Date posted: June 4, 2024 by 4:00 P.M. All items on this agenda are to be discussed and/or acted upon. TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON TOWN HALL TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 40 Commons Little Compton, RI 02837 Live streaming at ttps/www.youtube.com/cnanne/UCNoKEOBPgIS3aEIqZOXH098 MEETING OF JUNE 6, 2024 AGENDA 7:00P.M. Salute to the Flag Announcements: Approval ofMinutes- - May 23, 2024 May 31,2024 Department Head Reports: 1. Police. Department - May 2024. Activity Report 2. Bulding/Zoning Department- - May 2024 Activity Report 3. Town Clerk- - May 2024 Activity Report 4. Tax Assessor - May 2024 Activity Report 5. Town. Administrator- - May 2024. Activity Report 6. Firel Department - May 2024 Activity Report Old Business: 1. Update from RI Dept. ofTransportation on intended road repairs in town. 2. Consideration ofai recommendation from the Town Solicitor for a policy on flags, 3. Consider a resolution supporting the Love is Love initiative sponsored by the Love signs, etc. on Town property. Wins Coastal community. a. Receive letters supporting and opposing from community members in regards to the Love is Love initiative. 4. Continued review ofa Draft proposed amendment for Attainable Housing as presented by the Planning Board and recommendation of the Town Solicitor. New Business: 1. Appoint a member to the Conservation Commission toi fill the unexpired term of 2. Consider resolution to support Article 5, Question 3 ofGovernor McKee's Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Proposal to the State Legislature for a $100: million State Housing Bond issue to fund the construction of affordable and attainable housing in RI. Jonathan Babbitt. Board ofLicense Commissioners: 1. Request for a Class F one day retail beverage license for Gnome Surf for its clambake tol bel held on August 11,2024 at the LC Game Club John Dyer Road Facility. Communications: 1. Request from Earle's Service Station to obtain a Holiday Sales License located at 35 2. Application for the renewal ofa Private Detective License for Robert P. Skiffington. 3. Request from Fred Bodington III toi renew his license to haul refuse to the Town 4. Request from Steven K. Reuter Lawn and Landscape, Inc. to renew his license to Meeting House Lane. Transfer Station for a single vehicle. haul refuse to the Town Transfer Station for a single vehicle. Consent: 1. Letter from the Little Compton Community Center for their upcoming programs and/or events. Payment of Bills Consent Agenda - All items listed are considered to bei routine by the Town Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member or citizen sO: requests in which event thei item will be withdrawn from the General Order ofbusiness and considered in the normal sequence on the agenda. 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 72 hours prior to the meeting. Minutes ofa' Town Council meeting held on May 23rd, A.D. 2024 at 6:31 o'clock PMI held in in- person format at the' Town Hall, 40 Commons, Town Council Chambers, Little Compton, RI. Members present: Paul J. Golembeske, Andrew Iriarte-Moore, Gary S. Mataronas, Patrick McHugh and RobertL. Mushen. Also in attendance: Anthony DeSisto, Town Solicitor; Mark Hartmann, Esq, Asst. Solicitor, Antonio' Teixeira, Town Administrator, Donald Medeiros and Bill Ryan oft the Beach Commission, and Ned Levine. The Town Council President called the meeting to order and polled, individually, each Councilor as to their wishes to enter into executive session under RIGL 42-46-5(a)(5) for potential land acquisition, all responded int the affirmative (Golembeske, riarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen). Minutes sealed by vote found in open session. No votes taking in executive session. The Town Council President called the méeting to order and polled, individually, each Councilor as to their wishes to come out of executive session under RIGL 42-46-5(a)(5) for potential land acquisition, all responded in the affirmative (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen). At 7:06. PM the Council took al briefrecess to allow' the public to enter the chambers. At 7:09 PM the meeting was called back into order. The following was disclosed and voted: Motion made by Councilor. McHugh, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore,; Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To seal the minutes of the executive session under RIGL: 42-46-5 (a)(5) potential land acquisition held May 23, 2024 at 6:31P PM and to disclose that no votes were taken during said executive session. Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To direct the' Town Solicitor, Beach Commission and' Town. Administrator to carry out the actions discussed during an executive session held May 23, 2024 and act in accordance with said discussion. The Pledge of Allegiance tot the Flag was then recited. Announcements: 1) The Council is grateful to all who worked to setup and prepare for the Annual Financial Town Meeting held May 21, 2024. The: meeting was a success with a large 2) Called to attention the work currently underway to restore the steps in front oft the older entrance to the Town Hall and Finance Office as well as the new grass in the 3) Invite all to remember the Annual Memorial Day Parade and Exercises which will be number ofa attendees. court yard. held Monday, May 27th beginning at 10 AM. Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To move New Business #2 toi this point int thei meeting. Megan Gonzalez, Co-President Love Wins Coastal addressed the Council seeking endorsement Councilor Iriarte-Moore drafted aj resolution for consideration. Councilor Golembeske made a motion to adopt the resolution, receiving a second from Councilor. McHugh. Discussion. Councilor Mushen suggested this be taken for vote on the. June 6,2 2024 Council meeting to allow the public to attend. Ms. Gonzalez: recalled the request to support Pride Month was not set aside tos a future date. The Town Solicitor stated the resolution is fine ift the Council wishes to adopt, but that the Town has no ordinance over signs and this may cause: more petitions to place signs on Town property. and participation in the Love Wins Coastal "Love is Love" Initiative. He offered to bring a signs ordinance before the Council for the. June 6th meeting. Discussion continued with al lack of policy on signs or flags as they arel handled currently on a After a discussion oft the motion on the table the Councilors withdrew that motion and submitted Motion made by Councilor Golerhbeske, receiving a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Todefer to the. June 6, 2024 Council meeting a request from Megan Gonzalez, Co-President Love Wins Coastal addressed the Council seeking endorsement and participation in thel Love Wins Coastal "Love is Love" Initiative, and to additionally ask the Solicitor to submit aj policy for signs, flags etc. for review at the. June 6th meeting. Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To approve, as written the case by case basis. the following which was acted upon: Town Council: meeting minutes for May 9, 2024. Department Head Report for April 2024. Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, reçeiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toj place on file the Fire Discussion ofa draft proposal submitted by the Planning Board to begin review of an amendment to1 the Zoning ordinance on. Attainable Housing. Mike Steers, Chair of thel Planning Board spoke briefly and encouraged comments to assist the Planning Board to continue working on ai final draft proposal. He also thanked the Commons Foundation and Mr. Joseph Azrack for their thoughts and work on this matter. The Solicitor stated thisi is cutting edge material and will: make his review prior to the Planning Boards meeting of] June 4. He did note that he has a law student interning with his firm for the summer that has been assigned to Little Compton and Attainable Housing. The proposal is not ready for hearing ini its current format. Councilor Mataronas offered a few comments on the proposal, supporting farmers, special use permits, not replacing affordable housing, need clarification on # units mentioned in sub- division - four family?, duplex, one building four separate units within. Unclear to him. He would be opposed toi four separate houses. Joseph Azrack noted variables with deed restrictions and continued ability for property to bes sold as needed, and additionally asked the Solicitor to: reach out ifhei needed supporting Attainable does not have a statutory effect on1 the affordable housing units. Councilor Iriarte-Moore - who will oversee? List provided by Mark Reichin who spoke Desire by. Jim Lockei to set public hearing sooner rather than later. It was explained the documentation with several firms gaining support for the project draft must be final before al hearing set and advertising must occur. Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To allow the Town Solicitor tor review a draft proposal on Attainable Housing with thel Planning Board and: return with a recommendation to the. June 6, 2024 Town Council meeting. Update on intènded repairs to. John Dyer Road. Brief discussion of Pottersville Road culvert on the south end ofJohn Dyerl having funding and repairs done at this time. The north end ofJ John Dyer needs observation and then surveying to define what needs for drainage exist in this area. BETA group is observing at this time. They will prepare something for consideration at a future Council meeting. No Review of visit by Secretary Stephan Pryor.. Draft minutes written by the Planning Boards secretary are in your packets. Asst. to Sec, Pryor sent a summation oft their assumption ofthet town of Little Compton. This list will be distributed tol his fellow. Councilors ànd all who attended that meeting. He will ask for comments that will be sent back tot the Secretary. Little: Compton is different int that we do funding is currently earmarked for this section of. John Dyer Road. not have town-wide sewef, water or. public transportation. place onj file the minutes filed by the. Planning Board. Discussion. Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, To Councilor McHugh asked to adopt ai résolution he drafted supporting Article 5 (Housing Bond) question 3 proposed by the Governot that will be found on thel November ballot. Bob moved to prepare and support, second by McHugh. Discussion took place that there was ai motion on the table. Discussion oft the motion currently on the table to plaçe on: file the communication, clarifying the language of the motion, and voting as: follows: Motion made by Councilor. Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toplace on file old business #3 communication materials relating to ai meeting held with Secretary ofH Housing, Stefan Pryor May 15. Motion made by Councilor McHugh, receiving a second by Councilor Mushen, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To make ai resolution to support Article 5, Questions 3, of Governor McKee's FY2024. Budget Proposal for a $100: million State Housing Bond issue, said draft resolution will return at the. June 6th meeting for formal consideration. Update on status of planned assessment oft the needs of the town' s senior citizens. The' Town Administrator announced that he received on May 22 a proposal from) Kim Jacob, Consultant to perform the needs assessment. The original consultant, as some: may remember, had to step down due to medical reasons. This proposal is slightly higher, $1,200: more than the original, but still within range. A motion was made and seconded to engage. Kim. Jacobs to oversee thei task of performinga needs assessment fort the senior population. Councilor Mataronas stated that hei may have a location for The Town Administrator distributed a Memorandum received from Kim Jacobs proposing contractual services for Community Needs Assessment: Phase I- Aging in Little Compton. After al brief the seniors to use: for ai meeting space, but was not at liberty to disclose at this time. discussion the following was voted: Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor. Iriarte-Moore, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To engage Kim Jacobs to deliver ai report titled: Community! Needs Assessment: Phasé I- Aging in Little Compton in the amount of $9,200 lump sum for the scope of work. Receive bid proposals for spring roadside grass and brush mowing: 1) RM Construction/Rich McGee & Son Excavating tôtal costl basis $10,000 ($290/hour) 2) BJRI Enterprises $300/hour rate, not total cost Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiying a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To àward the bid: for spring roadside grass and brush mowing tol Rich McGee & Son Excavating for al lump sum of $10,000. The Council President did note that past practice normally referred all bids received tot the DPW Director and Town Administrator. He felt that since one ofthe bids failéd to respond as the solicitation requested with al lump sum cost that this action was appropriate. Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To grant permission to the Wilbur & McMahon School to' close the Commons triangle on the north side on June 13that 61 pm to allow the eighth grade graduation ceremony to1 take place on the school front lawn. New Business #4 = consider requesting thel LC. Agricultural Conservancy Trust seek advice from legal counsel as to the' Trust's authority within the bounds of their enabling legislation to participate in multi-purpose acquisitions. Discussion: Councilor Mushen stated that this item was. his idea and he offered it for ai fuller discussion and action as may be deemed appropriate. Bill Richmond, Chair ofthel LC. Agricultural Conservancy Trust stated that this very subject has recently been discussed by the members of the Trust. The decided it might bel best to propose scenarios Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To request the. LC Agricultural Conservancy Trust seek advice from legal counsel, expert in land/real estate acquisitions, as to the Trust's authority, within the bounds of their enabling legislation, to participate in multi-purpose an: attorney could offer an opihion letter in response. acquisitions. Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To refer tot the Town Administrator the matter ofs signing on behalf oft the' Town the RII Dept. ofTransportation Parade permit application for the LC350 Celebration Parade scheduled for Saturday, August 16, 2025 from 11 am to 2 pm. Motion made by Councilor. Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, votingi in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To designate May 19 -252024 as. Emergency. Medical Services Week in the' Town ofLittle Compton with the theme HONORING OURI PASTI FORGING OUR: FUTURE". and care given to the residents ofLittle Compton. The Council broadly thanks all of the Emergency Medical Services personnel for their service Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toi refer to the' Town Administrator and authorize the release ofal Request for Proposals by the LC Community Center for upgrades to 34 Commons for upgrades to the building from source: funding which includes Community Learning Centers Municipal Grant funds. At 8:171 PM the Town Council sitting as the) Board ofLicense Commissioners voted the Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor. Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To grant a Class F-1 one day Beverage License to the! LC Game Clubi for a clambake to bel held. June 9, 2024 at1 the John Dyer following: Road facility. The Solicitor noted that pàrt oft the rule making process a 30 day public notice has been received regarding the RIPDES remediation general permit. Should the town have comments they will need to do sO within said 30 day period. Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, reçeiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Golèmbeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toj place on: filea a Public Nôtice rêceived from RI Dèpt. of Environmental Management, Office of Water Resources regarding the draft RIPDES Permit, RIPDES remediation general permit. Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To place on: filet the consent calendar, holding item 3d for further discussion: 1. Resolutions adopted by the Charlestown Town Council both relating to supporting amendment to waters and navigation harbors and harbor lines, specifically houseboats. One for Senate bill 2. Copy ofai resolution adopted by thel Hopkinton Town Council urging support for permanent S2629 the other for House bill H7892 safety barriers on RI bridges over Narragansett Bay. 3. Resolutions adopted by Exeter Town Council a.In opposition tol House bill 2024-H7763 and Senate bill 2024-S2679 relating to access to public records where said proposals seek to burden cities and towns and state agencies to c.In support off fully funding state aid to libraries to the full twenty-five (25%) percent level send all public records to thel Dept. of Administration. b.In opposition to any revival oft the Old Saybrook to Kenyon Bypass d.Held for further discussion. Discussion of3d. d.In opposition to House bill H7983 which proposes to create an Office ofthe State Building Commissioner and confer upon the Commissioner to conduct and supervise building code inspections ofa all residential and commercial building regulated by the code within the state, taking control over local building decisions away from the cities and towns. Councilor Mushen notes that this resolution is one. he would like to see Little Compton adopt locally. The Solicitor noted that the legislation has already passed the House. Noting there is no current Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor. Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To draft and execute a resolution opposing any companion bill that may come before the Senate for legislation mirroring House Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiying a second by Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): That the bills be Senate version the following was voted: Bill H7983. allowed and ordered paid as follows: $78,809.18 Petro. Gasoline RI Energy Town Dock RI Energy Civic Rec. RI Energy - Street Lights RII Energy 32 Commons RIJ Energy IOOF RIJ Energy - Public Safety Complex RIJ Energy Town Hall RIJ Energy - Street Lights Adamsville RI Energy Transfer Station' RI Energy Cell Towér WBMason - Courcil- - DPW FR Modern Printing - Canvassers Probate Clèrk Sylvan Nursery Inc. Treel Fund Sylvan Nursery Inc. Tréel Fund Caseys Oil - Town Buildings East Bay Media Group Canvassers East Bay Media Group Council - Highway Seekonk Supply Inc, - Highway Effluential Technologies- - Wastewater Treatment. Facility Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara LLC legal other Michael Massa Harbor Management Fund Maguire. Equipment Inc. Transfer Station Maguire Equipment Inc. Transfer Station E&J Tripp Lawn Care Inc. - Cemetery Fund RITCCA - Town Clerk Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc. OWMP grant funds Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc. - OWMP grant funds Mass Crane & Hoist Services Inc. - Harbor Management Fund East Bay Media Group Canvassers Vision Government Solutions Revaluation account $550.76 $44.58 $21.01 $21.56 $59.06 $37.96 $1,583.39 $846.16 $53.50 $236.36 $623.74 $84.81 $319.91 $75.18 $127.50 $791.69 $82.00 $533.00 $1,181.95 $1,350.00 $55.00 $32.45 $874.00 $325.00 $168.00 $110.00 $10,575.00 $2,925.00 $17,936.40 $82.00 $571.65 RIAAO-7 Tax. Assessor Crystal Rock-7 Town Hall - Transfer Station Heather. J Cook- Town Clerk/Canvassing Tiverton Auto Body. Fire Dept. AT&TMobility Fire Dept. Northeast Rescue Systems - Fire Dept. Specialty Vehicles Inc. Firel Dept. Anna's Uniform Supply Inc. - Fire. Dept. Crystal Rock - Fire Dept. Valcourt Heating Inc. -] Fire Dept. Wilburs General Store - Fire Dept. West Parts & Supplies Inc. - Fire Dept. Coronis Health RCM: LLC- Amb. Reimb. Fund Brown Emergency Medicine- - Amb. Reimb. Fund Southcoast Hospitals Group Amb. Reimb. Fund Madden Electric- Public Safety Complex Griggs &) Browne Public Safety Complex (Fire) Griggs &1 Browne Public Safety Compléx (Police) Cox-3 32 Commons WBMason Town Clerk - Town Hall Cox- - Police Dept. Rob's. Auto Care Police Dept. Wilburs General Store Police Dept, URI-E Police Dept. WBMason Police Dept. Dave'sLawnmower Repair.- -I DPW Dave'sLawnmower Repair-DPW Thel Eagle Leasing Co. - Town Hall: restoration fund AB: Planning Planning - Grants Petro - Diesel WBMason Finance WBMason Finance WBMason Finance WBMason Finance WBMason Finance Hague; Sahady & Co. Auditors Messenger Security Systems Inc. - Town Hall Sakonnet Tree. Inc. Tree Fund Sakonnet Tree Inc. Tree Fund Sakonnet' Tree Inc. - Tree. Fund Sakonnet' Tree Inc. Trée Fund Sakonnet' Tree Inc. Tree Fund Sakonnet' Tree Inc. Treel Fund Verizon Wastewater Treatment Facility FTM workers Canvassing $35.00 $108.03 $57.62 $15.00 $385.84 $560.00 $222.43 $600.00 $125.99 $14,708.00 $35.38 $3.13 $673.64 $250.00 $26.76 $16,655.77 $950.40 $337.50 $100.00 $100.00 $154.11 $42.32 $146.99 $55.00 $18.92 $5,136.00 $83.16 $5,440.07 $140.78 $157.70 $159.00 $403.75 $410.39 $93.96 $314.78 $14.40 $259.00 $37.59 $5,500.00 $249.00 $550.00 $770.00 $78.00 $1,340.00 $830.00 $643.86 $57.53 $540.00 Having no further business before the Council this meeting is declared adjourned at 8:22PM. Carol A. Wordell, CMC, Town Clerk Minutes ofa Town Council meeting held on May 31s, A.D. 2024 at 2:16 o'clock PMI held in in- person format at the Town Hall, 40 Commons, Town Council Chambers, Little Compton, RI. Members present: PaulJ.G Golembeske, Gary S. Mataronas, Patrick McHugh and Robert L. Mushen. Absent: Andrew Iriarte-Moore. Also in attendance: Antonio Teixeira, Town Administrator. The Town Council President called the meeting to order in open session and polled, individually, each Councilor as to their wishes to enter into executive session under RIGL 42-46- 5(a)(2) under collective bargaining, all responded in the affirmative (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen). The Town Administrator reviewed the progress. of collective bargaining for the three (3) municipal unions in Little Compton, specifically IBPO Local 644, IAFF Local 3957 and Municipal Employees Union Local 860. No votes taking in executive. session. The Town Council President polled, individually, each Councilor as to their wishes to come out of executive session under RIGL42-46-5()2) collective bargaining, all: responded in the affirmative (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh; Mushen). At3:32 PM: it was disclosed that no votes were taken in executive session. Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor McHugh, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To adjourn at 3:32PM. Carol A. Wordell, CMC; Town Clerk BELEIVIL DHRI Little Compton Police Department Town of Little Compton, Rhode Island 60 Simmons Road Office of the Police Chief MEMORANDUM Date: To: From: Subject: June 3, 2024 The Honorable Town Council Chief Scott N. Raynes Monthly Report for May 2024 May 2024 Patrol Activity Totals Calls responded to Formal Complaints received Complaints closed this month Complaints closed (previous month) Motor vehicle citations issued Motor vehicle warning issued Criminal Arrest Violation ofTown Ordinances Accident investigated Burglar alarms Reported deaths Total Gallons of gasoline used Mileage Breaking & Entering Larceny Value of Stolen Property 1285 37 8 5 18 97 3 3 2 9 0 515 8706 0 0 0 Little Compton Police Department Town of Little Compton, Rhode Island 60 Simmons Road Office of the Police Chief MEMORANDUM May 2024 Police Overtime Hours Totals: 24 0 84 8 12 0 0 35 26.5 0 4 0 0 Sick Leave replacement Personal leave replacement Vacation replacement Training replacement Court Town Detail Private Detail Patrol Supplement Comp-time replacement Injured on duty replacement Blue Riptide/Grant Military leave replacement Investigation May 2024 Dispatch Overtime Hours Totals: 24 0 64 0 0 1 88 Sick leave: replacement Personal leave replacement Vacation replacement Training replacement Holiday replacement Comp-time replacement Weekend replacement Little Compton Police Department Town of Little Compton, Rhode Island 60 Simmons Road Office of the Police Chief MEMORANDUM May 2024 Part-time Dispatch Hours Totals: 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 Weekend replacement Vacation replacement Sick leave replacement Personal day Holiday replacement Training replacement Comp-time replacement May 2024 Town fuel log Gasoline #1Unused #21 Fire department # Unused #41 Maintenance #51 Highway Department 2,560.2 #6 Senior Bus #71 Beach Commission #8 Police Department April 76,010.0 29,471.7 4,223.5 44,343.6 5,639.5 1,410.1 18,034.7 May 76,010.0 29,571.2 4,223.5 44,613.5 2,560.2 5,689.7 1,410.1 18,561.9 Total 0 99.5 0.0 269.9 0 50.2 0.0 527.2 Total Gasoline: 946.8 Little Compton Police Department Town of Little Compton, Rhode Island 60 Simmons Road Office of the Police Chief MEMORANDUM Diesel April 48,193.6 11,043.7 5,313.2 5,567.0 362.8 May 48,524.5 11,043.7 5,313.2 5,586.9 362.8 Total 330.9 0.0 0.0 19.9 0.0 #1E Fire Department #21 Unused #3 Highway Department # 41 Maintenance Department #5 Old Senior bus Total Diesel: 350.8 Respectfully, gldua John Faria Lieutenant Deputy Chief DIRa RECEIVED JUN 0 8 2024 Town of Little Compton, RI Building/Zoning Department Town Hall, 40 Commons P.O. Box 226 Little Compton, RI. 02837 (401)635-8384 Dean Simmons Building inspector/Zoning Official asimmons@littlecomptonri.org Building/Zoning Department Council Report May 6, 2024-June. 3, 2024 Participated in webinar training with Viewpoint. Collaborate with Assessor and continue to clean up old active Permits ini the system. ICC (International Code Council) Working toward (B2) certification. Collaborate with local Engineers to develop work: sheet for calculating new Zoning Ordinances. Metrics 69 Permits issued 115 Inspections logged $13,141.20 Revenue collected. DHR-3 Carol A. Wordell, CMC, Town Clerk 40 Commons PO: Box 226 Town ofLittle Compton, RI To: Antonio A. Teixeira Town Administrator From: Carol A. Wordell, CMC, Town Clerk Date: June 3, 2024 The office of the Town Clerk handles on a daily basis a wide array oftasks. During the month ofN May the following figures display the volume of work: Dump stickers issued-231 Recording land evidence instruments recorded - 68 Dog licenses 49 Vital records certified copies issued - 16 Marriage License: issued-3 Miscellaneous fees collected for Probate, copying, appliance etc. = see attached. In addition to our day to day activities we have the following: Probate Court responsibilities Council Clerk responsibilities - meetings, minutes, follow up actions Coordinate with the IT personnel for day-to-day issues, oversee website daily needs, audio/visual needs for council chambers in prep: for hybrid meetings Ongoing responsibilities as Wellness Coordinator for the Trust, sharing multiple Deputy participated in Table Top Exercise for Election Safety at Bd. Of Elections Prepared warrant and' budget committee report and serve as clerk to thel Financial opportunities to achieve better overall health Hazard Mitigation Plan: meeting correspondence Town Meeting. Distribution Report - Summary LITTLE COMPTON COUNTY RI Carol A. Wordell - Town Clerk 5/1/2024 TO 5/31/2024 SALES ITEM Appliance Coupon DESCRIPTION Applicance Coupon Certified Copy Copies Probate Certify Copy Female Kennel Fee Male Replacement Tag Spayed/Neutered AMOUNT 600.00 600.00 7.50 73.00 25.00 105.50 90.00 25.00 100.00 0.00 215.00 38.00 38.00 9.00 9.00 162.00 162.00 45.00 45.00 2,770.20 2,770.20 15.00 150.00 20.00 185.00 307.80 307.80 1,470.00 157.50 270.00 1,897.50 Copies & Other Services Dog License Dog Spayed and Neutered Historical Records Probate Historical Records State Historical Records Town Land Records License Fees Historic Preservation - Probate Historic Preservation - State Historic Preservation - Town Recording Fee Liquor License Class F Mobile Food Establishment Victualing House /Tavern Preservation Fee Estate Tax Probate Advertising Probate Filing Fee Preservation Probate Printed On:6/3/2024 At: 11:48:33AM Page 1 of2 SALES ITEM Town Transfer Station DESCRIPTION Compost Bin Construction Debris Dump Stickers Mattress Seasonal Pass Single Use Coupon Tires AMOUNT 90.00 300.00 1,165.00 70.00 30.00 30.00 110.00 1,795.00 12,433.46 8,422.60 20,856.06 11,399.14 11,399.14 48.00 11.00 129.00 188.00 24.00 14.00 84.00 81.00 203.00 40,776.20 Transfer Tax State Transfer Tax- State Transfer Tax- State Over 800K Transfer Tax- - Town Marriage License State Vital Copy State Mail-In Vital Copy State Walk In Marriage License - Town Vital Copy Mail In Vital Copy Walk In Vital Copy' Walk In Additional Transfer Tax" Town Vital Records : State Vital Records - Town Grand Total: Printed On:6/3/2024. At: 11:48:33AM Page 2 of2 PHR-4 RECEIVED JUN 0 3 2024 Town ofLittle Compton OFFICE OF THETAXASSESSOR Post Office Box 226 Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837 (401)635-4509 June 3, 2024 To: Town Administrator Antonio A. Teixeira From: Denise M. Cosgrove, RICA Tax Assessor Re: DEPARIMENT,HEAD REPORT: The month of April/May: Proofed the map changes with the printers to produce the Plat/Map books. Supported and covered the office of the Tax Collector when needed. Moved the office structure for better flow and organization. Sorted Building Permits forf field review collaborating with the Building Official when questions or concerns arose. Maintained general office procedures updating ownership, market sales and conditions, plat maps and other office related data in a timely manner for public and in house use on all platforms available, i.e. Met with the Team for Vision Government Solutions Inc. (VGSI) to develop work flow for project to begin Proceeded to visit properties with the Data Collector from VGSI reviewing and clarifying changes Attended the NRAAO (Northeast Association of Assessors Organization) educational conference in paper, computer and web based. early May. according tot the Building Permits issued. Proved the final assessment figures for certification and budget processing. Reviewed all reports and set up the date for printing and mailing the tax bills. Participated in Microsoft classes via zoom consisting of variety platforms. Continue to review the account numbering of all parcels for accuracy. Atlantic City. Respettulysubmited, Cahdyie Denise M. Cosgrove, RICA Tax Assessor DHR-5 RECEIVED JUN 04 42024 Joun of Gittie (ompton Oown Hall .0. Dnx 226 Gittle Compton, R3 02837 To: From: Date: Subject: Honorable Town Council Antonio A. Teixeira T7 Town Administrator June 6, 2024 May Monthly Report Town Hall Restoration- Courtyard landscaping and drainage - has been completed, all downspouts are connected to the cistern. The front stairs of the main building and the Schoolhouse building have been done over to bei in Emergency door at the end oft the hallway by the Building and Zoning Official needs to be replaced - The four hydrangeas dedicated to Mrs. Madden have been planted compliance. We are awaiting the railings from Steve Flowers. Dean and lare working to get some quotes RIDOT/Little Compton Commons Project - Police, Fire Chiefs, President Mushen and had an opportunity to do az Zoom meeting to clarify some issues about the road paving for the Commons. Also, the Chiefs, President Mushen and met with the representatives of the Congregational Church to address their concerns with the road John Dyer Road - BETA Group continues to work on1 the engineering for the culvert and drainage. Community (Senior) Needs Assessment - Consult Kim. Jacobs willl be meeting with the work group, Thursday, Tennis Court Engineering - The Electrical Engineer from Activitas was int town - Wednesday, May 22ndt to assess the power sources around the tennis courts. She compile the information to provide a cost analyses to light the Finance Department - Anita Couto has joined Amy. Anita bided fori the trial period of 30 working days as the Town Decorative Lights - The town will be submitting an application forr road cut to install the conduit for the National Coastal Resilience Fund - it's a collaboration between Westport, Dartmouth and Little Compton to construction and the fair. June 6, 2024 @ 1:30pm in the Town Council Chambers. courts. Finance Clerk. Both Amy and Anita have been very busy. Commons' lights. pursue Federal funding to improve the shared coastal area. No other news at this point. Department of Revenue - They approved the budget as proposed and approved the printing for the Town Contract Negotiations = President Mushen and! Ihave worked through negotiations and have briefed the Town Council on the status oft the negotiations. Most contracts are on the final stage. We should meet thet timeline to Taylor's Lane - BETA (tech support) and Fuss O'Neill (engineering) are working with the Town ofl Little Compton Congregational Church Fair the Chiefs, President Mushen and' Town Administrator met with the representatives of the Church to address their concerns regarding the Commons' paving. Finance meeting. sign. through the RI Infrastructure Banki to bring to fruition the Stormwater project. DRL Little Compton Fire Department May Report 2024 Little Compton Fire Departi ment Incident Anal ysis From 05/01/2024 Thru 05/31/2024 Incidents By Time And Day Page 1 Printed: 06/04/2024 SUN MON TUE WED THR 1 FRI SAT TOTALS 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 1 2 3 7 7 2 5 7 4 2 3 4 1 1 8 3 1 1 1 67 1 AM 2 AM 3 AM 4 AM 5 AM 6 AM 7 AM 8 AM 9 AM 10 AM 11 AM 12 PM 1 PM 2 PM 3 PM 4 PM 5 PM 6 PM 7 PM 8 PM 9 PM 10 PM 11 PM 12 AM TOTALS GRAND TOTAL: 67 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 2 1 1 2 1 3 1 3 1 2 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 o 12 16 12 10 NFPA Part III: Fire And Incident Type Breakdown A: Structure Fires By Fixed Property Use 1. Private Dwellings (1 or 2 Family) 2. Apart ments (3 or More Families) 3. Hot els and Motels 4. All Other Residential 5. TOTAL RESIDENTAL FIRES 6. Public Assembly 7. Schools and Colleges 8. Health Care and Penal Institutions 9. Stores and Offices 10. Industry, Utility, Defense, Laboratorie es 11. Storage in Structures 12. Other Structures 13. TOTAL STRUCTURE FIRES B: Other Fires And Incidents 14a. Fires in Highway Vehicles 14b. Fires in Other Vehicles 17. Fires in Rubbish 18. All Other Fires 19. TOTALS FOR ALL FIRES 20. Rescue, Emergency Medical Responses 21. False Alarm Response es Nimber Deaths Injury Dollar Loss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38 8 15. Fires Outside of Structures With Value Involved 0 16. Fires Outside of Structures With No Value Involved 0 Little Compton Fire Depart ment Incident Anal ysis From 05/01/2024 Thru 05/31/2024 Page 2 Printed: 06/04/2024 22. Mitual Aid 23a. Hazmat Responses 23b. Other Hazardous Conditions 24. All Other Responses 25. TOTAL FOR ALL INCIDENTS 5 2 1 13 67 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NFPA Part IV: False Alarm Responses Type Of Call 1. Malicious, Mischie evous Fall Call 2. System Malfunction 3. Unintentional 4. Other False Alarms Nimber 0 4 4 0 Incident Type Category Breakdown Incide ent Type Cat egory [100-199] Fire/Explosion [200-299] Overpressure Rupture [300-399] Rescue Call [400-499] Hazardous Condition [500-599] Service Call 600-699] Good Int ent Call [700-799] False Call [800-899] Severe Weather/Natural Disast er [900-999] Special Type/Complaint Unde et eri mined TOTAL Occurrences 1 0 42 3 5 2 8 1 0 5 67 Perce entage 1.5 0.0 62.7 4.5 7.5 3.0 11.9 1.5 0.0 7.5 100.0 Fixed Property Type Category Breakdown Fixed Property Type Cat egory [100-199] Public Assembly Properties [200-299] Educational Properties [300-399] Institutional Properties [400-499] Residential Properti es [500-599] Mercantile Properties [600-699] Otilities/Technology/Farming/Mning [700-799] Manufacturing Properties [800-899] Storage Properties [900-999] Special Properties Occurrences 3 1 0 47 3 0 0 2 5 1 5 67 Percentage 4.5 1.5 0.0 70.1 4.5 0.0 0.0 3.0 7.5 1.5 7.5 100.0 None Und et eri mine ed TOTAL Fire District Breakdown Fire District NORTH WEST WESTPORT Occurrences 8 1 Percentage 11.9 1.5 Little Compton Fire Department Incident Anal ysis From 05/01/2024 Thru 05/31/2024 Page 3 Printed: 06/04/2024 SOUTH WEST NORTH CENTRAL NDRTH EAST CENIRAL SOUTH TIVERTON TOTAL 5 21 10 13 5 4 67 7.5 31.3 14.9 19.4 7.5 6.0 100.0 Personnel Breakdown Na me Unknown Pers. Form Ti me She eet Reporting Approving 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 26 6 3 22 67 5 10 22 6 2 22 67 Li eut enant David A Nickerson Firefight er Jason DaSilva Lie eut enant Randall A Watt Firefight er Randall Medina Jr Li eut enant Samel T Hussey TOTAL Apparatus Breakdown Apparatus Fire Chief's Car Fire Prevention Car Engine 2 Fire Boat Personal Vehicle Rescue 2 Squad Tank er 1 TIVERTOI N RESCUE 1 WESTPORT RESCUE 1 WESTPORT TANKER TOTAL Responses 7 4 39 1 1 45 1 6 1 2 1 108 Percentage 6.5 3.7 36.1 0.9 0.9 41.7 0.9 5.6 0.9 1.9 0.9 100.0 Incident Type Incide ent Type Not Reporte ed Fire, other EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. Wat ercraft Rescue Oil or other combustible liquid spill Carbon monoxide incident Power line down Service Call, other Lock-out Occurrences 5 1 40 1 1 1 1 3 1 2 2 3 Percentage 7.5 1.5 59.7 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 4.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 3.0 3.0 4.5 Assist police or other governmental agency Dispatched & canceled en route Haz Mat rele ease investigation w/no Haz Mat Smoke e detector activation due to malfunction CO dete ector activation due to malfunction Alarm syst em activation, no fire - unintentional Little Compton Fire Depart ment Incident Anal ysis From 05/01/2024 Thru 05/31/2024 Page 4 Printed: 06/04/2024 Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 1 1 67 1.5 1.5 100.0 Lightning strike (no fire) TOTAL Aid Given or Received Aid Given or Received Not Report ed Mitual aid received Mtual aid given None TOTAL Occurrences 5 4 5 53 67 Percentage 7.5 6.0 7.5 79.1 100.0 Apparatus Use Apparatus Use Other Suppression EM TOTAL Occurrences 19 40 49 108 Percentage 17.6 37.0 45.4 100.0 For Districts: All For Situations: All For Jurisdictions: All For Street(s): All For Location: All OBA TOWN OFL LITTLE COMPTON REGULATIONS Regarding Displays at Public Buildings and Properties FLAG AND DISPLAY POLICY RULES AND REGULATIONS Purpose a. Displays, including flags, signs, banners and the like that are located on' Town-owned properties in Little Compton are a form of government: speech. Accordingly, the Town of Little Compton (the "Town"), through the Town Council as its elected legislative and policy making body, has sole discretion to decide the content ofa any display that is tob be located on' Town-owned property, in order to convey messages that appropriatelyreflect the values oft the Town. The following rules and regulations are for the use of displays on Town-owned properties in connection with events sanctioned by the Town Council. Declaration of] Policy a. The use oft the flagpole located on Town Hall is solély reserved for the official Flag ofthe b. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the flying ofi flags on flagpoles owned by the Town that are located onj property controlled by the School Committee.pursuant to R.I.G.L. $16-2- 15,shall be goyérned in accordance with the directives oft the School Committee, ori its C. Nothing set forth herein is intended in any way to prohibit or interfere with individuals carrying lawful flags inj public.and/or displaying them on private property. United States of America. designee, pursuant to R.I.G.L. 8 16-9-10. RULES GOVERNINGI DISPLAYSONTOWA. PROPERTY a. A display for purposes ofthis policy consists ofa flag, sign, banner or the like used in connection with an event that has been sanctioned by the Town Council. b. The Town, with approval from the Town Council, may install displays related to public services on any municipal property. Temporary Displays 1. Only displays of a temporary nature shall be allowed on Town-owned properties. No temporary displays shall be allowed on or at the' Town Hall property. 2. A"temporary display" shall be installed on' Town-owned property no earlier than one (1) day prior to a sanctioned event and shall be removed at the end ofthe 3. Temporary displays may be installed on municipal property, other than the Town Hall property, ifthe display is part of an event that has been sanctioned' by avote oft the Town Council. The approval for the event by the Town Council may also include an approval for the proposed display that is part oft the event. 4. An application for. a Town Council sanctioned event shall also include details for the temporary display that will be used as part oft the event. event. Cmtinub-f 51334 513H h Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: bbroy W2 Andrew' W. riarte-Moore Gary Mataronas; Patrick McHugh; Paul Golembeske; Robert Mushen 0B3 6bsy Thursday, May 23, 20244 4:48 PM Carol Wordell Resolution for consideration In anticipation oft tonight's request from Megan Gonzalez regarding the Love is Love initiative, Ihave crafted the following resolution. Please do noti respond or comment until this evening. Thank you. Resolution supporting the Love is Love initiative Whereas, the Town ofLittle Compton is a community. that values diversity, acceptance, and inclusivity for all Whereas, the. Love is. Love. Initiative aims toj promote love, acceptance, and supportfor the LGBTQ+ individuals regardless ofsexual orientation or gender identity; community through various events and activities; promoting love and inclusivity in our community; Whereas, displaying the. Love is Love. sign on. June 8, 20241 will. serve as a visible symbol ofour commitment to Now Therefore, Let it. Be Resolved, that the. Little Compton Town Council endorse the Love is. Love Initiative And, Be itfurther resolved, that the Town ofLittle Compton will display the Love is Love sign on. June 8, 2024, as a1 visible demonstration of four commitment toj promoting love and acceptance in our community. and pledges our supportforpromoting acceptance and inclusivity for all individuals; Andrew W. Iriarte-Moore Mobile Phone . (401)400-2294 President & Owner. CFO Consulting Group, LLC Town Council Member . Town of Little Compton, RI NB-2SR Babow Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject: Megan Gonzalez meboudrau2egmal.com, Friday, May 10, 2024 1:46 PM Town Council Love is Love Community Initiative Dear Town Council Members, At this time wel kindly request your endorsement and participation in the Love Wins Coastal "Love is Love" Initiative. We believe that love is love, no matter who you are or who you love.. As we approach Pride month, we. kindly request as a community we come together to celebrate love in all its forms and to show that love truly does win. Participation only takes 2 easy steps! 1. Compete the google form to receive a FREE "Love is Love" yard sign htps/fomsgleehAPHNGbUpehbelA 2.I Display your yard sign during the: month of. June. Goal: Toi foster a community of acceptance and inclusivity. Together, we can make ai real difference and create ai more: inclusive and welcoming world for all. Love is love, and love always wins. Ifyou would like more information, please email oiwinsonsal@emalcon LOVE IS LOVE 9a - Make ita a great day! Megan Gonzalez (she/her) Co-President Love Wins Coastal 401-829-5679 w/083 6b34 Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Erin Kinnane Friday, May 24, 2024 8:33AM Town Council Megan Gonzalez she, her Love Is Love Initiative Some people whoi received this message don't often get email from erin@pulpco.us. Learn whyt thisi isi important Town Council Members, Iwas unable to attend last night's meeting, but wanted to echo the sentiments shared by Meghan Gonzalez concerning the Love is Love initiative and ask for your support and endorsement. Pride is ai time of visibility and support for our LGBTQ+ community members and your public support would serve as a reminder that we can all cultivate a stronger sense of empathy, compassion and understanding. This would be a truly meaningful step towards creating a more inclusive and accepting environment for LGBTQ+ folks in our community. Thank you for your attention to this matter, Erin Kinnane 1 W/OB-3 hbNy Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject: Travis Auty tauty@hotmailcom> Wednesday, May 29, 20249:24AM Town Council Love is Love sign display Members oft the LCTown Council, I'm writing in support of the Love is Love sign to be displayed att the town hall on. June 8 for the LCI Pride celebration. It's important that LCi is seen as an allyt to allt those who reside in our community. This simple display expresses to our LGBTQ D4 community members that you are: seen, you are heard, and you are valued no matter who you: are and who you love. As a councill hope you continue your support ofa all community members and endorse this ask unanimously. Ithank you all for your service to Little Compton and to the continued betterment of our community. Regards, Travis H. Auty 2 Pleasant View Dr. Little Compton, RI 02837 Cell:401-603-6379 1 Wy0b3 6leby Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject: Laura Haverland laurahaverland@gmail.com> Wednesday, May 29,20243:28PM Town Council LGBTQ+ Pride support To Our Town Council, Iam writing ai note in support oft the resolution to support and acknowledge Pride month in June. I am al huge fan oft the Love Wins group; they are supporting people who typically face discrimination and hatred all around the world, even in small towns like ours. Their joyful signs around town bring a smile to my face when I see that neighbors are accepting of neighbors and sending a: message throughout town of] love and acceptance Ibelieve all children and families, whatever their shape and size, should be accepted, even in rural communities like ours. Please accept my support for the resolution acknowledging Pride month, whether that includes (I hope) flying the Pride flag and displaying other signage, and supporting the Love Wins group which instead of] hatred. is truly a wonderful, supportive group we are. lucky tol have ini town. Thank you! Laura Haverland 68 Shaw Rd Little Compton 1 w/o63 614 Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject: Isabel Mattia sapematiaegmal.com, Wednesday, May 29, 20249:14AM Town Council Isupport LGBTQ+ Pride! Hello Town Council, Pride in LC Iheard you are looking for public comment regarding Love Wins request for ai resolution and sign to support Ihope you will support this resolution, and proudly display the beautiful "Love is Love" sign on June 8th. Itisa always important to stand up: for the: rights and recognition oft the LGBTQ+ community, who experience discrimination based on identity, and it is especially important to celebrate LGBTQ+ people in rural communities like ours. Thel Movement Advancement Project has put together a list ofresources called where we call home" which includes some helpful infographics (linked here) that explain some of the reasons why LGBTQ+ people living Ihope you will support this resolution and display the sign as a way to celebrate our local LGBTQ+ ini rural communities experience more discrimination than those in urban communities. community, and proudly say: Love is Love! VODE - Isabel 1 wob-3 6/04 Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject: Julie Hagan uie/lagan@gmal.om, Thursday, May 30, 20249:12AM Town Council Support for Pride in Little Compton Some people who received this message don't often get email fromj ulrynagan@gmal.com. Learn why this is important Dear Town Council, My family is a second generation LC: family that lives here year-round with kids in the school and tax dollars at work in the community. We are writing a letter of support for the Love Wins event and for the town to show official support, both via sign and proclamation. Our and other families benefit greatly when institutions show support for Pride, especially in rural communities such as ours where iscrminatorynegative behavior is often Wel love Little Compton and: respect the Town Council and urge you tol be brave! You would have our support more. keenly felt than in: more populated areas. all the way. Sincèrely, Thel Hagan Family Willow. Avenue 1 u063 l4a4 Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Michael Bugara mlpugaraenotmal.om, Sunday, June 2, 20244:42PM Town Council Mbugara@.hotmal.com Mike Bugara US Navy Veteran Get Outlook for Android Ido not agree with the upcoming proposal for any signs or flags other than the American Flag of our Country W/06-34604 Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Karen Carroll Sunday, June 2, 20249:31PM Town Council Carol' Wordell Opposing the Love is Love sign at Town Hall Toi thel Members oft the' Town Council, Regarding thei request to place the "Love is Love" sign at the Town Hall.Ioppose this request and ask that you do not The' Town Hall is noj place for ANY party to display their beliefs. Once one group is given permission, then any group. must be allowed to display their sign (ori flag), which opens up Pandora's Box and exposes the town to unnecessary risk of Iurge you toj put in place a sign policy and ai flag policy (if one isn't in place) to avoid ai free-for-all with any group trying grant permission. lawsuits ifo other groups are not allowed to display their sign (or flag). to use Little Compton's public buildings. Sincerely, Karen Beauchemin 42 Oliver Lane U0b-3 L/6/34 Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Dave Beauchemin Sunday, June 2, 20249 9:40P PM Town Council Carol Wordell Opposition to the Love is Love Sign at Town Hall Some people who received this message don't often get email from beaucheminetamerndcon Learn whyt this is important Iam writing to express my concerns about displaying the "Love is Love" sign that is being requested to bej placed at the Ido not think the Town ofLittle Compton should give one group more special privileges over another, regardless ofv what Ifyou grant this request, thet town will be obligated to allow anyone and everyone who wishes to place a sign at Town Hall the right to do so. Town Hall: is not aj place to advertise or display one's beliefs or value statements. Tot the members ofthe Little Compton Town Council, Town Hall on June gth. they stand for. Istrongly urge the council to reject this request. Sincerely, Dave Beauchemin 42 OliverLane w/063 276 west MMoun Kg LHe Comptan RI June 3, 2024 RECEIVED JUN 0 32024 69b4 02839 Town of Zife Complon Council Dear Wembers: I have been blest wilh a long 2ife that has e-perie enced wars, Confhets and Whe raising of Our flag On Lwo dima: : a Flag re Spected, Q Plag my family fanght for! Some of your familes Served at our fort Church and Coast Guard staton at Sokonnet w.W your family Serving to Keep us Arng Our Qmerican flag should loe e only flag flown iw our Co wm uhily on our School ahnd municipal buildongs reflecting America the Beauti ful with Preedon and Jushce forav, under One God shows the blood Reflecting on the Qmericah Flag, shed lby tfousahds, the love of +the United and He Sorro wS of not this issue divide our Communiy Respect fully a for Hhe Red Keep us united OS we give respect white and Blue vespectfally Barbara Nass more /05-3 6/9p4 Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Carolyn Montgomery inaprcn0s@gmal.com, Monday, June 3, 20249:13AM Town Council Iwould like for the L.C. Town Council at their meeting on June 6th to reinforce their decision that only the U.S. flag will be flown at the Town Hall. This flag signifies for ALL. Let us not degrade this symbol by adding anything to: it. Think how many who have and will die to defend this country. Carolyn J.J Montgomery 284 West Main Road Lttle Compton, R.I. y0i53 l/le/94 Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Dear Carol, Francine Desilets delesfamenegmalcom. Monday, June 3, 20249:15AM Carol Wordell Lettert to LCTC concerning the Love isi Love resolution proposed resolution by Councilor Iriarte Moore.pdf Could youl kindly forward this email/letter to the Little Compton Town Council members sot they can readi it ahead oft the 6/6/2024 town council meeting? Thank youl kindly, Fran Desilets Dear Members of thel Little Council Town Council: As a citizen oft the town, I am writing to ask you to reject the attached resolution proposed by Councilman Moore concerning the "Lovei isI Love" initiative, which was proposed on 5/23/2024 and willl be voted on at your While the idea ofl love and acceptance of all citizens is good, promoting sexuality and agreeing to "events" and signage on town property that declares lifestyles inconsistent withi those ofmany ofthet town's citizens seems to bel beyond the purview oft the Council's responsibility. Thet town and its school should have no involvement in thisi initiative or any PRIDE activities this month or ever. This declaration is a private matter andi is offensive to me. Ihave ai feeling this ist thec case: for many other citizens as well, who at the risk ofs seeming hateful towards Should you consider this resolution however, thenI I suggest you ask Councilman Moore and/or Megan Gonzalezi to speak in detail about thei five points madei in1 the proposed resolution you are being asked to agree 6/6/2024: meeting. those promoting thes same will remain quiet. to, especially: Whati is sexual orientation and gender identity What do the letters LGBTQ+ stand for What' "various events and activities" are yous speaking of What sign will be displayed on. June 8, 2024 and whati in detail doest this sign represent cause or initiative which a citizen of thei towns should wishi toj promote vsi individual organizations andi ideologies that aren't part ofg governance. Why should the Council "endorse" Lovei is Lovei initiative and does this open the doort toj just about any other Any signs or flags approved and displayed by our town should be those consistent with town, state and country Thank yout for your service to our beautiful town andi for your serious consideration regarding all matters before your body. Veryt truly yours, Francine Desilets 901 Long Highway Little Compton Wyob-3 6/64 Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Dear Carol, Francine Desilets delesfanenegmalcom Monday, June 3, 20249:29AM Carol Wordell dog Letter for Town Council's consideration Could you kindly forward this letter to the Council members prior to Thursday's Thank you, Paul Desilets Zogee/@yahoo.com Dear Members oft the Little Compton Town Council: Catch phrases... Buzz words... Feel good generalities... and beyond the slogan of the day is needed. These must not be thel basis of decision making on important social issues. The requirement to think critically Such ist the case with the request before the Little Compton Town Council to approve or accept ai resolution on "Love is] Love" proposed by Councilman Moore and to be considered by the council on 6/6/2024. This happy sounding, seemingly innocuous catch phrase is anything but that. The Greeks understood that "Love" has several definitions and to be all inclusive, had a word associated with each form ofl love: for fellow man as in the root oft the of Brotherly love - Philadelphia. This isal Philia - brotherly love, love City s/44 uyob-3 Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject: Margaret Gallagher mimgerew@gmal.com> Monday, June 3, 2024 10:40'AM Town Council Love is Love Initiative Some people who received this message don't often get email from mmgcrew@gmail.com. Learnv why this isi important Margaret and. James Gallagher 408 West Main Rd. Little Compton, RI 02837 mmgcrew/@gmal.com 6/3/2024 Dear members of the Little Compton Town Council We are writing to share our opposition to your support, as a member representing all citizens of little Compton, to the Wet fully support the dignity ofa all individuals regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Itis important we live However, passing a resolution that clearly endorses the concept of the Love is Love initiative will marginalize individuals and groups who hold different beliefs about marriage, family and human relationships. Adoption or endorsement of this resolution which places a particular perspective on love and relationships will cause division and resentment within our town rather than understanding and acceptance. Itisu unclear to me why thet town council is being asked for their We ask yout to consider the perspective of all citizens of Little Compton when weighing your endorsement of the Love is endorsement, participation and passing of a resolution supporting the Love is Love initiative. in ai town that values diversity, tolerance and respect. support int this resolution when by doing sO endorses one group over many others. Love initiative. Respectfully, Margaret and. James Gallagher 1 0063 6/e/y Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject: MICHAEL ROCHA Monday, June 3, 2024 11:16 AM Town Council Letter concerning flags signs The American, State and POW flags demonstrate respect for our country, state, and military. These flags To allow other flags to be flown on government tax: supported properties creates the opportunity for disagreements, hostilities, and anything but unity - something we very much need. represent unity throughout our Country. Everyone has an opportunity to display flags of their choice on their own personal property and not to take over tax supported flag poles with their own personal agendas. Ifs someone belongs to a fringe party, should Let's continue to respect our country, state, and military and focus on actions that bring our Country together. they be allowed to fly their flag? Mike and Barbara Rocha 1 0j015-3 6/44 Heather Cook From: Sent: To: Subject: Chad' Valcourt Ciadeyatourraningcon Monday, June 3, 2024 11:38AM Town Council Love is Love Sign To thet town counsel ofLittle Compton, Iami not against any or posted on town property, form of gathering on the commons, for any group,Ia am against having anyone's sign or flag raised what do for one you will need to do for all. As a counsel, you do need to come up with you aresolution moving forward toj put this to rest. Chad Valcourt 20. John TI Martin Rd Little Compton RI 401-255-7636 w/ab 3 G/e/ay Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject: Susan Kinnane suanemanazegmalcom Monday, June 3, 20243:26PM Town Council Love is Love Resolution Dear Members of our' Town Council, We are writing youi in regard to the request put forth by the Love Wins organization and their request for you Wei respectfully ask that the Council not pass this Resolution and not plant a yard sign as requested on' Town to1 recognize their "Love is Love Resolution". Hall property. Our town has always been accepting of everyone in our Little Compton Community. The Love Wins Resolution actually states that in their written document: "Whereas, the Town ofLittle Compton is a community that values diversity, acceptance, and inclusivity for all individuals regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity," What the Resolution asks for, our American flag already delivers that diversity, inclusivity, acceptance, and Both of our families come from al long line of men and women who proudly served their Country sO that we all could live in a free and safe country. From the Civil War, WWI, WWII, the Korean War, and Vietnam, They fought sO they helped others and protected our Country. A Country where we can each raise our families with the values that we each hold dear. Our American Flag, proudly flying over our Town Hall, stands for all of us. There is no need for a Resolution or a yard sign to restate something that men and women already fought Wei respectfully ask the Town Council to make a resolution that only our. American Flag, POW and State flags will be a sign for all inclusivity, diversity, acceptance, and yes love for all in our town. The only sign and Please don't] let this Requested resolution end up dividing our town and we pray that those who request this Resolution do not look upon those oft us who are asking you not to accept it, as hateful or as being unloving or love for all. There is no: need for a Resolution or signage regarding this. and yes we have a family member still MIA. and died for. Resolution that we need. unaccepting. Nothing could be: further from the truth. Thank you for your time and consideration ofour letter. Respectfully, Chuck and Susan Kinnane 1 v/oB-3 6l4by Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Noel Gonzalez ngonaeza0eyehocom, Monday, June 3, 20248:09PM Town Council ovewinscoastal@gmal.con Love is Love Resolution [Some people who received this message don't often get email from sonaleza0e)ahoo.om. Learn why this is important at ttps/aka.m/LeamnAbout5endertdentification) DearTown Council Noel Gonzalez 223C. John Dyer Ifully support the proposed resolution as written. The sign is beautifully designed and promotes inclusivity. /06-3 44p4 Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject: Mark Gleicher margechero.doudom Monday, June 3, 20249:14PM Town Council Love is Love [Some people who received this message don'toften get email from mangetnereldoudcom. Learn why this is important ath https/aka.ms/LeamnAboutsenderidentification) Ifully support the Love is Love initiative. Mark Gleicher 29 WI Main Road wyoo3 6gpy Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject: Aimee Lotz aimeeotz@gmal.com> Monday, June 3, 20249:17PM Town Council Support of Love is Love initiative Town Council Members, Ifully support the Love is Love initiative as written, in its entirety. Sincerely, Aimee Lotz 21 Watson Way 1 C/oB-3 Lleky Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject: Megan Wordell mwrdlb@yahnoo.om> Monday, June 3, 20249:18PM Town Council Love is Love Initiative [Some people who received this message don't often get email from mwrdl6@yanoo.com. Learn why this is important at https:/aka.ms/LeamAboutsenderldentification) Good evening, lam in full support of helping spread acceptance and inclusion within our community and approve oft the Love is Love initiative as written by Megan. Jeanne Wordell 21 D Maple Avenue 1 Wyan-3 bleppy Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject: Helen Woodhouse Tuesday, June 4, 20247:01AM Town Council Love is love Resolution [Some people who received this message don't often get email from kw/7525@gmal.om. Learn why this is important ath ntps/Ala.myleambouSenderndemntinaton) Helen and Hilary Woodhouse fully support the Love Isl Live Resolution. Sent from my iPhone 1 y08-34/634 Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject: Mary Kinnane mpamnane@gmal.om, Tuesday, June 4, 20249:05AM Town Council Love is Love Some people who received this message don't often get email from mpainnane@gmal.com. Learn why this is important Ifully support the "Love is Love Initiative as written" Thank you, Mary Kinnane Whereas, the Town of Little Compton is a community that values diversity, acceptance, and inclusivity Whereas, the Love is Love Initiative aims to promote love, acceptance, and support for the LGBTQ+ Whereas, displaying the Love is Love sign on June 8, 2024 will serve as a visible symbol of our Now Therefore, Let it Be Resolved, that the Little Compton Town Council endorse the Love is Love Initiative and pledges our support forp promoting acceptance and inclusivity for all individuals; And, Be it furtherr resolved, that the Town of Little Compton will display the Love is Love sign on June 8, 2024, as a visible demonstration ofo our commitment to promoting love and acceptance in our fora all individuals regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity; community through various events and activities; commitment to promoting love and inclusivity in our community; community. W/oB-3 G/gb4 Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject: Importance: paugaliordeyahoo.com Tuesday, June 4, 20249:06A AM Carol' Wordell; Town Council Support fori the resolution on the Love is Love Initiative High Dear President Mushen and other town councilors In connection with the June 6Town Council Meeting: We most strongly urge you to pass the resolution to support the Love is Love Initiative and to display the sign ati thei town hall. Just do the decent thing! Cheers Paul and Miriam Clifford 2025689532 146 West Main Road, Little Compton, RI 02837 1 WCB-3 6/6(24 Heather Cook From: Sent: To: Subject: Alison' Ward al.mwardeyenocom> Tuesday, June 4, 202411:50AM Town Council Love is Love Initiative Some people who received this message don't often get email from almward@yaho.com. Learn whyt this is important Iurge the council to show their support for the initiative by displaying the simple but beautiful sign and accepting the proclamation. There is nothing about acceptance and inclusivity that should be controversial in 2024. A sense ofbelonging and support from one's community saves. lives. Thank you, Alison Sent from Yahoo] Mail for iPhone NB-/ Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject: Hi, Carol, EdE Bowen edboweni.@gmal.com, Wednesday, May 22, 20248:20AM Conservation Commission opening? Carol Wordell Sorry to get this in at the 11th hour, but Ijust became aware that there's an opening on the Conservation Commision. Can you) please add my name to the list oft those being considered for the position? Thank you very much, 1 NB-7 RESOLUTION URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT ARTICLE 5, QUESTION 3, OF GOVERNOR MCKEE'S FISCAL YEAR 2024 BUDGET PROPOSAL TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE FOR A $100 CONSTRUCTION OF AFFORDABLE AND ATTAINABLE HOUSING IN MILLION STATE HOUSING BOND ISSUE TO FUND THE RHODE ISLAND WHEREAS, the Town of Little Compton recognizes the shortage of affordable and attainable housing in Little Compton and in the state of WHEREAS, creating more affordable and attainable housing in Little Rhode Island; and Compton is a priority for the Town; and attainable housing in Little Compton; and WHEREAS, there is a shortage of development financing for affordable and WHEREAS, the Governor of Rhode Island's Fiscal Year 2024 Budget proposal Article 5, Question 3, includes a $100 million Housing Bond to support the financing of development of affordable and attainable housing NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Little Compton, Rhode Island urges the Rhode Island Senate, the House Finance Committee, and the Rhode Island General Assembly to support the passage and vote in favor of the $100 million Housing Finance Bond in Article 5, Question 3, of Governor McKee's proposed Fiscal Year 2024 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall digitally transmit copies of this Resolution to members of the legislative delegation representing the Town of Little Compton, all Rhode Island cities and towns, as well as the Governor, Secretary of Housing, the Speaker of the in the State of Rhode Island. Budget Proposal. Assembly and the Senate Majority Leader. BLL/ GNCME Be Free To Be You Gnome, Inc. 15 Main Street Little Compton, RI 02837 May 30, 2024 Little Compton Town Council 40 Commons, PO Box. 226 Little Compton, RI 02837 RE: Request for One Day, Class F Liquor License Dear Little Compton Town Council Members, My name is Stephanie Pickup and Ia am the Co-Chair of the Gnome Surf Clambake Committee. Gnome Surf is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides life-changing surf therapy for both typical and neurodivergent (autism spectrum disorders, down syndrome, etc.) athletes. I'm writing to request a one day, Class F, liquor license for our non-profit's upcoming fundraiser on the afternoon of Sunday, August 11, 2024 at the Little Compton Game Club located at 80 John Dyer Road in Little Compton, RI. In addition to our guests enjoying ai traditional New England Clambake we would like to offer beer and wine for their enjoyment. A member of the Little Compton Game Club who has received alcohol server training will be serving the alcohol. Our fourth annual Gnome Surf Clambake will help raise funds, increase awareness ofs surf therapy benefits, and build relationships within our community. You are welcome to learn more about Gnome Surf by visiting www.gnomesur.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Ify you have any questions or require additional information, please contact me by phone at (508)517-3797 or by email at stephanie.pickup@carefreenomescompany.com. and Twitter. Thank you for your consideration, Stephanie Pickup Gnome Surf Clambake Committee Co-Chairperson RECEIVED MAY TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSE 31.2024 Comm-I Date: Name of Business: Address of Business: Plat/Lot: Telephone of] Business: Hours of Operation: 5/31/2024 Earles Service Station 20/14 (401)635-8852 351 Meetinghouse Lane, Little Compton, RI 02837 Name of Applicant: Applicant's Signature: Address of Applicant: Owner of Property: Address ofOwner: Earles Service Station Inc Bu Clwell - 35) Meetinghouse Lane RI 02837 Earle's Service Station Inc 35 Meetinghouse Lane Little Compton Telephone Number of Applicant (401)635-8852 RI 02837 Telephone Number of Owner: (401)635-8852 In Case of Emergency Contact: Bruce Elwell, 73. John Dyer Road (401)683-8646 License(s) applied fori is as follows: Holiday Sales $50.00 Total Due: $50.00 40 Commons, PO: Box 226, Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837 * Telephone: (401)635-4400 Comm-a MAY 817024 TOWN OFI LITTLE COMPTON APPLICATION FOR PRIVATE DETECTIVE LICENSE RECEIVED NAME_ ROBERT P SKIFFINGTON ADDRESS 8 QUEEN AWASHUNK TRAIL LITTLE COMPTON RT Telephone No. 401215-5245 Citizen oft the United States of America, YES Date of Birth 4-27-195 Place of Birth. WOONSOCKET, RI Previous Employers: STATE OF RT, RE SUPERIOR COURT Email Address ZPSs/FeGMAL.COM 1974-2012 Description and location of principal place of business: RESIDENLE, 8 QUBEN AWASHUNK TRALL LITTLE COMPTON RF Number of years' experience as private detective: IYEARS, 4 YEARS LIEEMSED Number of years' experience ini related fields: RISUPERIOR COVRT 38 YEARS Doy you have a degree in criminal justice from an accredited college or university (explain): NO - URE BA,POLITICAL SCIEWCE 1974 Length of time resident of State of Rhode Island 73 YBARS Length of time resident of Town of Little Compton, 35 YEARS Have you ever been convicted ofa a felony or any offense against the decency and morals of the community?. NO Asberta.. Hapfnyl M Signature of Applicant Sworn to and subscribed to before me this 2024. Notary Public My Commission Expires ID#HEATHER J. COOK Notary Public, State of Rhode Island My Commission Expires Oct.08, 2025 Commission # 755843 t Comw-3 RECEIVED JUN 0 3 2024 June 2, 2024 Honorable Town Council, 1,F Fred Bodington Il, do hereby wish to apply for ai trash haulers permit for the year. July 1, 2024 through June 30 2025. This permit would be used on a 2019 Chevrolet Stake body truck with RI commercial registration 92353. The gvw of said vehicle is 14,250 pounds. Respectfully, Fhed Bodington III 4bakifis Ce-4 Steven K. Reuter Lawn and Landscape, inc. 16 Wordell Lane June 3, 2024 Little Compton, R.I. 02837 TO: Town of Little Compton, R.I. Town Council of the Town of Little Compton, R.I. REGARDING: Refuse Hauling License Renewal Dear Members of The Little Compton Town Council, Steven K. Reuter Lawn and Landscape, inc.- pert this letter, is requesting the renewal of our Refuse Hauling License. Please find attached, Proof of Registration for the vehicle used to haul = as well as Proof of Insurance. Ifa any questions or concerns, please contact us via one of the following: Mobile/Steve Direct Line: (401)258-2086 *texts always welcomed Office: (401)635-1624 Email: stelver@verzon.net Thank You So Much, CaaorRe Sarah F. Reuter Steven K. Reuter Steven K. Reuter Lawn and Landscape, inc. Office: 401.635.1624 Mobile: 401.258.2086 Email: stelverOverizon.net wwwstevenkreuterawnandandscape.com Conoent- RECEEVED JUN 03 2024 June 6, 2024 Town Council Members c/o Carol Wordell, Town Clerk Town Hall Little Compton, RIO 02837 Dear Honorable Town Council, The Little Compton Community Center requests that yous share the following information about our -The first Friday ofe each month (June 7th) Ed Burnett willl bej joining us at the community center: from 11:30 to 12:30t to answer: any questions about key aspects of! personal finance. EdisaLittle Compton resident and financial professional with New YorkLife. Insurance Company, talking about topics such as recent tax changes, lifei insurance, retirementincome, andl long-term care concerns. -Circle of Friends is on June 8th from 5-7pm, having a zumba party! -Circle of Friends will alsol bel having an art contest starting on June 8th and running until the next Circle of Friends on July 13th. The winning pieces willl bel hung at the community center during our Sponsored Senior Lunch is on June 19th, serving Crab Cakes. Sponsored by Rose & Sal -Senior Haircuts are every Tuesday 8:30am to 12pm for $15. -Senior Game/Card] Day every Monday after Senior Lunch, 1pm to 3pm. -Computer Help with the seniors every Wednesday from 1lam to 12pm. upcoming programs and/or events: annual arts show! -After school: registration is rolling, please inquire. Our after school club theme forJ June is Sports! -For the After School Clubs hosting series, May was environmental. science with guests from the Westport River Watershed. Alliance, and] June willl bec our last month ofafters school camp withl host -After School Club's end ofy year ice cream partyi is on WednesdayJune 12th on our patio! Inviting all -Summer camp registration is rolling andi is mostly full! The last two weeks available for full day are July 15tha andJ July 22nd, as well as afternoon availability most weeks. Summer camp begins on Caroline. Levesque, local Boston Marathon runner fors sports theme! afters school club kids and their families! RSVP with jalatippalcenter.om. MondayJune 24th! Please let us know ify you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Amy Mooney Executive! Director Little Compton Community Center