REGULAR MEETING of the Town Council held Wednesday, December 11, 2002 at 7:00 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; Councilwoman Jacqueline Zahn; Councilmen: William A. Andrews, Louis Bleiweis, Edward F. Bonczek, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
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 November 13, 2002; the public hearing held November 13, 2002, the public hearing held November 18, 2002; the special meeting of November 18, 2002; the special meeting held November 22, 2002; and the organizational meeting of December 4, 2002; and dispense with the reading of said minutes.
Motion by Councilor William E. Gonyea. 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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
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3. Public Comment: None
4. General Good and Welfare.
Councilor Jacqueline Zahn commended Councilor William A. Andrews for raising the question of the cost of collecting Christmas trees, which has resulted in a program for the Department of Public Works to collect the trees, rather than the refuse company.
5. Petitions:
02-297 VOTED to receive and open the petition for road abandonment from Theodore R. Bertand and Linda A. Bertrand, seeking abandonment of the Town’s interest in and to Scannell Drive a/k/a Scannell Lane.
Motion by Councilor William E. Gonyea. 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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
Councilor William E. Gonyea introduced his son-in-law, resident Frank Rambone, an abutter of the Scannell Lane property, who addressed the Council about his concerns related to this petition. He stated that the ownership of this property might be unclear and that in his opinion the assessor’s maps are incorrect. Walter J. Kane, Town Solicitor, suggested that the matter must be set for a public hearing, that all abutters would be duly notified, and that the public hearing would be the appropriate time to discuss concerns. Mr. Kane explained that if a public lane is abandoned, by law the property owners on each side of the lane would each be entitled to a portion of the lane, from their property line to the center. Mr. Rambone stated that his concern is not the lane, but rather the
ownership of the property itself, which he identified as plot 6. Walter J. Kane explained that the Town’s abandoning the road would not affect the ownership of the land: whoever owns the abutting property would take possession of the appropriate section of the abandoned road.
VOTED to refer to the town manager and continue to the next meeting.
Motion by Councilor William E. Gonyea. 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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
6. Special Business:
02-298 Motion to grant the renewal of licenses for Junk Yards and the Collecting of Junk for 2003 for the following in accordance with and subject to the provisions of Chapter 4, Section 2, of the Ordinances of the Town of Burrillville entitled “Junk Dealers” and in accordance with: Title 5, Chapter 21, Title 14; 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, 2003 (Junk Yard License – Fee $50.00 – Collecting of Junk License – Fee $5.00)
Note: Councilor William E. Gonyea recused from the discussion of and vote on the license application from Thomas E. Gonyea (his brother).
VOTED to grant the junk yard and collecting of junk license to Thomas E. Gonyea d/b/a Gonyea Brothers Auto, 95 Ross Rd., Pascoag, Map 157, Lot 228, in a building owned by Thomas Gonyea.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. Seconded by Councilor Edward F. Bonczek. The vote was six in favor, one recusal. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Louis Bleiweis, Edward F. Bonczek and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor William E. Gonyea recused.
VOTED to grant the junk yard and collecting of junk license to John E. Karbowski d/b/a Pascoag Recycling Inc., South of Main St., Pascoag, Map 158, Lot 79; owned by Susan M. & John E. Karbowski.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
VOTED to open for discussion the application of John E. Karbowski d/b/a Western Hill Auto Parts, Inc. 2205 Broncos Highway, Glendale, RI, Map 113, Lot 11; owned by John & Susan Karbowski.
NOTE: John E. Karbowski d/b/a Western Hill Auto Parts, Inc. does not currently hold a junkyard license in the Town of Burrillville.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
Discussion: Walter J. Kane, Town Solicitor, noted that the agenda erroneously listed “Western Hill Auto Parts, Inc. (LLC Route 102 Recycling Inc.) as the company name. The application listed only Western Hill Auto Parts, Inc. as the d/b/a. Nevertheless, Walter J. Kane, Town Solicitor pointed out that John E. Karbowski d/b/a Western Hill Auto Parts, Inc. does not have an outstanding license for Western Hill Auto. To seek a license, the business would need to apply for a new license, not a renewal, and follow the law for the requirements for a new license. Therefore, this item is not properly before the Town Council, he said.
VOTED to table as not properly before the Council.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
VOTED to grant the junk yard and collecting of junk license for Lawrence Therien d/b/a Rhode Island Auto Recycling, 1134 South Main St., Pascoag, Map 265, Lot 5; owned by Lawrence Therien.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
VOTED to grant the collecting of junk license only to Edwin H. Reynolds, d/b/a Edwin H. Reynolds, 40 Mapleville Main St., P.O. Box 274, Shannock, RI 02875 (To Collect Junk ONLY) subject to receipt of application and fee.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
02-299 Motion to grant the renewal of rubbish licenses for the following in accordance with and subject to the provisions of Chapter 4, Section 6 of the Ordinances of the Town of Burrillville, for a period of one year commencing January 1, 2003 and ending December 31, 2003 (License Fee $25.00 per vehicle; Bond $1,000.00.)
Note: Councilor William E. Gonyea recused himself from the discussion of and vote on the rubbish application from William E. Gonyea (himself).
VOTED to grant a rubbish license to B.F.I. Waste of Fall River/Allied Waste, 1080 Airport Rd., Fall River, MA 02720.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Edward F. Bonzcek. 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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
VOTED to grant a rubbish license to William E. Gonyea, 125 Ross Road, Pascoag, RI.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. Seconded by Councilor William A. Andrews. The vote was six in favor, one recusal. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Wallace F. Lees, Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Louis Bleiweis, Edward F. Bonczek and Ronald E. Faford. Councilor William E. Gonyea recused.
VOTED to continue for one month the renewal of a rubbish license for David Matthews d/b/a Northern Regional Disposal Inc., P.O. Box 235, Harmony, in building owned by Patlem Associates, 844 Putnam Pike, Chepachet.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. 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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
VOTED to grant a rubbish license to Rambone Disposal Services, Inc., 2153 Rear Plainfield Pike, Johnston.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
VOTED to declare an emergency and add to the agenda the application for a rubbish license from Waste Management of Rhode Island, Inc., 1610 Pontiac Ave, Cranston.
Motion by Councilor Louis Bleiweis. 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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
Discussion: Walter J. Kane, Town Solicitor, explained that Waste Management, which has recently entered into a contract with the Town, was unaware until 12/11/02 that they must apply for a rubbish license. They completed and filed an application via fax on 12/11/02. Walter J. Kane, Town Solicitor, stated that it would be appropriate to declare this an emergency and hear their application to ensure that Waste Management was operating in accordance with the general ordinances of the Town of Burrillville.
VOTED to grant a rubbish license to Waste Management, subject to receipt of payment of fees and receipt of bond 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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
02-300 VOTED to grant the renewal of Sunday and Holiday Business Licenses to the following applicants, subject to State and Local Regulations:
A) Antonio Esposito d/b/a A Esposito Landscaping & Nursery
B) Alice M. Lavigne d/b/a Alice Florist
C) Louis Lopez d/b/a Anabell’s Angel’s
D) Ronald B. Griffin d/b/a Best in Donuts
E) George G. Brigido d/b/a Brigido’s IGA Marketplace
F) Bell Plaza d/b/a C.V.S.
G) Michael L. Coutu d/b/a Colonial Kennel
H) Manaly, Inc. d/b/a Country Farms
I) Cumberland Farms Inc.
J) Tina Pereira d/b/a Diamond Video, Inc.
K) Lawrence Fortune d/b/a Glendale Grainery
L) David L. Marcotte d/b/a Harrisville Lil General
M) Michael Cahill d/b/a Levy Rink Snack Bar
N) Humane Assoc. of Northwest RI d/b/a The Nine Lives Thrift Shop
O) Roland A. Audette d/b/a Northwest Gym and Fitness, Inc.
P) Veronica Huguenin d/b/a Petunia’s Flower Patch
Q) Village Ventures d/b/a Pascoag Country Store
R) Marie A. Peloquin d/b/a Pascoag Tanning & Skin Care
S) Andrew Hardy d/b/a Pascoag Tattoo
T) Noushad Zaman d/b/a Stop-N-Save and Gas
U) Thomas King d/b/a Video King II
V) Wayne G. Barber d/b/a Wayne’s Place
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. Seconded by Councilor Edward F. Bonczek. 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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
02-301 Renewal of Firearms Licenses:
Discussion: Councilor William A. Andrews asked whether the Burrillville Police Department had reviewed and authorized these renewals. It was stated that the Police Department had reviewed the applications and that Col. Bernard E. Gannon, Chief of Police, had signed each application.
VOTED to grant the renewal of a firearms license for Roger R. Dansereau d/b/a R & J Arms, 111 Centennial Street, Pascoag, RI.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
VOTED to grant the renewal of a firearms license for James P. Ducharme, 41 Centennial St., Pascoag.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
VOTED to grant the renewal of a firearms license for Geoff Gaebe d/b/a Addieville East Farm, 200 Pheasant Drive, Mapleville.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
02-302 VOTED to grant the renewal of an arcade license by John J. Bateman d/b/a Spring Lake Arcade, to apply at 52 Old Hillside Drive, Glendale.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. Seconded by Councilor Ronald E. Faford. 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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
02-303 VOTED to grant the application for a victualing license from Reverend Roland L. Simoneau d/b/a Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus to hold a benefit on Sunday, December 15, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at 35 Dion Drive, Nasonville in a building owned by the Diocese of Providence.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
02-304 VOTED to confirm a proclamation honoring J. Elphege Leduc upon his retirement from the Board of Commissioners of the Burrillville Housing Authority.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
7. Old Business: None
8. New Business:
02-305 VOTED to receive and open the request from Nancy L. Angell, Burrillville Garden Club, regarding their request to create the first Burrillville Community Garden at Hauser Field; and that additional areas be considered and designated in Harrisville, Mapleville, Glendale, Nasonville and Oakland for cultivation in 2003 and 2004.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
Discussion: Nancy Angell of 1001 Hill Road, Pascoag, Karen Taylor of 85 West Ironstone Road, Harrisville and Sherrie Faring of 860 East Wallum Lake Road, Pascoag represented the Burrillville Garden Club. Miss Angell described the purpose of community gardens as support for youth in town, providing a sense of community for residents and an excellent program for bringing together the youth and elderly of the town. She suggested that Hauser Field had been recommended as a suitable, central location but that the Garden Club is amenable to an appropriate alternative. Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, who stated the administration’s endorsement of the program, recommended that the Garden Club meet with Cheri R. Hall, Director of Parks & Recreation and with the
administration to develop a program.
VOTED to refer to the recreation department.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
02-306 VOTED to receive and open the correspondence from Cheri R. Hall, Director of Parks & Recreation, regarding the request of Diane Guernon, American Cancer Society, to use Branch River Park for a Relay for Life event.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
Discussion: Diane Guernon of the American Cancer Society distributed a brochure from a prior Relay for Life event and explained how the event is scheduled and operated. It was discussed that the schools and police department should be notified. There was some question of whether zoning board approval was required for this event, but Walter J. Kane, Town Solicitor, stated that would not be required for this event.
VOTED to endorse the project.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Ronald E. Faford. 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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
02-307 VOTED to receive and open the correspondence from Richard E. Peck, Commander, Burrillville Allied Veterans Council, regarding their request that Robert Huguenin be appointed Veterans Service Officer.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
Discussion: Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, explained that in keeping with appointments governed by charter, he was prepared to make an appointment to be endorsed by the Town Council. On the recommendation of the Burrillville Allied Veterans’ Council, Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, appointed Robert Huguenin as Veteran’s Service Officer.
VOTED to endorse the Manager’s appointment of Robert Huguenin.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
02-308 VOTED to receive and open the correspondence from Robert P. Peloquin, President, Downtown Pascoag Association (DPA), regarding his request to report on the status of the DPA.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
Discussion: Robert P. Peloquin, President, Downtown Pascoag Association (DPA) read the following report into the record:
Thank you for letting me introduce myself and present the efforts of the Downtown Pascoag Association. The Downtown Pascoag Association reports the following:
Downtown Pascoag Association Actions:
1. The DPA voted to create two subcommittees. One will be to concentrate on assistance to the Town Planner in researching whether or not historic district regulations are necessary in Pascoag. The second is to focus on the DPA bylaws and any changes and amendments that may be needed.
Village Revitalization & Economic Development Actions
Grant Activities
The Downtown Pascoag Association is currently working with EMD Engineering, who is the consultant responsible for designing and constructing Phase I of the Pascoag Riverwalk. The DPA, through the efforts of its Downtown Coordinator, Gary Turner, will be working with the Town Solicitor to draw easements that will run through several properties to complete this project. The Downtown Pascoag Association, in cooperation with the Planning Department, will be reporting to the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission for reimbursement.
A partnership has been forged between Rhode Island College and the DPA for the purpose of identifying Village needs such as quality of life issues, economic development projects and community sustainability. A Community Response Panel has been established and is responsible for identifying needs through numerous workshops facilitated by Christopher Dyer of the Center for Public Policy. This interpretive approach to community building should provide Burrillville with an effective medium for identifying community needs and capital improvement projects. In the short term, grants will be submitted to the Economic Development Administration to fund public improvements. Ultimately, the Center for Public Policy hopes to establish a full time Community Response Panel,
which will communicate State Policy needs directly to Legislators through the EDA Center to be developed by Rhode Island College.
Two grant projects have been identified; a utility relocation project within Pascoag’s Village proper as well as a Capital Investment Grant to fund infrastructure within the Town’s future Industrial Park along Route 102.
Economic Development Initiatives
1. Signage grant program has been funded through CDBG and is underway for Downtown Pascoag.
2. DPA is working with the Planner to develop a building façade revolving loan program with CDBG funds.
3. The DPA is currently soliciting grantors for approximately $230,000 to construct a 55-car parking lot behind the Pascoag Post Office. We will be approaching the Town Council for support for this project.
4. DPA is working with the Town Planner to establish a Historic Review Commission and Historic District for Downtown Pascoag. We expect to work with the Redevelopment Agency to redevelop the Village according to appropriate historical time periods, making it more attractive for Blackstone Valley Tourism and Economic Development.
Councilor Jacqueline Zahn asked about the involvement of local businesses and the make-up of the DPA. Mr. Peloquin briefly addressed the mix of business owners involved on the board, pointing out that they are part-time volunteers with a full-time coordinator and substantial support of the town planner. Councilor Edward F. Bonczek asked for an update of the relocation plan, which Mr. Peloquin said he would get from the planner. Councilor Edward F. Bonczek thanked Mr. Peloquin for the present report, asking that the DPA submit a regular monthly report to the Town Council. Council President Wallace F. Lees briefly discussed the ribbon cutting ceremony at Northwest Health, held at the introduction of the dental and mental health programs at the center. He praised the work at
the building.
Cheri R. Hall, Director of Parks & Recreation, pointed out that Robert Peloquin was instrumental in the success of the Snakes Alive Road Race. She mentioned that the Recreation Commission has designated funds raised at this event should be used for banners for each village center. It was pointed out that resident Jason Rhodes has recently contacted the Town Council regarding placing plaques in each village.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
02-309 VOTED to establish rates for services, as requested by Walter J. Kane, Town Solicitor, as listed in his letter of November 25, 2002.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. 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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
02-310 Correspondence from Jacqueline Zahn, Chair, Screening Subcommittee, regarding recommendations:
VOTED to reappoint Amy Ricci to the Burrillville Extended Care Board of Directors for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2005.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
VOTED to reappoint of Alan E. Low, Jr. to the Recreation Commission, for a three-year term to expire on October 31, 2005.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. 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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
02-311 VOTED to refer to the Screening Subcommittee the application from David Van Dyke for reappointment to the Narcotics Guidance Council.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
02-312 VOTED to accept with regret the correspondence from J. Elphege Leduc, Vice Chairman, Burrillville Housing Authority, regarding his resignation from the authority, to send a letter of thanks and to refer to the Screening Subcommittee.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
02-313 VOTED to refer to the Screening Subcommittee the correspondence from Maureen Guilbault, Executive Director, Burrillville Housing Authority, regarding their recommendation of Matthew Misiaszek to fill the position of resident commissioner of the Housing Authority; and application from Matthew Misiaszek for that position.
Motion by Councilor Jacqueline Zahn. Seconded by Councilor Ronald E. Faford. 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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
02-314 VOTED to open the correspondence from Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, regarding the resignation of Brian Lanoie from the Redevelopment Agency; and recommendations for replacement.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
Discussion: Councilor Jacqueline Zahn reviewed the Redevelopment Agency recommendation that Maxime (Mike) Menard be appointed a voting member of the Redevelopment Agency, that Howard Covitz become first alternate. She agreed that this would result in a level transition.
Council President Wallace F. Lees appointed Maxime “Mike” Menard a voting member of the Redevelopment Agency; and Howard Covitz the first alternate (non-voting).
VOTED to confirm the Council President’s appointment and to refer to the Screening Subcommittee the matter of filling the second alternate (non-voting).
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
02-315 VOTED to grant the request from Louise R. Phaneuf, Town Clerk, that IBM Typewriter, Serial #5310085 be declared surplus and donated to the Pascoag Free Public Library.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. 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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
02-316 VOTED to grant the request from Louise R. Phaneuf, Town Clerk, for authorization to withdraw $800.00 in annual interest from the burial lots fund for maintenance of cemeteries.
Note: Council President Wallace F. Lees recused himself from this item.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. Seconded by Councilor Ronald E. Faford. The vote was six in favor, one recusal. Voting in favor of the motion were Councilors Jacqueline Zahn, William A. Andrews, Louis Bleiweis, Edward F. Bonczek, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea. Council President Wallace F. Lees recused.
02-317 VOTED to grant the request of the Storm Water Management Steering Committee that Charles Boucher and Richard P. St. Sauveur be appointed to the Committee.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
02-318 VOTED to open the correspondence from Louise R. Phaneuf, Town Clerk, regarding her request for (re)appointments to Screening and Ordinance Subcommittees.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
Discussion: The Screening Subcommittee presently consists of Councilors William A. Andrews, Louis Bleiweis and Jacqueline Zahn. All voiced interest in continuing.
VOTED to appoint Councilors William A. Andrews, Louis Bleiweis and Jacqueline Zahn to the Screening Subcommittee; and to appoint Councilor Edward F. Bonczek as an alternate member.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
Further Discussion: Councilors William A. Andrews and Edward F. Bonczek are current members of the Ordinance Subcommittee. Former Councilor Norman C. Mainville was the third member.
VOTED to appoint Councilors William A. Andrews, Edward F. Bonczek and Ronald E. Faford to the Ordinance Subcommittee; and to appoint Council President Wallace F. Lees as the alternate member.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
02-319 VOTED to refer the proposed amendments to the noise ordinance to the Ordinance Subcommittee.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
02-320 VOTED to refer to the Ordinance Subcommittee the correspondence from Richard St. Sauveur, Superintendent of Public Works, regarding proposed amendments to the recycling ordinance.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
02-321 VOTED to receive and open the correspondence from Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, regarding a review of the 2002/2003 Goals, Objectives & Public Policy, including the Legislative Agenda.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
Discussion: Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, briefly discussed the document before the Town Council. It was his intention to review the document, request from the Town Council input for additions, deletions and changes, to be compiled for formal consideration at a later date. The Town Council suggested that they needed more time to study the document and would be better prepared for discussion at the next meeting. Councilor Jacqueline Zahn suggested that she would like to include a review of stipends paid to town council appointees. Councilor William E. Gonyea suggested that the intersection known as Fountain Square Bridgeton should receive a high priority. Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, said that there are plans being developed that would be ready to present to the
Town Council in January. Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, asked that the council members review the document and contact himself or the clerk with any recommendations.
Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, suggested that it would be preferable to address the legislative agenda at an early date. A discussion of the General Goals & Objectives was tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, January 29, 2003. The Council President and the Town Clerk would work together to schedule these discussions.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
9. Town Clerk/Communication
02-322 VOTED to receive and file the correspondence from RI DEM regarding insignificant alteration permit, application #02-0359.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
02-323 VOTED to receive and file the correspondence from RI DEM regarding insignificant alteration permit, application #02-0199.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
Note: Council President Wallace F. Lees announced that items would be taken out of order.
02-325 VOTED to receive and open the correspondence from Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, regarding a proposed resolution/ordinance relative to the redevelopment agency.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
Discussion: Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, requested that the matter be reviewed and discussed briefly at the current meeting, then referred to the Ordinance Subcommittee. He said that the Town Solicitor suggested that the Redevelopment Agency should be adopted as an ordinance, in keeping with the charter, and that the current proposal was significantly different from the original resolution of the Town Council. Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, said that the original resolution was intended to give the Redevelopment Agency authority to plan; the current ordinance will provide authority to act on the plan.
Michael C. Wood encouraged the Town Council to review the proposal, compare it to the original resolution and contact the solicitor or himself with questions. Some of the language may not appear to be flexible, but much of the authority of the Redevelopment Agency is as stipulated in the Rhode Island General Laws. Walter J. Kane, Town Solicitor, briefly discussed the actions that the Agency will be empowered to perform, including to develop defined redevelopment districts; to develop a plan for the district; and to take property. Councilor William A. Andrews supported the approach taken by the Town Council in having begun with a commission that focused on planning before moving ahead with an agency with a broad scope of powers. It provided the Town Council, he said, with a
clear view of how the agency would work.
VOTED to refer to the Ordinance Subcommittee for eventual consideration by the Town Council.
Motion by Councilor William A. Andrews. 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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
10. VOTED to receive the following reports:
1. Town Treasurer: October 2002
2. Burrillville Sewer Commission: October 2002, October 8, and October 21, 2002 meetings
3. Tax Collector: October 2002
4. Department of Public Works: October 2002, November 2002
5. Chief of Police: No report
6. Office of Building Official: October 2002, November 2002
7. Animal Control Officer: October 2002
8. Burrillville Housing Authority: October 7, 2002 meeting
9. Planning Board: October 7 meeting, November 4, 2002 meeting
10. Zoning Board of Review: No report
11. Town Planner: No report
12. Parks and Recreation Department: November 2002, December 2002
13. Information Systems Department: No report
14. Personnel Board: September 18, October 21, October 30, 2002 meetings
15. Burrillville Conservation Commission: September 10, 2002 meeting
16. Screening Subcommittee: September 13 & 19 and October 11, 2002 meetings
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. Route 102 Study Committee: August 26, 2002 meetings; September 23, 2002 Public Hearing, October 28, 2002 meeting
23. Charter Review Commission: September 4 & 25, 2002 meetings, October 2 & 16, 2002 meetings
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
11. Additional New Business:
02-324 Request for Executive Session from Town Manager Michael C. Wood pursuant to Rhode Island Open Meeting Law [42-46-5 (a)(5)] for discussions or considerations related to the acquisition, sale and exchange of real property and pending purchase of land.
Note: The request for executive session was withdrawn.
12. VOTED to adjourn at 8:10 p.m.
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, Ronald E. Faford and William E. Gonyea.
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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