Date posted: FEBRUARY 16, 2021 by 4:00 P.M. AIl items on this agenda are to be discussed and/or acted upon.  TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON TOWN COUNCIL  MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2021 Virtual meeting by Zoom and teleconference Join Zoom webinar: ittps:/zoom.us Webinar ID: 837.72808551 Password: 749591  Dial by location Toll Free numbers: Or Alt. phone N/,16465588656  888 788 0099 or 833 548 0276 or 833 548 0282 or 8778535247  Live streaming at  tpsyAnwjouhecenameIcNakORPB5aFlg,XHOX  AGENDA 7:00 P.M.  Approval ofN Minutes-  * Consent Agenda - All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Town Council and will be enacted by one: motion. There will be no separate discussion ofthese items unless a council member or citizen SO requests in which event the item will be withdrawn from the General Order of business and considered in the normal sequence on  the agenda.  ** These items are received and filed with no other action taken.  Announcements:  Old Business:  1. Recommendation from Councilor Golembeske, Administrator and Director of Public Works regarding engineering service proposals for Wilbour Woods.    New Business:  1. Review and approve FY22 budget submittal for inclusion on the warrant for the 2. State Transportation Improvement Program FFY 2018-2027 Minor Amendment #30 Public Notice public meeting scheduled for Feb. 25, 2021 at 5:30. PM via zoom 3. Coastal Resources Management Council Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking end of public comment 3-12-21, actions relating to the potential amendment to the CRMC Red Book by adding a proposed new subsection $1.3.1(S) for submerged 4. Authorize Administrator to advise for part time personnel for public works department.  Annual Financial Town Meeting  renewable energy cables within state waters.  Board ofLicense Commissioners: none  Communications:  1. Electronic communication received from Casey Merkle, graduate student working with StewMAP Southeastern New England project aiming to strengthen community capacity for stewardship by mapping where stewardship organizations work. Ms. 2. Copy of a resolution adopted by the Charlestown Town Council supporting 2021- H5380 and 2021-S0106, Acts relating to Health and Safety - Beverage Container 3. Copy ofa ai resolution adopted by the Charlestown Town Council supporting 2021- H5113, an Act relating to miniature alcoholic beverage container deposit recycling 4. Copy of ai resolution adopted by the North Providence Town Council in support of 5. Request from Kristen Moniz to use 32 Commons for Girl Scout Troop 275 every other Thursday from 5:45 pm to 7:30 pm beginning Feb. 23 ifj permission is granted.  Merkle is a student at RI School ofl Design. Deposit and recycling Act of2021  lifting restrictions on small businesses due to COVID-19  Consent:  Payment ofE Bills  All are welcome to any meeting at the town, which is open to the public. Individuals requiring communication assistance or any accommodation to ensure equal participation will need to contact  the Town Clerk at 635-4400 not less than 48 hours prior to the meeting.    Minutes ofa Town Council virtual meeting held February 4th, AD2021 via Videoand' Tele-Conferencing at 7:00 o'clock PM. Councilors present acknowledged by roll call: PaulJ. Golembeske, Gary S. Mataronas, Andrew W. Moore, Robert) L. Mushen and Anya Wallack. Also in attendance: Fire Chief] Petrin and Police ChiefR Raynes. AJ Public. Hearing continued from January 21, 2021 was called to order by the Council President. Said hearing is for the purpose of considering ai request to extend the business zone on. Plat 30,] Lot 8-1 currently owned by 50 Commons, LLC, The Clerk was asked ifthere were any members ofthe public wishing to speak on this matter. Seeing no: raised hand: features nor any comments int the chat feature the Clerk responded in the negative. It was noted that Mr. James Lemos, managing partner of] Preston Post, Ltd. Owner of] Plat 30,1 Lot 8-21 had submitted a letter of comment for thel hearing. Mr. Lemos noted that he was supportive oft the current request and would bei interested in having thel business zone extended to include. his entire lot. Councilor Mushén-noted that he had discussed this letter of comment with the' Town Solicitor who offered his opinion that Mr. Lemosrequest should bel handled separately. Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Çouncilore Golembeske, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack). Receivingno further public comment the Councill hereby votes to close al Public Hearing on aj proposal to expand theBusiness Zone on Plat 30, Lot 8-1. Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second" by Councilor Moore,voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): To approve ai requestto.expand thel Business Zone on. Plat 30, Lot 8-1 owned by 50 Commons LLCto include theentire lot knownas.8-1 on Assessors Plat  30, effective immediately.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, rèçeivinga second by Councilor Moore, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushenand: Wallack): Tosehedule a Public Hearing with the appropriate Notice to. Abutters and. Adverisementtohear. ai requestofPreston Post, Ltd. Owner of Plat 30, Lot Motion made by Counclpf.Mstaronasy receiving aseçond byCouncilor Golembeske, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore,Mushen: and Wallack): Toa approye, as written the. January 21, 2021  8-2 to extend thel business zone to includethe entire lot8-2,  Town Council méeting minutes. Announcements:  1) The-Town will participatoin: a Regional PointofI Distribution with the' Town ofTiverton at the' Tiverton High School forthepurpose ofsupply COVID-19vaccine to the 75+ population. Little Compton ist to receive only 20 vaccinès per week, The Town: is using the voting list and other: resources to schedule appointments with residents starting from the oldest residents. The vaccines willl be given from 11 am to3 2) Please.continue tol be cautjous and aware of your circumstances. Wear your facial coverings when out in public andin-the presence ofothers. Following CDC guidelines and using commonsense will continue to  pmandwill be by appointment only. reduce the spread ofCOVID-19.  3) The Council President readthél Preamble oft the Declaration ofI Independence:  We hold these truths to bes self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed. by their Creator with certain unalienable. Rights, that among these are. Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Having said this he continued to comment that wel have to acknowledge that the beginning of our country was not perfect. He noted the mention ofa creator in thej preamble and that creator created people tol be that way to have certain rights. Over the years our governing fathers have made changes, but even with changes it's not about yard signs, or political differences or even skin colori it is about heart attitude. About our attitude to consider change, change in ourselves ifv we: find we are treating anyone differently than others. The  Happiness.    Departments oft thet town are working ini the direction to effect that change when it may be noticed and he Councilor Golembeske after a quick reflective response to Councilor Mushen's last announcement asked if clarification on the scheduling oft the vaccines. Prioritized by age, using the voting list as thei main source. Anyone not registered to vote may call the Town Clerk's office to supply contact information. It should be noted that thet town will Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Moore, voting ini favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): Toplace the Department Head Reports on: file as  encourages the citizens as well.  be scheduling Little Compton residents only.  follows: 1. Police Department 2. Town Clerk 3. Fire Department 4. Tax Assessor 5. Town Administrator  Two (2) bid proposals were received in response totheRFP for engineering services-for Wilbour Woods.  Civil Engineering Concepts, Inc. total feet proposal $31,500 (Nott to Exceed),  Able] Engineering Inc.  total feej proposal$17,500  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiying asecond by Councilor Mataronas, voting ini favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): Toreferto the Town Administrator, Councilor Golembeske and thel Public Works Directortwo (2) praposals for engineering work at Wilbour Woods and to Three (3) seats onthe Charter Review Commissionarestil vacant. Onè (1) letter of interest has been received Motion made by Councilor) Mataronas, receiyingas second byCouncilor Golembeske, voting in favor by roll call (Golémbeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushena and. Wallack): Toa appoint Michelle Stecker to serve on the  ask for a recommendation: bereturned to theTown Council,  this evening.  Gharter Review Commission fort the ensuing two(2)years.  Motion madel by Councilor Mataronas, rèceiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas,Moore, Mushen and Wallack): To allow the' Town Council President to: reach out to TAFF'Local 3957 to initiate a schedulefor collective bargaining agreement negotiations. Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, voting ini favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): Toi recommend to the Budget Committee per) LC Home Rule Chartersedtiop402,B, 21 the compensation fort the elected Town Clerk to be $59,500 for FY2022. The Town Administratorn negotiated and entered into a contract with Republic Services for hauling cost per container for containers transferred from the Town Transfer Station to RII Resource Recovery Corporation due to increasing charges levied against the town. The: new contract will extend for 36 months with a rate of $250 per haul a decrease: from the $320 levied without notification. A credit is anticipated to be forwarded toi the town: for the excess Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Wallack, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): To approve the actions ofthe Town Administrator to negotiated and enter into a contract with Republic Services for hauling cost per container for  paid above the $250.    containers transferred from the' Town Transfer Station to RI Resource Recovery Corporation due to increasing Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Moore, voting ini favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): That the recommendation oft the Tax Assessor for the cancellation of the following taxes be granted under Section 44-7-14 of the General Laws ofR Rhode  charges levied against the town.  Island, as amended: Acct/Name Plat/Lot/MV  Abatement Value $3,619.00  Abatement $50.30  Year 2019  Sprague, John 19-1470-60  MV: 2012 Toyota  An electronic member was: received from Gabe Mernoff, memberofthe RI Homeless Bill of] Rights Defense Committee offering suggestion to amend the Town Ordinances relatingto disorderly conduct and sleeping inj public places. Chief Raynes commented that Little Compton has not had ap problem withthese types ofincidents and agrees some oft the ordinances may be out dated and might need updafing, The Councilorsagree that any or all ordinances that Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): Torefer to the' Town Solicitor and the Town Administrator a communication received from the members oft théRhode Island Homeless-Bill of] Rights Defense Committee suggesting the town amend its munioipal ordinances for their review and  are outdated should be reviewed and reflect current practiçeand policy.  recommendation.  Motion madel by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second. by Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushenand Wallack): That thebills be allowed and ordered paid as  follows: $40,519.78 Postmaster Bd. Canvassers Kofile Town Clerk JD: Power - Assessor AT& TI Mobility FireDept. AT& TI Mobility- FireI Dept, MessengerSecurity, Systems Inc PublicSafety Complex Target Solutions Fire Dept. CLIA Laboratory Program Amb.Reimb. Fund Stryker Sales Corps Amb. Reimb. Fund RI General Treasurer-Transfer: Station East Bay Media Group Probate East Bay Media Group Probate East Bay Media Group Probâte East Bay Media Group Canvassers East Bay Media Group Zoning Board East Bay Media Group Civic Rec GoTo Services Public Safety Complex GoTo Services Town Hall Nationalgrid- - street lights town dock Nationalgrid- - street lights Paychex ofNew YorkLLC-7 Treasurer Paychex ofNew Yorkl LLC-7 Treasurer WB Mason Town Hall WB Mason misc. departments Galvin Law legal consulting  $330.00 $1,299.00 $8,199.50 $175.00  Wilkie Excavating Inc - contingency" TownLanding  $241.77 $21.55 $120.00 $1,352.00 $180.00 $688.64  $1,735.32 $868.64 $3,000.00 $15.00 $30.00 $15.00 $108.00 $126.00 $72.00 $1,020.00 $1,050.00 $23.84 $134.02 $407.95 $261.95 $34.96 $180.38 $297.50    Galvin Law- legal consulting Richard S Humphrey Solicitor Heather. J Cook - Canvassers Carol A. Wordell-Town Clerk Anita Couto Tax. Assessor Everlasting Designs - Computer Everlasting Designs Computer Everlasting Designs Computer Cox-32 Commons Meeting Hall Cox- Internet Messenger Security Systems Inc. Town Hall Verizon Wastewater Treatment Facility Petro- - Gasoline Petro- - Gasoline Petro-Diesel  $1,102.50 $4,250.00 $100.00 $100.00 $40.54 $83.40 $635.00 $55.00 $35.00 $1,320.00 $118.49 $105.34 $105.00 $55.98 $407.43 $838.56 $35427 $38.73 $342.00 $450.71 $172.00 $973.83  Aquidneck Mooring - Harbor Management Funds (mooring 1) Aquidneck Mooring - Harbor Management Funds (mooring 2)  Electrical Wholesalers Inc Public Safety Complex Atlantic Elevator Town Hall 32 Commons Police Detail - Highway expense Valcourt Heating Inc. Town Hall Home Depot - Maintenance - Highway AT & TMobility. - Police. Dept. TMDE Calibration Labs Inc - Police Dept. Rob's. Auto Care Inc - Police Dept. WBMason - Police Dept. WBMason - Police Dept. State ofF Rhode Island - PoliceDept. Santa Buckley Energy 32Commons Santa Buckley Energy 30Commons Santa Buckley Energy PublicSafety Complèx Santa Buckley Energy Town) Hall Wilbur's General Store->-Maintenance ChmpeyoapiC-Hgv, Seekonk Supply Inc Highway David Sisson Contracting Highway  $4898 $390.00 $35.00 $3.35 $81.75 $30.00  $589.08 $426.38 $307.38 $765.50 $634.61 $12.58 $1,754.85 $876.56 $4,085.00  Thei meeting was declared adjourned by theCouncil President at 7:35PM.  CarolA. Wordell, CMC, Town Clerk    08-1  Joun af Gittle Compton  Onun Hall 3.0. Dnx 226  Gittle (ompton, R3 02837  To: From:  Honorable Town Council Antonio A. Teixeira nh Town Administrator February 18, 2021  Date: Subject:  Wilbour Woods Engineering Bids  We received two bids: ABLE Engineering, Inc. Civil Engineering Concepts, Inc.  $17,500.00 $31,500.00  Director of Public Works Bill More, Councilor Paul Golembeske, Chair John Gwynne andl reviewed the proposals and came tot the consensus that ABLE Engineering, Inc. should be the  recommended firm.  Thank youl    W/ND-1  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject:  Little Compton ittecompton@riprevention.org> Thursday, February 4, 20213:41PM Financial Town Meeting Request  Carol Wordell  ForT Town Council consideration Thank youf for your consideration.  The Little Compton Prevention Coalition wishes to request $750.00 to be included in the town budget again this year.  Polly  Polly Allen  Little Compton and Tiverton Prevention Coalition Coordinator  Certified Prevention, Specialist    W/N9-1  EGELVE 5 FEB 82021  StayatHOME INLITTLEC COMPTON, INC.  By.  Town ofLittle Compton Budget Committee  February 3, 2021  BUDGET REQUEST FOR FISCAL YEAR2021  STAY AT HOME IN LITTLE COMPTON, INC. is requesting a stroke in the 2021 Budget for SENIOR TRANSPORTATION in the amount of $10,900.  With the sale of the previous Town ofLittle Compton Van and the purchase ofa replacement shuttle-style van, Stay at Home in Little Compton, Inc. will schedule With the return to some degree ofnormal. regularly scheduled rides to the Little Compton Community Center luncheons, shopping trips bi-weekly to Market  riders and assigning drivers for the benefit ofour Senior Citizens.  Basket, and additional events will continue.  Advertising for these services appear weekly in the Sakonnet Times publication.  Respectfully Submitted, Denise A. Wilkie, President  Margaret M. Tirpaeck, VP,, Operations margaret@stayathomenlc.org  denise(@stayathomeinic.org  Stay At Home in Little Compton, Inc.  Woodhoune Chain  Deneefons  401-592-0342  ML  Cc: VRobert Mushen, President, Little Compton Town Council  Antonio Teixeira, Town Administrator George Crowell, Chair, Budget Committee  PO Box 353 e Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837 wwwstayathomeinlitlecompton.org    x  X  3 A A  UI  5 6  &    3  CO    0    3  3  -    NB-2  STATE OF RHODE. ISLAND, ANDPROVIDENCENCEPLANTATIONS  DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION DIVISION OF STATEWIDE PLANNING State Planning Council 235 Promenade Street, Suite 230 Providence, RI 02908  Office: (401)222-7901 Fax: (401)222-2083  TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE State Transportation Improvement Program FFY: 2018 -2027  PUBLICI NOTICE Minor Amendment #30  The State Planning Council's Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) is accepting written comments on a proposed Minor Amendment, classified as Amendment #30, to the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY)2018-2027 State Transportation The Minor Amendment has been requested by the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority and proposes an increase of $13.81 million over the STIP's constrained period (FFY2018- - FFY2021) and an addition of $19.3 million over the STIP's 10 years. The amendment proposes 5p project changes to 3 programs:: 1 project change in Mobility Innovation Program, 1 project change in Rolling Stock Program, 3p project changes ini the Stops & Stations Program. The proposed amendment is available for review aty www.planning.f.goy or by appointment at the R.I. Division of Statewide Planning's Office between 8:30a a.m. and4 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The TACV will be requested to act ont the proposed Minor Amendment #30 ati its online based public meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 25, 2021 at! 5:30 p.m. The public can participate in the online TACI meeting at https/us02web.0omus//B8964896989947pwd-DWPNmpOUARWAySEhuUlwoAexQI09 Passcode: 080685 Orj join by phone at US: +13017 715 8592 or +13 312 6266 6799 or +1 646! 558 8656 or +1 253: 215 8782 or +13462 248 7799 or +1 6699009128 or 833! 5480282 (Toll Free) or 8778535 5247 (Toll Free) or 888 788 0099 (Toll Free) or 833  Improvement Program (STIP) for the State of Rhode Island.  548 0276 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 8896 64896947 Passcode: 080685  Written comments must be submitted viat the Online Public Comment Form accessible here:  ttp:l/planning.ri.cmmentinput.com/Pid-t4DUe. All comments on the STIP Amendment must be received by 2:30 on February 25, 2021. The TAC will not accept oral public comments duringt the meeting related to Amendment #30. Any individual requiringa a reasonable accommodation in order to participate ini this meeting should contact Thomas Mannock, Ph.D. at 401-222-6377 (voice) as soon as possible. Individuals requesting foreign language translation services should contact Benny Bergantino at (401)222-1755 at least five (5) business days prior tot the scheduled start  ofa meeting. 2/4 Linsey. J. Callaghan February 15, 2021  Secretary, Transportation. Advisory Committee    STATEOFRHODEISLANDANDPROVIDENCEPLANTATIONS  DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION DIVISION OF STATEWIDE PLANNING State Planning Council 235 Promenade Street, Suite 230 Providence, RI 02908  Office: (401)222-7901 Fax: (401)222-2083  COMITÉ CONSULTIVO DE TRANSPORTE AVISO ALI PUBLICO Enmienda Menor Num. 30  Programa de Mejoramiento del Transporte Estatal para el Periodo Fiscal Federal 2018-2027  EIC Comité Consultivo de Transporte (TAC) del Consejo de Planificacion Estatal està aceptando comentarios por escrito acerca de una enmienda menor propuesta, llamada Enmienda Num. 30, all Programa de Mejoramiento del Transporte Esta enmienda menor fues solicitada por la Autoridad del Transporte Publico de Rhode Island y propone un incremento de $13.8 millones para el perlodo fiscal federal del STIP de 2018 az 2021,y $19.3 millones adicionales al lo largo de los 10 ahos del STIP. La enmienda propone. 5 cambios dep proyecto en 3 programas: 1 cambio de proyecto en el Programa de Innovacion al lal Movilidad, 1 cambio de proyecto ene el Programa de Material Rodante,) y3 cambios de Lae enmienda propuesta se puede ver eny www.planning.rgoy, oI mediante cita en la Oficina de lal Division de EITAC debera tomar accion en cuanto al lal Enmienda Menor Num. 30 propuesta durante la audiencia publica en linea programada para el jueves 25 dei febrero de 2021, al las 5:30 p.m. El publico podrà participar en la audiencia del TAC en Iinea, en https:/us02web.00m.15//889648969477pwd-DWIPNmPOUKRWAYWSFhuUluoXcxQT09. Cédigo O1 bien, elj publico podrà participar por via telefônica en EE. UU.: +1301 715 8592, 0 +1 312 626 6799, o +1 646! 558 8656, 0 +1 253215 8782, o +13 346: 248 7799, o +1 669 900 9128, 08 833 548 0282 (del llamada gratuita), o 8778 853 5247 (del llamada gratuita), o 888 788 0099 (del llamada gratuita) 08 833! 548 0276 (de llamada gratuita). ID para el Los comentarios también se podran entregar pore escrito con elF Formulario para Comentarios Publicos En Linea, disponible aqui: http:l/planning.ri.cmmentinput.com/Pid-t4DUe. Todos los comentarios acerca del lae enmienda al STIP deben recibirse a mâs tardar al las 2:30 del 25 de febrero de 2021. El TAC! no aceptarà comentarios del publico Aquellos que necesiten que hagamos alguna adecuacion dentro de lo razonable para poder participar en esta audiencia deberan comunicarse con Thomas Mannock al 401-222-6377 (buzôn de voz) tan pronto como sea posible. Aquellos que necesiten servicios de traduccion deberan comunicarse con Benny Bergantino al (401)222-1755 porl lo  Estatal (STIP) del periodo fiscal federal (FFY)2018-2027 para el estado del Rhode Island.  proyecto en el Programa de Paradas y Estaciones.  Planificacion Estatal de R.I. del lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a4 4:00 p.m.  de acceso: 080685  seminario virtual (webinar): 889 6489 6947; codigo de acceso: 080685.  verbales durante la audiencia sobre la Enmienda Num. 30.  menos cinco (5) dfas hâbiles antes del inicio programado de la audiencia.  715 Linsey. J. Callaghan 15 de febrero de 2021  Secretaria, Comité Consultivo de Transporte    RIPCA RHODE! ESLANDFUBLCT TRANSITA AUTHORITY February 10, 2021 Ms. Meredith Brady, Secretary State Planning Council Department of Administration One Capitol Hill Providence, RI 02903 Dear Ms. Brady:  The Rhode Island PublicTransit Authority (RIPTA) request a minor amendment to the FFY 2018-2027 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). This amendment is needed to add funds associated with recent competitive grant awards that are now ready  for obligation.  The requested minor amendment changes are as follows:  Fixed Route Vehicle Replacement STIP ID Number: 7001 Location: Statewide  Project Description: RIPTA received two discretionary awards during 2020. Each are from the FTA's section 5339 program. These awards represent an increase to The first award is from FTA's Bus and bus facilities discretionary program. FTA awards funds each year through a competitive process to agencies to replace, rehabilitate and purchase buses and related equipment and to construct bus- related facilities. RIPTA was successful in receiving $8,913,508 in federal funds from the program to assist with vehicle replacement. A20% match is required to leverage these federal funds. Out-year funds, totaling $2,228,377 (state funds) will be used to meet this requirement. The federal and matching funds combined represent an increase to the fixed route vehicle line of$ $11,141,885. The: second award is from FTA's no/low emission grant program. These funds are to support the deployment of low or no emission vehicles. This program is alsoa competitive grant program. RIPTA was successful in receiving $5,076,000 in funding to purchase electric vehicles, A20% match is required to leverage these federal funds. VW Settlement funds, totaling $1,269,000 will be used to meet the requirement. Thei federal and matching funds combined represent an increase to  RIPTA'sf fixed route vehicle replacement line of$17,486,885.  the fixed route vehicle line of $6,345,000.  705 Elmwood. Avenue, Providence, RI02907 . 401-784-9500 For Schedule Information, 401-781-9400, 1-8002240444, or WWW.RIPIA.com    Mobility Technology STIP ID Number: 7017 Location: Statewide  Project Description: RIPTA has also received an award for $244,000 from FTA's Accelerating Innovative Mobility research program. These funds will be obligated in 2021. RIPTA will use the funds to use GPS technology to enable free transit rides for passengers who use fare cards and board at designated stops. Ridership and other data will inform future fare incentive programs, both in Rhode Island and nationally. Aportion ofthen match ($50,000 local) will comet from Central Falls in FY 2021, RIPTA will supply the remainder ($11,000) from FY 2021 gas tax receipts RIPTA-Operating funds). These additional funds will increase the mobility technology project by $305,000 for atotal of$6,975,000.  Quonset Ferry Terminal STIP IDI Number: TBD Location: Statewide  Project Description: RIPTA has been awarded $1,890,000 in Passenger Ferry discretionary funds. These funds will be obligated in 2021 and then used to construct a passenger ferry terminal at Rhode Island Fast Ferry's docks in the Quonset Business Park. Rhode Island Fast Ferry will provide 25% matching funds ($630,000 local) in FY 2021. This will be a new project under the category of "Stops, Stations & Terminals- -RIPTA", The total project cost will be $2,520,000.  URI/CCRI Bus Hubs STIP IDI Number TBD Location: Statewide  Project Descriptions: NPArseheds80a000mnt FTAI Bus and Bus facilitiesfunds for the construction of bus hubs at CCRI's Knight campus and URI's Kingston campus. Thesei funds willl be obligated in 2021. Matching funds willl be $1,110,000 in RICAP ($860,000 in 2022 and $250,000 in 2023), $500,000 in out-year funding in 2023 (RIHMA), and finally $400,000 in local funding from URI in 2023. These funds were previously: added to the TIP in 2020. However, to add clarityt to RIPTA's program ofv work we are isolating these funds as their own project. The timing of match! has been updated as welli to reflectrecent developments. The total project  cost will bes10,050,000.  These projects are the result of additional federal funds received through a competitive  grant process. All projects meet the fiscal constraint requirement.  Chief of StrateglcAdvancement  EM    NB-3  RHODE ISLAND GOVERNMENT REGISTER ADVANCE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL  Title of Rule: Red Book 650-FICR-20-00-1) Rule dentifier: 650-RICR-20-00-1  Rulemaking Action: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking  Important Dates: Date of Public Notice: 02/12/2021 End of Public Comment: 03/12/2021 Authority for this Rulemaking: R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 46-23 et seq. Summary of Rulemaking Action:  Coastal Zone Management Act 16 U.S.C. SS 1451 through 1464  Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws S 42-35-2.5 the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) is issuing this Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to gather relevant information the public and regulated community's input on potential amendments to the CRMC Red Book 650-RICR-20-00-1) by adding a proposed new subsection S 1.3.1(S) for submerged renewable energy cables within state waters. The new subsection will add policies and standards to promote the installation of renewable energy cables from offshore wind farms into and through state waters within designated cable corridors that will aid in minimizing impacts to coastal resources and coastal activities. In addition, the new standards will provide predictability ini the permitting of proposed renewable energy cables and establish specific installation and monitoring requirements. The proposed draft regulations would only apply within state waters and not apply to federal waters. The proposed draft regulations along Background: Given the current and expected future proposals filed with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) for commercial scale offshore wind farms ntpsy/www.poem.ovienewabesnerwy/slate-acivltes), the CRMC in 2018 established the Narragansett Bay SAMP Cable Working Group, an ad hoc stakeholder group of diverse interests, to review and consider designating submerged renewable energy cable corridors within state waters. It is expected that one or more offshore renewable energy companies will propose an export cable from future offshore wind farms to make landfall in Rhode Island or transit through Rhode Island state waters into a neighboring state. The proposed preliminary draft regulations attached as part oft this ANPR are an outgrowth of the issues raised by working group to achieve al balanced approach to establishing renewable energy  with graphics are attached toi this notice.  within the Southern New England wind energy area (see    cable corridors to meet renewable energy goals of the State, facilitate the installation ofs submerged cables and to minimize impacts to coastal resources and coastal The CRMC invites comment on the specific issues listed below, but will also consider other comments provided in writing during the 30-day comment period. 1. Potential costs that could be incurred by applicants by requiring cable burial at the specified depths or using specified technology within the rules. Are there more cost-effective methods and will they achieve the industry specified cable burial depths necessary (41 to 6 feet) to minimize impacts to the environment, coastal resources and coastal users as well as protect the integrity of the cable itself? 2. Are the monitoring provisions (e.g., fisheries and electromagnetic frequency) within the proposed rules sufficient to ensure that necessary information is provided toi the agency and the public to ensure that the regulatory standards are achieved? Are there less costly and more efficient methods to achieve the desired monitoring 3. Itis expected that having a designated renewable cable corridor or corridors would assist in state agency permitting reviews and provide predictability to applicants and the public. Do the proposed rules provide sufficient flexibility and are there other methods for designating preferred cable corridors within state waters, other than by the proposed rule adoption, that would be more efficient or be less costly? Additionally, CRMC is soliciting comments on any likely marginal costs or benefits concerning the Narraganset Bay' West Passage, specifically regarding location and width, that might impact future offshore wind developers or other 4. This proposed rule sets out standards and process for designating Areas of Particular Concern (APC) and CRMC expects future regulatory actions will codify those exact areas consistent with the process specified int the CRMC's Ocean SAMP. Doi the standards set outi in the proposed rule, and the APCS that are likely to be designated under these standards (e.g., shipwrecks), create any marginal costs  activities.  information?  stakeholders.  or benefits that should be considered? Additional iInformation and Comments:  Alli interested parties are invited to request additional information or submit written or oral comments concerning the proposed amendment until March 12, 2021 by contacting the appropriate party at the address listed below:  James Boyd  Coastal Resources Management Council Stedman Government Center 4808 Tower Hill Road Wakefield, RI 02879 boyd@crmc.r.gov    Proposedlannotated amendments  Note: This is an entirely new subsection and proposed new text is identified as blue  underline 650/RICR20.00-1.3116)  S. Submerged renewable energy cables within state waters  1. Policies  a. The Council shall identify and designate a renewable energy cable corridor or corridors within Rhode Island state waters for the purpose of facilitating the installation of submerged renewable energy cables from offshore wind farms and to minimize potential adverse impacts to Rhode Island coastal resources and uses. b. The Council shall collaborate with and consider the advice and recommendations of the CRMC's Cable Working Group as part of the Narragansett Bay SAMP, which includes members of the CRMC Fishermen's Advisory Board (FAB), as defined in$05- 11.3(E)of this Chapter, representation of the RI Shellisherman's Association, RI Department of Environmental Management Division of Marine Fisheries (DEM DMF), and other interested stakeholders, ton minimize, and when feasible eliminate, potential adverse impacts For purposes of this Part in designating a renewable energy cable corridor or corridors, representation of all major commerciali fishing interests in state waters, including, but not limited to, the RI Shellfisherman's Association, the RI Lobstermen's Association, etc., shall be included on the CRMC's Cable Working Group to aid the CRMC in identifying areas of active fish, crustacean and shellfish harvesting within state waters and to advise and make recommendations to the CRMC for the purpose of minimizing, and when feasible eliminating, potential adverse impacts to the commercial fishing industry as a result of submerged renewable energy cable installation and operation within state waters. d. Itis the Council's policy to identify and designate Areas of Particular Concern (APCs)within state waters with the advice and recommendations of the CRMC's Cable Working Group for the e. Itis the Council's policy to preserve submerged paleolandscapes, which are areas along the seafloor with a higher potential to contain cultural and historical resources, within state waters. When  toF Rhode Island coastal resources and uses.  purposes of this Part.  3    paleolandscapes are identified as likely containing significant cultural and historical resources, the Council shall designate them Given the current state of uncertainty in the magnitude of potential impacts to marine organisms from electromagnetic fields (EMF) associated with submerged electrical cables from offshore wind farms in southern New England offshore waters, the Council will establish standards to require applicants to use best available technology to achieve appropriate cable burial depths in an effort to g. Any submerged renewable energy cable approved by the CRMC, regardless of its location within state waters, shall be subject toan annual submerged lands fees specified by the CRMC and consistent with R.I. Gen. Laws S 46-23-1within: any permit issued by the CRMC or as may be required by any applicable legislative  as APCS.  avoid and minimize adverse EMF effects.  action.  2. Prohibitions  a. Submerged renewable energy cables are prohibited from being b. The installation of renewable energy cables within the U.S.  installed within a CRMC designated APC.  Department of Defense (DoD)restricted areas of Narragansett Bay, as specified in 33CFR6S334.80. 334.81 and 334.82, is prohibited without the explicit authorization of the DoD and CRMC approval.  3: Standards  a. All submerged renewable energy cables in state waters shall be installed and maintained within a CRMC designated renewable energy cable corridor(s) as shown in $1 1.3.1(S/5)oft this Part, regardless of whether the cable makes landfall in Rhode Island or b. Applications for submerged cables submitted to the CRMC shall include site plans showing the location of the proposed cable(s) within state tidal waters, the landfall location and proposed electric grid connection point. In addition, design details and cable installation methods shall be provided for all proposed renewable energy cables within state waters including the cable landfall and the upland cable routes to the electric grid connection point. The site plans and detail sheets shall be certified and stamped bya professional engineer licensed by the state of Rhode Island.  another state.  4    C. In the event that an applicant proposes an alternative location within state waters for a renewable energy cable that is located partially or wholly outside of a CRMC designated renewable energy cable corridor, then the applicant must meet the variance criteria of $1.1.7 of this Part and provide scientifically valid assessments and evidence to the CRMC concerning the following conditions: (1) Itis not technologically feasible, regardless of cost, for the proposed renewable energy cable to be located withina a CRMC designated renewable energy cable corridor: (2) Maintaining the renewable energy cable entirely withina a CRMC designated cablé corridor is not feasible due to the (3) The proposed alternative cable route will not have significant adverse impacts to Rhode Island coastal resources and  proposed cable landfall location; and  uses.  d. The CRMC considers the installâtion of submerged renewable energy cables within state waters as dredging activity pursuant to S 1.3.1(1) of this Part. Applications for submerged cables within state waters shall meet all applicable programmatic standards including, but not limited t0,661.1.6(F) 1.3.1(A), 1.3.1(C), 1.3.1(H) and  1.3.1(1) of this Part. e. Submerged cable installation  (1) All submerged cables proposed for installation on a seafloor bottom shall be buried below the seafloor surface at a depth determined by accepted scientific and engineering geophysical investigation techniques. The minimum cable burying depth shall be 2.0 meters to avoid potential adverse impacts from ship anchors, EMF or to commercial fishing operations. In the event a cable cannot be buried to the minimum depth of 2.0 meters, then appropriate cable protection shall be used in accordance with S 1.3.15/3(e)4)oft this Part. 2) Inareas where submerged cable installation may! be challenging due to bedrock or other geologic obstruction, the applicant must use best available technology and accepted engineering techniques to assure cable burial depth to the standard specified in S 13.115131e)1)oft this Part. Jet plow cable installation methods may not be suitable in areas of hard bottom (those containing rocks, cobble, excess clay and silt and other known geologic obstructions). Under these  5    circumstances best available technology must be used to achieve the cable burial standard specified ins (3) During cable trench excavation operations all installed cables shall be covered over to the cable burial standard specified in $1.3.19)/3)(e)1) of this Part as soon as technically feasible following the cable laying within the trench to minimize the possibility of cable damage from ship anchors. Mariners shall be advised daily by the applicant of cable laying operations through mariner bulletins on the appropriate VHF radio channel(s)in addition to twice weekly email notifications to an established email notification list. (4) Cable protection methods may have adverse impacts on commercial fishing gear by creating obstructions that may snag and cause damage to mobile fishing gear (e.g. trawl nets) or fixed gear (e.g. lobster pots, fish pots and gill nets). Therefore, the applicant shall limit cable armoring to areas where the installed cable crosses other submerged cables and utilities (e.g., gas, water, sewer, etc.)tor minimize adverse impacts. In addition, necessary cable armoring shall be constructed of biologicalv-friendlyr materials (i.e., that (5) Applicants shall avoid using jet plow or mechanical dredging techniques within preserved paleolandscapes that are likely to contain cultural and historical resources. Ini the event that alternative cable routing is not possible and disturbance will be unavoidable, the applicant will be required to work with the State Historic Preservation Office and the local Tribal Historic Preservation Office prior to cable installation to develop a satisfactory resolution to be stipulated as part of (6) All submerged cables making landfall shall have a minimum cable burial depth determined by accepted scientific and engineering geophysical investigation techniques. Cable burial depth at the inland edge of a beach or dune shall not be less than three (3.0) meters below mean lower low water (MLLW) for any onshore cable landing. This standard is best achieved by using horizontal directional drilling (HDD) techniques and may be required by the CRMC. A variance to this standard may be granted where the CRMC determines that the cable landing area is composed of a stable seafloor and shoreline unlikely to suffer significant beach loss from  131158)e/Dofthisl Part.  allow epifaunal colonization).  the CRMC assent.  coastal storms.  6    (7) Following the completion of a submerged cable and landfall installation project the applicant shall provide to the CRMC within 30 days a post-installation survey report verifying the installation was completed in accordance with the CRMC approved plans and application specifications.  .  Submerged cable monitoring  (1) Following submerged cable installation and activation all cables shall be monitored on an annual basis. For the first twenty-four (24)months, monitoring shall be done monthly from October through May, and twice each month starting June through September to capture the magnitude of the annual beach storm. cycle and after major storm events to ensure cable installation stability. After the initial 24 month period the applicant or successive permit holder shall submit semi-annual (èvery three (3)n months and after major storm events)cable inspection reports to the CRMC for the (2) In the event that cable monitoring shows an installed cable has been exposed or is not meeting the cable installation depth as permitted by the CRMC, then the applicant or successive permit holder shall promptly submit a corrective action report and receive approval from the CRMC before implementing corrective measures in compliance with the CRMC permit and any order of the Council.  lifecycle of the project.  g. Electromagnetic field (EMF) monitoring requirements  (1) Applicants shall provide to the CRMC background EMF measurements along the area of the intended cable route within state waters prior to the installation of any submerged renewable energy cable. Both alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) EMF measurements shall be conducted. (2) At the completion of installation and activation of any new submerged renewable energy cable within state waters, the applicant or successive permit holder shall monitor EMF levels along the cable route at least once annually for the service life of the cable and provide measurements to the CRMC with a location map of all measurement stations. Measurement stations shall include cable portions that achieved approved cable burial depth and cable portions that are protected by armoring that did not meet design  burial depths.  7    4. Standards for Areas of Particular Concern (APCs)  a. APCS shall include areas of biological significance or areas of important fisheries harvesting as identified and recommended by the RIDEM Division of Marine Fisheries. Proposed APCs shall be reviewed byt the CRMC's Cable Working Group, which shall make a recommendation to the CRMC for consideration of designation. b. APCS shall include areas of paleolandscapes that contain or have a high probability of containing significant cultural artifacts. The Council shall consult with paleoarchaeologists in designating such APCS. Whenever possible, excavation to project depth should àvoid paleosol and peat horizons. Furthermore, the "ravinement" surface, a widely recognized regional seismic reflector that indicates erosional processes at the time of marine transgression C. APCs within state waters will be described and shown within this Part as they become identified, designated and adopted by the CRMC. Additional APCs may be identified and adopted by the CRMC as new information becomes available.  over the site, should not be disturbed.  5. Narragansett Bay West Passage renewable energy cable corridor a. The Narragansett Bay West Passage renewable energy cable corridor is an approximate 600-meter-wide corridor as depicted in the figures in SS 1.3.1(S)5)b) through ()of this Part. The West Passage cable corridor begins at a point south of Sachuest Pointi in Middletown at the 3-nautical mile limit of state waters and heads west towards the Narragansett Bay Traffic Lane Inbound" as marked on NOAA nautical chart 13218. The corridor then heads northwest across the "Pilot Boarding Area" and around the "restricted area" identified on the same chart. From that point on the north side of the restricted area, the corridor heads north into the West Passage of Narragansett Bay between Bonnet Point and Beavertail Point. The corridor continues north within the West Passage, passing on the west side of Dutch Island, and continues north towards the amestown-Verazano Bridge. The corridor crosses beneath the bridge and proceeds north following deeper water depths west of Conanicut Island. North of Hull Point on the Conanicut Island shore, the corridor turns west-northwest to a landfall along the southern shoreline of Quonset Point in North Kingstown. The cable corridor boundary extends along the shoreline between Blue Beach on the west and the Martha's Vineyard Fast Ferry on the east, following the mean higher high water limit. The turning point coordinates identified in each detail map panel are listed in the table in S 1.3.1(S)5)K) of this Part.  8    b. Overall locus map  z WelF Passage Coridor Appmx OutofStalel Vatar Corridar MHHWL Line 3-Miles Statel Waters Bourdary  MINE BUANr:  RegionaiLocwion  uE FN Renewable Energy Cable Corridor WestPasssga,R Naaganseresy PhnPrepsses: 83r2020  UAEP  RHO OREHACHAND 49,2, 4ip1vhlan sdce IEN  Esa E-e z mix 4k0y E wy xe 3893 #10 3127 nAr a EIK  9    C. Detailed map panel1  PppneSCamsvenwrie TuinhgFont DuetSnlWatsr Mlle GwleWwkis-Doandny  RegonLoroin  Key caraiaL Rènewable Energy Cable Corridor Narmagansel:Bay WestPassage.R Fispton FIREFEPEN:9BOIA  N-EEGFD 1he Loks  Detailed map panel 2  L PrpesedCeriturt Bounday Tunhopu brga ppros. mr oucisilew Waler MRHWLAE 3.N4e3aw WalersD Dontry  H.  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Turning point coordinates table  Turning point number 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 012 013 014 015 016 017 018 019 020 021 022 023 024 025  Latitude 41.58662151 41.5859217 41.58056602 41.57356066 41.56757724 41.56218289 41.52477724 41.50657942 41.50667816 41.50617107 41.50521891 41.50423419 41.50353369 41.50304865 41.4996664 41.47857756 41.44200235 41.42062467 41.41652859 41.41666517 41.41912336 41.41923749 41.41503699 41.38676821 41.37810325  Longitude 71.41406973 71.41164894 71.40794571 71.40575547 71.40031586 -71.39013042 -71.39535597 -71.40310059 -71.40463589 -71.40588975 -71.40660887 -71.40655027 71.40602139 -71.40512745 -71.40579501 -71.40457722 -71.40845563 -71.39927124 71,39149622 71.37747357 71.37058361 -71.36504103 71.35891293 -71.34204042 71.32964434  14    026 027 028 029 030 031 032 033 034 035 036 037 038 039 040 041 042 043 044 045 046 047 048 049 050 051  41.37868779 41.38329333 41.39231781 41.38845162 41.3676079 41.36694851 41.37848198 41.40900535 41.41128746 41.41095101 41.41507645 41.44231434 41.47773022 41.50120511 41.51449207 41.52952734 41.53604761 41.5399575 41.54745585 41.56416335 41.56584835 41.56978164 41.57886237 41.58102813 41.58104946 41.58135439  71.27988525 -71.26603703 -71.23303224 71.22806483 71.29219311 71:33464318 -71.35121954 -71.36943279 -71.37409591 71.39674734 71.40443003 71.41618114 71.41211099 71.4135789 71.40791888 71.4040011 71.4029587 -71.40419231 -71.40321635 71.41217906 -71.4201474 -71.4264238 71.43178091 -71.43289211 71.43188824 -71.43099121  15    052 053 054 055 056 057 058 059 060  41.58197688 41.58266486 41.58332869 41.58429575 41.585267 41.58510047 41.58571649 41.58576808 41.58608429  -71.43044734 -71.43036826 -71.43083827 -71.42901043 -71.42520728 71.42462974 -71.42266507 -71.41720127 -71.41689568  6. [Reserved) Sakonnet River renewable energy cable corridor  16    lomn-/  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject:  Casey Merkle <cmerkle@risd.edu> Monday, February 15, 2021 1:55 PM Mapping Stewardship in Southeast New England  Town Council  To Little Compton Town Council,  l'am a graduate student working with the StewMAP Southeastern New England project (StewMAPSNE), which aims to strengthen community capacity for stewardship by mapping where stewardship organizations work, l'am reaching out because you were identified as a key collaborator ini the first round of our project outreach. As a valuable organization engaged in stewardship activities in New England, would youl like to join This involves 1) answering questions about your group'sstewardship activities, 2) broadly mapping where your group works, and 3) listing key collaborators. Information collected will only be about your organization, If you feel that you are not able to represent your organization in the survey, please let us know who you think we should speak with. Ify you are the correct contact person for Little Compton Town Council, then Ic can send you the link to the survey address shortly. Before sending out the survey, would you please confirm that this Feel free to ask any questions or requests for more information by replying to this email, or browsing the  what they do, and who they work with. This project is part of the SNEP Network.  your peers by completing our survey to help our project?  not about individuals. (See below for details.)  is the best email address to contact you?  additional details below. Thank you very much and take care!  Sincerely,  Casey Merkle on behalf oft the StewMAP SNE Team  Project details:  What is StewMAP SNE? A: survey and public database that will map where stewardship organizations work, show what they do, and how different groups form stewardship networks. This project is part of Who participates? Environmental stewardship groups in the Southeastern New England region. Why? To strengthen community capacity for stewardship in the Southeastern New England region and empower communities to achieve healthy watersheds, sustainable financing and long-term climate  the SNEP Network.  resilience through management of stormwater and restoration projects.  This email is meant to identify the proper survey participant(s) and does not contain a link to the survey. Once identified, we will send the participating person(s) the survey link, which will also contain a consent form and burden statement. This project has been approved byt the Rhode Island School of Design Human Subjects Review and is under the supervision of Dr. Bryce DuBois (who can be contacted at bdubois@risd.edu, or 413-    Commil  RECEIVED FEB 11-2021  TOWN OF CHARLESTOWN,RI AND: RECYCLING ACT OF 2021  RESOLUTION! IN SUPPORT OF 2021-H5280. AND2021-S0106  ACTSI RELATING TO HEALTH. AND SAFETY-I BEVERAGE CONTAINER DEPOSIT WHEREAS, Single-use beverage containers are significant contributors to litter and marine WHEREAS, Recycling collection rates for beverage containers in Rhode Island are significantly lower than recycling collection rates for beverage containers in states with container deposit WHEREAS, Source-separated beverage containers collected via container deposit systems are more likely to be recycled into new beverage containers than are containers collected via mixed- WHEREAS, Container deposit systems help create environmentally friendly local jobs; and, WHEREAS, Itisi in thel best interests oft the health, safety, and welfare ofresidents of and visitors tol Rhodel Island toj protect our environment and our natural resources by improvingreeyelingntes NOW, THEREFORE, BE: IT RESOLVED that the Town Council oft the' Town of Charlestown hereby requests that the General Assembly act favorably and pass 2021 - H. 5280 and 2021 - S BEI ITI FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to provide a copy of this resolution to the' Town of Charlestown's: representatives: in the R.I. General Assembly.  debris; and,  systems; and  stream recycling;and,  and waste diversion through a container deposit system.  0106; and  Thel RESOLUTION shall take effect upon passage.  By resolution oft the Charlestown Town Council at ai meeting held onl February 8, 2021.  AwyRose crtih. CMC Amy Rose Weinreich, CMC' Town Clerk  1    Comen 3  RECEIVED FEB 102 2021  TOWN OF CHARLESTOWN,RI RESOLUTIONI IN SUPPORT OF 2021-H5113  AN ACTRELATINGTOMINIATURE, ALCOHOLIC: BEVERAGE CONTAINER WHEREAS, the prevalence of roadside litter of miniature alcoholic beverage containers, often WHEREAS, many states have determined that nominal refundable deposits when purchasing these nips has reduced roadside litter ofthese containers between 30 to 60 percent and increased WHEREAS, requiring refundable deposits upon purchase of these containers will plaçe the obligation to return the used container upon the purchaser and not require the public to undertake the continued clean-up oft these containers when discarded along roadsides; and, WHEREAS, increasing recycling oft these products will help to extend the life-span of Rhode WHEREAS, unçollected deposits willl be converted to fund environmental programs. NOW, THEREFORE, BEI IT RESOLVED that the' Town Council; ofthe Town of Charlestown hereby requests that the General Assembly act favorably and pass 2021 -H5113; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to provide a copy of this resolution to fhe' Town of Charlestown's representatives! in the R.I. General Assembly.  DEPOSIT RECYCLING  referred to a' "nips" is undesirable and unhealthy; and,  recycling rates significantly; and  Island's central landfill; and,  The RESOLUTION shall take effect upon passage.  By resolution oft the Charlestown Town Council at ai meeting held on February 8, 2021.  Aw Res wcluil. CME Amy Rose Weinreich, CMC' Town Clerk  1    Gmmiy  TOWN OF NORTH PROVIDENCE  Ab 3,202y 'STATE OF  RHODEI ISLAND  MARYA ANNI DeANGELUS Town Clerk  CHARLESA.L LOMBARDI Mayor  DATE: TO:  January 27,2020 Governor Gina Raimondo House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio North Providence Senators and Representatives MaryAnn DeAngelus, Town Clerk  FROM:  SUBJECT: Resolution 21-02  Enclosed please find Resolution 21-02, which was passed by the North Providence Town Council on January 26, 2021,i in support oflifting the: restrictions on small businesses due to COVID-19. Thank you  in advance for your anticipated cooperation.  heysdasle  2000 Smith Street . North Providence . Rhode Island 02911  404-232-0900 e Fax 401-233-1409    TOWN OF NORTH PROVIDENCE RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL  R21-02  At ai meeting ofthe Town Council ofthe' Town ofNorth Providence held January 26, WHEREAS, due tot the COVID-19 public health crisis, the State ofl Rhode Island has enacted ai number ofe executive orders and health directives that have negatively impacted Rhode  2021, upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted as follows:  Island's small business community; and  WHEREAS, Rhode Island's small business community: is comprised of a wide array of diverse business owners, employees and vendors who together make up the heart and soul of our state's economy while providing employment and financial security for hundreds of] Rhode  Islanders; and  WHEREAS, While well-intentioned, some directives, mandates and executive orders-in particular, the arbitrary 10:00 p.m. weekday and 10:30 p.m. weekend closing time established on November 8,2020 have caused significant and in some cases irreparable harm toi restaurants, bars, social clubs, stores, vendors, indoor recreational facilities and other small businesses; and WHEREAS, thel harm has not been adequately recognized by the State ofRhode Island, which also has not provided sufficient resources or assistance to the small business community and not signaled when or how small business may return to normal hours of operation, despite those businesses taking numerous precautions and complying with all other mandated health  procedures; and  WHEREAS, the closing times established by the state are not enacted with an accompanying scientific or rational explanation, and while initially promised to be temporary in  nature, have now been in effect continually for several months;  NOW, THEREFORE BEI ITI RESOLVED:  RESOLVED: That the North Providence Town Council strongly urges both the Governor and General Assembly to act without delay to allow small businesses to resume their  normal operating hours; and  RESOLVED: Ift the State ofRhode Island is unable or unwilling to remove this restriction, that immediate and decisive action be taken by state leaders to provide significant additional financial assistance to the small businesses that are struggling and negatively affected by this mandate, for the sake oft their employees, for the health and welfare oft the: families that these businesses support and for the: future survival ofl businesses that, because of overly strict mandates and thei many challenges and expenses presented by COVID-19, arel hanging on by a  thread; and    BE ITI FURTHER RESOLVED: That a copy of this Resolution be forwarded' by the Town Clerk to Her Excellency Governor Ginal M. Raimondo, to all oft the Honorable Representatives and Senators representing the Town ofNorth Providence in the General Assembly, to the Honorable Rhode Island Speaker oft the House and Rhode Island Senate President and to all Rhode Island City and Town Councils, who are respectfully urged to also  pass this Resolution in support oft the small business community.  NORTHPROVIDENCETOWN COUNCIL Dino A. Autiello, President -Dlas  ADOPTED: January 26, 2021  ATTEST: MAAM doralus  Maryann pAngelus, Townjerk    Cmn5  CI ELVI En FEB 9 2021  February 1, 2021 Kristen Moniz 208 Long Highway Little Compton, RI 02837 Carol A. Wordell, Town Clerk 40 Commons Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837  By.  Carol,  l'am requesting permission to use the Grange Hall for Girl Scout Troop 275. We will be meeting Know that we will respect the Grange property and leave it neat and clean. In addition, we will  from 5:45 p.m.-7:30 p.m. every other Tuesday, beginning February 23.  observe the CDC guidelines.  Thank you for your consideration with this request.  Respectfully, risten Monik Kristen Moniz C:401-323-9490