REGULAR MEETING of the Burrillville Town Council held Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 7:45 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 and Norman C. Mainville.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilors John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Cynthia L. Roe were excused as they were out of town.
1. Council President Nancy F. Binns led those present in pledging allegiance to the flag.
2. VOTED to accept the minutes of the regular meeting held June 11, 2008 and the public hearing held May 29, 2008 and dispense with the reading of said minutes.
Motion by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. Seconded by Councilor Wallace F. Lees. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Kevin M. Blais, Margaret L. Dudley and Norman C. Mainville. Councilors John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Cynthia L. Roe were excused.
3. Public Comment:
Bill Ouimette of Douglas Pike, Harrisville, reported on vehicle noise, dust and other pollution on Route 7 related to Holliston Sand & Gravel. The matter was discussed. The administration will investigate.
Ray Cloutier of Court House Lane, Pascoag, raised questions about the proposed dam management district. The public process was discussed. Mr. Cloutier explained his objections to the proposal. Provisions of the proposed ordinance were reviewed.
4. General Good and Welfare of the Town of Burrillville
Councilor Kevin M. Blais congratulated 2008 Burrillville High School graduates.
Councilor Blais reviewed the success of the 2008 Burrillville High School Ford and AAA Student Skills competition. He congratulated Cassidey Badessa, Jason Berlinghof and instructor Timothy Durigan on a job well done.
Councilor Blais extended condolences to the Mesolella family.
Councilor Blais warned people not to drink and drive, to buckle seat belts, and to use car seats for children. Councilor Blais encouraged people to direct car seat questions to the police department.
Council President Nancy F. Binns congratulated participants in the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society's Walk for Life.
Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, reported that the Redevelopment Agency had completed the Clock Tower transaction. He said a report would be given to the Council shortly.
5. Petitions: None
6. Special Business: None
7. Unfinished Business:
08-180 VOTED to open the correspondence from Councilor Margaret L. Dudley regarding her request to discuss and act on the salaries and benefits of all elected officials in Burrillville.
Motion by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. Seconded by Councilor Kevin M. Blais. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Kevin M. Blais, Margaret L. Dudley and Norman C. Mainville. Councilors John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Cynthia L. Roe were excused.
Discussion: Councilor Margaret L. Dudley noted that she had requested that this item be included on the agenda, anticipating a recommendation from the Ordinance Subcommittee. Councilor Dudley said that the Ordinance Subcommittee had discussed and tabled the proposal.
08-193 Consider and act on nomination(s) of member(s) of the canvassing authority, in accordance with RIGL §17-8-1; and the recommendation of the Board of Canvassers; to be considered and acted on.
Council President Nancy F. Binns nominated Marjorie Fenley as a full member, and Jacqueline Zahn and Michael Turner as alternate members. The nomination process, as provided in RIGL §17-8-1, was reviewed.
VOTED to appoint Marjorie Fenley as a full member, and Jacqueline Zahn and Michael Turner as alternate members.
Motion by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. Seconded by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley.
The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Kevin M. Blais, Margaret L. Dudley and Norman C. Mainville. Councilors John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Cynthia L. Roe were excused.
08-197 VOTED to receive and file the correspondence from Nancy F. Binns, Town Council President, regarding the correspondence from Robert P. Picard, Chairman, Board of Directors and Jill E. Anderson, Executive Director, Senior Services, Inc., regarding the FY2009 budget and the Community Information Specialist program.
Motion by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. Seconded by Councilor Kevin M. Blais. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Kevin M. Blais, Margaret L. Dudley and Norman C. Mainville. Councilors John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Cynthia L. Roe were excused.
Discussion: Council President Nancy F. Binns noted that the funding for the Community Information Specialist program had been reinstated and reviewed the benefits of the program.
8. New Business:
08-199 VOTED to open the correspondence from Cheri R Hall, Director of Parks & Recreation, regarding her request for a resolution proclaiming July 2008 as Cigarette Litter Prevention Month.
Motion by Councilor Kevin M. Blais. Seconded by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Kevin M. Blais, Margaret L. Dudley and Norman C. Mainville. Councilors John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Cynthia L. Roe were excused.
Discussion: Cheri R. Hall, Director of Parks & Recreation, explained the funding received from Ocean State Power and from Keep America Beautiful, Inc.
VOTED to adopt the resolution as follows:
Burrillville Town Council
Proclamation
WHEREAS, the control of litter and litter prevention is vitally important to the quality of life in Burrillville; and
WHEREAS, the citizens and businesses and the Burrillville Town government have an interest in encouraging every citizen and business and its employees to protect and preserve the beauty and cleanliness of the community; and
WHEREAS, Keep America Beautiful, Inc., a national nonprofit organization with a history of addressing litter for over 50 years by encouraging individual responsibility, community partnership and advocating volunteerism is addressing an emerging litter problem, cigarette litter; and
WHEREAS, The Burrillville Parks & Recreation Department will launch a Cigarette Litter Prevention Program to reduce cigarette litter at the Spring Lake Beach Recreational Facility; and
WHEREAS, all interested citizens are invited to support the Cigarette Litter Prevention Program in Burrillville which will be launched Thursday, June 26, 2008.
NOW, THEREFORE be it resolved that we, The Burrillville Town Council do hereby proclaim July 2008 as "Cigarette Litter Prevention Month" in the Town of Burrillville.
Adopted this 25th day of June, 2008.
Motion by Councilor Kevin M. Blais. Seconded by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Kevin M. Blais, Margaret L. Dudley and Norman C. Mainville. Councilors John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Cynthia L. Roe were excused.
08-200 VOTED to refer to the Ordinance Subcommittee the proposed amendments to §8-55 Class B & C License Rules.
Motion by Councilor Wallace F. Lees. Seconded by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Kevin M. Blais, Margaret L. Dudley and Norman C. Mainville. Councilors John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Cynthia L. Roe were excused.
08-201 Correspondence from Councilor Norman C. Mainville, Chair, Screening Subcommittee, regarding the Subcommittee's recommendations.
VOTED to reappoint Wallace Auclair to the Sewer Commission for a three-year term to expire June 30, 2011; and to reappoint Mark Brizard to the Budget Board for a three-year term to expire June 30, 2011; and to appoint Barbara Schouboe as an alternate member of the Redevelopment Agency to complete an unexpired one-year term to expire July 31, 2008.
Motion by Councilor Wallace F. Lees. Seconded by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Kevin M. Blais, Margaret L. Dudley and Norman C. Mainville. Councilors John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Cynthia L. Roe were excused.
08-202 VOTED to refer to the Screening Subcommittee the correspondence from Amy S. Ricci regarding her resignation from the Burrillville Extended Care Board of Directors.
Motion by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. Seconded by Councilor Kevin M. Blais. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Kevin M. Blais, Margaret L. Dudley and Norman C. Mainville. Councilors John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Cynthia L. Roe were excused.
Discussion: Council President Nancy F. Binns asked that a letter of thanks be sent to Ms. Ricci for her long, dedicated service to BEC. Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, commented on the many years that Amy Ricci had served and her strong advocacy for the program, and extended commendations for her work with the administration on behalf of the program.
08-203 VOTED to refer to the Screening Subcommittee the application from Christine Hammond for appointment to the Burrillville Extended Care Board of Directors.
Motion by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. Seconded by Councilor Wallace F. Lees. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Kevin M. Blais, Margaret L. Dudley and Norman C. Mainville. Councilors John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Cynthia L. Roe were excused.
08-204 VOTED to consider and act on revising the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget that was adopted on June 11, 2008.
Motion by Councilor Wallace F. Lees. Seconded by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Kevin M. Blais, Margaret L. Dudley and Norman C. Mainville. Councilors John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Cynthia L. Roe were excused.
VOTED to receive and file.
Motion by Councilor Kevin M. Blais. Seconded by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Kevin M. Blais, Margaret L. Dudley and Norman C. Mainville. Councilors John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Cynthia L. Roe were excused.
08-205 Correspondence from John P. Mainville, Finance Director, regarding the recommendation to award the bid for professional services for the renovation and expansion of the Police Station to Saccoccio & Associates in the amount of $150,000 and an additional sum of $29,630 to address additional services and a ten percent contingency.
VOTED to award the bid for professional services for the renovation and expansion of the Police Station to Saccoccio & Associates in the amount of $150,000 and an additional sum of $29,630 to address additional services and a ten percent contingency.
Motion by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. Seconded by Councilor Wallace F. Lees. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Kevin M. Blais, Margaret L. Dudley and Norman C. Mainville. Councilors John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Cynthia L. Roe were excused.
9. Town Clerk/Communication:
08-206 VOTED to receive and file the resolution of the Charlestown Town Council in support of the USS Saratoga Museum project.
Motion by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. Seconded by Councilor Wallace F. Lees. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Kevin M. Blais, Margaret L. Dudley and Norman C. Mainville. Councilors John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Cynthia L. Roe were excused.
08-207 VOTED to receive and file the correspondence from DEM Office of Water Resources regarding insignificant alteration permit application #08-0012 in reference to property near the intersection of Grove Lane and Hill Road (Map 123, Lot 9).
Motion by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. Seconded by Councilor Wallace F. Lees. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Kevin M. Blais, Margaret L. Dudley and Norman C. Mainville. Councilors John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Cynthia L. Roe were excused.
10. VOTED to receive reports # 1 - 24:
1. Town Treasurer: May 2008.
2. Burrillville Sewer Commission: Meetings of May 23 & 27, 2008 and Report of May 2008
3. Tax Collector: May 2008.
4. Department of Public Works: No report
5. Chief of Police: Report of May 2008
6. Office of Building Official: Report of May 2008
7. Animal Control Officer: Report of May 2008
8. Burrillville Housing Authority: Meeting of May 13, 2008
9. Planning Board/Town Planner: Meeting of May 5, 2008
10. Zoning Board of Review: No report
11. Parks and Recreation Department: No report
12. Information Systems Department: Report of June 2008
13. Burrillville Conservation Commission: Meetings of April 8 and May 12, 2008
14. Ordinance Subcommittee: No report
15. Redevelopment Agency: Meeting of April 22, 2008
16. B-PAC: No report
17. Personnel Board: No report
18. Screening Subcommittee: Meeting of May 19, 2008
19. Budget Board: No report
20. Library Building Committee: Meeting of May 15, 2008
21. Library Fundraising Committee: No report
22. Burrillville School Committee: Meeting of April 8, 2008
23. Senior Center Feasibility Study Committee: Meetings of May 21 and June 4, 2008
24. Emergency Management Agency: Report of June 18, 2008
Motion by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. Seconded by Councilor Wallace F. Lees. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Kevin M. Blais, Margaret L. Dudley and Norman C. Mainville. Councilors John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Cynthia L. Roe were excused.
11. Additional New Business:
Note: Agenda amended on June 20, 2008 by adding item #08-208.:
08-208 VOTED to open the application for an annual victualing license from Spinning Mule LLC d/b/a Country Farms to apply at 86 Mapleville Main Street on property owned by Dinesh L. Patel (Assessor's Map 214, Lot 67).
Motion by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. Seconded by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Kevin M. Blais, Margaret L. Dudley and Norman C. Mainville. Councilors John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Cynthia L. Roe were excused.
VOTED to approve, subject to certification by the Department of Health and receipt of insurance certificate.
Motion by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. Seconded by Councilor Wallace F. Lees. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Kevin M. Blais, Margaret L. Dudley and Norman C. Mainville. Councilors John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Cynthia L. Roe were excused.
12. VOTED to adjourn at 8:24 P.M.
Motion by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. Seconded by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Kevin M. Blais, Margaret L. Dudley and Norman C. Mainville. Councilors John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Cynthia L. Roe were excused.
The meeting was taped. The tape is on file with the record of the meeting.
Louise R. Phaneuf, Town Clerk
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