Tiverton Town Council Meeting - January 27, 2025

Tiverton Town Council Meeting - January 27, 2025

00:00 1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
0:10 - 3. ROLL CALL
0:30 - 4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Town Council Minutes
B. Acknowledge Receipt of Minutes from Boards/Commissions/Committees
C. Acknowledge Receipt of Reports
1. Treasurer Saurette – December 2024 Budget and Revenue Reports
2. Planning Board – Annual Report 2024
3. School Department YTD Budget v. Actual Report – December 2024
D. Acknowledge Receipt of Correspondence
1. Letter from Lucy D. Gaspar re: questioning Bally’s Tiverton Hotel closure and tax implications
E. Approval of Tax Assessor Abatements – $4,432.16
F. Approve funding to advertise the Budget Committee open position
G. Approval of Police Department Budget Transfers
1. $5,546.25 from Acct# 3330-5101 Personnel to Acct# 3330-5181 Summer Patrols
2. $7,500.00 from Acct# 3330-7590 IT/Comp to Acct# 3330-6735 Software
3. $163.00 from Acct# 3330-7590 IT/Comp to Acct# 3330-6935 OSHEAN Fiber
H. Draft Town’s Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan for public review and comment
2:10 - 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING A COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM OR OTHER TOWN BUSINESS
8:10 - 6: PRESENTATION
8:15 - A. Discussion related to possible legislation affecting the Town of Tiverton
1. Short Term Rentals
2. Water Districts
3. Homestead Exemptions
4. Statewide Transportation process from concept/idea to implementation for public safety/traffic safety improvements on public ways for the community
5. Sapowet Legislation and Oyster Farm
6. State Enabling legislation to establish different tax classifications (i.e. residential, commercial, mobile home)
7. Statewide School Transportation Funding formula
8. Opportunities for state grants
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS (ADVERTISED) – Discussion and possible votes, subject to meeting all legal requirements
24:05 - A. Haystack Books LLC, d/b/a The Yellow House RI, 3842 Main Road - Requests approval of Class C Liquor license (LIQ-24-5)
1. Letter from Union Public Library/Union Public Library Association
31:35 - 8. APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS– Discussion and possible votes
A. North End and Industrial/Business Park Advisory Subcommittee - (14) Member Board (1) Vacancy
34:10 - B. Library Board of Trustees
36:33 - C. Annual Tree Warden Appointment to expire January 31, 2025
37:25 - D. Zoning Revision Committee - Council Member
9. GENERAL BUSINESS

38:00 - A. Mega Disposal presentation – Discussion, review, and possible vote regarding trash/recycling contract proposal options
53:35 - 7D Allocation of funds from the Casino Special Revenue Fund Account
54:00 - 1. School Department Request
1:28:15 - 2. Municipal request
1:35:25 - B. DPW Director – Discussion and possible vote to extend contract for PAYT (Pay As You Throw) trash bags with Wastezero, Inc.
1:37:50 - C. Planning Board Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Amendments presentation on the following Article amendments
1. Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Map, specifically designation of lots in the Waterfront-Related Uses areas
2. Amendments to the Zoning Map related to the Waterfront Zone creating Waterfront 1 and Waterfront 2 Zones
3. Amendments to the following sections of the Zoning Ordinance
D. Discussion and possible vote on the allocation of funds from the Casino Special Revenue Fund Account and schedule a special meeting
1. School requests dated 1/16/2025 and 1/22/2025
2. Municipal request dated 1/23/2025
E. Discussion, review, and possible vote on amendments to Town Council Governance Policy (amended 3/11/2024), including amendments to:
2:38:10 - 7. Other Governance of the Town Council by adding
d. Town Administrator application and review process
e. Legal Counsel Opinions/Requests
2:41:50 - F. Discussion and possible vote to give Town Clerk authority and control over the Town Council Budget Line Item 1020-6954 (Advertising/Ordnances) for advertising for Town Hall Operational Services, to include open positions and citizen notifications without the need for prior town council approval
2:43:15 - G. Discussion and possible vote regarding a potential ordinance amendment, posting, and public hearing regarding the number of Class A retail liquor licenses
2:46:45 - H. Discussion and possible vote to advertise Request for Proposal (RFP) to paint the interior of town hall offices and Council Chambers
I. Discussion and possible vote to advertise Request for Proposal (RFP) to replace windows in the Town Clerk’s Office
J. Discussion and possible vote to advertise Request for Proposal (RFP) to replace carpeting in the Town Hall
2:48:00 - K. Discussion and possible vote to authorize Interim Town Administrator to sign a Memorandum of Understanding for Statewide Public Safety CAD/RMS
2:49:10 - L. Discussion and possible vote to increase Ambulance Billing Rates
2:54:00 - M. Discussion and possible vote to authorize Interim Town Administrator to work with the Town Solicitor on policy for public safety details
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION