REGULAR MEETING of the Town Council held Wednesday, September 25, 2002 at 7:35 o'clock p.m. in the Council Chamber, Town Building, Harrisville, for and within the Town of Burrillville.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Council President Wallace F. Lees; Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Louis Bleiweis, Edward F. Bonczek, William E. Gonyea and Norman C. Mainville.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
1. Council President Wallace F. Lees led those present in pledging allegiance to the flag.
2. VOTED to accept the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Town Council held Wednesday, September 11, 2002 and dispense with the reading of said minutes.
3. Public Comment:
Kevin Blais, 1738 Tarkiln Road, Harrisville, stated that he has addressed the Town Council many times. He referred to a letter from the Town Manager relative to Mr. Blais’ continuing issue with conditions set by the Zoning Board of Review. Mr. Blais voiced his opinion that there are conflicting points of view on this matter.
Bruce Rylah of the Industrial Foundation stated that the last building at the Industrial Park had been sold. He briefly described the company that had purchased the building. Mr. Rylah stated that the Industrial Foundation will now consider starting a new park or going into partnership with the Town.
Councilor Norman C. Mainville commented on the impressive report on Spring Lake Beach, which generated a total income in excess of $100,000.
Councilor Louis Bleiweis commended John P. Mainville, Finance Director, and the administration on the achievement of a high Moody’s rating. This rating, he said, would prove invaluable in the time ahead.
4. General Good and Welfare of the Town of Burrillville.
Councilor Gonyea thanked the clerk for amending previous minutes and sending a letter of commendation to the Department of public works for their good work at Zam Dam and the substantial work they do over and above their duties, saving the Town considerable money.
Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, discussed the Route 102 Study Committee session held on Monday, September 23, 2002. He said the project is coming along well. He thanked the press for providing notification of the session, stating there was a good turnout and valuable input from those who attended.
5. Petitions: None
6. Special Business:
02-251 VOTED to approve the applications from Maybelle St. Pierre d/b/a St. Joseph Church for Class F liquor license to apply at the Apple Fest to be held on October 19, 2002.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. Seconded by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Louis Bleiweis, Edward F. Bonczek, William E. Gonyea and Norman C. Mainville.
7. Unfinished Business: None
8. New Business:
02-252 VOTED to receive and open the correspondence from Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, regarding his recommendation to award the contract to Site Tech for professional services in relation to the Hauser Field/Branch River Park project.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. Seconded by Councilor William E. Gonyea. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Louis Bleiweis, Edward F. Bonczek, William E. Gonyea and Norman C. Mainville.
Discussion: Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, acknowledged the presence of Cheri R. Hall, Director of Parks & Recreation, and Michael Weremay, landscape architect and stated that John P. Mainville, Finance Director, would have a specific recommendation. He reviewed that the Town Council had endorsed this project. The project encompasses improvements to Hauser Field and Branch River Park. Cheri R. Hall has secured grants for the project and the town must come forward with matching funds and in-kind services. Bids on the project were higher than budgeted.
Cheri R. Hall reviewed the background of the project and the bids that had been submitted. She proposed moving forward with the project in phases. The proposed phases, she said, would function as stand along projects until further phases could be accomplished.
Michael Weremay introduced himself as the landscape architect who prepared the plans for the project. He provided an overview of the present configuration of the fields and the basic proposal for improvements. He pointed out that all bids were relative close and therefore rebidding the project would not be beneficial. He elaborated briefly on phasing-in the project to be complete, safe and usable as each phase is constructed. Additionally, he recommended committing the contractor to his quoted numbers for a given period.
Councilor William A. Andrews discussed his concerns with potential vandalism to restroom facilities and other ancillary structures. This problem has been addressed in the design and location of these structures. He also asked whether the plan for a walking track would create a hazard. The material planned will prevent any hazard.
Councilor William E. Gonyea addressed concerns about the location of the restroom facility and the dust problem at Hauser Field. The design addresses these problems.
John P. Mainville, Finance Director, addressed the Town Council relative to funding of the project, as outlined in his memo of September 25, 2002, a copy of which is filed with the record of the meeting. The total amount of additional funding required is approximately $177,000. He suggested the additional funding be acquired from the Recreation Capital Account, a transfer from Spring Lake Operations and a loan against the FYE 2004 CIP.
VOTED to authorize awarding of the contract to Site Tech in the amount of $1,057,000; and to authorize Site Tech to proceed in stages; the first phase to be approximately $587,538; and to authorize Site Tech to proceed with additional phases of the work only as funding becomes available and with Town Council authorization of each phase.
Motion by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. Seconded by Councilor William E. Gonyea. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Louis Bleiweis, Edward F. Bonczek, William E. Gonyea and Norman C. Mainville.
VOTED to appropriate $177,000 to be taken from three funds; 1) the estimated balance of the Recreation Capital account of $41,268, 2) a transfer from Spring Lake operation in the amount of $25,000 and 3) the balance as a loan from the general fund, to be made up within the fiscal year 2004.
Motion by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. Seconded by Councilor William A. Andrews. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Louis Bleiweis, Edward F. Bonczek, William E. Gonyea and Norman C. Mainville.
Note: Council President Wallace F. Lees announced that items would be taken out of order and item 02-262 would be considered at this point.
02-262 VOTED to receive and open the application of Coastal Recycling Group for a rubbish license pursuant to the Revised General Ordinances of the Town of Burrillville, §4-6.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. Seconded by Councilor William E. Gonyea. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Louis Bleiweis, Edward F. Bonczek, William E. Gonyea and Norman C. Mainville.
VOTED to grant rubbish licenses to Coastal Recycling Group pending receipt of bond or check in the amount of $1,000.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. Seconded by Councilor William A. Andrews. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Louis Bleiweis, Edward F. Bonczek, William E. Gonyea and Norman C. Mainville.
02-253 VOTED to receive and open the correspondence from Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, regarding Moody’s A-1 Rating of the Town of Burrillville.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Louis Bleiweis, Edward F. Bonczek, William E. Gonyea and Norman C. Mainville.
Discussion: Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, reviewed recent evaluations from Moody’s Investor Services which rated the Town A-1 and Fitch Ratings, which rated the Town A+. He pointed out that these ratings indicate that the Town Council, the Finance Department and the Administration are looking out for the best interests of the Town.
VOTED to send a letter of commendation to the finance director, the town manager and the town treasurer.
Motion by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. Seconded by Councilor William A. Andrews. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Louis Bleiweis, Edward F. Bonczek, William E. Gonyea and Norman C. Mainville.
VOTED to receive and file.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. Seconded by Councilor William E. Gonyea. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Louis Bleiweis, Edward F. Bonczek, William E. Gonyea and Norman C. Mainville.
02-254 VOTED to receive and open the correspondence from John P. Mainville, Finance Director and Mark Adams, Treasurer, regarding their recommendation of adoption of a resolution authorizing the issuance of refunding bonds.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. Seconded by Councilor William E. Gonyea. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Louis Bleiweis, Edward F. Bonczek, William E. Gonyea and Norman C. Mainville.
Discussion: Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, commended the finance department for their work on this matter. John P. Mainville reported on the bids for refunding bonds: more bidders where involved than usual. He discussion the rate and the benefits realized by the Town.
Resolved: that $9,145,000 Refunding Bonds shall be issued pursuant to Section 45-12-5.2 of the General Laws as amended for the purpose of refunding the $2,115,000 outstanding balance of the Town’s $4,335,000 Refunding Bonds dated March 15, 1994 and the $6,890,000 outstanding balance of the Town’s $12,420,000 Refunding Bonds dated June 1, 1993; and that the sale of the bonds to Fidelity Capital Markets at par and accrued interest plus a premium of $178,843.50 is hereby confirmed. The bonds shall be payable on July 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows (subject to earlier redemption at the option of the Town as provided in the Preliminary Official Statement dated September 17, 2002):
Interest Interest
Year Amount Rate Year Amount Rate
2003 $1,030,000 3.00% 2011 $295,000 3.25%
2004 1,080,000 2.50 2012 300,000 3.25
2005 1,070,000 2.50 2013 275,000 3.30
2006 1,090,000 5.00 2014 270,000 3.50
2007 1,105,000 3.00 2015 260,000 3.60
2008 1,140,000 3.00 2016 315,000 3.75
2009 310,000 3.00 2017 305,000 3.875
2010 300,000 3.25
Resolved: to confirm the consent dated September 25, 2002 to the financial advisor bidding for the bonds.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. Seconded by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Louis Bleiweis, Edward F. Bonczek, William E. Gonyea and Norman C. Mainville.
02-255 VOTED to adopt a proclamation recognizing Deputy Chief David M. Tyler on the occasion of his retirement from the Rhode Island Department of Natural Resources.
Motion by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. Seconded by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Louis Bleiweis, Edward F. Bonczek, William E. Gonyea and Norman C. Mainville.
BURRILLVILLE TOWN COUNCIL
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Deputy Chief David M. Tyler joined the Rhode Island Department of Natural Resources on April 10, 1967 as a forest Fire Patrolman. In his early years he was assigned to the Tiverton and Mowry fire towers, then reassigned to the Big River patrol until he became a Conservation Officer on May 3, 1970; and
WHEREAS, During David Tyler’s years as a Conservation Officer he worked in all areas of the State followed by a short time as a marine Theft Investigator. During this time he received the Shikar Safari International officer of the year award and the Conservation Law Enforcement Chiefs Association’s officer of the year award; and
WHEREAS, On December 26, 1982 David Tyler was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, assigned to Kent and Providence counties. He was responsible for supervising a group of conservation Officers and for all activities relating to marine fisheries, hunting, fishing, boating and law enforcement patrols of State lands under the jurisdiction of the department; and
WHEREAS, After a very successful tour as a Lieutenant, David Tyler was promoted to the rank of Captain on May 30, 1993. In his new position he was responsible for all the patrol functions of the Department of Environmental Management, Division of Law Enforcement including but not limited to court prosecution, training, evidence control and patrol activity; and
WHEREAS, On January 4, 1998, Captain Tyler was promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief. During this time he was the division liaison to many environmental groups including the Federated Rhode island Sportsman Clubs; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Chief David Tyler retired on August 9, 2002 after a successful thirty-five year career. He has been a member of the Town of Burrillville’s Conservation Commission and a member of the Cumberland Beagle Club. He is married to Gloria Tyler and has two grown children and a grandchild.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we, the Town Council of the Town of Burrillville on this 25th day of September 2002 do hereby extend sincere congratulations to David M. Tyler on the occasion of his retirement and extend heartfelt wishes for success in all his future endeavors
Adopted this 25th day of September 2002.
02-256 VOTED to refer to the screening subcommittee the application of Richard Frenette for reappointment to the recreation commission.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. Seconded by Councilor Louis Bleiweis. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Louis Bleiweis, Edward F. Bonczek, William E. Gonyea and Norman C. Mainville.
02-257 VOTED to reappoint of Alan Chuman to the Library Board of Trustees, for a five-year term to expire on June 30, 2007.
Motion by Councilor Louis Bleiweis. Seconded by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Louis Bleiweis, Edward F. Bonczek, William E. Gonyea and Norman C. Mainville.
02-258 VOTED to reappoint Margaret L. Dudley to the Burrillville Housing Authority for a five-year term to expire on October 31, 2007.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. Seconded by Councilor William E. Gonyea. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Louis Bleiweis, Edward F. Bonczek, William E. Gonyea and Norman C. Mainville.
9. Town Clerk/Communication:
02-259 VOTED to receive and file the correspondence of acknowledgement and thanks from Between the Cracks regarding the SBA Tower donation.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. Seconded by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Louis Bleiweis, Edward F. Bonczek, William E. Gonyea and Norman C. Mainville.
02-260 VOTED to receive and file the correspondence from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Manager regarding insignificant alteration permit, application #02-0266.
Motion by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. Seconded by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Louis Bleiweis, Edward F. Bonczek, William E. Gonyea and Norman C. Mainville.
10. VOTED to receive the following reports:
1. Town Treasurer: August 2002
2. Burrillville Sewer Commission: July 9, 2002 meeting, July 15, 2002 special meeting, and the July 18, 2002 bid openings
3. Tax Collector: August 2002
4. Department of Public Works: July 2002, August 2002
5. Chief of Police: August 2002
6. Office of Building Official: No report
7. Animal Control Officer: August 2002
8. Burrillville Housing Authority: No report
9. Planning Board: August 5, 2002 meeting
10. Zoning Board of Review: No report
11. Town Planner: No report
12. Parks and Recreation Department: September 2002
13. Information Systems Department: August 2002
14. Personnel Board: No report
15. Burrillville Conservation Commission: No report
16. Screening Subcommittee: No report
17. Juvenile Hearing Board: No report
18. Burrillville High School Building Committee: No report
19. Burrillville Library Facilities Committee: No report
20. Ordinance Subcommittee: No report
21. Redevelopment Agency: No report
22. Budget Board: No report
23. Route 102 Study Committee: July 22, 2002 meeting
24. Downtown Pascoag Coordinator: No report
Motion by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. Seconded by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Louis Bleiweis, Edward F. Bonczek, William E. Gonyea and Norman C. Mainville.
11. Additional New Business:
02-261 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)(5] for discussion or considerations related to the acquisition, sale and exchange of real property, [§42-46-5(a)(5] to discuss the disposition of publicly held property.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. Seconded by Councilor William E. Gonyea. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Louis Bleiweis, Edward F. Bonczek, William E. Gonyea and Norman C. Mainville.
The Council returned to Open Session at 9:20 p.m. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn announced that two votes had been taken.
VOTED to seal the minutes of the executive session.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. Seconded by Councilor William A. Andrews. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Louis Bleiweis, Edward F. Bonczek and William E. Gonyea and Norman C. Mainville.
12. VOTED to adjourn at 9:21 p.m.
Motion by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. Seconded by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Louis Bleiweis, Edward F. Bonczek and William E. Gonyea and Norman C. Mainville.
Information relating to the meeting is on file with the record of the minutes. The meeting was taped and the tape is on file with the record of the minutes.
Recorded by
Louise R. Phaneuf, Town Clerk
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