Tiverton Town Council Meeting - January 12, 2026

0:00 - 1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. ROLL CALL
President John G. Edwards V Vice President David J. Paull Deborah G. Janick
Denise M. deMedeiros Craig R. Committo David Perry
Michael S. Burk
2:40 - I. Administrator Jones – Recommendation and potential vote to approve award of solar development at site of previous Tiverton Land Fill
4. FIRST EXECUTIVE SESSION – 6:30 PM
A. Special Legal Counsel Cappizzo - RIGL. 42-46-5(a)(5) Discussion considerations related to lease of real
property concerning the former Tiverton landfill as a result of response to RFP related to solar farm
development.
3:15 - 5. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH
A. Police Officer Justin Simmons
B. Police Officer William Riley
C. Police Officer Ryan Feuti
8:30 - 6. CONSENT AGENDA
11:30 - 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING A COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM OR OTHER TOWN BUSINESS
25:05 - 8. APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS– Discussion and possible votes
25:30 - 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (ADVERTISED) – Discussion and possible votes, subject to meeting all legal requirements
29:55 - C. Approval of the proposed amendment to the Tiverton Code of Ordinances, Chapter 22 BUSINESSES, Section 22-3 Holiday business to repeal Holiday license, effective January 1, 2026, based on a change in Rhode Island state law
30:20 - D. Approval of the proposed amendment to the Tiverton Code of Ordinances, Articles of Appendix A – Zoning Ordinance:
10. GENERAL BUSINESS
32:40 - A. Councilor Committo – Requesting workshop with Planning Board on Proposed Zoning Amendments as noted under 8D.
33:00 - B. Charter Review Commission Summary Report – Scheduling of potential workshop
55:55 - C. Brian Janes/Open Space Commission – Discussion and possible vote to approve the Hicks Farm project Purchase and Sale extension addendum
59:50 - D. Assessor Robert – Discussion and possible vote to award contract for 2026 Statistical Revaluation to Catalis
1:06:20 - E. DPW Director Silvia – Discussion and possible vote to award contract for 40 Yard Container Rental to Excel Recycling
1:07:10 - F. DPW Director Silvia – Discussion on Cynthia Ave Engineering Design bids received
1:26:45 - G. Councilor Paull - Discussion and possible vote to purchase 6 new Automated External Defibrillators (AED) to replace 5 current units and to have a spare
1:35:00 - H. Councilor Janick - Discussion and possible vote to extend the Zoning Revision Committee's end date to December 31, 2026
1:42:30 - J. Administrator Jones – Discussion and possible vote to appoint Attorney Steven Antonucci, DeSisto Law as Interim Prosecution Solicitor
1:44:30 - K. Administrator Jones – Discussion and Approval of Legal Services Invoice of Attorney Lauren Jones related to Law Enforcement Officers Due Process, Accountability, and Transparency Act (RIGL § 42-28.6-1) hearing (Jacob Rapoza) in the amount of $22,920.84 representing the Town’s share from Acct# 100-2813
1:46:25 - L. Acknowledgement of Invitation for Joint Budget Workshop with School Committee and Budget Committee on January 13, 2026, per Charter Provision Section 301 (b)(1)
1:47:05 - M. Announcement related to Meeting with Tiverton’s General Assembly Delegation regarding 2026 Legislative Priorities
11. SECOND EXECUTIVE SESSION