Welcome to Burrillville, RI - 12-12-2007 Regular Meeting

REGULAR MEETING of the Burrillville Town Council held Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at 8:15 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

2. VOTED to accept the minutes of the regular meeting held November 28, 2007; and dispense with the reading of said minutes.

Motion by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. Seconded by Councilor John M. Karmozyn, Jr. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Kevin M. Blais, Margaret L. Dudley, John M. Karmozyn Jr., Norman C. Mainville and Cynthia L. Roe.

" Patricia Mehrtens and Patricia Henderson, Co-Chair of the Bicentennial Commission, presented an invitation to the burial ceremony of the Burrillville 200th Anniversary Time Capsule. Mrs. Mehrtens briefly updated the Council on the activities of the Commission and thanked participants for their support throughout the project.

" Councilor Kevin M. Blais commented on safety during the holiday season and wished the Council, Administration, Staff, and Town residents a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

" Councilor Margaret L. Dudley announced the continued availability of the Northwest Corner Cookbook, sales of which support the library project.

07-351 VOTED to grant Holiday Business Licenses to the following applicants, subject to State and Local Regulations:

BARBER, WAYNE G. d/b/a Wayne's Place, LLC, in building owned by Wayne G. Barber, 168 Pascoag Main St., Pascoag (Map 175, Lot 24)

BRIGIDO, MARK G. d/b/a Brigido's Fresh Market, in building owned by George G. Brigido, 24 Sayles Avenue, Pascoag (Map 174, Lot 116)

LACKEY, DIANNE d/b/a CVS/Pharmacy #1075, in building owned by Lehigh Realty, LLC, 20 High St., Pascoag (Map 191, Lot 114)

Motion by Councilor Wallace F. Lees. Seconded by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Kevin M. Blais, Margaret L. Dudley, John M. Karmozyn Jr., Norman C. Mainville and Cynthia L. Roe.

07-352 VOTED to grant the renewal of a Firearms Licenses to GAEBE, GEOFF d/b/a Addieville East Farm, in a building owned by Geoff Gaebe, 200 Pheasant Drive, Mapleville (Map 198, Lot 14).

Motion by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. Seconded by Councilor John M. Karmozyn, Jr. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Kevin M. Blais, Margaret L. Dudley, John M. Karmozyn Jr., Norman C. Mainville and Cynthia L. Roe.

07-353 VOTED to grant the renewal of Rubbish Licenses for the following in accordance with and subject to the provisions of Chapter 8, Article 5 of the Ordinances of the Town of Burrillville entitled Transporting Garbage or Rubbish, for a period of one year commencing January 1, 2008 and ending December 31, 2008 (License Fee $25.00 per vehicle; Bond $1,000.00.)

Motion by Councilor Wallace F. Lees. Seconded by Councilor Cynthia L. Roe. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Kevin M. Blais, Margaret L. Dudley, John M. Karmozyn Jr., Norman C. Mainville and Cynthia L. Roe.

07-354 VOTED to grant a new Rubbish License for the following in accordance with and subject to the provisions of Chapter 8, Article 5 of the Ordinances of the Town of Burrillville entitled Transporting Garbage or Rubbish, for a period of one year commencing January 1, 2008 and ending December 31, 2008 (License Fee $25.00 per vehicle; Bond $1,000.00.)

Motion by Councilor Kevin M. Blais. Seconded by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Kevin M. Blais, Margaret L. Dudley, John M. Karmozyn Jr., Norman C. Mainville and Cynthia L. Roe.

07-355 VOTED to grant the renewal of licenses for Junk Yards and the Collecting of Junk for 2008 for the following in accordance with and subject to the provisions of Title 5, Chapter 21; Title 31, Chapters 39 and 42 of the General Laws of the State of Rhode Island, 1956, as amended; said Licenses to expire December 31, 2008 (Junk Yard License - Fee $50.00 - Collecting of Junk License - Fee $5.00)

RHODE ISLAND AUTO RECYCLING INC., in a building owned by Lawrence Therien, 1134 South Main St., Pascoag, (Map 265, Lot 005/006)

07-356 VOTED to grant the renewal of private detective license #4 to Gerald L. Lapierre d/b/a G.L. Lapierre & Company, Inc. of 673 Douglas Pike, Harrisville.

VOTED to receive and file additions in the amount of $63,948.40 for the period covering June 29, 2007 to October 31, 2007.

Motion by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. Seconded by Councilor Cynthia L. Roe. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Kevin M. Blais, Margaret L. Dudley, John M. Karmozyn Jr., Norman C. Mainville and Cynthia L. Roe.

07-357 Correspondence from Cheri R. Hall, Director of Parks & Recreation, regarding her recommendation to award the bid for demolition of current equipment, site preparation and Park & Play structure for Hauser Memorial Field to New England Recreation Group in the amount of $51,000; with funding for the project to be from the Hauser Memorial Field Project Fund and the remaining DEM grant funds of approximately $11,000.

VOTED to award the bid for demolition of current equipment, site preparation and Park & Play structure for Hauser Memorial Field to New England Recreation Group in the amount of $51,000; with funding for the project to be from the Hauser Memorial Field Project Fund and the remaining DEM grant funds of approximately $11,000.

07-358 VOTED to refer to the Screening Subcommittee the application from Edward F. Bonczek for appointment to the Redevelopment Agency.

Motion by Councilor John M. Karmozyn, Jr. Seconded by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Kevin M. Blais, Margaret L. Dudley, John M. Karmozyn Jr., Norman C. Mainville and Cynthia L. Roe.

07-359 VOTED to open the correspondence from Thomas J. Kravitz, Town Planner & Economic Development Coordinator, regarding the acceptance of (portions of) Mill Pond Road.

Motion by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. Seconded by Councilor Cynthia L. Roe. The motion carried, six in favor, one recusal. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Kevin M. Blais, John M. Karmozyn Jr., Norman C. Mainville and Cynthia L. Roe. Councilor Margaret L. Dudley recused.

Discussion: Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, indicated that the developer had paved the road to a point and noted conditions recommended by the administration: maintenance of trees and/or replacement if necessary; signs at end of pavement, and installation of mailboxes in the spring. Mr. Wood further noted that the bond would remain in place until the conditions had been met. Mr. Wood recommended acceptance.

Councilor Norman C. Mainville raised a concern that problems similar to those at Pinewood Lane would result from this action. Mr. Wood explained the difference between the roads. Councilor Mainville did not object to accepting a portion of the road, saying that the procedure had been used in the past.

Councilor Kevin M. Blais raised concerns related to potential problems with plowing. Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, indicated that the matter had been reviewed and the administration believed the situation could be managed safely. Speaking from the audience, Margaret L. Dudley of Mill Pond Road, noted that the road is an unaccepted town road; therefore trespass would not be an issue. Councilor Wallace F. Lees mentioned other roads with similar circumstances and supported acceptance.

VOTED that the Town accept the completed portion of Mill Pond Road up to Station 4+00, subject to the condition that no reduction in bond amount or certificates of occupancy be issued until the entire roadway is finished.

Motion by Councilor Cynthia L. Roe. Seconded by Councilor Wallace F. Lees. The motion carried, five in favor, one opposed, and one recusal. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Wallace F. Lees, John M. Karmozyn Jr., Norman C. Mainville and Cynthia L. Roe. Councilor Kevin M. Blais voted in opposition. Councilor Margaret L. Dudley recused.

07-360 VOTED to receive and file the correspondence from Paul C. Dolan, Deputy Chief, DEM Division of Forest Environment regarding an application for the Tree City USA program.

Motion by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. Seconded by Councilor Cynthia L. Roe. The vote was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Kevin M. Blais, Margaret L. Dudley, John M. Karmozyn Jr., Norman C. Mainville and Cynthia L. Roe. Councilor Wallace F. Lees had been excused at the time of the vote.

07-361 VOTED to receive and file the correspondence from Leanne Parker, CEO, Putnam Green Power, LLC, regarding their application for preliminary permit - Cargill Falls Hydroelectric Project.

Motion by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. Seconded by Councilor John M. Karmozyn, Jr. The vote was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Kevin M. Blais, Margaret L. Dudley, John M. Karmozyn Jr., Norman C. Mainville and Cynthia L. Roe. Councilor Wallace F. Lees had been excused at the time of the vote.

07-362 VOTED to grant the requests for Executive Session from Michael C. Wood, Town Manager and Timothy F. Kane, Town Solicitor, pursuant to Rhode Island Open Meeting Act [§42-46-5(a)(2)] pertaining to:

Motion by Councilor Cynthia L. Roe. Seconded by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. The vote was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Kevin M. Blais, Margaret L. Dudley, John M. Karmozyn Jr., Norman C. Mainville and Cynthia L. Roe. Councilor Wallace F. Lees had been excused at the time of the vote.

Motion by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. Seconded by Councilor Cynthia L. Roe. The vote was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Kevin M. Blais, Margaret L. Dudley, John M. Karmozyn Jr., Norman C. Mainville and Cynthia L. Roe. Councilor Wallace F. Lees had been excused at the time of the vote.

Motion by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. Seconded by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. The vote was unanimous by the six members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Kevin M. Blais, Margaret L. Dudley, John M. Karmozyn Jr., Norman C. Mainville and Cynthia L. Roe. Councilor Wallace F. Lees had been excused at the time of the vote.