REGULAR MEETING of the Town Council held on Wednesday, October 25, 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 Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused due to illness.
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 October 11, 2006; and the public hearing held October 11, 2006; and dispense with the reading of said minutes.
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 Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
3. Public Comment:
Adam Hessler of 1556 Bronco Highway addressed the Town Council regarding signage at the plaza at the intersection of Routes 107 and 102. Mr. Hessler noted that the sandwich board and small signs along the entrance were to have been removed. The matter would be administratively reviewed.
4. General Good and Welfare of the Town of Burrillville
Councilor Nancy F. Binns noted that the town’s bond rating had been upgraded by Fitch Ratings Investment services due to good financial management.
Councilor Nancy F. Binns was congratulated on her birthday.
The Bicentennial Banquet will be held on November 16, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. at Wrights’ Farm Restaurant. Tickets are $15.00 and available at the town building and at businesses throughout the town.
Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, said that he had walked-through the Callahan School commented that the work is coming along nicely and that the school personnel are pleased, recommended that the Council view the project and commended the Callahan Building Committee on a job well done. Councilor Nancy F. Binns, liaison to the Building Committee, noted that the project is expected to be complete ahead of schedule and under budget.
Councilor Edward F. Bonczek commented on the revitalization and reuse of Pascoag Grammar School. Councilor Bonczek noted that this project brought the property onto the tax role and contributes to the town’s affordable housing formula. Councilor Bonczek credited Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, Thomas J. Kravitz, Town Planner and Economic Development Coordinator, and Walter J. Kane, Town Solicitor, for their efforts in keeping development manageable.
Councilor Nancy F. Binns commended and congratulated the staff and students of the Callahan School, Steere Farm Elementary and Harrisville Pre-School on Red Ribbon Week. The Red Ribbon Week banner that had been presented to the town was displayed.
5. Petitions: None
6. Special Business:
06-291 VOTED to grant renewal of Private Investigator License #4 to Gerald Lapierre.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
7. Unfinished Business:
06-280 VOTED to open the presentation of the new economic development video by Keith Elliott, owner of East Coast Video Services.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. 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 Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
Discussion: Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, noted that the town has had an economic development video for several years; the current video updates the economic development information due to the progress during those years. Mr. Wood noted that the video is in draft form and subject to change if the Town Council believe it necessary. Keith Elliott, owner of East Coast Video Services, played the video, which was reviewed by the Town Council and those present.
VOTED to receive and file with gratitude.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. 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 Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
06-290 VOTED to open discussion, consideration and action on a collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Burrillville and Council 94, Local 186.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. 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 Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
Discussion: Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, indicated that Council 94 had not voted on the collective bargaining agreement because Blue Cross has made changes in the health insurance that must be reviewed by the union.
VOTED to table.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
8. New Business:
06-292 VOTED to grant the request of Lt. Kevin S. San Antonio, Executive Officer, Burrillville Police Department for authorization to auction several vehicles, as listed.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. 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 Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
06-293 VOTED to open the correspondence from Joyce Rowley, Community Development Coordinator, regarding her request for a Council resolution that would support an open space acquisition grant and provide commitment to keep the property in open space in perpetuity.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. 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 Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
Discussion: Thomas J. Kravitz, Town Planner and Economic Development Coordinator, and Joyce Rowley, Community Development Coordinator, displayed a map of the proposed project. Ms. Rowley explained that DEM grant money up to $400,000 matching grant had been made available for open space projects. Ms. Rowley explained the project, which provides a non-vehicular connecting trail between Pascoag and Harrisville through natural open space. She reviewed possible passive recreation use of the trail. Ms. Rowley requested Town Council support.
VOTED to adopt a resolution in support of an application for an open space acquisition grant and provide commitment to keep the property in open space for passive recreation in perpetuity.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline. 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 Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
06-294 VOTED to open the correspondence from John P. Mainville, Finance Director, regarding abatements, uncollectibles, and additions:
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 Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
a) VOTED to approve abatements entered between July 1, 2005 and June 30, 2006 in the amount of $180,461.55.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. Seconded by Councilor Edward F. Bonczek. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
b) VOTED to receive and file additions entered between July 1, 2005 and June 30, 2006 in the amount of $39,912.83.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. 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 Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
06-295 VOTED to open the correspondence from John P. Mainville, Finance Director, regarding the sale of bonds for the library project, on-going sewer project and refinancing.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. 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 Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
Discussion: John P. Mainville, Finance Director, explained the bids, noting that a review of past bond sales indicates that the town has been doing a little better each time. Mr. Mainville said that there would be a savings to the taxpayers of approximately $327,000 over the original projection and that the refinancing of bonds would result in approximately five percent savings on the issue.
VOTED that the Bids for the sale of $5,500,000 in General Obligation Bonds be awarded to Eastern Bank Capital Market at a true interest rate of 4.122338% and that the attached resolution from Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge be adopted.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. 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 Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
VOTED that the Bids for the sale of $2,100,000 in General Obligation Bonds be awarded to Eastern Bank Capital Market at a true interest rate of 3.849608% and that the attached resolution from Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge be adopted.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. 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 Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN OF BURRILLVILLE, RHODE ISLAND
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS AND GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS
WHEREAS, the Town of Burrillville (the "Town") desires to issue $5,000,000 bonds pursuant to Chapter 104 of the Public Laws of 2002 for the construction, equipping and furnishing of a Town Library (the "Library Project") and $400,000 bonds pursuant to Chapter 37 of the Public Laws of 2002 for the construction, extension and improvements to the sewage system (the "Sewer Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Town has previously issued its $4,500,000 General Obligation Bonds dated May 1, 1995 (the "Prior Bonds"); and
WHEREAS, the Town desires to issue general obligation refunding bonds (the "Refunding Bonds") to refund the Prior Bonds in order to take advantage of the lower interest rates which currently are prevailing;
WHEREAS, the Town authorized the issuance of the bonds at a Town Council meeting held on September 27, 2006;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Burrillville, Rhode Island that:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to Chapter 104 of the Public Laws of 2002 and Chapter 37 of the Public Laws of 2002, the Town is authorized to issue not to exceed $5,400,000 General Obligation Bonds for the Library Project and the Sewer Project.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Section 45-12-5.2 the Town is authorized to issue Refunding Bonds of the Town in the principal amount of $2,090,000 or an amount necessary to refund all or a portion of the Prior Bonds and to provide for any principal of, redemption premium, and interest on the Prior Bonds coming due on or prior to the date on which the Prior Bonds are to be redeemed, and costs of issuance of the Refunding Bonds.
SECTION 3. The issuance of the Refunding Bonds will result in a financial benefit to the Town.
SECTION 4. The following bid for the purchase of Five Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($5,400,000) Town of Burrillville General Obligation Bonds, 2006 Series A dated November 1, 2006 and maturing November 1, 2007-2026 (the "Series A Bonds") is accepted and the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to issue the Series A Bonds signed by the Director of Finance, and co-signed by the President of the Town Council and certified by U.S. Bank National Association; this bid providing for the lowest rate of interest of the written bids obtained by the Director of Finance and submitted to the Town Council after reasonable written notice therefor:
UNDERWRITER: Eastern Bank Capital Markets
Maturity Date |
Principal Amount |
Interest Rate |
November 1, 2007 |
$270,000 |
5.00% |
November 1, 2008 |
270,000 |
4.50 |
November 1, 2009 |
270,000 |
4.25 |
November 1, 2010 |
270,000 |
4.00 |
November 1, 2011 |
270,000 |
4.00 |
November 1, 2012 |
270,000 |
4.00 |
November 1, 2013 |
270,000 |
4.00 |
November 1, 2014 |
270,000 |
4.00 |
November 1, 2015 |
270,000 |
4.00 |
November 1, 2016 |
270,000 |
4.375 |
November 1, 2017 |
270,000 |
4.00 |
November 1, 2018 |
270,000 |
4.00 |
November 1, 2019 |
270,000 |
4.00 |
November 1, 2020 |
270,000 |
4.10 |
November 1, 2021 |
270,000 |
4.125 |
November 1, 2022 |
270,000 |
4.125 |
November 1, 2023 |
270,000 |
4.20 |
November 1, 2024 |
270,000 |
4.20 |
November 1, 2025 |
270,000 |
4.20 |
November 1, 2026 |
270,000 |
4.20 |
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The Series A Bonds shall be issued by the Town under its corporate name and seal and shall be insured by XL Capital Assurance.
SECTION 5. That the following bid for the purchase of Two Million Ninety Thousand Dollars ($2,090,000) Town of Burrillville General Obligation Refunding Bonds, 2006 Series B dated November 1, 2006 and maturing May 1, 2015 (the "Series B Bonds") is accepted and the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to issue the Series B Bonds signed by the Director of Finance, and co-signed by the President of the Town Council and certified by U.S. Bank National Association; this bid providing for the lowest rate of interest of the written bids obtained by the Director of Finance and submitted to the Town Council after reasonable written notice therefor:
UNDERWRITER: Eastern Bank Capital Markets
Maturity Date |
Principal Amount |
Interest Rate |
May 1, 2007 |
$220,000 |
4.00% |
May 1, 2008 |
245,000 |
4.00 |
May 1, 2009 |
240,000 |
4.00 |
May 1, 2010 |
240,000 |
4.00 |
May 1, 2011 |
235,000 |
4.00 |
May 1, 2012 |
235,000 |
4.00 |
May 1, 2013 |
230,000 |
4.00 |
May 1, 2014 |
225,000 |
4.00 |
May 1, 2015 |
220,000 |
4.00 |
The Series B Bonds shall be issued by the Town under its corporate name and seal and shall be insured by XL Capital Assurance.
SECTION 6. The Consent to Bid dated October 17, 2006, allowing First Southwest Company to bid for the Bonds is hereby confirmed.
SECTION 7. The President of the Town Council and Director of Finance are hereby authorized to issue the Bonds and deliver them to the Underwriter and said officers are hereby authorized and instructed to take all actions, on behalf of the Town necessary to ensure that interest on the Bonds will be excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes and to refrain from all actions which would cause interest on the Bonds to become subject to federal income taxes.
SECTION 8. The President of the Town Council and the Director of Finance, on behalf of the Town, are hereby authorized to take all actions and execute all documents or agreements necessary to comply with federal tax and securities laws, which documents or agreements may have a term coextensive with the maturity of the Bonds authorized hereby, including Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission and to execute a continuing disclosure certificate in connection with the Bonds.
SECTION 9. This Resolution shall take effect upon its passage.
Adopted as a resolution of the Burrillville Town Council this 25th day of October 2006.
06-296 Correspondence from Councilor Margaret “Peggy” Dudley regarding health care insurance costs for elected officials.
VOTED to set a meeting for Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. to ratify the Council 94, Local 186 contract and discuss health care insurance costs for elected officials.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. 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 Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
06-297 VOTED to open the correspondence from Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, regarding a proposed agreement with RIDOT relative to the Round Top Bridge.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. 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 Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
Discussion: Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, reviewed that the Department of Transportation has lowered the bridge rating on the Round Top Bridge to five tons. Mr. Wood said that the Round Top Bridge is not currently in the state’s program and reviewed the time-frame for inclusion. He presented to the Town Council an option for expediting the bridge replacement, saying that the town might appropriate funds for design and enter into an agreement with the state to replace the bridge at cost. There was discussion that the design cost might approach $150,000, possible funding for this amount, and the public need to address the problem.
VOTED to table to the next regular meeting.
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 Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
06-298 Correspondence from the Screening Subcommittee regarding their recommendations.
A. VOTED to reappoint David Marcotte and Allan E. Low, Jr. to the Recreation Commission for three-year terms to expire October 31, 2009.
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 Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
B. VOTED to reappoint Dorothy E. Karolyshyn to the Burrillville Housing Authority for a five- year term to expire October 31, 2011.
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 Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
C. VOTED to reappoint Rev. Darin R. Collins to the Narcotics Guidance Council for a three-year term to expire November 30, 2009.
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 Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
06-299 VOTED to table the correspondence from Jacqueline Zahn, Chair, Screening Subcommittee, regarding the application of Albert Musso.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. 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 Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
06-300 VOTED to open the correspondence from Michael Phillips, Town Planner/Administrative Officer, Town of North Smithfield, regarding his request for comments on the proposed Rankin Estates Subdivision to be located in the Town of North Smithfield.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. 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 Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
Discussion: Walter J. Kane, Town Solicitor, suggested that the Planning Board might review this proposal. It was noted that the matter had been included on the agenda for the next regular meeting of the Planning Board.
VOTED to ask the Planning Board to forward their recommendation to the Town Council.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. 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 Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
9. Town Clerk/Communication:
06-301 VOTED to receive and file the flyer announcing the Burrillville High School History Department’s 4th Annual Patriotic Pumpkin Carving Display to be held at Veteran’s Park, Pascoag on Thursday, October 26, 2006.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. 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 Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
06-302 VOTED to receive and file the correspondence from Frederick C. Williamson, State Historic Preservation Officer, regarding consideration of placing the Bridgeton School on the National Register of Historic Places.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
06-303 VOTED to receive and file the correspondence from Commander Richard E. Peck, Burrillville Allied Veterans’ Council, regarding the Annual Veterans Day Service to be held on Saturday, November 11, 2006 at Veterans Park, Pascoag at 11:00 a.m.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. 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 Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
06-304 VOTED to open the email correspondence from John P. Mainville, Finance Director, regarding the upgrade of the Town’s credit rating to “AA-” by Fitch.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. 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 Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
Discussion: John P. Mainville, Finance Director, was commended on a job well done and asked to comment. Mr. Mainville compared the bond rating with recent issues by the state and other communities, indicating that the Town was doing well. Mr. Mainville commended the entire staff of the treasurer’s office which made an excellent effort in this matter, and generally commented on the fine work and improvements made through the years in that department.
VOTED to receive and file.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. 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 Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
06-305 VOTED to receive and file the request from the Town of Barrington for support of their resolution in support of passage of Question No. 9 – Affordable Housing Bonds.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. Seconded by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. The motion was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
10. VOTED to receive reports 1 – 27 as follows:
1. Town Treasurer: Reports of June, July, August and September, 2006
2. Burrillville Sewer Commission: Report of September 2006, Meeting of September 12, 2006
3. Tax Collector: Report of September 2006
4. Department of Public Works: Report of September 2006
5. Chief of Police: September 2006
6. Office of Building Official: September 2006
7. Animal Control Officer: September 2006
8. Burrillville Housing Authority: Meeting of September 13, 2006
9. Planning Board: September 11, 2006
10. Zoning Board of Review: No report
11. Town Planner: No report
12. Parks and Recreation Department: Report of October 2006
13. Information Systems Department: Report of October 2006
14. Burrillville Conservation Commission: Meetings of August 8 & September 12, 2006
15. Juvenile Hearing Board: No report
16. Ordinance Subcommittee: No report
17. Redevelopment Agency: Meeting of August 22, 2006
18. Route 102 Study Commission: No report
19. BOSAP: No report
20. Personnel Board: Meetings of June 6, July 11, and September 18, 2006
21. Screening Subcommittee: Meeting of August 31, 2006
22. Downtown Pascoag and Neighborhood Association: No report
23. Budget Board: No report
24. Library Building Committee: Meeting of September 7, 2006
25. Burrillville School Committee: Meetings of April 28; May 9 & 23; June 13; July 11; and August 2, 8, 15, 29 & 31, 2006
26. Library Fundraising Committee: Meetings of August 16 and September 6, 2006
27. Callahan School Building Committee: Meeting of September 11, 2006
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. 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 Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
11. Additional New Business:
06-306 VOTED to grant the request for Executive Session from Councilor Nancy F. Binns and Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, pursuant to Rhode Island Open Meeting Law; [42-46-5 (a)(2)] relative to collective bargaining regarding the Council 94 collective bargaining agreement and regarding negotiations with the Burrillville Teachers’ Association; and [42-46-5(a)(5)] for review, discussion and action related to the acquisition, sale and exchange of real property.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. 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 Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
Note: There was a brief recess before the executive session.
The Town Council returned to open session at 9:14 p.m.
VOTED to seal the minutes of executive session, noting that no votes had been taken.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. 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 Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
VOTED to adjourn at 9:14 p.m.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. 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 Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Nancy F. Binns, Edward F. Bonczek and Margaret L. Dudley. Councilor Ronald E. Faford was excused.
Louise R. Phaneuf, Town Clerk
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