PUBLIC HEARING of the Town Council held Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber, Town Building, Harrisville for and within the Town of Burrillville.
PRESENT: Council President Nancy F. Binns, Councilors Kevin M. Blais, John M. Karmozyn Jr., Norman C. Mainville and Cynthia L. Roe
MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilors Wallace F. Lees and Margaret L. Dudley were excused due to vacation.
Relative to considering and acting on the following proposed changes to the Revised General Ordinances of the Town of Burrillville:
The Town Council of the Town of Burrillville hereby ordains as follows:
Chapter 26, Traffic and Vehicles, Article II, Parking, Stopping and Standing §26-35. Stop Signs, of the General Ordinances of the Town of Burrillville are hereby amended by adding the following.:
(14) The intersection of Shea Lane and Grove Street.
NOTE: The notice of hearing was advertised in the legal section of the Woonsocket Call on Friday, September 7, 2007.
1. Comments/Input/Recommendation from the Ordinance Subcommittee
Councilor Cynthia L. Roe reported that the proposal had arisen from a resident request. The police department had reviewed and supported the proposal. Councilor Roe said that the Ordinance Subcommittee supported passage.
2. Comments/Input/Recommendations by the Administration (Town Solicitor, Town Manager, Administrative Staff)
Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, noted that members of the police department were present to answer questions.
Timothy F. Kane, Town Solicitor, indicated that the proposal was straightforward.
3. Proponents: None
4. Opponents: None
5. VOTED to close the public hearing.
Motion by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. Seconded by Councilor Cynthia L. Roe. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Kevin M. Blais, John M. Karmozyn Jr., Norman C. Mainville and Cynthia L. Roe. Councilors Wallace F. Lees and Margaret L. Dudley were excused.
6. Town Council Members Comments/Input/Deliberation: None
VOTED to adopt proposed changes to the Revised General Ordinances of the Town of Burrillville, as follows:
The Town Council of the Town of Burrillville hereby ordains as follows:
Chapter 26, Traffic and Vehicles, Article II, Parking, Stopping and Standing §26-35. Stop Signs, of the General Ordinances of the Town of Burrillville are hereby amended by adding the following.:
(14) The intersection of Shea Lane and Grove Street.
7. VOTED to adjourn at 7:04 P.M.
Motion by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. Seconded by Councilor Cynthia L. Roe. The vote was unanimous by the five members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Kevin M. Blais, John M. Karmozyn Jr., Norman C. Mainville and Cynthia L. Roe. Councilors Wallace F. Lees and Margaret L. Dudley were excused.
The hearing was taped. The tape is on file with the record of the hearing.
Louise R. Phaneuf, Town Clerk
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