Date posted: MARCH 2, 2021 by 4:00: P.M. Alli items on this agenda are to) be discussed and/or acted upon.  TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH4 4, 2021 Virtual meeting by Zoom and teleconference Join Zoom webinar: https:/zoom.us Webinar ID: 85456638778 Password: 005707  Dial by location Tolll Free numbers: OrA Alt. phone (NY)16465588656  888 788 0099 or 833: 548 0276 or 8335 5480282 or 877 78535247  Lives streaming at AGENDA 7:00P.M.  itps/www.youtubecom/chamne/uCNOKEOBPAB33aBiqz0XH099  Public Hearing- - regarding proposed amendment to the Little Compton Town Code Chapter 14 proposing to expand thel business zone: for Plat 30, Lot 8-2 owned by Preston Post,Ltd. and] Lot 3-4 owned by Marion) Morrison ets alst toi include thel business zone over thee entire lot(s). Written withdrawals havel been received: from both owners. Acceptance of they withdrawals willl be acknowledged with noi further actions taken.  Approval ofM Minutes- -  February 18,2021 February 25,2021  * Consent. Agenda Alli items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered tol bei routinel by the' Town Council and willl be enacted by one motion, There willl be no separate discussion of these items unless a council: member or citizen SO1 requests in which event the item willl be withdrawn: from the General Order oft business and considered int thei normal sequence on  the agenda.  ** These items arei received andi filed with no other action taken.  Announcements: Department Head) Reports: 1. Town Clerk 2. Police] Department 3. Public Works Department 4. Firel Department 5. Tax Assessor 6. Building Department 7. Town Administrator  Old Business:    New Business:  1. Press release from] RIJ Infrastructure Bank announcing $1.5: forl Municipal Resilience Program. Action Grants- includes award tol Little Compton: for three green infrastructure projects for stormwater management and coastal erosion control at South Shorel Beach, Town Way and. John Dyer Road a. Letter from! Larry Anderson resigning froml his position on the Core' Team for thel Municipal) Resilience Program 2. Letter from Stetson. Eddy, Secretary of the Zoning Board offering draft revisions to the! Rules and Regulations of the Zoning Board for Council review and approval 1. Letter from thel United Congregational Church requesting permission to uset the Town Landing: for anl Baster Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at 6:15PM, social 2. Letter ofi resignation received from Laurie. Anderson resigning from the Board of 3. Copy ofai resolution adopted by the Coventry Town Council requesting the General Assembly approve ande enacta an amendment tol RIGL4 44-5-2, by adding section d,5 whichi relates computing the 4% capi imposed byt this section oft the General Law int tax 4. Copy ofai resolution adopted by Centrall Falls City Council requesting the Governor and General Assembly support afterschool and summer programs forl RI Youth 5. Copy ofai resolution adopted by Central: Falls City Council urging the General Assembly top pass the Civicsl literacy. Act HB-5028 which would require all students between grades 8-1121 to complete a coursei in American Civics proficiency. 6. Copy ofai resolution adopted by Central) Falls City Council urging the General Assembly to passi misdemeanor reclassification - SB-118: for thej protection of  Communications:  distancing and COVID protocols tol be adhered to.  Canvassers. levy calculation.  immigrant families  Consent:  1. Solicitation from Smart City] Policy Group to support COVIDI Memorial Monday through their website (sent to thet town council email group) 2. Copy ofai resolution adopted byt the Centrall Falls City Council requesting the Governor and General. Assembly further support smalll businesses thatl havel been hurt by the COVID-191 Pandemic allowing them to resume: normal operations 3. Copy ofal letter ofi request confirming the Friends ofLittle Compton Wellness Center's intention to askt the Council to submit, ont their behalf, ai request: for: funding in the FY22 Financial' Town Meeting warrant: for consideration.  Payment ofl Bills  All are welcome to any meeting at the town, which is open to the public. Individuals requiring communication: assistance or any accommodation toe ensure equal participation will needt to contact  the' Town Clerk at 635-4400 not less than 481 hours prior tot thei meeting.    Minutes ofa' Town Council virtual meeting held February 18H, AD2021 via Video and Tole-Conferencing: at 7:00 o'clock PM. Councilors present acknowledged by roll call: PaulJ. Golembeske, Gary S. Mataronas, Andrew W. Moore (arrived in meeting at 7:10: PM), Robert L.] Mushen and Anya Wallack. Also in attendance: Fire Chief Petrin, Police Chief Raynes, Antonio Teixeira, Town. Administrator, Richard S. Humphrey, Esq. and Alec Cote oft the Town Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Mushen and Wallack): To approve, as written the Town Council meeting  Solicitor's Office.  minutes for February 4, 2021.  Announcements:  1. Council President! Mushen will be exercising his authorityndert COVID Emergency Declaration to  Ao  extend the Special Directive #5 to expire March  copy on the consent calendar for  March 4th.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving as second by  Golembeske, voting ini favor by roll call  (Golembeske, Mataronas, Mushen and Wallack): To award al bid to Able Engmneering Inc. for engineering services for work in Wilbour Woods in the amount of$17,500 as the most responsiveand responsible bidder. Council President Mushen reviewedthe proposed FY22 budgets-presented for consideration this evening. During the review it was: noted that the' Town Administfator and Council President are asking the Council to consider placing a separate Article to seek permission to secure al loarwhere the principle and interest would bej paid annually at an amount: not to exceed a certain value ($100,000) for a notto-exceed" period oftime. The Town Clerk asked for the worded articles tol bej ASemiemaAde excel tableis not approprjate for the warrant. As ai result  -  Councilor Moore arrived in the meeting at 7:10P PM.  the following was voted:  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receivinga second by Councilor Mushen, voting ini favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wàllack): To defer until February 25, 2021 consideration Motion made by CoumelorColembeks, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): Toj place on file thel Public Notice received from theRITransportation Adyisory Committee, RI Statewide Planning regarding State Transportation  ofarticles fori inclusion on the May18, 2021 Fimancial TowhMeeting warrant.  Improvément Program FFY/2q8-2027Mhpor. Amendment #30.  Motion made by Councilor Matarohasreelving: a second by Councilor. Moore, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): Toj place on file an. Advanced Notice of proposed rulemaking received from CoastResources: Management Council relating to policies and standards to  promote the installation ofr renewable energy cables from offshore wind: farms.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Wallack, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): To advertise to receive employment applications Motion made by Councilor Wallack, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): To: forward to Don McNaughton: a communication received from Casey Merkle a graduate student working with the StewMAP Southeastern New England project, which aims to strengthen community capacity for stewardship by mapping where stewardship  for ap part-time position within the Department of Public Works.  organizations work.    Motion made by Councilor Moore, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): Toj place on: file two resolutions adopted by the Charlestown Town Council supporting H5280 and S0106, and H5113, all relating to beverage container deposits for miniature alcoholic beverage containers and single-use beverage containers. Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Moore, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): Toj place on: file ai resolution adopted by the North Providence Town Council supporting lifting restrictions on small businesses due to COVID-19. Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Wallack, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): To graftapproval to Girl Scout Troop 275 to use 32 Commons on Tuesday's from 5:45 pm - 7:30 pm, contingent uponadhering tol local and COVID protocol and acknowledging use of the space by the Grange will take priority-when the pandemic allows the Grange to Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving as second byCouncilor Wallàck, voting ini favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): That the billsbeallowed and ordered paid as  return toi meeting.  follows: $38,785.75 Humphrey's-H Highway Medeiros & Sons Const. Inc. - Highway Medeiros & Sons Const. Inc. Highway Mid City Steel Corp. - Highway Hose Connection- Highway South Coast Power: Equip.- - Highway Henry's Tire Service - Maintenance Schmidt Equip. Inc Highway David Sisson Contracting, -Highway Champion Salt LLC-Highway Rob's. Auto Care Inc. - FireDèpt. Rob's Auto Carel Inc. - Fire Dept, Cox-1 Firel Dept. Home Depot-Firel Dept  $152.74 $675.06 $653.45 $132.81 $337.85 $119.96 $983.50 $261.33 $3,220.00 $1,795.86  $15,058.74 $1,514.72 $84.10 $117.82 $50.00 $50.00 $63.40 $250.00 $567.33 $54.40 $4.50 $335.41 $44.64 $22.03 $49.98 $15.99 $26.32 $38.22 $83.23 $458.00 $165.15 $68.45 $60.00  Griggs &Browne Co Inc Public Safety Complex Griggs &Browne Col Inc Publte Safety Complex Wilbur's General Store - Fire Dept Brown Emergency Medicine - FireDèpt. Dawson Group Firel Dept. Firematic Supply Col Inc - Fire Dept. St. Anne's Hospital - Amb. Reimb. Fund Firematic Supply Co Inc A Amb. Reimb. Fund Richard S. Humphrey LegalConsulting/ Paychex ofNY LLC- Treasurer WBMason - Police Dept. WBMason - Police Dept. WBMason - Police Dept. WBMason - Police Dept. Wilbur's General Store Police Dept. Crystal Rock- - Police Dept. Verizon Police Dept. West Place Animal Sanctuary - Police Dept. Pitney Bowes Police Dept. Cox-E Police Dept. Cox-] Police Dept.  $17,810.51 $339.91 $1,320.00 $421.95    Stericycle Inc Police Dept. Caitlin Farrar Police Dept. Petro - Gasoline Petro- - Diesel Nationalgrid- - Town Dock Nationalgrid - street lights Nationalgrid - street lights Peckham! Lot Nationalgrid -32 Commons Nationalgrid -I IOOF Nationalgrid- - Public Safety Complex Nationalgrid -A Adamsville Street lights Nationalgrid-1 Town Hall Nationalgrid - Transfer Station Nationalgrid - Cell Tower WBMason - Town Hall Verizon - Transfer Station - Maintenance Cox- Town Hall Depts. EastBay Media Group - Council EastBay Media Group Probate EastBay Media Group Probate GoTo Services Town Hall/COVID Santa Buckley Energy 32 Commons Santa Buckley Energy - Public Safety Complex Santa Buckley Energy - Town Hall Santa Buckley Energy - Maintenance  $572.65 $55.00  $1,659.66 $315.00 $75.56 $1,134.47 $372.67 $40.92 $24.01 $26.21 $42.11 $51.59 $1,252.70 $72.50 $555.43 $448.54 $536.48 $123.19 $131.49 $183.32 $252.00 $45.00 $45.00 $1,920.00 $121.56 $516.48 $468.10 $146.83  Interstate Refrigerant Recovery Inc. Transfer Station Crystal Rock- : Town Hall - Transfer Station  The Council Peeylelardtegesing adjournéd at7:59) PM.  CarolA. WordelCMC, TowrClerk    Minutes ofa Town Council virtual meeting held February 25th, AD2021 via Video and' Tele-Conterencing at 7:00 o'clock PM. Councilors present acknowledged by roll call: Paul: J. Golembeske, Gary S.) Mataronas, Andrew W. Moore, Robert L. Mushen and. Anya Wallack. Also in attendance: Police Chief Raynes, Antonio Teixeira, Town  Administrator and Richard S. Humphrey, Esq. those departments under the Councilsj jurisdiction.  The purpose oft this meeting is to: finalize and approve warrant items to be submitted to the Town Clerk for Motion madel by Councilor. Mataronas, receiving a second by Counçilor Golembeske, voting ini favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): Toadopt and submit toi the' Town Clerk the following five articles for inclusion on the warrant fort the Annual- Financial Town Meeting ofMay 18, 2021:  -  To authorize and direct the Town Finance  funds from the StateofRhode Island, the  Federal Government, and private and other sources, andto credit these funds to theproper appropriated Town accounts or to other Town Meeting designated accounts. Saidfands sO received-would reimburse the Town for specific expenditures, or bei in anticipation of speçific expenditures within saidacçounts. The expenditure ofs said funds SO received exceeding $300,000, intotal,ori from one source, orf for one project or purpose, shall only be spent as authorizedbyvoboft the Town Meeting or a Special Town Meeting. All  7  other monies would continue to be depositedintot the General Fund.  Article"  To authorize the Compton Town and approval oft the Town  to cpgifaigbnamsbq" private funds set up by thel Little onlyafterapproval. of thevarious committees and authorization  Article#  Toauthorizet the Titlecomptonlbging Trust to recejve monies, including state and Federal grant monies, to receive ora acquire any real or personal property by grant, gift, bequest, purchase or devise and to convey or lease real and/orbuildings, so long assuch conveyanses shall be in keeping with thej purposes oft the Housing Trust and in conformance with-Section 103 oftheLittle ComptonTown Charter. Said real or personal property may be held in any manner: sO long thatrsaid acquisition andimprovement: are consistent with the Mission ofthe Trust. Furthermore, to authorize thel HousingTrust to expend,with prior approval from the' Town Council, monies from the Housing Trust Fund during Fiscal Year2022 for thej purposes of the Trust, as provided in Section 2-9.2 ofthe Town Code and  estate  -  Section 710 oft the Home RulCharter  Article #  To authorize thel Reserve Fund to receive up to One Hundred Thousand ($100,000.00) Dollars from the accumulated revenues from the lease oft the cell tower at the Transfer Station, subject in all respects to the conditions ofthe Little Compton' Town Charter, Section 512. Authorized expenditures from the Reserve Fund in the current  fiscal year are to bei reimbursed from the cell tower lease revenues in the coming fiscal year.  Article#  Toa authorize, as per Section 103 oft the Home Rule Charter, the Town Council to continue negotiations fort the purpose of acquiring property or aj portion ofs said property for municipal purposes located at Plat 40, Lot 83, and to    further authorize the Town Council to pursue financing options as may bei needed, but not to exceed limitations of  Article #1.  The Councilors discussed submitting articles for outside the budget request on behalf ofs several entities. East Bay Community. Action Program, Prevention Coalition and Stay at Home all officially requested the Council file on their behalf. Friends oft the] Little Compton Wellness Center, Inc. and Eastern RI Conservation! District are currently lacking request, but have historically been included within the' Town Council's submission. During review the Councilors felt they could vote this evening to submit on their behalfadding a contingency that thei missing requests  should be: received by a certain period.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Coupclor/Mataronas, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): Toadopt and submit to the' Town Clerk the following article for inclusion on the warrant: for the AmmullinanciaNDown Meeting ofMay 18, 2021:  Article  To authorize the Town Council tol borrow: monies not to exceed $2,000,000-for use in the execution oft the Town's Capital improvement Plan, including, butnot limited to the followingprjects: restoration of the Town Hall building exterior, provision of off-street parking ini theCommons and repair or replacement of the Town's public works garage. The: repayment oft the borrowed.funds, including principaland interest,  shall not exceed $100,000 in Fiscal Year2022  Motion  -  made by Councilor Mataronas, receivinga second by Councilor Wallack, voting ini favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas.Moore, Mushen'and Wallack)s To adoptands submit to the' Town Clerk the following articles forinclusionon the warrantfor the May 18, 2021 Financial Town Meeting:  - -  -  Aney -  see ift the' Town To  willappropriatet the sum ofTen-Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars as a donation to the  Friends oft the Little-Gompton Wellmess.Center, Ine - This articleissubmitted? bytheTown Couhçil on  organization. Submitted contingent upon receipt  off formal  close  Sli  request by ofbusiness March1,2021.  - -  Article #  To see iftheTown will appropriate the sum of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars as a donation to the East Bay Community Action Program tol help defray the cost ofp providing services and programs that benefit] Little Compton  citizens.  This article is submitted by the Town Council on behalf ofaj private organization.  Article #  To see ifthe Town will appropriate the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty ($750.00) Dollars as a donation tot the  Prevention Coalition to offset expenses to operate programs for youth in our community. This article is submitted by the Town Council on behalf ofa private organization.  Article #    To: see ift the Town will appropriate the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty ($750.00). Dollars as a donation tot the This article is submitted by the Town Council on behalf ofaj private organization. Submitted contingent upon receipt  Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District. off formal request by close ofb business March 1,2 2021.  Article #  To see ifthe' Town will provide seniors with transportation on1 the Little Compton Town Van in the amount of Ten Thousand, Nine Hundred ($10,900.00): Dollars through Stay Atl Home In Little Compton, Inc. Program.  This article is submitted by the' Town Council on behalf ofa private organization.  Article #  To: see: ift the Town will appropriate the sum of One Mfion, Two Hundred) Fifty Thousand, Onel Hundred Eight ($1,250,108.00). Dollars fort the Little Compton Police Department for the ensuingyear. The estimated  distribution to be asi follows: Salary, Chief Salaries, Lt,2-Sgt,6-Ptm. Holiday Pay Court,OT,Var,Sk Lv & OOR Pay Uniforms Education Maint,Gas,Off) Sup & Tele Shift differential Convention Service Contracts Accreditation Longevity  $89,627.00 582,266.00 38,662.00 126,170:00 16,500.00 16,000:00 71,180.00 4,200.00 2,500:00 33,927.00 8,000.00 35,045.00 5,500.00  -  Animal Control Fees & Expenses ClerypitDipat-ens, Salaries (4-full time) Vacation& Sk] Lv Repl Pay Holidàys Weekend Replacement Differential Longevity Training/Education  SUBTOTAL $1,029,577.00  $157,863.00 30,195.00 6,678.00 18,500.00 2,000.00 5,032.00 2,000.00 $1,251,845.00  SUB-TOTAL $222,268.00  TOTAL  Article#  To authorize the expenditure of upt to Twenty Thousand ($20,000.00): Dollars ofI Drug Forfeiture Funds for use by the Little Compton Police Department, contingent upon meeting the federal guidelines for expenditure off forfeiture  funds.  Article #    To: see ifthe' Town will appropriate the sum of Sixty" Two Thousand, Eight] Hundred Eighty ($62,880.00) Dollars, or sO1 much thereof as may be necessary, for the heat, electricity and maintenance for the Public Safety  Complex.  Article #  To see ift the' Town will appropriate the sum ofNine Hundred Thirteen Thousand, Eight] Hundred Six ($913,806.00): Dollars to maintain the Little Compton Fire Department for the ensuing year. The estimated  distribution to be as: follows: Salary, Chief Salaries, Part-Time Salaries, Firemen Longevity Holiday Pay Vacation, Sick & Overtime Repl. Cardiac/Paramedic Incentive Uniform Allowance Part-Timers Clothing Training Service Contracts Department Expenses Phone/Security Vehicle Maintemancehepalirfuel  $  89,627.00 20,000.00 527,624,00 13,000.00 35,024.00 146,554.00 19,477.00 13,600.00 5,000.00 18,000.00 12,000.00 12,000:00 5,900.00 26,000.00 913,806.00 Article#  Tos see if the Towny will authorize the Ambularige.ketmburemeant Fundto: receive and expend monies up to One Hundred Forty Thousand($140,000.00)-Pollars fromreimbursement payments received: from third party billers. All revenues generated by saidreimbursement payments shallbe deposited in the. Ambulance Reimbursement Fund  and expended by the' Town Councilfor Fire Department equipment and other related expenses.  Atlicle #R  -  Tosèe ifthe Town will appropriate theisum of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars, to add to thej pension of  Alfred' Texceirasp per the agreement dated May 31 1989.  Article #  Tos see: ift the Townwill appropriate the sum of] Eighteen Thousand, Nine Hundred Fifteen ($18,915.00)  Dollars toj pay the salary for disabledfire fighter Leonard Corrao for the ensuing year.  Article #  Tos see ift the' Town will appropriate the sum ofFive Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars, or so much thereof as may  be necessary, for Senior Citizens Services.  Article #  To: see: ift the' Town will appropriate the sum of Six' Thousand, Seven Hundred Sixty Seven ($6,767.00) Dollars  for the salary oft the Social Services Director for the ensuing year.  Article #    To: see ift the Town will appropriate the sum of] Eight Hundred Fifty One Thousand, Thirty Eight ($851,038.00)  Dollars for the annual principal and interest payments on thel bond issued to fund the school: renovation.  Article #  To see ifthe Town will appropriate the sum of One Hundred Thirty Thousand, Five Hundred Sixty Three ($130,563.00): Dollars to run the Finance Director's Office for the ensuing year. The distribution is estimated as  follows:  Salary, Finance Director Salary/ Clerk Longevity Pay Department Expenses Service Contract Phone/Security  66,300.00 37,471.00 2,200.00 10,500,00 13,592.00 500.00 $130,563.00 Article #  To see ift the Town will appropriate the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand,Nine Hundred Fifty Three ($125,953.00) Dollars for the Office oft the Tax Assessor.foMhe ensuingyear. The estimated, distribution tol be  as follows:  Salary Salary - Clerk Longevity Department Expenses Tax Maps & Enginéering Training/education: Service Contracts Phone/security  $59,000.00 37,471.00 2,082.00 10,500:00 4,500.00 4,000.00 8,000.00 400.00 $125,953.00 Aiticle #  Tosèe ifthe Town willappropriate thesum ofTwenty Five Thousand ($25,000.00): Dollars tol be held ina special fund toward conducting thetown's statistioal revaluation in 2021 in accordance with section 44-5-11.6 oft the  General Laws ofRhode Island.  Article #  To see ift the Town willappropriate a sum not to exceed Twelve Thousand ($12,000.00): Dollars, or sO: much thereof as may be necessary, to paymaintenance contract obligations on the Wastewater Treatment Facility.  Article #  Tos see ifthe' Town will appropriate the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand ($250,000.00): Dollars for a capital expenditure fund to be used for the general repairs and improvements to Town buildings and: for any other  capital improvement deemed necessary.  Article #    To see: ift the' Town will appropriate the sum ofI Eighty One' Thousand, Two Hundred Fifty ($81,250.00) Dollars, or sO much thereof as may be necessary, to cover expenses incurred through the use ofa Town. Administrator.  The estimated distribution to be as follows:  Salary Phone/Security Admin. Assistant Dept. Expenses  $  73,000.00 750.00 5,700.00 1,800.00 81,250.00  $ Article#  To see ift the Town will appropriate the sum ofTwenty One Thousand, Twenty Eight ($21,028.00): Dollars for the salaries and expenses oft the' Town Council for the ensuingyear The estimated distribution to be as: follows:  Salary, President Salary, Councilmen (4) Dept. Expense Telephone Town Code. Additions  $  5,200.00 8,528.00 4,900.00 400.00 2,000.00 21,028.00  $ Article #  To see ift the Town will appropriate the sum of Eighty-E Five ThousandTwo Hundred ($85,200.00) Dollars, or SO1 much thereof as may be necessary, for the services ofal buildingofficial forthe ensuing year. The estimated  distribution to be as: follows:  Building Official-salary Expenses - Veh., Mileage, Tele., Office Supplies &Misc.  67,800.00 17,400.00 85,200.00  $ Article  Tosèe ifti the' Town will. appropriate-the'um ofTwenty Eight Thousand ($28,000.00): Dollars, or sO much thereof as may be necessary, toj paythe fees ofindependent inspectors to perform electrical, mechanical and plumbing  inspections.  Article#  To: see ift the' Town willappropriate the sum of Seventeen Thousand, Five Hundred ($17,500.00): Dollars for use of various advisory boards tothe Town Council for the ensuing year. The estimated distribution tol be as follows:  Charter Review Commission LC: Housing Trust Planning Board Zoning Board ofl Review Conservation Commission  $  2,000.00 1,000.00 3,500.00 5,000.00 6,000.00 17,500.00  $ Article #    Tos see ift the Town will appropriate the sum ofNine Hundred Twenty' Thousand, One Hundred Sixty Nine ($920,169.00): Dollars, or sO much thereof as may be necessary, to pay Health Insurance: Benefits for Town employees,  both active andi retired.  Active Employees Retired Employees  $ $ Article #  737,019.00 183,151.00 920,169.00  To see ifthe Town will appropriate the sum ofTwo Hundred EightyFour Thousand, Four Hundred Sixty Three ($284,463.00): Dollars, or sO much thereof as may be: necessary, fortheTown's: matching portion ofF.I.C.A.  Article #  To see ifthe Town will appropriate the sum of One Hundted Twenty SeverThousand, Six Hundred Eighty  ($127,680.00): Dollars, or so much thereof as may bei necessary, for the' Town's insurance coverage.  Articlet #  Tos see ift the Town will appropriate the sum of One Hundred" Twenty Nine Thousand, ($129,000.00) Dollars  for legal services for the ensuing year. Distribition as follows:  Town Solicitor Other legal services &1 litigation  54,000.00 75,000.00 129,000.00  Article#  To see: ift the Town, will appropriate the sum of One Hundred Forty Five Thousand ($145,000.00) Dollars as an  incidental and emergency: fundto.be spentatt the discretionofthe Town Council.  Article#  Toseé ifthe Town willappropriatelhe sum of Forty Sèven Thousand ($47,000.00) Dollars for expenses to run  the Town Hall for the ensuing year,  Articlet #  To see: ift the Townwill authorize the Harbor Management Fund (the "Fund") to receive and expend monies for harbor related purposes. All revenues,e generated by Town boat launching fees, mooring permit fees, qualified mooring inspectors, and all otherfees and fines received in connection with the Fund ordinance shall be deposited into the Fund and expended by the Town Council with the advice oft the Harbor Commission. Funds shall be disbursed for purposes directly associated with the management and implementation oft the Town's Harbor Management Plan and the Harbor Management Fund Ordinance. Monies fromi the Fund shall be allocated to1 thel Harbor Master and/or his designee, subject to Town Council approval, for the purpose of enforcing thej provisions oft the Town's Harbor  Management Plan and/or the Fund ordinance.  Article# #    To see: ift the Town will appropriate the sum ofTwo Hundred Twenty Nine Thousand, Two Hundred Forty Six ($229,246.00): Dollars to operate the Town Transfer Station for the ensuing, year. The estimated distribution tol be as  follows:  Contract Hauling Solid Waste Management Electric, Telephone & Miscellaneous  $  104,062.00 108,560.00 16,624.00 229,246.00  $ Article# #  To see ift the Town will appropriate the sum ofTwo Hundred Thirty/Thousand, Seven Hundred Thirty" Three ($230,733.00) Dollars, or sO: much thereof as may be necessary, forpublic warks (exclusive ofi road repair or road  construction) for the ensuing year. The estimated distribution to beasf follows:  Salaries Longevity Material, Parts, Equip.  195,545.00 2,364.00 32,824.00 230,733.00  $ Article #  To see ift the Town will appropriate the sum of TwoHundred SixtyEight Thousand, Five Hundred Forty ($268,540.00) Dollars for themintenance: and general upkeep ofTown roads, for the reconstruction and resurfacingofrowa. roads and for Sand, salt and Clearing of snow from Town roads."  Article#  To: see ifthe Town will-Appropriate the sum ofThirtyTwo Thousand ($32,000.00): Dollars for the removal of  dead trees, pruning dead limbs and-low hangingbranches alongTown property.  Article #  Tosee ifthe Town will appropriate thesum of One Hundred Forty Eight Thousand ($148,000.00) Dollars for the purehaseofhmaintemnance contractsand supplies for the Computer Systems in use in the' Town Hall and Public  Safety Complex,  Article #  To seei ifthe Town will appropriate the sum ofTwenty Thousand, Fivel Hundred ($20,500.00) Dollars for auditing thel books ofthe. Finance Director and any and/or all other Town Department books for the fiscal year ending  June 30, 2021 (not including the School Department).  Articlet #  To seei ift the' Town will appropriate the sum of Six Thousand ($6,000.00): Dollars for the expenses of Street  Lights for the ensuing year.    Article #  To see ifthe Town will appropriate the sum ofF Five Thousand, Seven Hundred Seventy Two ($5,772.00)  Dollars for the salary and expenses ofthe) Probate Judge for the ensuing, year.  Salary Expenses  $5,642.00 130.00 $5,772.00 Article #  To see ifthe Town will appropriate the sum of Seven Thousand ($7,00Q.00) Dollars, or sO much thereofas may bei necessary, for oil and electricity and/or miscellaneous expènses for the] International Order ofOdd Fellows  Hall (LO.O.F.)/32 Commons Meeting Hall.  Article #  Tos see ift the Town will appropriate the sum of] Fifty-Five ThousandeFive Hundred ($55,500.00): Dollars for the employee compensation, equipment and supplies to be expended for the Town gymnasiumy recreation programs, for maintenance ofTown recreational fields and-facilities, and for the provision ofportable sanitary façilities for  recreational fields.  Article.#  To order at tax to be leviedand assessed on' the-ratable propertyin said' Town, and the inhabitants thereof for the 2021 tax year fort thej payment ofthe. Town debts and interest, forthe support ofs schools, for the support and maintenance oft thej poor/forthe buildingTepairing: and amending ofh highways,for the improvement in manner deemed fit ofany property belonging tot the Town, for allnecessary charges and expenses whatsoever arising within said Town, whether incidental ornot tot the above, and for anyand all purposes authorized by law.  Article#  Toauthorize the Town Finance Director to borrowf from time to time a certain sum of money in anticipation of CouncilorMataronas noted" thathe would prèfer toi return toj past practice where the Council did not submit  taxes, and givet thei negotiable note or notes ofthe Town therefor.  articles for outside entities unless theyfirsts submitted ai request to the Town Council.  The Council President adjourned thei meeting at 7:25 PM.  Carol A. Wordell, CMC, Town Clerk    PRESTON. POST, LTD.  1117 REDBUD' TRAIL. WESTLAKE HILLS, TEXAS78746  Feb.23,2021 Honorable Town Council 40 Commons Little Compton, R.I. 02837 Dear Town Council,  VIA Email-c/oTown Clerk  Trespectfully rescind and withdraw my request to the Town Council as outlined in our letter dated. January 26, 2021 (attached hereto); as it relates to any' Town Council action or change applicable to thel Business District line and zoning mapi as it pertains to Lot 8-2 (Post Office). After reflection and review oft the close proximity of several drinking water wells, and the conservation land, and the downslope wetlands, Ithink that this property should maintain the As a point of reference; am the co-owner and Managing Partner of Preston Post, Ltd. as owner Thank youi in advance fory your consideration of our withdrawal and: should there be any questionslcan! be reached at 512-751-6944 (mobile) or via email to remosenerhmar.con.  increased protection that the Residential Zone affords.  and landlord oft the US Post Office located on the adjacent! Lot 8-2.  Sincerely, James R. Lemos B Managing Partner Preston Post, Ltd. (Lot 8-2) CC: Carol Wordell, Town Clerk(email) CC: Andrew Teitz (email)  CC:. Jane Isherwood Lemos( (email); Jesse P. Lemos( (email)    Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject:  Robert Mushen Wednesday, February 24, 20212 2:16 PM Scott Morrison Carol Wordell RE: Business Zone Boundary  Thank you, Scott. We'll make its SO.  Bob  From: Scott Morrison mailto:smorrison@bravefamlyadvisors.com, Sent:' Wednesday, February 24,202112:45PM To: Robert Mushen rmushen@littlecomptonri.org> Subject: RE: Business Zone Boundary  Bob,  Let's withdraw ours, too. The Commons Lunch leach field is on that portion of our property so there couldn'te ever be  anything built there anyway.  Thanks, Scott Morrison BRAVE Family Advisors Helping Secure Your Financial Future mMARAVEFamiAaIsm T:(917)392-9268  From: Robert Mushen mmushen@littlecomptonri.org> Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 20216:54AM To: Scott Morrison smorrison@bravelamlyadviors.com> Subject: Business Zone Boundary  Scott,  FYI, Jim Lemos has withdrawn his request to move the BZI line (see attached).  Bob Robert Mushen Town Council President 401.635.4529  1    DHRI  Carol A. Wordell, Town Clerk 40 Commons PO Box 226 Town ofLittle Compton, RI  To: Antonio A. Teixeira Town Administrator From: Carol a Wordell Town Clerk Date: March 1, 2021  The office of the Town Clerk handles on a daily basis a wide array oft tasks. During the month ofI February the following figures display the volume of work:  Dump stickers 171 issued Recording land evidence 140 instruments recorded Vital records certified copies issued -2 22 Marriage License issued-1  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- -1 meetings, minutes, follow up actions Coordinate with the IT personnel for day-to-day issues, oversee website daily Ongoing responsibilities as Wellness Coordinator for the Trust, sharing multiple Attended via Zoom RI Dept. of] Health - ongoing COVID vaccine process and assist Coordinated and hosted several Zoom virtual: meetings for several boards during the month. Planning Board, Beach, Library, Housing Trust, LCACT, Pension, Council, Canvassers, Wilbour Woods Committee, Town Landing and Zoning. Participated in RI League of Cities and Towns zoom training on. Robert's Rules and Coordinate early emergency voting in Council Chambers from Feb. 10 -Mar1, Established on-line link through E-Gov: for individuals to apply for vital records.  needs  online health programs  thel Fire Chief in preparations for ai regional POD Zoom meetings with Board of] Elections  Zoom meetings Election day is March 2 This carries no cost for the town.    Date! Range: 02/01/2021- 02/27/2021  Distribution Summary Report TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON Town Clerk Town of Little Compton ACCOUNT NUMBER 381 382 386 4200 4200 4200 4300 4305 4306 4309 4309 4309 4310 4310 4317 4317 4317 4317 4317 4317 4319 4319 4320 4320 4325 4330  02/27/2021 Pagelof1  DESCRIPTION Municipal Lien Certificate Historical Records- Town Technology 10% Spay/Neuter License: Private! Detective Coples & Other Services Trade! Names Recordings! 90% Probate Court Fees Probate Advertising Marriagel License- State Historical Records- State Vital Statistics-S State Realtys Stamps- State Realtys Stamps Town Miscl License: and Permit License: Hollday License: Victualing Vital Statistics- Town Entertainment License Marriage License- Town Alcoholic Beverage License License: Beverage Advertising Animal License License: Kennel Dump Appliance Dump TOTAL:$28,275.15  ACCOUNTT TOTAL  $0.00 $113.00 $659.50 $1.00 $0.00 $201,5 $10.00 $6,087.50 $30.00 $45.00 $16.00 $339.00 $204.00 $9,973.60 $9,144.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $243.00 $0.00 $8.00 $0.00 $0.00 $5.00 $0.00 $97000 $225.00    DHR-2  Little Compton Police Department 60 Simmons Road Town of Little Compton, Rhode Island Office of the Police Chief MEMOKANDUM  Date: To: From: Subject:  March 1, 2021  The Honorable Town Council Chief Scott N. Raynes  Monthly Report: forl February 2021  February - 2021 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  793 22 6 20 8 67 15 10 5 6 0 688 8,436 0 0 $0.00    Little Compton Police Department Town of Little Compton, Rhode Island  60 Simmons Road Office of the Police Chief MEMORANDUM  February 2021 Police Overtime Hours  Totals: 38 0 28 0 17 0 125.75 0 0 0 0 16 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 DARE Military leave replacement Investigation  February - 2021 Dispatch Overtime Hours  Totals: 16 0 40 0 0 0 16  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  February - 2021 Part-time Dispatch Hours  Totals: 48 0 0 0 8 0 0  Weekend replacement Vacation replacement Sick leave replacement Personal day Holiday replacement Training replacement Comp-time replacement  February - 2021 Town fuel log  Gasoline #1Policel Department #21 Fire department #3 Vol. Fire. Department 4,223.5 # 41 Maintenance #51 Highway Department 2,369.4 #6 6 Senior Bus #71 Beach Commission  January 70,646.4 25,252.8 35,755.9. 5,083.3 1,396.1  February Total 71,356.8 25,343.5 4,223.5 35,999.1 2,414,4 5,083.3 1,396.1  710.4 90.7 0 243.2 45.0 0 0  Total Gasoline: 1,089.3    Little Compton Police Department 60 Simmons Road Town ofLittle Compton, Rhode Island Office of the Police Chief MEMORANDUM  Diesel  January 36,503.8 11,043.7 5,024.1 2,998.5 362.8  February Total 36,749.4 11,043.7 5,156.1 3,057.5 362.8  #11 Fire Department #21 Unused #3 Highway Department #4 4 Maintenance Department #5 Old Senior bus  245.6 0 132.0 59.0 0  Total Diesel: 436.6  Respectfully; John Faria Lieutenant    DHhR- 3  Little Compton Department of Public' Works  Monthly Report: activity  January  2021  TRANSFER: STATION  Transactiont total Refuse Construction! Debris Recycling Paint recycling Tires TOTALS E-waste! Motor oil used Appliance referigerant Winter Storme events Fort ther month of) January 2021  26 113 Tons 13 Tons 42 Tons 0 units 0 Tons 168 0 containers gallons  1-Sandings withl large Mack Truck Sander 2-E Blacki ices sandings withs small red pick upt truck 1-Snow evento called alls subcontractorsi inf fors snow! removal 1/26, 1/27  DPW continue sign placement asr needed  DPWC crewd didr maintenance worko onT Town roado ditches along Swamp Road  DPW will be) prepared to plow and sand, ands shovel Veterans field access (gravel) for school parking and public access DPW will continue tob back ups sub- contractors ont ther roads maintain refusef from outside townb barrels Cut! lawns ando cemeteries forg grasss season maintaint town roads signage generaln maintenance oft town! buildings A  Transfer. station, Public Safety complex, Town Hall, 30 Commons shop, 32 Commons Oddf fellows  DPW willo continuet to clear remotel Firel Hydrant area'sat4 4locations inl Town,' West Maini near Old Mainr road, Pottersviller near Amesbury  The Ponderosa, Shaw road  14 trasha andr recycle! barrels throughout town 9 weekly, 15b bi-weeklyf from April- November worked onu upgrade ofs stops signs maintanance ofv vehicles, tractors, andt trucks  William LI Moore, Little Compton, Director of Public Works    JAR - 4  : 151. n. 5  Little Compton Fire Department  Monthly Report  February 2021    Little Compton Fire Department Incident Anal ysis From 02/01/2021 Thru 02/28/2021 Incidents By Time And Day  Page 1  Printed: 03/02/2021  SUN  MON  TUE  WED  THR  FRI  SAT  TOTALS  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: 61  1 2 1 1 1 2  1 1 2 4 6 3 5 7 3 6 5 3 5 1 4 1 1 2 1 61  1 1 1 1 2 1 2  1 1 2 1 1 1 1  1 2 2 1  1 2 1 2 2 1 1  2 2 1 1 2 1  2 1 1  1 1  1  1 9  1 10  1 11  10  NFPA Part II: Fire And Incident Type Breakdown  Use  Nimber Deaths Injury Dollar Loss  A: Structure Fires By Fixed Props erty 1. Privat e Dwellings (1 or 2 Family) 2. Apartments (3 or More Families) 3. Hotels 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, Defe ense, 11. Storage in Structures 12. Other Structures 13. TOTAL STRUCTURE FIRES B: Other Fires And Incidents 14a. Fires in Highway Vehicles 16. Fires Outside of Structures 17. Fires in Rubbish 18. All Other Fires 19. TOTALS FOR ALL FIRES 20. Rescue, Emergency 21. False Alarm Responses  0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 5  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  Laboratories  14b. Fires in Other Vehicles With Value Involved 0 15. Fires Outside of Structures With No Value Involved 0  Medical Response es    Little Compton Fire Depart ment Incident Anal ysis From 02/01/2021 Thru 02/28/2021  Page 0 0 0 0 0  2  Print ed: 03/02/2021  2 0 0 28 61  0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0  22. Mitual Aid 23a. Hazmat Responses 23b. Other Hazardous Conditions 24. All Other Responses 25. TOTAL FOR ALL INCIDENTS  NFPA Part IV: False Alarm Responses  Nir mber 0 1 3 1  Type Of Call 1. Malicious, Mschievous Fall Call 2. Syste em Malfunction 3. Unintentional 4. Other False Alarms  Incident Type Category Breakdown  Occurrences 0 0 28 0 21 2 5 0 0 5 61  Perce entage 0.0 0.0 45.9 0.0 34.4 3.3 8.2 0.0 0.0 8.2 100.0  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 Disaster [900-999] Special Type/Complaint Unde et ermined TOTAL  Fixed Property Type Category Breakdown  Occurre ences 2 3 0 26 0 1 0 16 8 0 5 61  Percentage 3.3 4.9 0.0 42.6 0.0 1.6 0.0 26.2 13.1 0.0 8.2 100.0  Fixed Property Type Category [100-199] Public Assembly Properties [200-299] Educational Properties [300-399] Institutional Properties [400-499] Residential Properties [500-599] Mercantile Properties [600-699] Eilltis/Tehaology/Parming/ning [700-799] Manufacturing Properties [800-899] Storage Properties 900-999] Special Properties  None Undet ermined TOTAL  Fire District Breakdown  Occurrences 6 3  Percentage 9.8 4.9  Fire District NDRTH WEST SOUTH WEST    Page  3  Little Compton Fire Depart ment Incident Anal ysis From 02/01/2021 Thru 02/28/2021  Printed: 03/02/2021  34 4 2 7 1 4 61  55.7 6.6 3.3 11.5 1.6 6.6 100.0  NORTH CENTRAL NDRTH EAST CENTRAL SOUTH OUT OF TOWN TIVERTON TOTAL  Personnel Breakdown  Pers. Form Ti me Sheet Reporting Approving  5 0 15 0 16 0 9 0 0 15 0 0 0 1 61  Nai me Unknown  0 1 16 2 16 18 7 5 1 16 8 11 14 17 132  0 1 16 2 16 18 7 5 1 16 8 11 14 17 132  0 0 14 0 15 0 13 0 0 17 0 0 0 2 61  Firefight er Adam M Cabral Lieut enant David A Nickerson Probationary Firefighter Li eut enant James B Vandal Jonathan j Bednarz Lie eut enant JUSTIN P TEIXEIRA Matthew T Hughes Firefighte er Michael W Martino Captain Randall A Watt Chief Richard G Petrin Probationary Firefighte er Samel A Turner Firefight er Samel T Hussey Firefighter West b Johnson  TOTAL  Apparatus Breakdown  Response es 7 10 1 9 42 3 72  Percentage 9.7 13.9 1.4 12.5 58.3 4.2 100.0  Apparatus Fire Chief's Car Engine 2 Forestry Truck Rescue 1 Rescue 2 Squad TOTAL  Incident Type  Occurr ences 5 22 3 2 1 13 1 7 1 1 1 1 2  Pero entage 8.2 36.1 4.9 3.3 1.6 21.3 1.6 11.5 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 3.3  Incident Type Not Report ed EM call, excluding Motor vehicle accident with injuries Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. Lock-in (if lock out I use 511 ) Service Call, other Public service assistance, other Public service Dispatched & canceled en route Smoke scare, odor of smoke 911 HANG UP CALL Alarm syst em sounded due to malfunction Alarm syst em activation no fire - unintentional  vehicle accident with injury    Little Compton Fire Depart ment Incident Anal ysis From 02/01/2021 Thru 02/28/2021  Page  4  Printe ed: 03/02/2021  Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO  1 61  1.6 100.0  TOTAL  Aid Given or Received  Occurre ences 5 1 2 53 61  Perce entage 8.2 1.6 3.3 86.9 100.0  Aid Given or Received Not Report ed Mitual aid received Mitual aid given None TOTAL  Apparatus Use  Occurre ences 9 11 52 72  Percentage 12.5 15.3 72.2 100.0  Apparatus Use Other Suppression EM TOTAL  For Districts: All For Situations: All For Jurisdictions: All For Street(s): All For Location: All    DHR-5  Town ofLittle Compton OFFICE OF THETAX ASSESSOR Post Office Box 226 Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837 (401)635-4509  March 1, 2021 To: Town Administrator Antonio A. Teixeira From: Denise M. Cosgrove, RICA Tax Assessor Re: DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORT The month of February, 2021  Wrapped up end of year review of improvements coordinating details with the building Diligently assisted the elderly in complying to file their exemption forms. Some requiring Imported from RI DMV the motor vehicle file, daily processing the data, reviewing Submitted and reviewed with the Budget committee chairman the real estate values for Comprised guidelines for data collection, review and sales analysis for current statistical  official to ensure accuracy on the property record cards.  personal visits.  addresses and all pertinent details the current tax levy. revaluation project.  Updated ownership records daily and alli files as needed.  Respectfully submitted, n Gyre Denise M. Cosgrove, RICA Tax Assessor    3/1/2021  Analytcs-OpenGoy  DHR-6  Analytics  Records submitted over time  Records  8 7 6 5  3  KV  SAALLIRPEKSEPVGMZNST MONSTH, FUEPgSTILL4OIPE 3720N9  DESPITE EUSINg MAIERIRL CC75  Totals  69 Records Created o $25,910.08 Revenue Collected 83 Inspections Done 69 Permits Issued  Filter Results  Building Department  htps.Aitlecomplont.antdoudlolexplore/nsignts  1/2    JR-7  Cnuun nf Gittle Compton  Onun Hall .0. Tnx 226  Gittle Compton, R3 02837  To: From: Date: Subject:  Honorable Town Council Antonio A. Teixeira Ti Town Administrator March 4, 2021  February Monthly Report  Budget Process - the budget packets were send to Town Council andi the Budget Committee. Martha, the Administrative Assistant was very diligent keeping up with the changes that' Town President andl Wilbour Woods - The Bid for engineering to restore various components at Willbour Woods was Town Phones - The upgrade of the Town phones will bei taking place anytime. The phones have been Town Hall Operations - We continue to serve our residents by appointment through window. service, Vaccinations = the vaccination regional POD (Little Compton/Tlverton) opened, February 18th at Tiverton Credit Card Terminals - Finance Director and Ihave been working with SailPoint = egov. to implementa new credit card system as a payment option for town service. This option will be used at the Clerk's, Finance and Police Departments. The past credit card was costing the town between $25,000 to $30,000 per year. The news system passes the fee to the user, $1.00 plus 2% of the amount of the transaction. Union Contract Negotiations = the three Union Contracts; Police, Fire and Municipal are due by. June 2021. Wel have begun the negotiations with Police, Fire and will: start: soon with the Municipal  provided to her. Al BIG thank you to both! awarded to ABLE Engineering. ordered and will bei installed very soon. drop box, phone and on-line.  High School, it will continue for eight weeks - every Thursday.  Employees.  COVID-19 Reimbursements - Finance Director and Ihave submitted al list ofe expenses that had not been budgeted for FY21; legal, Transfer Station and South Shore Beach. The Town of Little Compton had been Vaccination Related Expenses - Finance Director and Fire Chief are working int tandem to keep record of the expenses through as spreadsheet. Joe DeSantis has open the State portal to be able to submit the expenses. Councilor. Anya has been instrumental in contacting the Governor's Office to assist with the reimbursement. Vaccination related expenses are 100% reimbursable through FEMA/RIEMA.  allocated $91,322.53 - Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF).    NB-1  Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank Announces $1.5 Million for Municipal Resilience Program Action Grants  X FEBRUARY: 24, 2021 Press Release  PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank announced $1,500,000 in action grants for participants oft the 2020: Resilient Rhody Municipal Resilience Program (MRP). Communities prioritized local actions through the program and will now use grant funds fori implementation of "The Infrastructure Bank is committed to working with our municipal partners to accelerate investment in critical infrastructure and nature-based solutions that better prepare Rhode Island communities for a changing climate" said Jeffrey R. Diehl, CEO of Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank. "Wel look forward to building on the success oft the first two rounds of the program and strengthening relationships with communities statewide toj proactively identify the resources With support from The Nature Conservancy, over the past 12: months municipalities completed Community Resilience Building workshops and developed a prioritized list of actionable plans and projects. Participating municipalities submitted proposals for action grants, with a 25%1 local match requirement. After a competitive review process, the selection committee recommended  projects that will increase their climate resilience.  needed to make needed resilience projects happen."  the following communities to receive funding fori implementation:  Bristol - Wetland restoration for flood mitigation and water quality benefits at. Bristol Little Compton - Three green infrastructure projects for stormwater management and coastal erosion control at South Beach, Town Way, and John Dyer Road Newport - Meadow restoration for stormwater management ànd water quality benefits at Pawtucket & Central Falls - Infrastructure upgrades, green infrastructure, and tree planting in the Transit Oriented Development (TOD). District for stormwater management, water quality, air quality, and heat reduction benefits Warwick - Bioretention system and coastal embankment for stormwater: management, water quality improvement, and erosion control at Oakland Beach Woonsocket- - Four green infrastructure projects for stormwater management at River's Edge Park, River Island Park, Bernon Memorial Park, and the City Hall Parking Lot Woonsocket- Increased culvert capacity for flood mitigation at Mendon Road The Bank also named six municipalities to participate in the 2021 round ofthel MRP. This is the third: round oft the program and the selected municipalities will complete Community Resilience  Golf Course  Sprouting Rock Drive    Building workshops with The Nature Conservancy and receive designation as a Resilient Rhody Municipality upon successful completion of thej program. They are then eligible to apply for 2021 Action Grants. 19 municipalities, or 49% oft the state, are currently participating in the  program.  Selected 2021 municipalities: Cumberland East Providence Jamestown New Shoreham North Kingstown Providence  "The majority ofinfrastructure and assets at risk to climate change in Rhode Island are owned and managed by municipalities, but these communities often lack the staff capacity, funding, and expertise to plan and prioritize resilience projects," said Shaun O'Rourke, managing director of program and business development ati the Infrastructure Bank and the state's chiefr resiliency officer. "Rising sea. levels, increasing heat, and extreme storm events will have long-term effects on local infrastructure and residents. The Municipal Resilience Program is collaboratively building a statewide pipeline of priority projects with municipalities to more effectively and efficiently respond to these climate impacts that we are already experiencing." In 2020, The Nature Conservancy adapted the in-person, day-long Community Resilience Building Workshop to an entirely online format that will continue with the 6 municipalities chosen for 2021. "While we: miss in-person connections, we are seeing community leaders enthusiastic to collaborate ini response to and try to get ahead oft the impacts of climate change," said Sue. AnderBois, The Nature Conservancy' 's Climate and Energy Program Manager. "These action grants from RI Infrastructure Bank are a critical down payment to improve water quality, reduce air pollution and create healthier communities for generations to come." The MRP supports the goals outlined in the state's Climate Resilience Action Strategy (Resilient Rhody) released by Governor Gina Raimondo in 2018. Resilient. Rhody identified steps the state can take to protect against unexpected events, like severe weather, while addressing chronic environmental stresses, such as sea. level rise and aging infrastructure. The MRP empowers cities and towns to evaluate each oft their unique vulnerabilities to changing weather and severe weather events, while providing them with the funds necessary to take on specific resilience  projects.  About Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank:  Rhode Island. Infrastructure Bank is Rhode Island' 's central hub forf financing infrastructure improvements, for municipalities, businesses, and homeowners. We leverage capital in a revolving.fund to offer innovative financing J for an array ofmfasiruchure-based, projects including water and wastewater, road and bridge, energy efficiency and renewable energy, and brownfieldr remediation. These quality oflife projects improve the State 's infrastructure, create    jobs, promote economic development and enhance the environment. For more information,  please visit www.rib.org About The Nature Conservancy  The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided bys science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions such as Community. Resilience Building to our world's toughest challenges sO that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at an unprecedented. scale, providing, food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable. Working in 72 countries, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more,  visit www.nature.org orj follow @nature press on Twitter.    Mb-Ia.  RECEIVED MAR 01-2021  Larry Anderson PO: Box 205 15 Snell Road Little Compton, RI 02837 401-635-8853 arryandersonl@verizon.net  March 1, 2021 Little Compton Town Council PO Box 226 40 Commons Little Compton, RI 02837 Dear Town Council Members:  As you. know, during the past year I have served on the "Core Team" ofLittle Compton's Municipal Resilience: Program, an initiative oft the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank (RIIB), along with Council President Bob Mushen and Town Administrator Tony Teixeira. Ihave served as the MRP'sLocal Project Manager and Point of Contact, both while serving on the Town Once Little Compton was selected by RIIB to participate in the 2020 MRP program, we were able to organize and execute a successful virtual Community Resilience Building Workshop on July 23, with the active and constructive participation of approximately 25 town officials and citizens. The results ofthat workshop were compiled in a substantial Summary ofFindings, prepared with the assistance of workshop facilitators from The Nature Conservancy. The Summary ofFindings provided a significant basis for the development of our application for an MRP Action Grant, which included proposed stormwater management projects at South Shore Beach, Town Way, and John Dyer Road. Recently, RIIB advised us that the town will be awarded the full amount, $164,000, requested in our grant application, subject to a formal agreement with RIIB. The town is obligated to provide matching funds of$41,000. Inl light of the skills and day-to-day oversight responsibilities needed to execute the next stage of the Municipal Resilience Program, and in combination with my own current personal circumstances and priorities, Ib believe that it would bei timely and beneficial for another town official, employee, or citizen to replace me on1 the MRP Core Team. Inj particular, I think it would be useful for someone in the current town government "chain of command" to assume this role. Likely candidates, I believe, would be another Council member or, possibly, another town As noted, the three projects encompassed by the Action Grant include the South Shore Beach parking area entrance, the lower section ofTown Way, and John Dyer near its intersection of] Big Drum Road. Engineering and design for the South Shore Beach parking lot project are complete,  Council and since leaving the Council.  official or employee with relevant operational skills and responsibilities.  1    and the RI Coastal Resources Management has approved aj permit for the project. Thus, the Beach Commission is prepared and ablè to oversee prompt completion ofthis project. Design and engineering for the Town Way and John Dyer Road projects have yet to be developed, however. In our Action Grant application, we stressed that every effort would be made to incorporate "nature-based" infrastructural elements in thej project designs. In addition, we committed to implementation of a public information and public input element in the  development oft the project plans.  Ihave appreciated the opportunity to serve on1 the MRP Core Team, along with Bob. Mushen and Tony Teixeira. Public Works Director Bill Moore and Beach Commission member Donald Medeiros also played significant roles ini the development of our. Action Grant application. Iam grateful for the efforts ofthe many citizens and town officials who participated in the July In any event, Irespectfully request that the Council replace me on the MRP Core Team. I can of course remain available to provide information, records, or assistance to my replacement and to  workshop, as well as: for the support oft the Town Council.  the Core Team, as they may deem useful.  Sincerely,  LnyAben Larry Anderson  Cc: Little Compton Town Administrator Tony Teixeira  2    NB-2  RECEIVED FEB 18 2021  February 18, 2021  Little Compton Town Council Town Hall, PO Box 226 Little Compton, R.I. 02837  RE: Draft Revised Rules & Regulations  Dear Bob, Gary, Paul, Andrew and Anya:  As the Zoning Board Rules and Regulations have not been revised for some sixteen (16)years, we decided tot tackle same. Though the pandemic and al huge influxi in applications late last year delayed usal bit, the Board unanimously approved the attached draft at our meeting of February 17,2021. We also solicited the input of the Town Clerk, Tax Assessor, Town Solicitor, Building Official and Planning  Board.  We now request your review and, ifa appropriate, approval oft these suggested revisions. Said revisions are largely italicized. lalso attach a copy oft the existing Rules and Regulations. Ifyou! have any  questions or desire any additional input, do not hesitate to call.  %  Stetson' W. Eddy,Secretary  Cc: Zoning Board Members    TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON  Town Hall P.O. Box 226 Little Compton, RI 02837  LITTLE COMPTON ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW RULES & REGULATIONS FOR. ADMINISTRATION  (ADOPTED: OCTOBER3, 1994)  REVISED: NOVEMBER 25, 2002, MARCH16, 2005,  2021  1. Appeals and/or applications are tol be filed on forms prepared and supplied by the Little Compton Zoning Board ofl Review (the "Board".) Iffiled by other than the owner(s) oft the subject property, all owners (whether individual, estate, partnership, corporation, LIC or Trust) shall join in the application by signing the same. Appeals and/or applications and allofllesupporting material required by these Rules and Regulations shall be: filed at least forty (40) days before the expected hearing date. Asigned Authorization(s) shall be submitted ifthe owner(s) ofthe subject property will not be in attendance at 2. Its shall be the duty oft the person or entity making the appeal or filing the application to supply the Board al list ofall property owners ofi record of1 land wholly or partly within 200 feet oft the subject property whether within the Town or an adjacent Town, showing the names and address of such property owners and the Tax. Assessors Plat and Lot numbers oft the lots respectively owned by them. Reference also Section 14-9.8(d) ofthe Little Compton Zoning Ordinance for other possible notice requirements, and, 3. The appellant or applicant shall provide a copy oft the. Assessors' property. record card (currently prepared by Vision Government Solutions, Inc,) and a copy oft the Assessors' Plat orl Plats showing the site oft the subject property and all such property wholly or partly within 200 feet oft the subject property.  the hearing.  where applicable, contact information shall be. supplied to the Board..    4. The appellant or applicant shall provide a scale drawing of the subject property: prepared and certified by aF Registered Civil Engineer orl Registered Land Surveyor with a minimum size of8 8 4"x11" and a minimum scale of1'-100: feet, showing all lot lines, street. lines and zoning district boundary lines within 200 feet oft the subject property, with appropriate dimensions, scale and North arrow. All existing and proposed buildings and structures, septic systems and water wells on the subject property 5. The appellant or applicant shall provide a scale floor plan and elevation drawings oft the structure or structures when it is appropriate to demonstrate that a hardship. justifying the petition exists. 6. The appellant or applicant shall pay a fee of Four Hundred. Fifly. Dollars ($450.00) by check payable to the' Town ofLittle Compton. Said check shall be tendered to the Tax Collector who will give the appellant or applicant ai receipt which. shall be attached to the application packagefor-submision. to the 7. The Board shall cause public notice oft the appeal or application to be given at least fourteen (14) days prior to the date of the hearing in ai newspaper of general circulation ini the Town ofLittle Compton and by first class mail to all property owners oft record ofland within 200 feet oft the subject property and to 8. The Board shall request that the Planning Board report its findings and recommendations in writing with respect to any application, including a statement on the general consistency oft the application with the goals and purposes of the Comprehensive Plan oft the' Town, tot the Board prior to the expected hearing 9. The appellant or applicant shall provide at the time of filing twenty-three (23) copies of the application and all of the, supporting materials required by these Rules and Regulations or as the Board may otherwise request. Plans and drawings shalll be folded to an 8-1/2"x11"size.  shall be accurately shown on the drawing with appropriate dimensions.  Board.  such others as may be required by Section 14-9.8(d) ofthe Zoning Ordinance.  date.  10. The Board will maintain ai record ofa all hearings and shall cause all decisions tol be filed with its records and a copy posted in the office oft the Town Clerk, within ten (10) working days from the date when the decision was rendered. Said decision shall be rendered within twenty (20) days oft the public hearing. Any decision evidencing the granting ofa variance or special use permit shall also be recorded by the Town ini the land evidence records oft the Town. Any such decision shall be mailed to the applicant and, ifapplicable, his or her attorney oft record, as well as supply a copy'to the Planning Board, the Building Official, the Town Council, the Town Conservation Commission and to the Town Clerk, who shall post the decision for twenty (20) days. Said twenty (20) day posting period shall elapse prior to the issuance  of any building permit or certificate of occupancy.  Draft February 18, 2021    Town ofLittle Compton  Town Hall P.O. Box 226 Little Compton RI 02837  LITTLE COMPTON ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW RULES & REGULATIONS FOR ADMINISTRATION  ADOPTED OCTOBER 3 1994 REVISED NOVEMBER2 25, 2003, March  16, 2005  1Appeals and/or applications are to be. filed on forms. prepared and supplied by the Little Compton Zoning. Board of Review (the "Board"). Iffiled by other than the owner of the subject property the Owner shall join in the application by signing thé same. Appeals and/or applications and all other supporting material required by these Rules and Regulations shall 2. Itshall be the duty of the person making the appeal or filing the application to supply the Board a list of all property owners of record of land wholly or partly within 200 feet ofthe subject property.whether within the Town or an adjacent Town showing the names and addresses of such property owners and the Plat ahd Lot numbers of the lots respectively 3. The appellant or applicant shall provide a copy of the Assessor's Plat or Plats, showing the site of thè subject property and all such property wholly or partly within 200 feet of the subject 4. The appellant or applicant shall provide a scale drawing of the subject property prepared and certified by a Registered Civil Engineer or Registered Land Surveyor with a minimum size of 8 1/2" x 11" and a minimum scale of 1'= 100 feet, showing all lot lines, street lines and zoning district boundary lines within 200 feet of the subjeçt property, with appropriate dimensions, scale and North arrow. All existing and proposed buildings and structures, septic systems and water wells on the property shall be accurately shown on the drawing with 5. The appellant or applicant shall provide scale floor plan and elevation drawings oft the structure or structures when it is appropriate to demonstrate that a hardship justifying the 6Thè appellant or applicant shall pay a fee of Three Hundred Fifty Dollars ($350). by check 7. The Board shall cause public notice of the appeal or application to be given at least fourteen (14) days prior to the date of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation  be filed at least 40 days before the expected heàring date.  owned by them.  property.  appropriate dimensions.  petition exists.  payable to the Town of-Little Compton.    in the Town of Little Compton and by first class mail to all persons owning of record land within 200 feet of the subject property and to such others as may be required by Section 14-  9.8 of the Zoning Ordinance.  '8.7 The Board shall request that the Planning Board shall reportits findings and recommendations, with respect to any application, including a statement on the general consistency of the application with the goals and purposes of the Comprehensive Plan oft the 9. The appellant or applicant shall-provide atthe time off filing.thirteen, (13) çopies of the application and all ofthe materials required-bythese Rules & Regulations or as the Board may otherwise request-Plans and drawingsshallbefolded to-an 8 1/2"x11" size. 10. The Board will maintain a record of all hearings and shall cause all decisions to be" filed with its records and a copy posted inthe office ofthe Town Clerk, within ten (10) working days from the date when" the decision was rendered.Any such decision shall be mailed to the applicant or his or her attorney of record,toi the Planning Board, the Building Official, The Town Council, the Town Conservation Commissiont and to the Town Clerk who shall post the decisionforwenty (20). days. Any decision evidencing the granting of a variance or special use permit shall also be recorded by the owner in the land- evidence records of the Town after twenty (20) days have passed from't the" filing of'the decision, but priortothe issuance of any  Town, in writingto the Board within thirty. (30) days of the request.  building permit or certificate of occupancy,    COMMI  THE UNITED CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH  E MARI 1 By.  P.O. Box 506  Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837-0506  1-401-635-8472 .  2021  Tel:  Fax: 1-401-635-8473  February 26, 2021  Little Compton Town Council 40 Commons P.O. Box 226 Little Compton, RI 02837 Dear Mr. Mushen:  Attn: RobertL. Mushen, Council President  We are hereby requesting to use the Town Landing for an in-person Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at 6:15 a.m. We will follow the state guidelines on gathering outdoors for houses of worship. Masks and social distancing will be a requirement.  We look forward to hearing from you to confirm this following your next council meeting.  Sincerely, Maou os Dawn Ross Office Manager    LMM-)  E G ELVI E FEB 2 62 2021  Laurie Anderson 5Wild Cherry Drive Little Compton, RI 02837 (774)991-0449  By.  Ms. Carol Wordell Town Clerk '40 Commons PO Box 226 Little Compton, RI 02837  Dear Carol,  Itis with great sadness and regret thatIneed to submit my resignation as a member Due to my work schedule as a public school teacher in Massachusetts, Iami unable to bej present at the polls on Rhode Island election days to represent the Board of Canvassers. While Rhode Island typically closes schools on election day, my district holds professional development for teachers upon which my attendance is Ibelieve the Board would be better served by a member who is able to represent the Board of Canvassers by being present at the polls on election day.  oft the Board of Canvassers.  mandatory.  Sincerely,  Laurie Anderson    CUwimS  RECEIVED MAR 012021  TOWN OF COVENTRY RESOLUTION OFTHE TOWN COUNCIL 16-21-5232  No.  ARESOLUTION: BY THET TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF COVENTRY,  RESOLVED, That the Coventry Town Council requests that the Rhode Island  General Assemblyapprove and enact the following amendment to General Laws ofRhode Island,  Title 44 chapter 5 section 2, by adding section "(d)(5)" [as shown, underlined):  44-5-2. Maximum levy.  (a)Through and including its fiscal year 2007, a city or town may levy a tax in an amount not: more than five and one-half percent (5.5%) in excess ofthe amount levied and certified by that city or town for the prior year. Through and including its fiscal year 2007, but in no fiscal year thereafter, the amount levied by a city or town is deemed to be consistent with the five and one-halfpercent (5.5%) levy growth cap if the tax rate is not more than one hundred and five and one-half percent (105.5%) of the prior year's tax rate and the budget resolution or ordinance, as applicable, specifies that the tax: rate is not increasing by more than five and one-half percent (5.5%) except as specified in subsection (c) ofthis section. In all years when ai revaluation or update is not being implemented, a tax rate is deemed to be one hundred five and one-half percent (105.5%) or less ofthe prior year's tax rate ift the tax on a parcel ofreal property, the value ofwhich is unchanged for purpose oftaxation, is no more than one hundred five and one-half percent (105.5%) of the prior year's tax on the same parcel ofreal property. In any year through and including fiscal year 2007 when a revaluation or update is being implemented, the tax rate is deemed to be one. hundred five and one-half percent (105.5%) oft the prior year's tax rate as certified by the division of property valuation and municipal finance in the department ofrevenue. (b) In its fiscal year 2008, a city or town may levy a tax in an amount: not more than five and one-quarter percent (5.25%) in excess oft the total amount levied and certified by that city or town for its fiscal year 2007. In its fiscal year 2009, a city or town may    levy a tax in an amount not more than five percent (5%) in excess of the total amount levied and certified by that city or town for its fiscal year 2008. In its fiscal year 2010, ac city or town may levy a tax in an amount not: more than four and three-quarters percent (4.75%) in excess ofthe total amount levied and certified by that city or town in its fiscal year 2009. In its fiscal year 2011, a city or town may levy a tax in an amount not more than four and one-half percent (4.5%) in excess ofthe total amount levied and certified by that city or town in its fiscal year 2010. In its fiscal year 2012, acity or town may levy a tax in an amount: not more than four and one-quarter percent (4.25%) in excess of the total amount! levied and certified by that city or town in its fiscal year 2011.In its fiscal year 2013 and in each fiscal year thereafter, a city or town may levy a tax in an amount: not more than four percent (4%) in excess oft the total amount levied and certified by that city or town for its previous fiscal year. For purposes of this levy calculation, taxes levied pursuant to chapters 34 and 34.1 ofthis title shall not be included. For FY 2018, in the event that a city or town, solely as a result ofthe exclusion of the motor vehicle tax in the new levy calculation, exceeds the property tax cap when compared to FY2017 after taking into account that there was a motor vehicle tax in FY 2017, said city or town shall be permitted to exceed the property tax cap for the FY2 2018 transition year, but in no event shall it exceed the four percent (4%) levy cap growth with the car tax portion included; provided, however, nothing herein shall prohibit a city or town from exceeding the property tax cap if otherwise permitted pursuant to subsection (d) ofthis section. In computing the 4% cap imposed by this section, a1 municipality may compute its increase in tax levy by first adding all levy increases from the current year attributable to new construction-apémeyihe-ismakefe-aNemtiwisimasdserifeaby-hstcilty (c) The division of property valuation in the department ofrevenue shall monitor city and town compliance with this levy cap, issue periodic reports to the general assembly on compliance, and make recommendations on the continuation or modification of the levy cap on or before December 31, 1987, December 31, 1990, and December 31, every third year thereafter. The chiefelected official in each city and town shall provide to the division of property and municipal finance within thirty (30) days of final action, in the form required, the adopted tax levy and rate and other pertinent (d) The amount levied by a city or town may exceed the percentage increase as specified in subsection (a) or (b) ofthis section ifthe city or town qualifies under one (1)The city or town forecasts or experiences a loss in total non-property tax revenues  rewpbaseeniEpresprevous-fsalyes:  information.  or more oft the following provisions:  and the loss is certified by the department oft revenue.    (2) The city or town experiences or anticipates an emergency situation, which causes or will cause the levy to exceed the percentage increase as specified in subsection (a) or (b) oft this section, In the event of an emergency or an anticipated emergency, the city or town shall notify the auditor general who shall certify the existence or anticipated existence of the emergency. Without limiting the generality oft the foregoing, an emergency shall be deemed to exist when the city or town experiences or anticipates health insurance costs, retirement contributions, or utility expenditures that exceed the prior fiscal year's health insurance costs, retirement contributions, or utility expenditures by a percentage greater than three (3) times the percentage  increase as specified in subsection (a) or (b) oft this section.  (3). A city or town forecasts or experiences debt services expenditures that exceed the prior year's debt service expenditures by an amount greater than the percentage increase as specified in subsection (a) or (b) of this section and that are the result of bonded debt issued in a: manner consistent with general law or a special act. In the event of the debt service increase, the city or town. shall notify the department of revenue which shall certify the debt service increase above the percentage increase as specified in subsection (a) or (b) oft this section the prior year's debt service, No action approving or disapproving exceeding a levy cap under the provisions oft this section affects the requirement to pay obligations as described in subsection (d) oft this (4) The city or town experiences substantial growth in its tax base as the result of major new construction that necessitates either significant infrastructure or school housing expenditures by the city or town or a significant increase in the need for essential municipal services and such increase in expenditures or demand for services (e). Any levy pursuant to subsection (d) of this section in excess of the percentage increase specified in subsection (a) or (b) ofthis section shall be approved by the affirmative vote of at least four-fifths (4/5) oft the full membership of the governing body of the city or town, or in the case of a city or town having a financial town meeting, the majority of the electors present and voting at the town financial meeting (E) Nothing contained in this section constrains the payment of present or future obligations as prescribed by 8 45-12-1, and all taxable property in each city or town is subject to taxation without limitation as to rate or amount to pay general obligation bonds or notes of the city or town except as otherwise specifically provided by law or  section.  isc certified by the department of revenue.  shall also approve the excess levy.  charter.    Be it Resolved, that the Town Council oft the Town of Coventuy.herebyapproves that the Rhode Island General Assembly approve and enact the following amendment to General Laws of Rhode Island,  Title 44 chapter 5 section 2. by adding section "(d)(5)". PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7Hhday of] February, 2021  APPROVED:  Anm Diekao) Town Council President' Am Dickson  Joanne Amitrano  ll    Lonn-y  RECEIVED FEB 172 2021  RESOLUTION  Requesting the Governor and General. Assembly Support Afterschool and Summer  Programs for Rhode Island's Youth Introduced by Councilperson Tatiana Baena Co-sponsored by Councilperson Glendaliz Colon  Februaty 8,2021  WHEREAS, due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, the State of] Rhode. Island has enacteda  number of executive orders and health directivès that has negatively impacted Rhode  Island. Afterschool: and Summer Progtams; and  WHEREAS, Rhode Island. Afterschool and! Summer Programs are comprised of educational  professionials, out-of-school time ptovidets,youth, and their families that work together toj provide opportunities, social emotional leatning, and safe spaces, for thousands of Rhode Islanders including thousands ofyouth here in Central Falls,  Rhode Island; and  WHEREAS, while well-intentioned, some directives, mandates, and executive orders have left  youth and their families without access to. Afterschool: and Summet Programs here in Rhode Island during the pandemic, including 58,000 youth trying to getinto  programs throughout the state; and  WHEREAS, dollars directed to thel Rhodel Island Department of Education and the Department  ofHuman Services from the CARES. Act] have not been flexible for. Afterschool and Summet Programs to remain open and accessible to youth and their families, with such programs having to adjust space, lay-offs staff, and not setve to full capacity to keep their doors open, or qualify for any dollars from the CARES. Act stimulus  money due to state agency regulations; and  WHEREAS, for every 1y youth in Rhode Island in an. Afterschool and Summer Program there are  3youth waiting to get in despite the CARES. Act dollats being allocated to said state  agencies thats seive: school aged youth; ànd  NOW, THEREFORE, BE ITI RESOLVED, that the Central Falls City Council strongly urges both the Governor and the General. Assembly to act without delay to allocate $81 Million from one or more of the following stimulus funding sources: Governots Emergency Education ReliefF Fund, Elementary and secondary school! Emergency Relief fund (ESSER II) K-12f funds, the $23.5 Million    Child Care funds, and Coronavirus Relief Fund for states and counties, to. Afterschool and Summer LETI ITI FURTHER BEI RESOLVED, that if the State ofRhode is unable to ptovide saidi request, we utgei immediate and decisive action to bet taken by state leaders to provide significant additional financial assistance to. Afterschool and Summer Programs that are struggling and negatively impacted by the pandemic and economic crisis, for the sake ofy youth, wotking families,  Programs serving Rhode Island youth; and  otganizations, professionals, providers, and the community; and  LET IT FURTHER BEI RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwatded by the City Clerk to the) Honorable Governor, to all oft thel Honorable: Reptesentatives and Senators reptesenting the City of Central Falls in the General. Assembly, to thel Honorable Rhode Island Speaket of the House and Rhode Island Senate President, and to all Rhodel Island city and town councils, who are respectfully urged to also pass this tesolution in support of Afterschool and Summer Progtams in  their communities. N  a Jahyir! Rodriguez CibyClerk  City  President    RECEIVED  Cnns  FEB 17 2021  RESOLUTION  Urging the General. Assembly to Pass the Civics Literacy. ActHB-5028 Introduced by Councilpersons Glendaliz Colon &] Jessica Vega  Februaty 8, 2021  WHEREAS, Rhode Island is 1 of only 10 states that does not have a civic graduation tequirement  which means many students do not know thel basics when it comes to engaging with their community and government leaders thereby perpetuating a cycle of civic inequity, often referred to as the civice engagement gap; and  WHEREAS, On January 15, 2021, a comprehensive civic education bill, called the Civics Literacy  Act HB-5028, was introduced int the General. Assembly by a group ofb bipartisan  lawmakers; and  WHEREAS, The Civic Literacy. Act requires all students between grades 8-12 to complete a  course in American Civics proficiency; calls for aj project-based civics learning assessment so students can learn civics by doing civics; establishes a Civics Project Trust Fund to ensure the mandate is properly supported; prioritizes resoutces to support the implementation in districts that serve. historically underserved students; and utilizes aj portion of the funds to further ensure: a diverse teacher workforce.  NOW,THEREPORE, BEI IT RESOLVED, that the Central Falls City Council urges the Genetal LET) ITI BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy oft this resolution be forwarded by the City Clerk to the Governot, to all oft the Honorable. Representatives and Senators tepresenting the City of Central Falls in the General. Assembly, to the Honorable Rhode Island Speaket of the House and the. Honorable Rhode Island Senate President, and to alll Rhode Island city and town councils, who  Assembly toj pass the Civic Literacy. Actl HB-5028; and  are: tespectfully urged to also pass this resolution in support of our youth.  GityClerk  A  Raigig    Coum'y  RECEIVED FEB 17 2021  RESOLUTION  Urging the General Assembly tol Pass Misdemeanor Reclassification-SB-118-for  the Protection ofl Immnigrant Families  Inttoduced by Councipersons Glendaliz Colon &] Jessica Vega  February 8, 2021  WHEREAS, Undet federal immigration law, a state misdemeanor that carries aj potential sehtence  ofay year or more is treated as a felony for immigration purposes which results in devastating and unintended consequences that automatically strip immigtants - including gteen card holders, refugees, and victims of domestic violence andl human trafficking- - of their status and subjects them to mandatory deportation; and the crime of conviction may be the result of their victimization, does not exculpate them from deportation in the eyes ofi immigtation authorities; and  WHEREAS, In cases. involving victims of domestic violence and human trafficking, the fact that  WHEREAS, A person: need not even receive a full 365-day sentence to trigger this hatsh penalty  as automatic deportation kicks in as long as the maximum allowable sentence: is equal toai full year or more, even if the person's actual sentence was 20 days in jail of was  completely suspended; and  WHEREAS, Federal law denies immigration judges any discretion on whether thesel harsh  penalties are imposed and, until Congress restotes disctetion to consider individual circumstances before subjecting a1 person to deportation, the only clear solution is fors states to clearly delineate that misdemeanors carry a maximum 364-day sentence;  and  WHEREAS, This is important legislation for the purposes of judiçial economy and efficiency as  codifying this change will reduce the number of motions for! post-conviction relief  seeking to: reduce sentences by one day; and  WHEREAS, State Senator Jonathon. Acosta has introduced SB-118 to: make this critical change  with an additional seven co-sponsors and thel bill is cutrently pending in the Senate  Judiciary Committee.  NOW, THEREFORE, BEI ITRESOLVED, that the Central Falls City Council urges the General Assembly toj pass SB-118 for the protection of immigtant families in Central Falls and actoss Rhode  Island; and    LETI ITI BE: FURTHERI RESOLVED, that a copy oft this tesolution be fotwatded by the City Clerk to the Governor, to all oft the Honorable: Reptesentatives and Senators representing the City of Centrall Falls in the General. Assembly, to the Honorable Rhode Island Speaker of the House and the Honorable Rhode Island Senate President, and to all Rhode Island city and town councils, who are respectfully urged to also pass this resolution in support of our immigrant community.  &  Cbipeg    consuf-/  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject: Hi Robert!  Matt Curtis matt@smartctyponcygroup.com> Sunday, February 21,20219:02AM  Town Council  Add your individual name to support COVID Memorial Day?  Ihope you're doing well! Memorial Day.  A lot ofe elected officials and staffhave asked how they can individually support the effort to create COVID  We've created this website where you can easily add your name as supporter:  www.CovidMemorialMonday.com  This honors the Victims and Survivors as well as the First Responders and Front-line Workers ofCOVID. The effort has been successful SO far - we have about 65 mayors signed on to support the US Conference of Mayors Resolution, and another 100 cities that have issued local proclamations (you can see some on the But, we've had sO many elected officials and staff ask how they could individually help - and, this is how! Sign on to support COVID Memorial Day through the simple form at www.CovidMemorialMonday.com  website).  Ihope you're well and I'm anxious for when we can all be together in-person again!  Matt About Matt Curtis:  A: former right hand to the immediate past two Austin mayors, Matt has decades of experience working on Most recently, Matt served as Head of Global Affairs and Public Policy for HomeAway and Expedia where he collaborated with government officials and community leaders around the world to create best practices and In 2017 he: formed Smart City Policy Group with other former policy makers tol bridge the divide between the innovation economy and local government. From short-term rentals to ride-hailing apps, people are working and traveling in fundamentally new ways, and local and state governments are struggling to adapt regulations. Smart City Policy Group works closely with both corporate and community leaders to collaborate on systems  municipal initiatives and best practices in ai rapidly-changing city.  broadly beneficial regulatory and compliance policies for short-term rentals.  that deliver the broadest benefit to all stakeholders.  1    Matt has served on the United States Conference ofMayors Business Council, the National League of Cities Corporate Council, the Sharing Economy Advisory Network, the Travel Technology Association board and the Matt also is at trained facilitator with 15 years of experience helping to connect and resolve potentially  Vacation Rental Management Association board.  conflicting interests.  Smart City Policy Group is the culmination of] Matt's experience, skills and passion.  x  Matt Curtis Founder Smart City Policy Group Cell: 512-983-5347 P.O. Box 650108 Austin, Texas 78765 www.SmartCityPolicy@roup.com Work: 512-982-1990  2    Lenslik2  RECEIVED-FEB 17 2021  RESOLUTION  Requesting the Governor and General. Assembly Further Support Small Businesses that  have been hurt by the COVID-19 Pandemic Introduced by Councilperson Glendaliz Colon Co-sponsored by Councilpersons Tatiana Baena, Franklin Solano  February 8,2021  WHEREAS, due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, the State of1 Rhode Island has enacteda  number of executive orders and health directives that have negatively impacted  Rhode Island's small business community; and  WHEREAS, Rhode Island's small business community is comprised ofa wide array of diverse  business owners, employees, and veridors who together make up the heart and soul of our state's economy while ptoviding employment and financial security for  hundreds oft thousands of Rhode Islanders; and  WHEREAS, while well-intentioned, some directives, mandates, and executive orders have caused  significant andi in some cases: irreparable harm to restautants, bars, social clubs, stores, vendors, indoor recreational facilities, and othet small businesses; and has also not provided sufficient resources or assistance to the small business community, and not signaled when or how small businesses may teturn to notmal hours of operations, despite those businesses taking numerous precautions and complying with all other mandated health procedures; and  WHEREAS, this harm has not been adequately recognized by the State of Rhode Island, which  WHEREAS, the City of Central Falls' chiefhealth strategist, Dr. Michael Fine, has indicated that  hel believes that the full restrictions on small businesses may bel lifted in the nextt ten  tot twelve weeks.  NOW,THEREPORE, BE ITI RESOLVED, that the Central Falls City Council strongly urges both  the Governot and the General. Assembly to act without delay to allow small businesses toi resume their normal operating hours or, if the State of Rhode Island is unable or unwilling to remove this restriction, that immediate and decisive action be taken by statel leaders toj provide significant additional financial assistance to the small businesses that are struggling and negatively affected by this mandate, fort the sake of their employees, for the health and welfare of the families that these businesses support, and for the future survival ofbusinesses that, because of overly    strict mandates and thes many challenges and expenses presented by COVID-19, are  hanging onl by a thread, and  LET ITBE: FURTHER RESOLVED, thata a copy of this resolution be forwatded by the City Clerk  to the Governor, to all oft the Honorable Representatives and Senators reptesenting the City ofCentral Falls int the General. Assembly, to thel Honorable Rhode Island Speaker oft thel House and] Rhode Island Senate President, and to all Rhode Island 7 city and town councils, who are: respectfully urged to also pass this resolution in  support oft thes small! business community.  - President  Jphair Rotigue CityClerk  #    Consmns  Friends.of  Little Compton  Wellnessl/Center  Live Well.... Do More  February 28, 2021  Mr. Robert Mushen, President Little Compton Town Council The Commons Little Compton, RIC 02837 Dear Mr. Mushen,  Trustees Douglas MacFall President Shirley. Hardison Vice President Richard Castenson Treasirer Cynthià Burhs Secrelary Anri Haire Kathy Haire Martina Halsey Cathleen Hood; M.D. Lisa Lebreux Jâne Lorch Robert Murphy Douglas Kari Star Sidney Tynan Randall A. Watt Adyisory Board Sarah Osborn Gardner' Mark Hough. Lifetime Board Member David Osborn  The Little Compton Wellness Center's mission to promote healthy living through education, activities and services is certainly being put to the test during this COVID pandemic. We found alternative means to continue with our mission, however, using virtual technology, expanded informational email newsletters and, last summer and fall, limited socially distant groups meeting on the deck. We were also able to host the flu clinic this past fall where 130 local residents received their shot. The Food Bank has continued their expanded operations, using all As Is said in the winter fundraising appeal letter about our plans for 2021: "Getting back to normal!!! Until the COVID-19 vaccine is available for all ofus, we will. strive to, get important and interesting information and programs out to the community as we did this year using virtual meetings, streaming and email. But, when this is over, watch out! We have lots ofpent-up ideas and we are anxious to share them with the community. in person, again!." The majority of our financial support comes from the community via our summer and winter fundraising appeals. We are fortunate to be in a community with many generous people and their generosity didn't wane during the pandemic. Most amazing! We still need to seek other sources of funds and this is where the Town'ss support is sO important. This support has enabled educational programs. In 2020, we were successful in obtaining a Champlin grant for some very much needed exterior building repair. Unfortunately, they funded only half of what really needs We are: most appreciative oft the support that the Town has provided over the years. We ask that wel be includedi in the' Town's next fiscal year budget, if possible, ati the same. level as last year. Thank you again for helping us make Little Compton al healthy place to live!  ofc our space in thel lower level to ensure personal safety.  Joanne O'Neill M.A, us to bolster our grant applications, such as with the 2018/2019 van Beuren grant for new  Orville  to be done.  Sincerely,  DyAEMRLL Doug MacFall, President, Board ofTrustees  cc: Carol Wordell Tony' Teixeira  115 East Main Road : P.0. Box 171 R Little Compton, RI 02837  Telephone: 401-592-0400 . Email: lice@lcuelness.org a Web: www.cwellness.org