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At the Regular Meeting of the Town Council of the Town of North Kingstown, County of
Washington, and State of Rhode Island, held in and for said Town, County, and State this 30th
day of March, 2015 at the Beechwood Senior Center, 44 Beach Street, at 6:30 p.m.
PRESENT WERE:
Kerry P. McKay, President
Jason A. Albuquerque
Carol H. Hueston
Kevin V. Maloney
Ellen S. Waxman
ALSO PRESENT:
Michael Embury, Town Manager
Jeannette Alyward, Town Clerk
Susan A. Murray, Deputy Town Clerk
James H. Reilly, Town Solicitor
All of the following resolutions (except as otherwise noted) were passed by unanimous voice
vote of the members present.
An audio recording and video of this meeting was made to supplement the written record.
1.
Call to Order
The Regular Meeting of the Town Council of the Town of North Kingstown held on March 30,
2015 was called to order by President McKay.
2.
Notice of Meeting being posted
Pursuant to R.I.G.L. 42-46-6(c), notice of this meeting has been posted on the Secretary of
State’s Website.
3.
Executive Session
Motion by Councilor Hueston, seconded by Councilor Albuquerque and unanimously
VOTED:
To adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to R.I.G.L. 42-46-4 and 42-46-5,
Subsection (5) – Real Estate (Concession Agreement)
Jason A. Albuquerque
Carol H. Hueston
Kevin V. Maloney
Ellen S. Waxman
Kerry P. McKay
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Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
MEETING RECONVENED AT 7:09 P.M.
VOTED: To close the minutes of the Executive Session pursuant to R.I.G.L. 42-46-4 and 42-465.
4.
Salute to Flag
President McKay led those in attendance in saluting the flag.
I.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
5.
North Kingstown Police Department Commendations
Police Chief Thomas Mulligan gave Department Commendations to the following Police
Officers for their work in DUI enforcement during 2014:
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Patrol Officer T. Daly – 31 DUI arrests
Patrol Officer R. Morgan – 25 DUI arrests
Patrol Officer C. Mulligan – 15 DUI arrests
Chief Mulligan also presented Patrol Officer C. Mulligan with a Division Commendation for his
performance in handling an emotionally disturbed person on September 11, 2014.
6.
Citation – Grace D’Antuono
President McKay stated that he has been notified that Grace D’Antuono has been named as one
of the top youth volunteers in Rhode Island for 2015 in the 20th annual Prudential Spirit of
Community Awards. Grace, a senior at the high school, has raised $1,380.00 for the American
Cancer Society by baking and selling cupcakes at various events through an organization she
calls “Cupcakes against Cancer”. Grace is an avid baker who also sells cupcakes for private
parties and is also producing a cookbook that will combine recipes with stories of real people
who have overcome cancer.
President McKay presented Grace with a citation in recognition of being named a distinguished
finalist in the 20th Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.
The Council thanked and congratulated Ms. D’Antuono for all her volunteering and fundraising
efforts.
6a.
Presentation by Sarah Paster
Sarah Paster gave the following presentation:
I am here today to introduce the idea that North Kingstown can be a leader to ban single use plastic bags.
Plastic bags, cheaply made from the chemical polyethylene, never biodegrade and merely reduce to fragments
over thousands of years. These fragments end up in landfills where they contribute to tons of garbage, or end
up in the ocean where animals often choke to death. As a beach front community, this should be a concern- the
plastic bags you see on the beach, will wash up into the ocean, where it will create problems with the marine
environment, which is one of Rhode Island’s best natural resources.
In 2012, Barrington, Rhode Island passed a town-wide temporary ban on single-use plastic bags because of
encouragement from the town’s businesses and citizens, because of its pollution to our environment, and in an
effort to extend the longevity of the Johnston landfill. Just a year ago, Barrington’s Reusable Checkout Bag
Initiative became permanent because it was found to be such an easy adjustment in people’s attitudes and
lifestyles. The point was not so people were forced to surrender their precious plastic bags and switch to paper,
but to bring a reusable bag to stores and prevent waste.
L.A. County- a city with upwards of 4 million people- banned bags after conducting an environmental impact
report in 2014 that shows that, if they did ban plastic bags, their annual tons of waste would decrease from
10,000 tons to 2,500. This, obviously, is a drastic decrease in their footprint, and an easy shift in lifestyle. The
city banned plastic bags and added a charge of 10 cents on paper bags and gained a good deal of revenue in the
reduction of breaking down waste, in addition to the fee on bags. Another shocking fact that emerged was that
in L.A. alone, people used 2 billion single-use plastic bags per year, and only 5% were recycled- and this is
consistent with the national average- leaving the other 95% to the wind. Now, California has become the first
state to fully ban single use plastic bags, starting in 2015.
Barrington hoped to set an example to other municipalities with their ordinance, and did influence the
decisions of several Massachusetts towns. Unfortunately, no other Rhode Island town has followed in
Barrington’s footsteps.
I believe that North Kingstown could break this spell. To see how the town would react, I went around to
several businesses to see what their opinions would be on such a legislation. With a petition, stating “I, the
undersigned, would support if a ban on single use plastic bags in North Kingstown were to be enacted” was
given 13 signatures out of the 15 businesses I visited. The two businesses who did not sign in support did
support an idea of a greener initiative in town, but were concerned that this would be too much an adjustment.
Examples like Barrington, California, Hawaii, Westport Connecticut, Brookline Massachusetts, Austin Texas,
Boulder Colorado, Washington, D.C., and many others should ease peoples’ nerves.
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In conclusions, I strongly urge the town council to consider passing an ordinance to ban or charge plastic bags.
If you would like any contact information from town council members in Barrington or Westport, please feel
free to talk to me.
Banning or adding a charge to plastic bags- no different than banning smoking in public, or requiring
recycling, or even requiring that people pick up their dog’s waste- is an easy adjustment for a lifetime of
advantages for the Earth. Only we can speak for it.
7.
Public Comment
Mark Marinello, 31 Bromley Court, stated that he has filed an application to serve on the
Information Technology Advisory Committee and asked the Council for their consideration.
Jennifer Hoskins stated that she has read that the Town is spending $200,000 for ballfields at
Quonset and asked who was going to pay for the upkeep and irrigation systems for these fields.
She also expressed concern about the safety of the property.
Mr. Embury stated that there will be normal maintenance and no irrigation system installed.
This project is part of a DEM grant which the QDC will be expending a $200,000 match and the
Town will expend $200,000 in kind match. He further stated that the Army Corp of Engineers
will be conducting testing at the site and nothing will be done until we receive certification from
the Army Corps that the site is safe for recreational fields.
In answer to Councilor Waxman’s question why there is a need for more playing fields, Mr.
Embury stated that this has been an issue for many years as the fields are not only used for
recreation but for school teams. The fields at Wilson Park and McGinn Park get so much use
that they need to be taken off line so they can be repaired/rebuilt. Additional fields will allow
fields to be taken off line on a scheduled basis.
The Town Council took Agenda Item Number 34 next.
34.
Request to Name the Stony Lane Elementary School Playground
Motion by Councilor Hueston, seconded by Councilor Albuquerque and unanimously
VOTED: To hold a Public Hearing at the Regular Town Council Meeting of April 27, 2015 on
the request by Janine Patil on behalf of the Stony Lane Parent Teacher Organization to name the
Stony Lane Elementary School Playground in honor of Pamela Lemoi.
The Town Council took Agenda Item Number 8 next.
II.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Councilor Hueston, seconded by Councilor Maloney and unanimously
VOTED: To approve Consent Agenda Item Numbers 8 through 18 as presented with the
exception of Agenda Item Numbers 9 and 18.
8.
Approval of Minutes
VOTED: To approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of March 6 and the Regular Meeting of
March 9, 2015 as submitted by the Office of the Town Clerk.
9.
Letter of Resignation
Motion by Councilor Hueston, seconded by Councilor Albuquerque and unanimously
VOTED: To accept the letter of resignation from Elizabeth Dolan, resigning from the Quonset
Development Corporation Board of Directors, and that the Town Council President send a letter
of appreciation to her for the dedicated service she gave to the Town of North Kingstown.
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Letter of Resignation
VOTED: To accept the letter of resignation from Gayle Corrigan, resigning from the Economic
Development Advisory Board, and that the Town Council President send a letter of appreciation
to her for the dedicated service she gave to the Town of North Kingstown.
11.
Award of Bid
VOTED: To award the bid for Miscellaneous Road and Construction Materials to the lowest
evaluated/responsive bidders as follows:
ITEM #1 – Processed Gravel, to PJ Keating Company, 875 Phenix Avenue, Cranston, RI, for a
bid price of $9.25/ton picked up and to Material Sand and Stone Corp., 618 Greenville Road,
Smithfield, RI, for a bid price of $12.97/ton delivered;
ITEM #2 – Crushed Stone/Gravel, to Armetta, LLC, (Corporate Office) 90 Industrial Park Road,
Middletown, CT, for a bid price of $11.00/ton picked up and $15.00/ton delivered;
ITEM #3 – Brick Sand, to Armetta, LLC, (Corporate Office) 90 Industrial Park Road,
Middletown, CT, for a bid price of $11.00/ton picked up and $15.00/ton delivered;
ITEM #4 – Winter Sand, to PJ Keating Company, 875 Phenix Avenue, Cranston, RI, for a bid
price of $10.00/ton picked up; to Armetta, LLC, (Corporate Office) 90 Industrial Park Road,
Middletown, CT, for a bid price of $15.00/ton delivered; and to PJ Keating Company, 875
Phenix Avenue, Cranston, RI, for a bid price of $15.20/ton delivered, contingent upon
availability and anticipated delivery times after order placement;
ITEM #5a – Portland Cement, to Contractors Supply Inc., 342 Compass Circle, North
Kingstown, RI, for a bid price of $421.60/pallet picked up and delivered and a bid price of
$10.54/bag picked up and delivered;
ITEM #5b – Masonry Cement, to EJ Prescott, Inc., 38 Albion Road, Lincoln, RI, for a bid price
of $295.26/pallet picked up and delivered and a bid price of $7.03/bag picked up and delivered;
ITEM #6a – Concrete, Portland, to Rhode Island Ready Mix, LLC, 35 Stilson Road, Richmond,
RI, for 1 cy for a bid price of $300.00/cy; for 2 cy for a bid price of $180.00/cy; for 3 cy for a bid
price of $150.00/cy; for 4 cy for a bid price of $140.00/cy; for 5 cy for a bid price of $110.00/cy;
for 6 cy or more for a bid price of $107.00/cy;
ITEM #6b – Concrete, Flowable, to Rhode Island Ready Mix, LLC, 35 Stilson Road, Richmond,
RI, for 1 cy for a bid price of $250.00/cy; for 2 cy for a bid price of $160.00/cy; for 3 cy for a bid
price of $135.00/cy; for 4 cy for a bid price of $120.00/cy; for 5 cy for a bid price of $90.00/cy;
for 6 cy or more for a bid price of $85.00/cy;
ITEM #8a – Loam, Screened, to HC Trucking, Inc., 1220 Lafayette Road, North Kingstown, RI,
for a bid price of $13.75/ton picked up and $15.00/ton delivered;
ITEM #8b – Loam, Unscreened, to Armetta, LLC, (Corporate Office) 90 Industrial Park Road,
Middletown, CT, for a bid price of $11.00/ton picked up and $15.00/ton delivered;
ITEM #9 – Infield Mix, to PJ Keating Company, 875 Phenix Avenue, Cranston, RI, for a bid
price of $18.50/ton picked up and $23.70/ton delivered;
ITEM #10a – Type I-1 & 10b - Type I-2 Bituminous Concrete, to T. Miozzi Inc., Airport Road,
Coventry, RI, for a bid price of $65.00/ton picked up and $80.00/ton delivered;
ITEM #10c – Cold Patch, to Johnston Asphalt, LLC, 100 Allendale Avenue, Johnston, RI, for a
bid price of $98.00/ton picked up and $105.00/ton delivered;
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ITEM #11 - UPM® Permanent Pavement Repair Material (high performance cold patch), to PJ
Keating Company, 875 Phenix Avenue, Cranston, RI, for a bid price of $135.00/ton picked up;
to T. Miozzi Inc., Airport Road, Coventry, RI, for a bid price of $140.00/ton delivered; and to PJ
Keating Company, 875 Phenix Avenue, Cranston, RI, for a bid price of $140.20/ton delivered,
contingent upon availability and anticipated delivery times after order placement;
ITEM #12 - RipRap, to Armetta, LLC, (Corporate Office) 90 Industrial Park Road, Middletown,
CT, for a bid price of $14.50/ton picked up and $18.50/ton delivered;
ITEM #13a – Pipe, Spiral Aluminum Solid, to EJ Prescott, Inc., 38 Albion Road, Lincoln, RI,
for unit bid prices per foot of 18-gauge pipe picked up and delivered on sizes 12-inch ($16.02),
15-inch ($20.02), 18-inch ($24.04), and 24-inch ($31.55);
ITEM #13b – Pipe, Spiral Aluminum Perforated, to EJ Prescott, Inc., 38 Albion Road, Lincoln,
RI, for unit bid prices per foot of 18-gauge pipe picked up and delivered on sizes 12-inch
($17.82), 15-inch ($22.25), 18-inch ($26.71), and 24-inch ($35.06);
ITEM #14a (Solid) and 14b (Perforated) - Pipe, Corrugated Smooth Core, to EJ Prescott, Inc., 38
Albion Road, Lincoln, RI, for unit bid prices per foot picked up and delivered on sizes 12-inch
($6.07), 15-inch ($7.80), 18-inch ($11.70), 24-inch ($17.66), 30-inch ($28.32), and 36-inch
($35.19);
ITEM #15 – Square Frame and Grate, to EJ Prescott, Inc., 38 Albion Road, Lincoln, RI, for
Regular for a unit bid price of $431.85/each picked up and delivered and for Bicycle Safe for a
unit bid price of $435.39/each picked up and delivered;
ITEM #16 – Spunbound Non-Woven Filter Fabric @ minimum 120 mils, 12.5' wide, 400' long
rolls, to Contractors Supply Inc., 342 Compass Circle, North Kingstown, RI, for a bid price of
$401.87/roll picked up and delivered.
Materials are purchased as needed with funding for materials to come from the budgets of Public
Works, Water Department, Recreation, and Golf Course.
12.
Award of Bid
VOTED: To award the bid for printed tee shirts and recreation equipment as follows to the
lowest evaluated/responsive bidder in each case:
Cool Air Creations, Inc., 10 Business Park Drive, Smithfield, RI 02917
Softball Visors
$5.70/each
Softball Bags
$25.00/each
Basketball Bags
$25.00/each
Hooded Sweatshirts
$14.53/each
Hat World, Inc., dba Anaconda Sports, 85 Katrine Lane, Lake Katrine, NY 12449
Softballs (yellow)
$34.20/dozen
Elmwood Sports Center, 1553 Elmwood Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910
Softball Sliders
$18.94/each
BSN Sports Inc., 715 Twining Road, Dresher, PA 19025
Softball Helmets
$33.08/each
Basketballs-Rubber
$5.59/each
Pyramid School Products, 6510 North 54th Street, Tampa, FL 33610-1908
Basketballs-Game
$42.49/each
Incrediballs
$43.08/dozen
Basketballs-Indoor/Outdoor
$13.09/each
Funding Accounts are:
Basketball Escrow
Softball Escrow
87516015 531206
87516012 531206
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Class F-1 Alcoholic Beverage License
VOTED: To approve the application for a Class F-1 Alcoholic Beverage License by the
National Guard Association of Rhode Island, for a Rhode Island National Guard Air Show and
Open House Survivor Party, to be held at the Quonset State Airport Building 575, on Sunday,
May 31, 2015.
14.
Class F Alcoholic Beverage Licenses (18)
VOTED: To approve the application for eighteen (18) Class F Alcoholic Beverage Licenses by
the National Guard Association of Rhode Island, for a Rhode Island National Guard Open House
and Air Show, to be held at the Quonset State Airport on May 30, 2015 and May 31, 2015; nine
(9) Class F Licenses to be issued for Saturday, May 30, 2015 and nine (9) Class F Licenses to be
issued for Sunday, May 31, 2015.
15.
Class F Alcoholic Beverage License
VOTED: To approve the application for a Class F Alcoholic Beverage License by the Davisville
Free Library, 481 Davisville Road, to hold a Food and Wine Tasting Fundraiser, at the Davisville
Free Library, 481 Davisville Road, on Saturday, April 11, 2015, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.,
subject to taxes and water paid to date.
16.
Class F Alcoholic Beverage Licenses (3)
VOTED: To approve the application for three (3) Class F Alcoholic Beverage Licenses by St.
Francis de Sales Church Corporation, 381 School Street, to hold a Carnival and Festival on the
grounds of St. Francis de Sales Church, 381 School Street, on Friday, June 12, 2015 from 5:00
p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Saturday, June 13, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday, June 14,
2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., subject to taxes and water paid to date.
17.
Exhibition License (1-10 vendors)
VOTED: To approve the application for an Exhibition License with 1-10 vendors by St. Francis
de Sales Church Corporation, 381 School Street, to hold a Carnival and Festival on the grounds
of St. Francis de Sales Church, 381 School Street, on Friday, June 12, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to
11:00 p.m., Saturday, June 13, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday, June 14, 2015
from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., subject to taxes and water paid to date; receipt of a Certificate to
Operate (CTO); receipt of a list of vendors at the Town Clerk’s Office by June 11, 2015 (which
shall include their name, address, phone number, Tax ID Number, type of merchandise, and date
of birth); and compliance with the recommendations of the Fire Department, the Police
Department, the Building Official, and the Planning Department.
18.
Fireworks Permit
Councilor Maloney stated that he would like assurances that we will do everything possible to
have the Fireworks Display on the Fourth of July in 2016.
Motion by Councilor Maloney, seconded by Councilor Hueston and unanimously
VOTED: To approve the application for a Fireworks Permit by the Town of North Kingstown,
80 Boston Neck Road, to have a Fireworks Display at the Town Beach on Thursday, July 2,
2015 (rain date July 3, 2015), at 9:00 p.m., subject to taxes and water paid to date, compliance
with the recommendations of the Fire Department and the Police Department, and compliance
with the State inspection of the vehicle transporting the fireworks.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
19.
Class B-Limited Alcoholic Beverage License and Victualling License (transfer)
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Motion by Councilor Hueston, seconded by Councilor Albuquerque and unanimously voted: To
open the Public Hearing.
There was no public comment.
Motion by Councilor Hueston, seconded by Councilor Maloney and unanimously voted: To
close the Public Hearing.
Motion by Councilor Hueston, seconded by Councilor Maloney and unanimously
VOTED: To approve the applications for transfer of a Class B-Limited Alcoholic Beverage
License and Victualling License, expiring on December 1, 2015, from Corfu, Inc., dba Tony’s
Pizza, 6921 Post Road, to Four Brothers, Inc., dba Four Brothers, 6921 Post Road, subject to
taxes and water paid to date, receipt of a Rhode Island Retail Sales Tax Permit, receipt of
Alcohol Server Training Certificates, receipt of a certificate from the Rhode Island Department
of Health, receipt of a Certificate of Good Standing within ninety (90) days, having a successful
closing, and compliance with the recommendations of the Fire Marshall and the Building
Official.
20.
Second Reading – Amendment to Article III, Section 21-325, and Section 21-325(22)
Director of Planning and Development Nicole LaFontaine stated that this is specific to outdoor
display and storage for Post Road. The way the ordinance is currently written is if you don’t
meet the standards for a special use permit, you cannot obtain a special use permit. If you meet
the standards, the special use permit is approved administratively. This amendment will allow if
you don’t meet the standards, you would go to the Zoning Board of Review to get a special use
permit.
President McKay stated that this is a positive and proactive step to be business friendly. The
Planning Commission has found that this zoning amendment reduces unnecessary regulatory
barriers in the current ordinance and creates incentives for those to meet those development
standards. He further stated that this speaks volumes for the direction of this amendment.
Councilor Albuquerque stated that this is a perfect example that resulted from the joint meeting
with the Planning Commission where the Council directed them to bring back the road blocks
that they find in the ordinance.
Motion by Councilor Maloney, seconded by Councilor Hueston and unanimously voted: To
open the Public Hearing.
Attorney Matthew Callaghan stated that he appreciates the attitude expressed by the Council
tonight. Although he can appreciate that the intent of the Post Road Corridor was well intended
when adopted, it is somewhat stifling for developers. He has many clients that have been
apprehensive to go forward with projects as the ordinance currently reads. He feels that this
amendment will introduce people to come back to consider projects in the Post Road Corridor.
Paul Dawson of Grossman Companies stated that they are very happy with this change as they
are faced with challenges in leasing their shopping center. This change will open the door to
bring a tenant to that shopping plaza. We have a great prospective tenant who is excited about
locating in North Kingstown. He thanked the Council for considering this amendment.
Ms. LaFontaine clarified that this will not give them automatic approval but allows them to go to
the Zoning Board of Review to obtain a special use permit.
Motion by Councilor Hueston, seconded by Councilor Maloney and unanimously voted: To
close the Public Hearing.
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Motion by Councilor Hueston, seconded by Councilor Maloney and unanimously
VOTED: To adopt an Ordinance in Amendment of Article III of the Code of Ordinances, Town
of North Kingstown, entitled, “Land Use Table”, Section 21-325, entitled, “Development
Standards for certain uses”, and Section 21-325(22), entitled, “Outdoor sales, display and/or
storage with standards to include the following:”, and that this shall constitute the Second
Reading thereof.
Petition to allow work within 25’ of a cemetery
21.
Town Solicitor James Reilly stated that St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church of Wickford wants
to have a one way egress to Ten Rod Road with a right turn only. This was contemplated that
they could apply for this egress in the initial plans, in the Planning Commission’s decision, and
in the Superior Court Order. The only reason that this is before the Council is because the Town
ordinance states that any alterations within 25 feet of a historical cemetery have to be approved
by the Town Council. This one lane egress will come within 10 feet of a historical cemetery on
the property. Under the court order, Ms. LaFontaine has the authority to grant the egress.
However, the Town Council must approve the permit for the construction of the egress due to the
proximity to the historical cemetery.
In answer to President McKay’s question if this needs to go before the Technical Review
Committee, Ms. LaFontaine stated yes.
Motion by Councilor Maloney, seconded by Councilor Albuquerque and unanimously voted: To
open the Public Hearing.
Attorney David Meegan, 7454 Post Road, stated that he represents the applicant and the purpose
for this egress road will elevate traffic on Tower Hill Road and is for the health and welfare of
our community. Where the egress road will be located on the western side of the property is the
most appropriate and prudent place for the road. Mr. Meegan further stated that Project Manager
Thomas Orsi and Father Unsworth are present to answer any of the Council’s questions.
Motion by Councilor Hueston, seconded by Councilor Maloney and unanimously voted: To
close the Public Hearing.
Motion by Councilor Hueston, seconded by Councilor Maloney and unanimously
VOTED: That the petition by St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church of Wickford, Rhode Island
pursuant to Section 12-15 of the Code of Ordinances, Town of North Kingstown, to perform
work within twenty-five (25) feet of North Kingstown Historic Cemetery No. 47 (known as
George Thomas Burial Plat) on the property located at 275 Tower Hill Road, being AP 116, Lot
105 be granted.
IV.
REPORTS
President McKay recognized Representative Costa in presenting two legislative grants to the
Davisville Free Library and Smith’s Castle for $5,000.00 each.
22.
Report to Town Council by Town Manager
Town Manager Embury reported on the following:

Letters have been sent to the Senate and House Labor Committee Members regarding the
legislation that has been submitted by the State Firefighters Union to reverse the Supreme
Court decision received by the Town. Part of those letters reference Article 13 of the
state constitution which grants the legislative right for local community charters. The
Supreme Court decision was clear that the Town’s authority came as a result of the
Town’s Charter. If this legislation should pass and not be vetoed by the Governor, it
would be an attempt to amend the constitution without following the procedures. He has
been told this legislation is not going to go anywhere, but it appears these committees are
in support of this proposed legislation. The State Firefighters Association talks about
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firefighters safety when they know very well that the 24 hour shift is used throughout the
country, and with the recent agreement with our firefighters there are two other schedules
that do not require 24 hour shifts but are still a 3 platoon 56 hour week schedule.

At the Budget Workshop, Councilor Maloney inquired what one percent of the proposed
preliminary General Fund is, and it is $290,977.00. After the public hearing on the
budgets, we can look at where reductions can come from.

There has been questions regarding enterprise funds and having those funds subsidize
other tax supported departments. Those funds can only be used strictly for those
departments and operations for those enterprise funds.

Mr. Embury distributed the advertisement of the proposed tax rate for the adopted
preliminary budget and for the Budget Public Hearings and the tax rate support sheet that
was submitted to the Department of Revenue. He further stated that when we adopted the
preliminary budget, we projected that the tax rate was $19.58. However, the Department
of Revenue reviewed our numbers and set the rate at $19.44. The Department of
Revenue no longer allows us to use non collectables and abatements in our calculation.
Mr. Embury stated that the budget numbers used for the budget public hearings are not
what the final budget looks like as the numbers are constantly changing. This is one of
the disadvantages of the compressed time line we adhere to.

Councilor Maloney stated that Mr. Embury was gracious enough to meet with him over
the weekend to go over some of the numbers. They talked about other Towns and the
budget process and he feels that our budget process is adequate or fairly represented as
we pass the Town Manager’s budget and not the Town Council’s budget. He suggested
that next year’s process be reviewed and the Town Council be able to put out a more
defined preliminary budget at the required Public Hearings.

Mr. Embury distributed a Mission Statement and Statistics of the Senior Center that was
prepared by Marie Marcotte, Director of Human and Senior Services.

Mr. Embury distributed replacement pages for Tab 2 – Revenue and expenditures as there
were some errors.

In answer to Councilor Waxman’s question where the QDC revenue is reflected, Mr.
Embury stated that it is reflected in two separate lines – taxes are included the tax
revenue line and PILOT is reflected in that line.
In answer to Councilor Maloney’s question if there are any other businesses outside of
Quonset that are PILOT, Mr. Embury stated most are in Quonset but he will put that
information together for the Council.

There has been some confusion regarding support of the School Department, school
funds and tax dollars. We recently signed a six year contract settlement with the fire
union that reflected two years at 4% and 3% increases for four years and people need to
keep in mind with the platoon restructure it eliminated the need for 17 firefighters. Over
the course of this contract, the reduction of one platoon and other concessions by the
union such as health care, the savings over the six year period is approximately $13
million. The personnel/salary line doesn’t show the $1.7 million in savings. We took
the savings when it was implemented when we changed the platoon structure. When the
Fire Chief met with the Council, his budget reflected 6 new fire positions. However, the
number was reflective of 3 positions, and the Council will need to discuss if they will
fund those positions. If you look at other contract agreements, this Council and prior
Councils negotiate there has been significant savings.
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In answer to President McKay’s question if as a result of the 24 hour shifts and a
reduction of salary and the negotiated increases will still be less than if they had a
contract for these past years, Mr. Embury stated that yes, but we must keep in mind that
these are salary and not hourly wages.
President McKay stated that as a result of this contract we have a structural savings of
approximately $13 million over a six year period.
Mr. Embury distributed a spreadsheet of the funding to the schools from 1999 to what is
being proposed for this budget, fund balances (surpluses) for those years, enrollment
numbers and cost per pupil and the breakdown of tax dollars for the school and Town.
He further stated that these numbers are directly from the Audit reports from those years.
When he made the reduction to the School Department request, the cost for the funding
for full day kindergarten did not enter into his mind and was a coincidence. Full day
kindergarten has been discussed for years, and based on the surpluses there has been
adequate fund balances in implementing full day kindergarten.
In answer to Councilor Albuquerque if we have any insight what the fund balance will be
for the schools for FY2014, Mr. Embury stated not at this time.
Councilor Hueston stated that she asked Mary King at a recent meeting and she said she
is not sure yet how they will end the year.
Mr. Embury stated that enrollment is down approximately 16% over the period indicated
in the spreadsheets and the per pupil cost has increased 62% of tax support and does not
include bond repayments.
President McKay stated that we need to recognize that there is a problem with Charter
Schools. He further stated that we didn’t slash their budget by $525,000 as was reported
in the local papers, we added $1 million to their budget.
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Mr. Embury stated that there has also been information circulating that the senior
population is only 6% of the Town’s population, when in fact according to the last census
it is approximately 30% of the population.
Mr. Embury reiterated again that the adopted preliminary budget will not look at the final
adopted budget.
President McKay stated that when the Director of Human Services gave her budget
presentation to the Council, he was shocked to see the increase of participation in the
senior programs and the human service programs.
Councilor Albuquerque stated that the more astounding numbers were the need for
welfare and human service.
Mr. Embury stated that the NK Senior Association has submitted a letter regarding the
Senior Services and he will be e-mailing this letter to the Council.
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Town Clerk Alyward stated that the Council needs to schedule some meetings to
specifically discuss the budget. After a brief discussion, the Council agreed to meet on
April 9, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., April 16, 2015 at 5:30 p.m., and April 30, 2015
if needed.
President McKay stated that we need to adopt the budget by May 6th in accordance with
the Charter. Mr. Embury stated that is correct; however, there is a provision in the
Charter that allows the Council to delay the adoption of the budget. We need to keep in
mind that would affect the budget referendum process and the production of the tax bills.
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In answer to President McKay’s question what the date is to start the budget referendum
process, Ms. Alyward stated that the 1007 petitions are available now and if filed will be
considered by the Council on May 4th. The 1009 petitions are available on May 7th, the
deadline for filing the signatures is the end of May, and the budget referendum would be
held on June 9th. Ms. Alyward stated that she will send the specific dates to the Council.
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Councilor Maloney inquired if Interface Studios will be doing a presentation to the
Council. Ms. LaFontaine stated that she would like to do a presentation; however, she’s
not sure if we will be able to fit it in this trip, but we can set something up for their next
visit. Ms. Alyward stated we have been talking about an informal/formal meeting as
there is some concern about open meetings violation. Ms. LaFontaine stated that all their
meetings are open to the public.
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Councilor Maloney stated that he is happy to see that the Wicked Fish Restaurant is busy,
but is concerned about the parking issues as people are parking on both sides of Route 2.
Ms. LaFontaine stated that the parking lot is adequate; however, due to the weather, they
have been unable to complete their parking lot. Ms. Alyward stated that a condition of
their license is that the parking lot must be completed by June 5.
Quonset Business Park
There was nothing to report.
24.
Report by Council Members who serve on various Committees
Councilor Albuquerque stated that the Washington County Regional Planning Council met and
they discussed the street lighting program and IT consolidation.
Councilor Hueston reported that the Leisure Services Advisory Committee has not met. The
Groundwater Committee is hosting 50 Shades of Green and will be having presentations by the
DEM staff on Thursday, April 16, 2015, from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Beechwood Senior
Center.
Councilor Waxman reported that she had a tour of the Quonset Business Park.
Councilor Maloney reported that the Economic Development Advisory Board met and discussed
the role of the Economic Development staff positions and Bjorn Wellenius was elected as Chair
and David Caldwell was elected as Vice-Chair.
President McKay stated that Steven Prior was elected as the Chair to the QDC Board. Edesia
will begin breaking ground on their facility. There is a water main that runs behind Newcomb
Road to Austin Road that will be worked on. The Facilities Subcommittee has agreed on the
schematics for the HVAC system, they discussed the energy savings, and reimbursements from
RIDE.
The School Committee had a presentation by Dr. Pezzulo on the Davisville Academy, several
athletes were presented awards.
V.
OLD BUSINESS
25.
Economic Development Discussion
President McKay stated that Palmer Beebe, Bjorn Wellenius, Michael Embury, and Nicole
LaFontaine were asked to review and define what Economic Development should be and prepare
a report.
Mr. Beebe and Mr. Wellenius gave the following presentation:
At the Town Council Meeting of March 9, 2015, Mr. Beebe and Mr. Wellenius presented a brief
outline of the concept of economic development as it applies to North Kingstown. A short note
prepared by the WEDAB had been sent to the Council before the meeting. The Council asked
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Beebe and Wellenius to constitute a small working group with Nicole LaFontaine (Director of
Planning and Development), in consultation with Michael Embury (Town Manager). The group
would identify the main functions that the Town should undertake regularly to enable and
facilitate economic development, and who might be best positioned in the community to carry
out these functions. The group would report back to the Council for its meeting of March 30.
The group met five times and reached out by e-mail to members of the Town Council, the
Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Review, and the EDAB and WEDAB. This
memorandum and attachment are the result of the group's work and reflects consensus among the
four participants. A list of reference documents is available.
Economic Development
Economic development of North Kingstown is broadly understood as the sustained
improvement of the standard of living of the Town’s population. Economic development is
expected to result in a strong and vibrant local economy that enhances the residents’ income,
quality of life, and sense of place, and protects the environment. This can be achieved mainly
through private and public investment, expanded employment, improved business environment,
and the resulting increased fiscal revenue.
Economic development is primarily the
responsibility of the private sector, but the Town government can play key enabling and
facilitating roles.
Main Functions
The main functions that are necessary to enable and facilitate economic development in North
Kingstown can be grouped into eight categories. The attached economic development function
matrix lists the main functions under each category:
Information – maintain a database of demographic and economic information
Assistance – help businesses and investors find local information and resources and navigate
the necessary processes
Promotion – market North Kingstown as a place to do business, visit, and live in, with
emphasis on attracting investment
Regulations – maintain a continuous effort to update and simplify the Town's code of
ordinances
Regulatory process – develop clear, predictable, and cost‐effective processes to apply the
Town government's code of ordinances
Incentives – provide fiscal and other support if needed to encourage economic development
in priority directions
Planning and monitoring – develop and maintain the Town's economic development
program and plans and monitor progress
Outreach – maintain strong relations with the business community, government agencies, the
media, and the public at large
Responsibilities
The functions needed to enable and facilitate economic development in North Kingstown can be
performed by the Town government itself, non‐governmental organizations (NGO), and others.
The Town government would coordinate all participants.
The attached matrix proposes how primary and support responsibilities for each economic
development function could be allocated among these categories of entities. While most
functions would involve two or more categories of entities, and the town government would
participate in some capacity in most functions, primary responsibilities would be distributed
roughly as follows:
Town government ‐ information, regulation, incentives, planning, outreach
Non‐governmental organizations ‐ assistance, promotion
Others ‐ assistance
The matrix also suggests roles of the EDAB (including WEDAB) in this context. The EDAB
could primarily monitor economic development progress overall and advise on regulation,
incentives, planning, and outreach.
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The Town government could develop long‐term relationships with selected NGOs to lead or
support economic development functions for which they may be particularly well suited. NGOs
are organizations that are neither part of the government nor conventional for‐profit businesses.
Examples include the North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce, business incubators (e.g. Hope
& Main, Betaspring), collaborative working spaces (e.g. The Hive, WorkDigz), and vocational
and training schools.
The Town government could also resort to other entities to carry out specific tasks as and when
needed. Other entities include, for example, business schools and other academia, engineering
and architectural firms, realtors, banks, and individual experts and consultants.
Next Steps
An internal review of the Town government's organization and capabilities would enable the
Town Council and Manager to determine which economic development functions can best be
handled by each department and the staffing implications. It is important that the Town
government remains focused on economic development as an integral part of policy and
management, and establishes a defined point of contact and oversight of economic development
functions.
Exploratory meetings with various non‐governmental and other organizations would help
decide which functions can be best performed by each and what partnerships are in order.
Since economic development is primarily the responsibility of the private sector and the Town
government’s role is to enable and facilitate this growth, it seems fitting that public‐private
partnerships would be established whenever possible. The partners would share responsibility
and hold each other accountable for a continuous sustainable process by which North Kingstown
can become a model for economic development to benefit the whole population.
North Kingstown will evolve. We are blessed by privileged location and resources. As we
compete with neighboring towns while preserving our unique sense of place, economic
development will ensure that our next evolution will feature a healthy and prosperous
community.
Clerk’s note: A copy of the Matrix is attached.
Councilor Waxman stated she hoped that there was another column in the Matrix that would
indicate the places where you think that we may enlist the help of for profit business that would
have expertise in certain areas, the NGO’s are organizations that are not for profit.
Councilor Albuquerque inquired if that would be reflected in the “other” column such as
consultants.
Mr. Beebe stated yes for specific tasks and job based. The NGO’s are not necessarily nonprofit
but a group that the Town has an ongoing relationship. The other would be for specific projects.
Councilor Albuquerque stated the distinction is the NGO would be a long term partnership and
the “Other” would be transactional tasks with Consultants for specific projects.
Councilor Hueston stated that this report is informative.
Councilor Albuquerque agreed that this document is extremely informative and was done in a
very limited time frame.
Mr. Beebe stated that it is their recommendation that the Town review this to determine what the
Town can do internally and decide who can do these tasks and if staff needs to be hired. He
further stated that it is extremely important that we establish a single contact for businesses to
inquire on process and regulations. We also need to define what NGO’s could help, whether it
be the Chamber, The Hive, incubators or the task at hand.
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In answer to Councilor Maloney’s question if they found if these tasks are being accomplished
by these parties or if there are new tasks that we haven’t been addressing, for example what tasks
are we currently doing, what tasks is the Chamber currently doing, and what could they do. Mr.
Beebe stated we didn’t review what is currently being done, but what needs to be done and who
may be suited to accomplish these tasks. There hasn’t been an organized effort to accomplish
these goals. In answer to Councilor Maloney’s question are there new goals in this list, Mr.
Beebe stated he doesn’t know if there is anything that can be defined as a new goal, but perhaps
look at the goal differently by monitoring the goals. Economic Development looks the same and
you pick out things that are functions that can be done to achieve those goals. It is not defining
the goal, but determining who can best handle the situation.
Mr. Embury stated that this is the first time this information of defining Economic Development,
creating goals, definitions and tasks has been compiled for Economic Development for North
Kingstown. The next step is to take this document and assign these tasks and goals to specific
areas.
President McKay stated he is passionate about this issue. This document will be helpful to
establish a policy and a direction for Economic Development and we are taking proactive steps
to do something about Economic Development. He further stated that he recently had a
conversation with Martha Pughe who made a good point that the Town can’t say to a perspective
business what is your business plan or direct perspective businesses to specific properties, but a
NGO could have those discussions. We need one person in the Planning Department to be
responsible to address the process and regulations and work with a NGO. This document is a
great road map for us.
Councilor Hueston stated that the Planning Director needs to decide what her staffing needs are.
Councilor Maloney stated that he disagrees as he doesn’t feel the position should be in the
Planning Department as there are checks and balances. Planning is part of the regulatory process
and there needs to be a body that can help the business figure out what rules are over
burdensome and what ones are not.
Councilor Hueston stated that would be more red tape for the businesses to navigate.
Councilor Waxman stated that the EDAB made a recommendation that we have a separate
Economic Development Department with a director. We have a board in place to advise the
Council and that was their advice.
President McKay stated that an Economic Development Manager is a $100,000 position with
benefits and the Planning Department needs an additional person and that person could support
the Planning Department’s needs and a NGO.
Councilor Albuquerque stated the Council has a lot of homework to do and we need to determine
who will own these tasks.
Councilor Waxman stated that it’s not just who is going to own it but who is qualified to
accomplish these tasks.
Councilor Albuquerque stated that he agrees.
Councilor Maloney stated that one of the other issues is that the Planning Department does need
another person and he can see that person’s time will be limited to devote time to Economic
Development.
Mr. Embury stated that as we found with Paige Bronk when he was the Economic Development
Manager, there wasn’t enough Economic Development tasks to occupy all of his time.
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Councilor Waxman stated that with all respect, how could he say there isn’t enough for that
person to do with the proposed tasks. Mr. Embury stated that Mr. Bronk stated many times due
to the lack of definition of what the Town felt Economic Development is, he was unclear what
his job description was. Now we have defined tasks and those tasks are specific to certain
entities.
After further discussion, it was determined that the Director of Planning and Development
prepare a job description and work with the Manager, Mr. Beebe and Mr. Wellenius to define
that position, prepare an RFP to outsource certain aspects of the Matrix, identify NGO’s and a
timeline to implement this proposal.
The Town Council recessed the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
The Town Council reconvened the meeting at 9:21 p.m.
The Town Council took Agenda Item Number 38 next.
38.
Resolution in Support of a Referendum relating to the Code of Ethics
A motion was made by Councilor Hueston, seconded by Councilor Maloney and unanimously
voted to adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the State of Rhode Island has suffered from a long history of public corruption, and
the people of Rhode Island, through their Constitution created the Ethics Commission to prevent
and police further corruption and make their government more transparent and accountable to the
people; and
WHEREAS, the Rhode Island Ethics Commission adopted a Code of Ethics covering financial
conflicts of interest, use of confidential information, use of official position, contracts with
government agencies, financial disclosure, and nepotism; and
WHEREAS, the North Kingstown Town Council supports the Rhode Island Code of Ethics and
the Rhode Island Ethics Commission; and
WHEREAS, all elected and appointed officials in the State of Rhode Island including those of
the Town of North Kingstown are required to comply with the Rhode Island Code of Ethics; and
WHEREAS, the Rhode Island Supreme Court in Irons v. The Rhode Island Ethics Commission
has declared that the Commission can no longer enforce the Code of Ethics for the “core
legislative acts” of members of the General Assembly; and
WHEREAS, the Rhode Island Supreme Court declared that the jurisdiction of the Ethics
Commission can be restored by a “sufficiently explicit constitutional amendment,” and the
approval of the General Assembly is needed to put such an amendment before the voters; and
WHEREAS, joint resolutions S-0056 and H-5374 would put a constitutional amendment on the
2016 ballot allowing the voters of Rhode Island to restore the full jurisdiction of the Ethics
Commission over the General Assembly as they intended in 1986.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the North Kingstown Town Council expresses
its support for placing a constitutional amendment before the voters and urges the Rhode Island
Senate to pass joint Resolution S-0056 and the Rhode Island House to pass joint Resolution H05374, and cause a copy of this resolution to be mailed to Governor Gina Raimondo, Senate
President M. Teresa Paiva Weed, Speaker of the House Nicholas Mattiello, Senators Mark W.
Gee and James C. Sheehan, and Representatives Robert E. Craven and Doreen M. Costa.
The Town Council took Agenda Item Number 26 next.
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Town Council General Rules of Procedure – Public Comment
President McKay stated that the Council agreed to put Public Comment at the beginning of the
agenda as a trial with the understanding that the Council would decide if it should be left there or
be at the end of the agenda. He further stated that having the public comment at the end of the
meeting may address any questions the public may have as a result of discussions by the Council
on agenda items.
Councilor Hueston stated that she prefers public comment at the end of the meeting.
Councilor Maloney stated that he prefers public comment at the beginning of the meeting as the
citizens at the top of chart and it is their opportunity to speak. We have had great participation
from the citizens.
Councilor Waxman stated the public has the opportunity to review the agenda in advance of the
meeting and would like them to have the opportunity to express any concerns before the Council
rules on things. Her ideal thought would be to allow citizens to comment on each agenda item.
If that isn’t possible, she would like the public to have an opportunity to make comments at the
beginning of the meeting.
Councilor Albuquerque stated that he is torn on this as the public comment that has taken place
at the beginning of the meeting has been engaging but he also wants the public to be educated on
each agenda item. If we are not going to have the public engaged during the conversation, then it
should be in the beginning of the meeting. He doesn’t want to disenfranchise any member of the
public.
Councilor Hueston stated that if the public looks at the agenda beforehand, they can certainly
contact the Council and doesn’t feel that by putting public comment at the end disengages the
public. She further stated that the chair has the discretion to allow public comment for any item,
but to have comment on every item is inefficient. We are a representative form of government.
Town Solicitor Reilly stated the General Rules of Procedure of the Town Council do not reflect
the practice of the Council as it talks about the agenda items which say that any member of the
public can speak on any agenda item for three minutes, that hasn’t been the practice. The
practice is that and under state law you only are required to allow the public to speak at public
hearings. He feels these rules should be modified to reflect what the practice has been. If the
Council feels that the public should speak on a topic and there is a majority vote of the Council
to allow public comment on an agenda item, it should be part of the Rules of Procedure. He
suggested that the Town Manager, Town Clerk and he prepare an amendment that reflects the
current practice and gives the Council the flexibility to allow public comment on agenda items
by a majority vote of the Council. The Council should control their agenda.
President McKay stated that the citizens elected us to make a lot of these decisions. If we
engage the public with every item, we will never be able to complete the business at hand.
Councilor Albuquerque stated that we have resolved the problem of allowing citizens expressing
concerns by having the public comment at the beginning of the meeting.
In answer to Councilor Maloney’s question if we need to amend the Rules of Procedure to have
the public comment at the beginning of the meeting, Ms. Alyward stated that it states that there
be public comment before adjourning a meeting, which will allow it to be at the beginning of the
meeting.
It was the consensus of the Council to have public comment at the beginning of the agenda.
It was the consensus of the Council to direct the Town Solicitor to prepare that amendment to
reflect the current practice and allow for public comment on agenda items by a vote of the
Council for review and adoption at a future Council Meeting.
At the request of Councilor Maloney, the Council took Agenda Item Number 31 next.
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Planning Commission - Appointment
Motion by Councilor Hueston, seconded by Councilor Albuquerque to appoint Patrick Roach to
the Planning Commission.
Councilor Maloney stated that he feels that Richard Welch is a perfect candidate for this
appointment as he would bring the technical knowledge we need for such an important seat on
the Planning Commission. He has applied for a number of committees and this is the one he is
most interested in.
Councilor Albuquerque stated that Mr. Roach has served on the Planning Commission in the past
and his resume certainly makes him qualified.
Councilor Waxman stated that Bjorn Wellenius also applied and acknowledged his dedication
and hard work and would be an asset to any committee he would serve on.
Councilor Hueston stated that she spoke to Mr. Wellenius who indicated that his plate is full at
this time.
VOTED: To appoint Patrick S. Roach, 105 Sachem Road, to the Planning Commission to July
1, 2015, to fill the unexpired term of Harriet Powell.
Councilor Maloney voted in the negative.
Councilor Waxman abstained.
VI.
NEW BUSINESS
The Town Council took Agenda Item Number 27 next.
27.
Arts Council - Appointment
Motion by Councilor Hueston, seconded by Councilor Albuquerque and unanimously
VOTED: To appoint Vanessa V. Piche, 55 Dahlia Drive, to the Arts Council to March 1, 2016
to fill the unexpired term of Matthew DiTomasso.
The Council requested the Town Clerk contact Jill Chirnside to see if she would be interested in
serving on the Arts Council as well as the Wickford Plan Committee, which was listed as her
first choice.
27a.
Audit Committee - Appointment
Motion by Councilor Hueston, seconded by Councilor Albuquerque to appoint Ronald Fiore to
the Audit Committee.
Councilor Waxman stated that Sulina Mohanty has some professional experience and we need
two positions for the Audit Committee. She believes Sulina could fulfill one of those positions.
Ms. Alyward stated that Ms. Mohanty’s application came in late and her application was
forwarded to Mr. Cardente for his review. Ms. Mohanty’s application may come back to the
Council at a future date.
VOTED: To appoint Ronald J. Fiore, 21 Whisper Lane, At-Large Representative to the Audit
Committee to March 1, 2019.
Councilor Waxman voted in the negative.
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Economic Development Advisory Board - Appointment
Motion by Councilor Waxman, seconded by Councilor Hueston and unanimously
VOTED: To appoint Palmer Beebe, 74 Steamboat Avenue, Mailing Address: 26 Brown Street,
to the Economic Development Advisory Board to December 1, 2015 to fill the unexpired term of
Gayle Corrigan.
29.
Information Technology Advisory Committee - Appointments
Motion by Councilor Albuquerque, seconded by Councilor Waxman and unanimously
VOTED: To appoint Jason Umbenhauer, 136 Mesa Drive, At-Large Member to the Information
Technology Advisory Committee to March 1, 2017.
Motion by Councilor Albuquerque, seconded by Councilor Hueston and unanimously
VOTED: To appoint Mark Marinello, 31 Bromley Court, Expert Member to the Information
Technology Advisory Committee to March 1, 2017.
Motion by Councilor Albuquerque, seconded by Councilor Waxman and unanimously
VOTED: To appoint Victor Pichette, 125 Georgia Avenue, At-Large Member to the Information
Technology Advisory Committee to March 1, 2018.
Motion by Councilor Albuquerque, seconded by Councilor Waxman and unanimously
VOTED: To appoint Jeffrey Wilhelm, 234 Wilbert Way, Expert Member to the Information
Technology Advisory Committee to March 1, 2018.
Motion by Councilor Albuquerque, seconded by Councilor Hueston and unanimously
VOTED: To appoint Joseph Nagele, 15 Spencer Drive, Expert Member to the Information
Technology Advisory Committee to March 1, 2018.
Motion by Councilor Hueston, seconded by Councilor Waxman and unanimously
VOTED: To appoint Councilor Albuquerque as the Town Council Liaison.
30.
Personnel Board - Appointment
Motion by Councilor Maloney, seconded by Councilor Hueston and unanimously
VOTED: To appoint Thomas Reilly, 116 Chatworth Road, to the Personnel Board to March 1,
2018.
The Town Council took Agenda Item Number 32 next.
32.
Quonset Development Corporation Board of Directors – Appointment
Motion by Councilor Albuquerque, seconded by President McKay and unanimously
VOTED: To appoint Town Council Member Carol H. Hueston, 58 Deerfield Court, to the
Quonset Development Corporation Board of Directors to December 31, 2017 or to run
concurrent with her term of office, whichever occurs first, to fill the unexpired term of Elizabeth
Dolan.
Councilor Waxman stated that she would be interested in sitting on the Quonset Development
Corporation Board of Directors if there is a vacancy in the future and requested that she be added
to their mailing list to receive notices of upcoming meetings.
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Wickford Plan Committee - Appointment
Motion by Councilor Waxman, seconded by Councilor Hueston and unanimously
VOTED: To appoint Jill Chirnside, 54 West Cove Drive, to the Wickford Plan Committee to
December 1, 2016.
The Town Council took Agenda Item Number 35 next.
35.
Cooperative Agreement
Motion by Councilor Hueston, seconded by Councilor Albuquerque and unanimously
VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to sign the Cooperative Agreement between the State
of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Fish and Wildlife and
the Town of North Kingstown to utilize Federal grant money to reconstruct the existing boat
ramp, install floating docks adjacent to the ramp, reconfigure the existing parking lot providing
for boat trailer parking and handicapped access, and install lighting at the Allen Harbor Marina,
Plat 194, Lot 2 subject to the approval of the Town Solicitor of the language of the final
Agreement.
36.
New Account Resolution
Motion by Councilor Maloney, seconded by Councilor Hueston and unanimously
VOTED: To authorize the Town Manager to execute the New Account Resolution document
establishing the lock box with Webster Bank and to designate the Town Manager and the
Finance Director as the Town of North Kingstown’s authorized signatories.
37.
Request that the North Kingstown Legislative Delegation submit Legislation
Motion by Councilor Hueston, seconded by Councilor Albuquerque and unanimously
VOTED: That the North Kingstown Legislative Delegation is hereby requested to submit
legislation and seek passage of an Amendment to RIGL 45-2-55(c), entitled, “Town of North
Kingstown - Municipal Court”, to empower the North Kingstown Municipal Court to authorize
and execute arrest warrants.
Motion by Councilor Hueston, seconded by Councilor Maloney and unanimously
VOTED: To continue the meeting beyond the 10:00 p.m. deadline in accordance with the Town
Council Rules of Procedure.
The Town Council took Agenda Item Number 39 next.
39.
Correspondence
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An invitation to a Spring Reception at Smith’s Castle.
Two dozen e-mails in support of Full Day Kindergarten and questions regarding the grant
funding for the ballfields.
A survey of municipal leaders on how to promote wind energy.
An invitation to the North Kingstown Booster Club Fundraiser on April 11, 2015.
An e-mail from Cliff Seabury regarding reducing the budget by 10%.
Three letters regarding the Notice of Violation for Precious Pups.
An invitation to the ribbon cutting at Reynolds Farm on April 8, 2015 at 10:30 a.m.
An e-mail from Jill Chirnside regarding organizing a clean-up day for Earth Day.
Ms. Waxman stated that there is a grassroots effort for urban agriculture and they are
looking for vacant land.
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A letter from the Exeter Town Council President regarding the creation of the
Information Technology Advisory Committee and how it may affect the IT support being
received by North Kingstown.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:11 p.m.
Jeannette Alyward
Town Clerk