects in Woonsocket. Mr. Wood said that Rhode Island Housing had funded the Clock Tower project at Stillwater, resulting, he said, in implementation of all three elements of the Stillwater revitalization. Mr. Wood said that more details would follow and credited the Burrillville Town Council for their efforts on the revitalization. Mr. Wood also informed the Town Council that full construction on the library would begin shortly.
Councilor William A. Andrews commented on the nice, new development called Harrisville Village which is under construction and suggested that the Town Councilor tour the development if possible.
5. Petitions: None
6. Special Business:
06-221 VOTED to grant a Special Event Victualing House License and a Special Event Entertainment License to the Burrillville Arts Association to apply on September 16 & 17, 2006 on property owned by the Town of Burrillville (Assessor’s Map 160, Lot 183), subject to the approval of the Rhode Island Department of Health.
Motion by Councilor Nancy F. Binns. Seconded by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
06-222 VOTED to grant a Class F Liquor License to the Nasonville Volunteer Fire Department to apply at the Chowder & Clam Cake Fundraiser to be held on September 24, 2006 on property owned by the Nasonville Fire Department (Assessor’s Map 114, Lot 32).
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Nancy F. Binns. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
06-223 VOTED to grant a Special Event Victualing House License and a Class F Liquor License to the Oakland-Mapleville Fire Department to apply at the Annual Field Day & Muster to be held on September 3, 2006 (rain date September 4, 2006) on property owned by Adler Brothers Development (Assessor’s Map 162, Lot 40).
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Ronald E. Faford. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
7. Unfinished Business:
06-194 VOTED to open discussion of awarding the purchase of one skid-steer loader to Schmidt Equipment Inc., in the total amount of $34,250.00.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Ronald E. Faford. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
Discussion: There was discussion of the use of the skid-steer loader for trails, in parks and other small areas where a back-hoe cannot maneuver. Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, indicated that the item had been included in the capital program for several years and that some of the financing would be through a grant. Councilor Nancy F. Binns noted that the Department of Parks & Recreation has discussed using the equipment for maintaining the campground area, trails, etc.
VOTED to purchase one skid-steer loader in the amount of $34,250 using $7,000 which had been appropriated in prior year CIP (2006); $13,170 which represents funds available from DPW bids that have come in under budget; and $14,080 from funds available in the Hauser Field/Branch River Project.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Nancy F. Binns. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
8. New Business:
06-224 VOTED to open the correspondence frorm Col. Bernard E. Gannon, Chief of Police, regarding his request that the Town Council appropriate funding to enable the police department to move forward on the seizure of a 2000 GMC pick-up truck.
Motion by Councilor Nancy F. Binns. Seconded by Councilor Ronald E. Faford. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
Discussion: Lt. Lareto P. Guglietta explained that the vehicle had been taken into custody after it had been used by in an illegal narcotics deal, which caused it to fall under the forfeiture laws. There was discussion of the intended use of the vehicle.
VOTED to acquire the 2000 GMC pick-up truck for $3,600.00; funding source being the contingency line item 0100160-569050.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Ronald E. Faford. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
Note: Council President noted that item #06-06-246 would be taken up at this point on the agenda.
06-246 VOTED to open the Burrillville Municipal Court Annual Report covering July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.
Discussion: Lt. Lareto P. Guglietta reviewed the finances of the Municipal Court of FY2005-2006. Lt. Guglietta discussed action taken when there is failure to pay or failure to appear, suggested that a collection agency might be used to collect unpaid zoning/building violations and commended the staff on keeping overtime to a minimum.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Ronald E. Faford. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
VOTED to accept the report.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
06-225 VOTED to open the correspondence from John Trevor, Recycling Program Manager, RIRR Corp., regarding the Town’s achievement of the recycling rate goal.
Motion by Councilor Ronald E. Faford. Seconded by Councilor William A. Andrews. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
Discussion: Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, noted the difficulties in maintaining the required recycling rate. The Department of Public Works was commended for their efforts in helping achieve the goal for FY2006.
VOTED to receive and file.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Ronald E. Faford. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
06-226 Correspondence from Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, regarding his request that the Town Council consider and act on Lincoln Environmental’s proposal #06R280 relative to the removal of the underground storage tank at the Pascoag Recreational Center building located at 92 North Main St.
VOTED to grant the Town Manager’s request to have Lincoln Environmental do (the work); funding from the contingency line item 0100160-569050 in an amount not to exceed $2,500.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Ronald E. Faford. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
06-227 VOTED to open the proposed agreement between the Town of Burrillville and the Burrillville Industrial Foundation relative to Commerce Park.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Ronald E. Faford. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
Discussion: Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, noted that the Town Council’s goals & objectives instructed the administration to explore options for marketing, management and development of Commerce Park. Mr. Wood explained the bid and evaluation process and described the proposed agreement with the Burrillville Industrial Foundation. Walter J. Kane, Town Solicitor, reviewed provisions of the agreement.
VOTED that the proposed agreement between the Town of Burrillville and the Industrial Foundation of Burrillville for project management and marketing services for Commerce Industrial Park be approved; the approval is subject to the land-use covenants included in the document. The formal adoption of the covenants to be scheduled for the next Town Council meeting. The Town Manager be authorized to sign the agreement. Furthermore, that the Town Solicitor may make technical changes in the agreement without affecting the substance thereof.
Motion by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. Seconded by Councilor Nancy F. Binns.
Further Discussion: Bruce Rylah, President of the Burrillville Industrial Foundation, introduced member Renay McLeish, discussed the Foundation’s experience, and acknowledged the Foundation’s enthusiasm for the project. Mr. Rylah commended Scott Gibbs, the Foundation’s consultant.
The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
06-228 VOTED to open the correspondence from Richard A. Bernardo, P.E., Director of Public Works & Engineering Services, regarding the FY 2007 Recycling Grant application.
Motion by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. Seconded by Councilor Nancy F. Binns. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
Discussion: There was discussion of the recycling grant application, the proceeds of which would be used for the next recycling calendar, for which matching funds would be required. The draft application was reviewed and funding discussed.
VOTED to go along with Mr. Bernardo’s suggestion, with the recommended funding source be recycling grant side fund 0440 from FY2005 audit balance; in the amount of $7,350.00.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Ronald E. Faford. The motion carried, five in favor, one opposed, one excused. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Edward F. Bonczek voted in opposition. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
06-229 VOTED to open the correspondence from Councilor Edward F. Bonczek regarding rubbish/ recycling at Brouillard Lane.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Ronald E. Faford. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
Discussion: Councilor Edward F. Bonczek explained that rubbish collection for Brouillard Lane is along East Wallum Lake Road, that there are problems with the procedure, and that it had been recommended that a dumpster be located for the residents’ use at a cost of approximately $350.00 per year. Councilor Bonczek indicated that the residents feel that residents of the area receive limited Town services and that the Town should pay the fee for a dumpster; Councilor Bonczek supported the recommendation and suggested that other areas of Town in the same situation should have the same service provided. There was general discussion of the possibility that there are many areas in this situation.
VOTED to receive and file.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
06-230 VOTED to receive with regret the correspondence from the Burrillville Planning Board regarding the resignation of Chairman Ray Levesque.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
06-231 VOTED to receive and file the correspondence from the Burrillville Planning Board regarding the election of officers.
Motion by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. Seconded by Councilor William A. Andrews. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
06-232 VOTED to accept with regret the resignation of Michael A. Caron from the Library Building Committee; and to refer to the screening subcommittee.
Motion by Councilor Nancy F. Binns. Seconded by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
06-233 VOTED to schedule at the call of the chair a workshop for the purpose of continuing discussion of proposed amendments to the Town’s Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance which would allow for Conservation Development.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
06-234 VOTED to receive and open the correspondence from Louise R. Phaneuf, Town Clerk, regarding pending items related to the Town Council’s schedule.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
Discussion: There was a discussion of several workshops that had been under discussion. It was noted that the Industrial Foundation issue had been addressed, that the Sewer Commission would contact the Town Council to schedule a workshop, and workshops with the School Department could be delayed subject Superintendent Welford’s schedule.
VOTED that any workshops that are required will be at the call of the chair.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Nancy F. Binns. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
9. Town Clerk/Communication:
06-235 VOTED to receive and file the correspondence from the Statewide Planning Program relative to their recommendation that the Brownfields Cleanup Project be accepted for federal financial assistance / receive federal approval.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
06-236 VOTED to open the correspondence from John P. Mainville, Finance Director, regarding the Callahan School Bond Sale.
Motion by Councilor Nancy F. Binns. Seconded by Councilor William A. Andrews. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
Discussion: John P. Mainville, Finance Director, briefly reviewed the summary of the Callahan School bond sale, which is on file the with record of the meeting.
VOTED to receive and file.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
06-237 VOTED to receive and file the correspondence from Charles A. Horbert, Permitting Supervisor, Office of Water Resources/Permitting Section, Freshwater Wetlands Program, to Floyd and Patricia Wyatt, regarding issuance of permit for application #05-0084 subject to certain terms and conditions, as listed.
Motion by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. Seconded by Councilor Nancy F. Binns. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
06-038 VOTED to receive and file the correspondence from Martin D. Wencek, Permitting Supervisor, Freshwater Wetlands Program, Office of Water Resources, regarding insignificant alteration permit application #05-0385.
Motion by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. Seconded by Councilor Nancy F. Binns. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
06-039 VOTED to receive and file the correspondence from Charles A. Horbert, Permitting Supervisor, Office of Water Resources/Permitting Section, Freshwater Wetlands Program, regarding insignificant alteration permit application #06-0087.
Motion by Councilor Nancy F. Binns. Seconded by Councilor Ronald E. Faford. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
06-240 VOTED to receive and file the correspondence from Martin D. Wencek, Permitting Supervisor, Freshwater Wetlands Program, Office of Water Resources, regarding insignificant alteration permit application #06-0285.
Motion by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. Seconded by Councilor Nancy F. Binns. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
06-241 VOTED to receive and open the copy of a Providence Business News article dated August 7, 2006 relative to village zoning.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Ronald E. Faford. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
Discussion: Councilor William A. Andrews commented on positive articles in the press.
VOTED to receive and file.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
06-242 VOTED to support a resolution urging voters to reject the proposed constitutional amendment that would permit the construction of a casino.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Nancy F. Binns. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
06-243 VOTED to support the Town Council of the Town of East Greenwich’s casino resolution.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
VOTED to support the City Council of the City of Newport’s resolution #2006-106 relative to opposition to the proposed constitutional amendment to allow for a casino in the Town of West Warwick.
Motion by Councilor Nancy F. Binns. Seconded by Councilor William A. Andrews. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
06-244 VOTED to receive and file the notice that DEM has under consideration application No. 05-0165 from Seminole Development LLC requesting permission to alter freshwater wetlands in the Town of Burrillville (Court House Lane).
Motion by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. Seconded by Councilor Ronald E. Faford. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
10. VOTED to receive reports 1 – 27:
1. Town Treasurer: No report
2. Burrillville Sewer Commission: Report of July 2006, Meetings of July 11 & 19, 2006
3. Tax Collector: Report of July 2006
4. Department of Public Works: Reports of June & July 2006
5. Chief of Police: July 2006
6. Office of Building Official: July 2006
7. Animal Control Officer: July 2006
8. Burrillville Housing Authority: Meeting of July 11, 2006
9. Planning Board: Meeting of July 10, 2006
10. Zoning Board of Review: No report
11. Town Planner: No report
12. Parks and Recreation Department: No report
13. Information Systems Department: July 2006
14. Burrillville Conservation Commission: Meetings of June 13 & July 11, 2006
15. Juvenile Hearing Board: No report
16. Ordinance Subcommittee: No report
17. Redevelopment Agency: No report
18. Route 102 Study Commission: No report
19. BOSAP: No report
20. Personnel Board: No report
21. Screening Subcommittee: No report
22. Downtown Pascoag and Neighborhood Association: No report
23. Budget Board: No report
24. Library Building Committee: Meetings of June 15 & July 28, 2006
25. Burrillville School Committee: No report
26. Library Fundraising Committee: No reports
27. Callahan School Building Committee: No reports
Motion by Councilor Ronald E. Faford. Seconded by Councilor William A. Andrews. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
11. Additional New Business:
06-245 VOTED to grant the request for Executive Session from Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, pursuant to Rhode Island Open Meeting Law [42-46-5 (a)(2)] for discussions relating to litigation matters; and [42-46-5(a)(9)] for discussions of a grievance filed pursuant to the I.B.P.O. collective bargaining agreement.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
The Council returned to open session at 8:10 p.m.
VOTED to seal the minutes of executive session, noting that one vote had been taken.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Ronald E. Faford. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
06-246 Burrillville Municipal Court Annual Report covering July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.
Note: Item #05-246 was considered earlier on the agenda.
12. VOTED to adjourn at 8:14 p.m.
Motion by Councilor Ronald E. Faford. Seconded by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek, Margaret L. Dudley and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn was excused.
Louise R. Phaneuf, Town Clerk
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