SPECIAL MEETING of the Burrillville Town Council held Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 7:00 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, Robert A. Bishop, Margaret L. Dudley, Kevin D. Heitke, John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Norman C. Mainville.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
1. Members of Pascoag Cub Scout Pack 1 and Boy Scout Troop 100 Pascoag led those present in pledging allegiance to the flag.
Council President Nancy F. Binns welcomed the scouts and other residents to the meeting.
2. Question of accepting the minutes of the regular meeting held October 28, 2009, the workshop held October 28, 2009, and the public hearings held October 28, 2009 and dispense with the reading of said minutes.
Councilor Norman C. Mainville asked that the draft minutes be amended to include birthday wishes to John P. Mainville.
VOTED to accept the minutes of the regular meeting held October 28, 2009 as amended, the workshop held October 28, 2009, and the public hearings held October 28, 2009 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, Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Robert A. Bishop, Margaret L. Dudley, Kevin D. Heitke, John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Norman C. Mainville.
3. Public Comment
Michele Badessa of Glendale asked about the video camera located in Council Chambers. Plans to begin recording meetings by the end of 2009 were noted.
4. General Good and Welfare of the Town of Burrillville
Councilor Margaret L. Dudley discussed the Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library silent auction scheduled to continue until November 28, 2009. Councilor Dudley noted that proceeds would benefit library programming.
Councilor Margaret L. Dudley announced the Victorian Holiday scheduled for Saturday, November 28, 2009 from 3:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Downtown Pascoag area.
Councilor Margaret L. Dudley wished Council President Nancy F. Binns good luck on her upcoming surgery.
Councilor Kevin D. Heitke directed people to the H1N1 flu hotline established by the Rhode Island Department of Health.
Councilor Robert A. Bishop discussed the route of the fire truck parade scheduled during the Victorian Holiday.
Councilor John M. Karmozyn discussed the Ocean State Power awards ceremony and congratulated recipients. Council President Nancy F. Binns concurred and discussed the grants awarded by Ocean State Power.
5. Petitions: None
6. Special Business:
09-295 VOTED to adopt a proclamation commending Matthew Norman on his elevation to the rank of Eagle Scout, as follows:
Burrillville Town Council
Proclamation
WHEREAS, Matthew Norman is the son of Therese and Perry Norman and lives on Victory Highway in Burrillville; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Norman is a member of the Boy Scout Troop 100 Pascoag; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his scouting career, Matthew has spent significant time and effort working to help his community and Scouting District. Matthew has logged 164 service hours both in the community and assisting fellow scouts on their Eagle projects; and
WHEREAS, Among his other accomplishments in the Boy Scouts, Matthew has accrued 214 nights of camping, many in support of District events, has hiked a total of 245 miles and has earned fifty merit badges; and
WHEREAS, Matthew served as his Crew’s Chaplain’s aide on the Troop’s trip to the Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico, as Senior Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, Instructor, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, and currently serves as Junior Assistant Scoutmaster; and
WHEREAS, Matthew also completed White Stag Leadership training, and was elected to the Order of the Arrow where he achieved the level of Brotherhood; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Norman recently completed his journey toward Eagle Scout by undertaking the project of cleaning, repairing and restoring the stained glass windows at Saint John’s Church in Slatersville, Rhode Island; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Norman is currently a high school senior and has ambitions to pursue a college degree in mechanical engineering.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we, the Town Council of the Town of Burrillville on this 29th day of November, 2009 do hereby honor, and commend Matthew Norman for the successful elevation to the rank of Eagle Scout and all of the accomplishments that entails and wish him well on his advancement through the ranks of the Boy Scouts and in all of his future endeavors.
Motion by Councilor Wallace F. Lees. Seconded by Councilor John M. Karmozyn, Jr. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns, Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Robert A. Bishop, Margaret L. Dudley, Kevin D. Heitke, John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Norman C. Mainville.
7. Unfinished Business: None
8. New Business:
09-296 Correspondence from John P. Mainville, Finance Director, regarding his recommendations to award bids, as follows:
MOTION 1) to award the bid for asbestos abatement at the Legion Hall, Victory Highway, Nasonville, to CCS Environmental in the amount of $7,500; and 2) to award the bid for demolition of the Legion Hall, Victory Highway, Nasonville, to Pond View Excavating in the amount of $7,100.
Motion by Councilor John M. Karmozyn, Jr. Seconded by Councilor Wallace F. Lees.
AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION to add: and to take the funds from the Undesignated, Unreserved Fund.
Amendment by Councilor John M. Karmozyn, Jr. Seconded by Councilor Wallace F. Lees.
The vote on the motion, as amended, was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns, Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Robert A. Bishop, Margaret L. Dudley, Kevin D. Heitke, John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Norman C. Mainville.
VOTED to award the bid for the painting of the buildings at Spring Lake Beach to RFD Painting in the amount of $24,500 subject to RFD Painting addressing any and all prevailing wage requirements.
Motion by Councilor Wallace F. Lees. Seconded by Councilor Norman C. Mainville.
Discussion: It was noted that funding had been allocated in the CIP budget.
The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns, Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Robert A. Bishop, Margaret L. Dudley, Kevin D. Heitke, John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Norman C. Mainville.
VOTED to open consideration and action on awarding the bids for the recycling calendars.
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, Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Robert A. Bishop, Margaret L. Dudley, Kevin D. Heitke, John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Norman C. Mainville.
Discussion: The value to the community of the calendars and the expense involved was discussed.
VOTED to refer to the Recycling Committee.
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, Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Robert A. Bishop, Margaret L. Dudley, Kevin D. Heitke, John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Norman C. Mainville.
09-297 VOTED to refer to the Screening Subcommittee the applications for reappointment to the Conservation Commission from T.J. Mottola and to the Recreation Commission from Kurt A. Schatz.
Motion by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. Seconded by Councilor John M. Karmozyn, Jr.
Discussion: It was noted that Kurt Schatz has already been reappointed to the Recreation Commission.
VOTED to refer to the Screening Subcommittee the application for reappointment to the Conservation Commission from T.J. Mottola.
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, Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Robert A. Bishop, Margaret L. Dudley, Kevin D. Heitke, John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Norman C. Mainville.
09-298 VOTED to receive with regret the resignation of Rick Lemek and refer the vacancy to the Screening Subcommittee.
Motion by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. Seconded by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns, Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Robert A. Bishop, Margaret L. Dudley, Kevin D. Heitke, John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Norman C. Mainville.
09-299 VOTED to declare surplus certain items, as listed.
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, Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Robert A. Bishop, Margaret L. Dudley, Kevin D. Heitke, John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Norman C. Mainville.
09-300 VOTED to open the correspondence from Louise R. Phaneuf, Town Clerk, regarding the order of business for town council meetings and public hearings.
Motion by Councilor Wallace F. Lees. Seconded by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns, Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Robert A. Bishop, Margaret L. Dudley, Kevin D. Heitke, John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Norman C. Mainville.
VOTED to reorganize the order of business by adoption of the following resolution:
Burrillville Town Council
Resolution
The Burrillville Town Council Rules of Order are hereby amended as follows:
RULE 1 – MEETINGS, § D. Public Hearings.
1. Time of Hearings. Notice of all public hearings shall be posted in accordance with the Rhode Island Open Meetings Act and all other applicable state and local laws and ordinances. Public hearings shall be included as part of the regular business of the Town Council at any regular meeting unless scheduled otherwise by vote of the Town Council or at the call of the Town Council President.
2. Order of Business. The order of business for a public hearing may vary, depending upon the type of hearing that is being conducted. The Town Clerk, under the direction of the Town Council President, shall list the order of business for public hearings on the appropriate agenda, whether that be a regular meeting agenda or an agenda for a public hearing scheduled by vote of the Town Council or at the call of the Town Council President.
RULE 4 – ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Order of Business. The order of business shall be as follows:
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Consider/accept minutes
3. Public Comment
4. General Good and Welfare of the Town of Burrillville
5. Petitions
6. Special Business
7. Public Hearings
8. Unfinished Business
9. New Business
10. Town Clerk/Communication
11. Reports to be received*
12. Additional New Business
13. Adjournment
* Reports shall be received monthly and not at each regular meeting of the Town Council.
Adopted as a resolution of the Burrillville Town Council this 18th day of November 2009
Motion by Councilor Wallace F. Lees. Seconded by Councilor John M. Karmozyn, Jr . The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns, Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Robert A. Bishop, Margaret L. Dudley, Kevin D. Heitke, John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Norman C. Mainville.
09-301 VOTED to open the correspondence from Councilor Peggy Dudley regarding service consolidation.
Motion by Councilor Kevin D. Heitke. Seconded by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns, Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Robert A. Bishop, Margaret L. Dudley, Kevin D. Heitke, John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Norman C. Mainville.
Discussion: Councilor Margaret L. Dudley suggested that the town consider consolidating services with neighboring communities. Councilor Dudley discussed Municipal Court, school administration, and dispatch, engineering and police services, as examples. Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, noted that consolidation of services is included on the Town Council Goals and Objectives, reviewed on-going efforts, and discussed the current dialogue with other communities. The Town Council discussed the various proposals and supported continued investigation. There was discussion of pending budget problems and acknowledgement that municipalities cannot resolve the State’s issues.
MOTION to receive and file, with thanks.
Motion by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. Seconded by Councilor Wallace F. Lees.
AMENDMENT: and that the Town Manager continue to explore ways in which the municipality may access savings in concert with other communities in the area.
Amendment by Councilor Kevin D. Heitke. Seconded by Council President Nancy F. Binns. The vote on the motion, as amended, was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns, Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Robert A. Bishop, Margaret L. Dudley, Kevin D. Heitke, John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Norman C. Mainville.
9. Town Clerk/Communication:
09-302 MOTION to receive and file the correspondence from Dan Beardsley, Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns, regarding a hearing on mandates scheduled for December 1, 2009.
Motion by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. Seconded by Councilor John M. Karmozyn, Jr.
The motion was withdrawn.
VOTED to that we ask the Clerk to draw a resolution of support for the League of Cities and Towns.
Motion by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. Seconded by Councilor Wallace F. Lees. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns, Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Robert A. Bishop, Margaret L. Dudley, Kevin D. Heitke, John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Norman C. Mainville.
09-303 VOTED to open the correspondence from Jean M. Fecteau, Town Clerk, Town of Glocester, regarding the Glocester Town Council’s request for support of their resolution opposing House Bill 5931 and Senate Bill 606 which would reduce the Rhode Island Housing foreclosure period from five years.
Motion by Councilor Kevin D. Heitke. Seconded by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns, Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Robert A. Bishop, Margaret L. Dudley, Kevin D. Heitke, John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Norman C. Mainville.
Discussion: Councilor Kevin D. Heitke reviewed the intent of the existing tax sale laws and suggested that the Burrillville Town Council should not support opposition to House Bill 5931 and Senate Bill 606. Councilor Margaret L. Dudley concurred.
VOTED to table.
Motion by Councilor Kevin D. Heitke. Seconded by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns, Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Robert A. Bishop, Margaret L. Dudley, Kevin D. Heitke, John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Norman C. Mainville.
09-304 Resolutions of the North Providence Town Council opposing binding arbitration for teacher contracts.
Councilor Margaret L. Dudley noted that 32 communities, including Burrillville, had adopted resolutions opposing binding arbitration for teacher contracts.
VOTED to receive and file the resolutions of the North Providence Town Council opposing binding arbitration for teacher contracts.
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, Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Robert A. Bishop, Margaret L. Dudley, Kevin D. Heitke, John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Norman C. Mainville.
09-305 VOTED to receive and file the correspondence from Senator Jack Reed regarding
S .1703, which would amend the IRA, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian tribes.
Motion by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. Seconded by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns, Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Robert A. Bishop, Margaret L. Dudley, Kevin D. Heitke, John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Norman C. Mainville.
10. VOTED that reports #1 through 23 be received as presented.
1. Town Treasurer: No report
2. Burrillville Sewer Commission: Report of October 2009 and meeting of October 13, 2009
3. Tax Collector: Report of October 2009
4. Department of Public Works: No report
5. Chief of Police: Report of October 2009
6. Office of Building Official: Report of October 2009
7. Animal Control Officer: Report of October 2009
8. Burrillville Housing Authority: No report
9. Planning Board/Town Planner: Meeting of September 14, 2009
10. Zoning Board of Review: No report
11. Parks and Recreation Department: No report
12. Information Systems Department: No report
13. Burrillville Conservation Commission: Meeting of September 8, 2009
14. Ordinance Subcommittee: Meeting of August 13, 2009
15. Redevelopment Agency: Meeting of September 22, 2009
16. B-PAC: No report
17. Personnel Board: Meetings of September 8, October 13 and October 20, 2009
18. Screening Subcommittee: No report
19. Budget Board: No report
20. Burrillville School Committee: No report
21. Emergency Management Agency: No report
22. Public Safety Committee: Meeting of March 31, 2009
23. Charter Review Commission: Meeting of October 19, 2009
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, Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Robert A. Bishop, Margaret L. Dudley, Kevin D. Heitke, John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Norman C. Mainville.
VOTED to recess this meeting at present [8:03 P.M.], and proceed with the public hearings in its place.
Motion by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. Seconded by Councilor Wallace F. Lees. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns, Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Robert A. Bishop, Margaret L. Dudley, Kevin D. Heitke, John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Norman C. Mainville.
The meeting reconvened at 8:50 P.M.
11. Additional New Business:
09-306 VOTED to grant the requests for executive session from Council President Nancy F. Binns and Town Manager Michael C. Wood pursuant to Rhode Island Open Meeting Law: [42-46-5 (a)(2)] for consideration and discussion relative to collective bargaining agreement between the Burrillville School Committee and Burrillville Teachers’ Association and [§42-46-5(a)(2)] to consider and discuss collective bargaining between the Town of Burrillville and the Fraternal Order of Police Burrillville.
Motion by Councilor Wallace F. Lees. Seconded by Councilor John M. Karmozyn, Jr . The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns, Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Robert A. Bishop, Margaret L. Dudley, Kevin D. Heitke, John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Norman C. Mainville.
The Town Council returned to open session at 9:35 p.m.
VOTED to seal the minutes of Executive Session, noting that no votes had been taken.
Motion by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. Seconded by Councilor Wallace F. Lees. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns, Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Robert A. Bishop, Margaret L. Dudley, Kevin D. Heitke, John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Norman C. Mainville.
12. VOTED to adjourn at 9:35 P.M.
Motion by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. Seconded by Councilor Wallace F. Lees. The vote was unanimous. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns, Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Robert A. Bishop, Margaret L. Dudley, Kevin D. Heitke, John M. Karmozyn Jr. and Norman C. Mainville.
The meeting was recorded.
Louise R. Phaneuf, Town Clerk
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