Date posted: MARCH16,2021 by 4:00P.M. Alli items ont this agenda aret tol be discussed: and/or acted upon.  TOWN OFLITTLE COMPTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING OFI MARCH 18, 2021 Virtual meeting by Zoom andi teleconference Join Zoom webinar: https:/Izoom.us Webinar ID: 85791138593 Password: 112386 Dial by location' Tolll Free numbers: Or Alt. phone (NY)1646558.8656 Lives streaming at AGENDA 7:00P.M..  888 788 0099 or 833 548 0276 or 8335480282 or 877 8535 5247 htpshpwsounmb.coméama/CNax-OBPaB3aig,oXHO9:  Approval ofMinutes- -  March 4, 2021  * Consent. Agenda- Alli items listedv with ans asterisk (*) are considered tol be routinel byt the Town Council and willl bee enacted by oner motion. There willl ber nos separate discussion oft these items unless a council member ord citizen SoI requests iny whiche eventt thei item willl be withdrawn from the General Order ofbusiness and considered int the normal sequence ont the agenda.  ** Thesei items are received and: filed with no other actiont taken.  Announcements:  1. Copy ofa an article foundi int the online newspaper "Thel Patch" entitled) Howl Muchl RI Getsl Inl New Stimulus Bill: Town-By-Towh: Estimates based on comments shared by Department Head Report file by Dept. of Public Works activity report for February 2021  Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of] preliminary estimates.  Old] Business:  1. Proposal for extension of Special Directive 5  2. Two (2)n members ofthe Charter. Review Commission- - accept letters ofinterest to serve and develop ai mission statement tol be directed tot thes membership 3. Update ons status ofhiring FF/EMT toi fill vacancy caused1 byr resignation ofac current 4.. Appointments,; per Section 202 oft the. Homel Rule Charter, members tot thel Board of  FF/EMT  Canvassers duei to1 recent resignations  New) Business:  1. Report from. Administrator on applicants for PTI laborer with] Public Works Dept. 2. Report from Don McNaughton, Chair, Conservation Commission: regarding the water study results from 2020 and anticipated actions tol bet takeni in2 2021. 3, Announcement: fromt thel LC. Agricultural Conservancy' Trust (LCACT) oft their unanimous support ofMr. Arthur Goldstone's proposal toi install aj plaque in or around the' Town) Halle expressing appreciation tot thel Pontes family for working cooperatively with the Town and LCACT toj preserve thel land directly north oft the Town] Hall. 4. Request from Budget Committee: for Council to attend their meeting on either April 12 5. Consider scheduling an executive session inj person in council chambers to review  or20  collectivel bargaining and personnel matters.    Communications:  1. Letter received from Coco Smith, as second grader from Wilbur McMahon School expressing concern over the speed ands safety of South Shore] Road, specifically with regard toj pedestrians walking to South Shore Beachi int the summer: months 2. Request from1 thel Portsmouth Parents Helping Students Organization for generous support oft thel Post Prom Committee's endeavort tof fund al Post] Prom] Party or Celebration ofthel PHS Senior Class of2021 ifa Senior Promi is nota allowed duet to 3. Copy ofar resolution adopted by thel Burrillville' Town Council opposing RI 2021 Gun Control Legislation as depictedi in Senate) Bills S0073, and $0129 as well as] House 4. Copy ofar resolution adopted by the Burrillville' Town Council opposing RI 2021 H5269 Tax Sale Legislation! believingt thisl legislation willi impede the normal transaction oft business for entities servingi the public good and welfare. 5. Copy ofar resolution adopted by the Burrillville Town Council requesting all activity tor modify the operations and disposition ofthe Zambarano: facility bel heldi in abeyance untilt the Towna and State can work constructively to find options and alternatives to 6. Copy ofar resolution adopted by thel Portsmouth Town Council supporting the passage 7. Copy ofar resolution adopted by thel Portsmouth Town Council supportingl legislation tos amend' Title 44, Chapter 5 oft the! RI General Laws regarding municipal taxation of 1. Copy ofar resolution adopted by the Charlestown Town Council urging the General Assembly toj pass the Civics) Literacy Act, House Bill) H5028 2. Copy ofar resolution adopted by, thel East Providence City Council requestingt the Governor andl RI General. Assembly allocate $81 million oft thei new stimulus money to 3. Copy ofa an e-mail tot the' Town Council e-mail group with al newsletter from RI Green Infrastructure Coalition, Partnerships Keyi in Green Stormwater. Infrastructure, organizations come together toi improve water quality on Aquidneck Island. 4. Copy ofar resolution adopted by thel Portsmouth' Town Council supporting 2021 - H5113, an acti related toI miniature alcoholic beverage container deposit recycling 5. Letter from the Police Chiefp providing his review of Senatel Bill 118 which seekst to changel language relating toi misdemeanor convictions definingt thet term: from' "one-  COVID  Bills H5381, H5386, H5553, H5554, and] H5556,  maintain operations at Zambarano.  oft the Act on Climatel Bills int thel RI General. Assembly  reale estate. Consent:  afterschool and summer programs,  year"t to "364 days".  Payment of Bills  All are welcome to any meeting at the town, which is open. to the public. Individuals requiring communication assistance or any accommodation to ensure equal partioipation will: need to contact the  Town Clerk ate 635-4400: not less than 481 hours priort to the meeting.    Minutes ofa' Town Council virtual meeting held March 4th, AD2021 via Video and' Tele-Conferencing at 7:00 o'clock PM. Councilors present acknowledged by roll call: PaulJ.Golembeske, Gary S. Mataronas, Andrew W. Moore, Robert L. Mushen and Anya Wallack. Also in attendance: Police Chief Raynes, Antonio Teixeira, Town  Administrator and Richard S. Humphrey, Esq. Town Solicitor.  The Council President opened a Public Hearing noticed and advertised for March 4, 2021 at' 7 PM: for the purpose of hearing a request to expand the business zone on Plat 30, Lots 8-2 owned by Preston Post, Ltd. And Lot 3-4 owned by Marion Morrison et als. Both owners have submitted, in writing, letters of withdrawal. Due to this fact the Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): To accept and acknowledge letters received from Preston Post, Ltd. and Marion Morrison et als withdrawing their requests to expand the business zone over  following was voted:  their respective lots on Plat3 30. Noi further action will be taken. The Public Hearing was declared closed by the Council President.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Moore, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): To approve, as written the' Town Council Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Moore, votingi in favor) by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): Toapprove, as written the Town Council  meeting minutes forl February 18, 2021.  meeting minutes for February 25, 2021.  Announcements:  1. The Council Président informed the publiç that the link for the March 11, 2021 Vaccination regional site has been activated ont the Town's Website. Thet town is still limited in supply of vaccine made available for distribution, The Town Clerk: noted that the website link has already reached its limit and nol longer has available appointments. Residents should monitor the site for future announcement and are advised to 2. The Council President informed his fellow Councilors of! his use oft the Emergency Declaration Authority toa authorize thel Fire Chieftoi move forward with actions to fill an upcoming vacancy caused by the resignation ofa Fire Fighter/EMT who is movingon to ai new position elsewhere. The Council President 3. Residents are encouraged to look at the Sakonnet Times to see the roughly 25 members oft the gth grade and other honor roll students listed for the Wilbur McMahon School. Even in these difficult times with remote and hybrid learning our school départment results in superior performance by many of the children  take advantage ofthe state run facilities as well as the CVS and Walgreen options.  willl keep his fellow members apprised oft the situation as details are. known.  in ours school system.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor. Mataronas, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): Toj place on file the following Department. Head  Reports filed for February 2021:  1. Town Clerk 2. Police Department 3. Public Works Department 4. Fire Department 5. Tax Assessor 6. Building Department 7. Town. Administrator    RIJ Infrastructure Bank announced $1.5 Million for Municipal Resilience Program Action Grants. Little Compton was successful ini its bid: for $165,000 (with $41,0001 local matching grant funds) for three green infrastructure projects for stormwater management and coastal erosion control at South Shore Beach, Town Way, and John Dyer Road. The Council members expressed their gratitude to the RI Infrastructure Bank and Program as well as strongly appreciative ofa all the work Larry Anderson puti into drafting and coordinating thej process during thej past Letter received from Larry Anderson resigning from the Core Team oft thel Little Compton Municipal Resilience Program. Mr. Anderson offered his appreciation for the varied members oft town officials and town residents who assisted throughout the year in developing the application projects. He noted that RI Infrastructure Bank representatives were very interested int thet town pursuing at some future date the solar grid proposal noted within the Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Moore, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): To accept the resignation ofLarry Anderson from the LC: Municipal Resiliency Program Core Team, to, send a letter ofappreciation tol Mr. Anderson and to Draft updates toi the Zoning Board Rules and Regulations were submitted by the Boards Secretary, Stetson Eddy for the Council for review and approval. After confirming with the Town Solicitor that he has reviewed and is in Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, reçeiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, voting ini favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): Toaccept and approve the: following update to  year.  workshop held last summer.  accept the offer of Councilor Wallack to: fill the vacancy created by said resignation.  agreement with the updates the following was voted:  thel Little Compton Zoning Board of] Review Rules and Regulations:  LITTLE COMPTONZONING BOARD OF REVIEW RULES & REGULATIONS FOR ADMINISTRATION (ADOPTED: OCTOBER3,1 1994) REVISED: NOVEMBER 25, 2002, MARCH 16, 2005, MARCH 4,2021  1. Appeals and/or applications are tol be filed on forms prepared and supplied by the Little Compton Zoning Board of Review (the "Board".) Iffiled by other than the owner(s) oft the subject property, all owners (whether individual, estate, partnership, corporation, LLC or Trust) shallj join int the appliçation by signing the same. Appeals and/or applications and all of the supporting material required by these Rules and] Régulations shall be filed at least forty (40) days before the expected hearing date. Asigned Authorization(s) shall be submitted ift the owner(s) oft the subject property will not be in 2. Itshall be the duty oft the person or entity making the appeal or filing the application to supply the Board a list ofall property owners of record ofl land wholly or partly within 200 feet oft the subject property whether within the Town ora an adjacent Town, showing thei names and address of such property owners and the Tax Assessors Plat and Lot numbers of the lots respectively owned by thém. Reference also Section 14-9.8(d) oft thel Little Compton Zoning Ordinance for other possible notice requirements, and, where applicable, contact information shalll be supplied to the Board. 3. The appellant or applicant shall provide a copy of 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 4. The appellant or applicant shallj provide a scale drawing oft the subject property prepared and certified bya) Registered Civil Engineer or Registered Land Surveyor with ai minimum size of8 Y'x11" and a minimum scale ofl'- - 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 ont the subject property shalll be accurately shown on the drawing with appropriate dimensions.  attendânce at thel hearing.  such property wholly or partly within 2001 feet of thes subject property.    5. The appellant or applicant shall provide as scale floor plan and elevation drawings of thes structure or structures when itis The appellant or applicant shall pay a fee of Four Hundred Fifty Dollars ($450.00) by check payable to the Town ofLittle Compton. Said check shall be tendered tot the' Tax Collector who will givet the appellant or applicant ai receipt which shall 7. Thel Board shall cause public notice oft the appeal or application tol be given at least fourteen (14) days prior to the date of thel hearing in ai newspaper of general circulation in the Town ofLittle Compton and by first class mail to all property owners of record ofl land within 200: feet oft the subject property and to such others as may be required by Section 14- Thel Board shall request that thel Planning Board: report its findings and recommendations in writing with respect to any application, including as statement on the general consistency oft the application with the goals and purposes ofthe 9. The appellant or applicant shall provide at the time of filing twenty-three (23) copies oft the application and all ofthe supporting materials required by these Rules and] Regulations or as the Board may otherwise request. Plans and 10. The Board will maintain ai record of alll hearings ands shall cause all decisions to be filed with its records and a copy posted in the office of the' Town Clerk, within ten. (10) working days from the date when the decision was rendered. Said decision shalll 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 int the land evidence records of the Town. Anys such decision shall be mailed tot the applicant and, if applicable, his orl her attorney of record, as well as supply a copy to the Planning Board, the Building Official, the Town Council, the Town Conservation Commission and tot the' Town Clerk, who shall post the decision for twenty (20) days. Said twenty (20) day posting period shall elapse priort to the issuance of  appropriate to demonstrate that al hardshipjustifying the petition exists. be attached to1 the application package for submission tot the Board.  9.8(d) oft the Zoning Ordinance.  Comprehensive Plan oft the Town, to the Board prior tot the expected hearing date.  drawings shall be folded to an 8-1/2"x11", size.  any building permit or certificate of occupancy.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Wallack, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): To grant permissioni to the United Congregational Church to use the Town Landing on April 4, 2021 at 6:15. AM: for an in-person Easter Sunrise  Service with COVID protocols adhered to.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, rèceiving a second' by Councilor Wallack, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and' Wallack): To accept al letter of resignation from Laurie Anderson as a member of the Board of Canvassers, toi forward a letter of gratitude for her years ofs service on  thel Board and to initiate actions to find a replacement for this outgoing member.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Moore, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): To place on file a resolution adopted by the Coventry Town Council. requesting the General Assembly approve and enact an amendment to RIGL: 44-5-2, by adding section d, 5 which relates computing the 4% cap imposed by this section of the General Lawi int tax Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): Toj place on file a copy ofa resolution adopted by Central Falls City Council requesting the Governor and General Assembly support afterschool and summer Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): To: forward toi the School asking for the School Committee to offer direction on any actions they may wish the Council to take regarding a resolution adopted  levy calculation.  programs for RI Youth.    by Central Falls City Council urging the General Assembly toj pass the Civics literacy Act HB-5028 which would require all students between grades 8-112 to complete a course in American Civics proficiency. Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Moore, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): To refer to the Chief ofP Police for comment a resolution adopted by Central Falls City Council urging the General Assembly to pass misdemeanor Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Moore, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): To place on file thei following consent calendar 1. Solicitation from Smart City Policy Group to support COVIDMemorial Monday through their website 2. Copy ofai resolution adopted by the Central Falls City Council requesting the Governor and General Assembly further support small businesses that haye been hurt by the COVID-19 Pandemic allowing them 3. Copy ofa letter of request confirming the Friends ofLittle Compton Wellness Center's intention to ask the Council to submit, on their behalf, ai request for funding in thel FY22 Financial Town Meeting warrant Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): That the bills be allowed and ordered paid as  reclassification - SB-118 for the protection ofi immigrant families.  items:  (sent to the town council email group) to resume normal operations for consideration. follows: $61,766.37 National Grid - Street Lights National Grid - Street Lights East Bay Media Group Probate East Bay Media Group Zoning East Bay Media Group - Probate East Bay Media Group - Council W.B. Mason - Finance/Clerk W.B. Mason Town Hall W.B. Mason- Clerk W.B. Mason- Bldg /C Clerk /Town Hall/Admin/Assesor: GoTo Seryices, LLC- Town Hall GoTo Services, LLC- Public Safety Complex Everlasting Designs - Computer Postmaster- Zoning Board Postmaster - Planning Board Richard S. Humphrey Solicitor Richard S. Humphrey Legal Richard S. Humphrey Legal Verizon Wastewater Treatment Facility Vision Government Solutions Revaluation Petro- Public Safety Complex - Gasoline Petro Public Safety Complex - Diesel Petro - Public Safety Complex - Gasoline Paychex ofNew York, LLC-I Finance Dept. Allied Court Reporters, Inc. Zoning Board Sakonnet' Tree, Inc. - Tree Warden Champion Salt LLC-I Highway Dept. Medeiros & Sons Construction, Inc. - Highway Dept. Medeiros & Sons Construction, Inc. Highway Dept.  $106.57 $19.16 $15.00 $252.00 $30.00 $388.50 $19.58 $31.78 $8.39 $357.69 $1,050.00 $1,020.00 $330.00 $55.00 $55.00 $4,250.00 $214.50 $594.00 $55.98 $1,721.47 $1,077.48 $483.13 $761.53 $421.00 $125.00 $10,292.50 $1,105.72 $651.63 $665.33    Medeiros & Sons Construction, Inc. Highway Dept. Kofile Clerk OpenGov, Inc Computer Core Business Technologies - Town Hall Core Business Technologies - Town Hall Cox-32 Commons Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara LLC-Legal W.B. Mason Police Dept. W.B. Mason Police Dept. Rob's Auto Care, Inc. - Police Dept., GA-REL: Manufacturing Company Drug Forft. State of] Rhode Island - Police Dept. Axon Enterprise, Inc, - Drug Forft. FirstNet - Police Dept. Bound Tree - Ambulance Reim. Greenwood Park Motors & Towing Ambulance Reim. Bagle Leasing Company Ambulance Reim. Bagle Leasing Company Ambulance Reim. FirstNet- - Fire Dept. FirstNet- - Fire Dept. Air Cleaning Specialists on NE, LLC-E Fire Dept. Paul's Press Fire Dept. Core Business Technologies - Fire Dept. State ofRhode Island - Fire Dept. Thel Dawson Group Fire Dept. TriMark United East Fire Dept. Salva & Sons Safe & Security Fire Dept. RIAFM- - Fire Dept. Election early voting workers- Grant funds and Canvassing Election Poll workers - Canvassing Griggs & Browne. 30 Commons Home Depot Town Hall Public Safety Complex Helger Bros, Construction. - Highway Santa Buckley Energy 30 Commons 2/5 Santa Buckley Energy Public Safety Complex 2/5 Santa Buckley Energy Town Hall 2/5 Santa Buckley Energy 32 Commons 2/5 Santa Buckley Energy Town Hall 2/26 Santa Buckley Energy 32 Commons 2/26 Santa Buckley Energy 30 Commons 2/26 Santa Buckley Energy Public Safety Complex 2/26  $649.65 $1,299.00 $3,864.00 $1,260.50 $196.80 $118.49 $225.00  $25.44 $70.40 $45.00 $643.77 $30.00 $1,902.69 $47.32 $90.90 $50.00 $134.12 $937.00 $480.63 $18.55 $586.56 $112.00 $295.20 $400.00 $708.23 $283.55. $150.00 $30.00  $2,764.62  $1,212.02  $3,064.72 $3,315.00 $1,440.57 $40.00 $434.16 $10,336.00 $395.62 $1,207.48 $851.00 $274.05 $847.00 $266.65 $407.81 $1,138.29  The Council President declared the meeting adjourned. at 7:301 PM.  Carol A. Wordell, CMC, Town Clerk    MAOneNENF!  How Much RI Gets In New Stimulus Bill: Town-By-Town Estimates Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse shared preliminary estimates of how much each town can expect from the newest round of  federal pandemic relief. RachelNunes, Patchs Staff PostedFri, Mar1 12,2 2021 at3:21 pmET Rescue Plan. (Shutterstock)  Here's how much! your community could be getting in from the American PROVIDENCE, RI = Congress recently passed the. American Rescue Plan, the latest attempt to help the country: financially navigate the coronavirus pandemic. Along with $1,400 stimulus checks to eligible residents, the relief Although thei final amounts aren'tyet seti in stone, Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse released al list ofwhat the state's; 39 cities andi towns can expect to "Helpi is on the way!" Whitehouse tweeted. "My office did some estimating of how much money cities andi towns geti if county and schools: money flows through per capita. Just estimates, buti thel bottom linei is: it'salot." Here's al look at how much: funding Rhode Island communities can expect  package includes funding for cities and towns.  receive.  from thel bill. Barrington $5-31 million Bristol $6.4 million Burrillville $8.41 million Central Falls $27.2 million Charlestown $2.21 million Coventry $15.2 million Cranston $64-3n million Cumberland $16.6million East Greenwich $4-31 million East Providence $40.11 million Exeter $1.91 million Foster $1.3 million Glocester $31 million Hopkinton $2.3 million Jamestown $2.3 million Johnston $14.71 million Lincoln $11.41 million Little Compton $1.14 million    Middletown $6.61 million Narragansett $5.91 million New Shoreham $299,722 Newport $13.61 million North Kingstown $11.81 million North Providence $161 million North Smithfield $5.1 million Pawtucket $981 million Portsmouth $6.91 million Providence $323 million Richmond $2.2 million Scituate $4.71 million Smithfield $8.11 million South Kingstown $11.81 million Tiverton $6.2 million Warren $31 million Warwick $51.61 million West Greenwich $1.81 million West Warwick $16.21 million Westerly $10.8: million Woonsocket $70.81 million Subscribe    DHR1  Little Compton Department of Public Works  Monthly Report: activity  February 2021  TRANSFER: STATION  Transactiont total Refuse Construction Debris Recycling Paintr recycling Tires TOTALS E-waste) Motor oil Appliance referigerant 1 Winter Storme events Fort ther month ofFebruary 2021  88 Tons 7 Tons 31 Tons 0 units 0 Tons 126 0 containers gallons  9-Sandings withl large Mackl Truck Sander  11-E Blacki ices sandings withs small red pick upt truck and or 1Ton! Dump truck 3-Snow event called alls subcontractorsi int fors snow removal 2/1, 2/7,2/18, 2/19 *** Each Winters storme eventr requirest towne employees to keep Public Safetyo clear ofs snowa andi icet together witht thel Wilbur School, Town! Hall, Grange, Community center," Town) Hall, Peckham! lot, Transfer Station. *** This alsor requires shoveling at Publics Safetya and Town! Hall, Transfer Station sanders, cleaning alla anda alsol keeping upv with" Town Backhoe which loads sanda ands salti into all  21 The! DPW crew has! beenv working andr maintaining the equipment duringv Winter storm events, 3Pick upt trucks with plows, and2 2s small  equipment  3 DPW willl be prepared to plow ands sand, and shovel Veterans field access (gravel) for school parking and public access DPWV will continuet tob back ups sub- contractors ont ther roads 4 maintain refusef from outsidet townk barrels 5 Cutl lawns ando cemeteriest fore grasss season 6 maintaint town roads signage 7 generaln maintenance oft town! buildings 81 maintanance ofvehicles, tractors, andt trucks   Transfer station, Public Safety complex, Town Hall, 30 Commons shop, 32 Commons Odd fellows  DPW willo continuet toc clear remote Fire! Hydranta area'sa at4 4locations in1 Town, West Mainr near Old Mainr road, Pottersville near Amesbury  TheF Ponderosa, Shaw road  14 trasha andr recyclet barrels throughout town 9 weekly, 15b bi-weeklyf fromA April- November worked onu upgrade ofs stops signs  William LN Moore, Little Compton, Director of Public Works    084  Town ofLittle Compton Office ofthe Council President Post Office Box 226 Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837  DRAFT  19 March 2021  Special Directive 5 (Revision 8)  Extension ofState ofl Emergency in Town ofLittle Compton WHEREAS, the State of Rhode Island has declared a state ofemergency due to the outbreak ofCOVID-19, as set forth in Executive Order 20-02 issued  by Governor Gina M. Raimondo on 9 March 2020, and  WHEREAS, the Little Compton Town Council on 16 March 2020 adopted a Declaration of Emergency and Emergency Ordinance due to the outbreak ofthe COVID-19 virus, confirming the authority of the Town Council President to declare a state of emergency in the Town ofLittle Compton, and WHEREAS, said state of emergency in the' Town was renewed and amended on 30 April 2020, and subsequently has been extended through 19  March 2021, and health and safety.  WHEREAS, further extension is in order due to the continued danger to NOW' THEREFORE, the Little Compton Town Council on 18 March 2021 extended the state of emergency in the Town through 23 April 2021, unless  renewed, modified or terminated by subsequent order.  RobertL. Mushen  President, Little Compton Town Council    0B2  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject: HiCarol,  jack haire jacknare@msn.com> Thursday, March 4,20219:34PM Carol Wordell Town Charter Review Cimmission  Thanks fory your time ont the phone this afternoon. Ity was very helpful.  Ijust wanted to confirm my interest and willingness to participate on the Little Compton Charter Review Commission should your need a volunteer? Please let me know ify your need any additional information from me as you finalize the  team.  Thank yout for tour consideration.  Sincerely, Jack Haire Sent from my iPhone  1    05)  March 2, 2021 Office of the Town Clerk Town Hall Little Compton RI 02837 Dear Madam Clerk:  My name is Philip Crawford, and Iwould like to be considered to fill a vacancy fora a two-yeart term with the Town Charter Review Commission. Ihave lived in Little Compton since 2017 and would very much like the opportunity to participate in this process, which would no doubt be an interesting learning experience. My educational background is in political science, and Ihave been in thei financial industry for 25 years. lenjoy living in this town and would consideri it a privilege to serve iti int this capacity. Ithank youf for your consideration ofr my interest and look forward to hearing back from you.  Very sincerely yours. Philip Crawford 9 Watson' Way Little Compton, RI    NB-2  March 18, 2021 Report tot the Town Council Little Compton Conservation Commission Study "Do We Have Enough Water in Little Compton?"  Background  Little Compton's Comprehensive Plan, updated in 2018, highlights the importance of protecting our fresh water resources. Such protection is critical, given our town's reliance on private wells and individual septic systems, and the prohibitive cost of installing public systems. Further, surveys conducted among residents over the years have consistently ranked water protection and availability as the most important Town considerations, yet before the Conservation Commission's study, there had been no systematic effort to try to understand the quantity of fresh water available in our wells for domestic and agricultural needs.  Conservation Commission Study  In collaboration with URI researchers, the Conservation Commission launched a multi-year research project in 2019 tol better understand our fresh water resources. Little Compton sits almost entirely atop fractured bedrock, a geological condition that complicates efforts to predict the quantity of water available to our residents and farms. However, changes in water quality can serve as an indication of whether we have enough water for current use and future needs. Ini the summer of 2020, we carried out the second year of our study, replicating the well sampling that we first did in 2019. In 2020, 154 Town residents volunteered their wells for water sampling, a4 40% increase from the 110 residents that participated in 2019. Critically, 92 residents participated in both 2019 and 2020, allowing us to directly compare results from their wells across We measured well water samples for their electrical conductivity, a simple and inexpensive way to estimate the amount of dissolved solids int the water. High levels of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in drinking water could indicate the presence of salt water, septic system waste, or run-off from fertilizers. By monitoring changes in TDS results over a period of years, we will better understand the relationship between precipitation and ground water quality, and be able to track any evidence of water quality degradation, which could signal water quantity concerns.  years.  What Do 2020's Results Tell Us?  First and foremost, we are grateful to the 154 residents who participated in our 2020 study. This allowed us to reach our goal of sampling well water from 10% of Little Compton's households, Second, the results appear to confirm just how critical precipitation is to the amount of ground water we have available for use across town. In our fractured bedrock setting, we do not have a water-laden aquifer from which to pull, nori is there water coming from "elsewhere" to feed our wells. Instead, whatever water we have available to us comes from precipitation (rain and snow) that has worked its way down into the cracks and fissures of our bedrock, eventually seeping into our wells. When the amount of precipitation changes, the amount of fresh water available to us  geographically distributed all across town.  changes in relatively short order.    March 18, 2021 Report to the Town Council Little Compton Conservation Commission Study "Do We Have Enough Water in Little Compton?"  With precipitation down 33% in 2020 from the relatively wet 2018-2019 period, we hypothesized that Total Dissolved Solids would rise for two reasons. First, there would be less fresh water to hold back salt water from infiltrating bedrock cracks and fissures that feed wells close to the coast. Second, there would be less fresh water to dilute the impact of our septic system leach fields, and of home and farm fertilizer use. Thus, we anticipated that comparing actual TDS results from 2020 to 2019 would confirm the design of our study, the validity of the data collected,  and the hypotheses with which we began our efforts.  And that isj just what we saw.  Overall, TDS readings increased across town. This is best shown in the scatter diagram below. Fori the 92 wells that were sampled in both years, the diagram plots 2019 results against the ones from 2020. IfTDS results were similar year to year, the dots would rest right on top of the diagonal black line. What we saw instead is that the bulk of dots came to rest above the line, indicating that TDS results in 2020 increased over 2019. In fact, the median TDS count increased almost 50 parts per million (ppm), from 165 ppm to 208 ppm.  800 700 E 600 a 500 400 N 300 E 3 200 100 0  0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800  TDS in 2019 Summer (PPM)  Looked at another way, the EPA's recommended standard for Total Dissolved Solids in drinking water is 500 ppm. In 2019, 3.6% oft the wells we sampled registered a reading in excess of 500 ppm, thus failing to meet the EPA's recommended standard; in 2020, that percentage doubled to 7.1%, representing a total of eleven wells. We have suggested that those eleven homeowners consider further laboratory testing of their well water, if they have not already done SO. While a TDS measurement offers only limited information and is far from comprehensive, we do believe that the comparison of 2019 and 2020 results shows that our town's water resources are finite in nature, and hints at our vulnerability to drought and, in coastal locations, to salt water  intrusion exacerbated by sea level rise.    March 18, 2021 Reportt to the Town Council Little Compton Conservation Commission Study "Do We Have Enough Water in Little Compton?"  What Comes Next?  We do recommend that homeowners test their well water periodically. Continued diligence will help protect water quality. Please contact your plumber, or Alyson McCann at URI Cooperative  Extension alyson@uri.edu to get more information on private well testing itps:/weD.ur.edusatewaterpnvate-wel-tesingannd-protection).  With results from 2019 and 2020 now in place, we plan to continue our TDS sampling program in 2021 and hopefully beyond. With repeated sampling, we can better gauge if changes in the results indicate evidence of longer-term water quality degradation, and thus water quantity For our upcoming 2021 program, to be conducted over the summer months, we welcome both new and repeat participants. If you participated in 2019 or 2020, we will contact you to ask your permission to again sample your well. Ifyou are new toi the study and would like to participate, please go to our website tps/Itlecomptonwaterstucy.com, where you will find a link to complete a short survey, or call one of the following Conservation Commission members: Rich Castenson (401-635-8586), Carol Trocki (401-952-2937), or Don McNaughton (401-230-7221). Ina addition, we would like to begin to monitor TDS levels year-round to better understand seasonal variability. If you know of a well no longer in use in the Sakonnet Point area at which we could set up a monitoring station, please contact us by telephone at the numbers listed above.  concerns.    * 9 a 9 de E in o 9 a a A Da 5 E  e  e  E  de opeadpoidjosoupw  de  R  9  a    8 E D  S 2 - - -  8 a I E : o off 0 >  ) W 5 0 2 2  e - e E I E C In : S 8 + 3 f I 9 4 2 0O 9 I 9   4 9 LB 8AR9 sadutsBeAIPM.JO#:    8  8  R m  B a  3  0  (Wdd) Jeuuns 0Z02 uIsa    N  Eighl Rod Way  OAIINI  MASSACHUSETIS  Fighl Rod Way    NB-3  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject:  Bill Richmond bilrichmondocowneby Monday, March 8, 2021 7:42 PM Carol Wordell; Town Council ahgolastone@ao.com Pontes Appreciation  Dear Carol and Little Compton Town Council Members;  At the March 3 meeting oft the Little Compton. Agricultural Conservancy' Trust the Trust members voted unanimously in support of Mr. Goldstone's proposal to install a plaque in or around Town Hall expressing appreciation to the Pontes family for working cooperatively with the Town and the Ag Trust to preserve the land directly north oft the Town Hall.  Respectfully submitted, William Richmond, Chairman, LCACT    SLEI  Lmn-/  Dear Town Cawnsi,  RECEIVED MAR 15 5 2021  My. DAme is.. CoSmith and  dhy writing  a. Second  grader about 9 right  qt Wilber Schoal. qm.  to HAk.  Sasely  Concern. in this jownIhe roal  South We  shore benh  has  Cavs going  way tos Sast  live close enogh to South Shere  that dangeress.. ahd the walk, and slowwer.  we.  Cowl.. wak eor  bike,but its 1s.  and_scary. becauge it 5.a.  narrow roal.  Cars  gre Slying by.lt wowll be healthyer for  environment ans owy bodeys  it we  cowll  because ot Safely,we Saddly have to Jrwe.ha  an. iden Sor how Ehe. towh cowl  malce  Cars a 90  I belve yow  Know you  fhu Is  CA.  problom - that showed  becawse last Summer  put wp a robot  Peaple not Slow  how Cars  Sast. they Joon. Dispik the  were  going.But it did  robot we  Saw many  dangeress thing. For eyample last July we Saw..an  olier  wohgn  aimost  Jet run. over by a  Car.  Cars Coming  Srom! both directiohs fly grownl the  Curve and. endanger owtdooy  lovers.    L  Suggest that Hhe  town puts in"s Speel  bup,one  on cither 5ide  of the cwrve.This is  q low Cost way for the towh to gst Cars  +o slow street and  down.We have a  pair of Speel bwmps on  our.  they  Work Ofher options  Very  well.  do  not Seem,  q5  aftective.For example,  a  Police officer.. giving tickets might  cytch Speelers  Somatimes,bwt not after the  Consistantly. I .Anyuas that would be  Cars haJ. sped by.E is better ho Prevent  Speeling and the best option is to put in Speed loumps.  We love  our toun qnd hope.- yow will take this  mather Youwrs Truley, Coto  into Smith  consileration.    GA2  PHSO Ri fwt  Greetings Little Compton Town Council,  We are writing to you on behalf oft the Portsmouth High School (PHS) Class of 2021 andi the Post Prom Committee. As you are aware, most Little Compton students attend PHS after their gth grade graduation from Wilbur McMahon. The Post Prom Committee is in the planning stages fort this year's event. As of now, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 ist the date. the PHS Class of2 2021 is scheduled to celebrate their Senior Prom. While we await confirmation on whether this will be allowed to take place given the current state guidelines on! large gatherings, we are planning to celebrate the class in whatever way we are allowed. In the past following the prom, graduâting Seniors ànd theirs guests attended the Annual Post Prom Party typically held at the PHS Field House. Portsmouth's Parents Helping Students Organization (PHSO) and: senior parents have hosted this post prom night celebration since 1997. This important event has always been a clear indiçation of our community's strong commitment to keeping The Class of 2021 unfortunately missed out on their. Junior Prom duè to the) pandémic and have missed several milestones oft their "Senior" year to date, Whether they are allowed to move forward with their Senior Prom or not, and the name of the event changes from the 'Post Prom Party" to 'Celebrating the PHS Senior Class of 2021'; as parènts,' wè do plan on throwing them some type of COVID-safe celebration which they well deserve So they can end their high school years on a high note! With that said, we would greatly appreciate help from our area businesses and community organizations. Your generous support is an important link toi the safety and well being of our students. We know it has been a challenging year for all, but we do hope we can count on your tax-deductible  our kids and community safe on what could be a high-risk night.  contribution this year. Checks may be made payable to: Please mail checks toi the care of:  PHSO Post Prom Amy Buddemeyer 73 Potomac Road Portsmouth, RI 02871  For any questions, please email us at 20/ienorermalcon or contact one oft the committee  chairs listed below. Thank youi in advance for your continued support of PHS!  Sincerely,  Post Prom Committee Chairs Amy Buddemyer (401) 447-6562 Rose Hyder (401)480-4863  Jen Tingley (401) 649-5258    RECEIVEO  TOWN OF BURRILLVILLB  MAR 112 2021 Comn-3  Office ofTown Clerk Email: owncle@pumvicors  Phone: 401-568-4300, ext. 133 Fax: 401-568-0490 RIR Relay 1-800-745-5555 (TTY)  TOWHIUILD PING HAERISVILLE,R..  RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF BURRILLVILLE OPPOSITION TO RHODE ISLAND 2021 GUN CONTROL LEGISLATION  WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Burrillville pursuant to Rhode Island statute and the Town of  Burrillville Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of the Town of  Burrillville, Rl; and  WHEREAS, the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified on December 15, 1791 as  part oft the Bill of Rights, protects the inalienable and individual right oft the people to keep and  bear arms; and  WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Court in District of Columbia V. Heller, 554 U.S.570 (2008), affirmed  an individual's right to possess firearms, unconnected with: service inar militia, fort traditionally  lawful purposes, such as: self-defense within the home; and  WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Court in McDonald V. Chicago, 561 U.S. 742(2010), affirmed that  the right ofa an individual to "keep and beararms," "as protected undert the Second. Amendment, isi incorporated by the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and is applicable to  the states; and  WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Court in United States V. Miller, 307 U.S. 174(1939), opined that  firearms that are partofordinary military equipment, or with use that could contribute toi the  common defense. are protected by the Second. Amendment; and ofthe people to keep and bear arms shall not bei infringed.", and  WHEREAS, Article I, Section 22 of the Rhode Island Constitution adopted in 1842, provides that "The right WHEREAS, Article 1, Section 6 of the Rhode Island Constitution provides that "The right of the people to  be secure in their persons, papers and possessions, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated; and no warrant shall issue, but on complaint in writing, upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation and describing as nearly as many as may be, the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized.", and  WHEREAS, as a matter of general principle, and in recognition of over 230 years of lawmaking under the  guidance of the Constitution for the United States of America having properly established numerous laws regarding criminal use of firearms that are wholly adequate when judiciously enforced such that additional laws are unneeded, any law which upon passage renders a life- longl law-abiding citizen at felon through no action of their own, is an unjustified law and should  be unconstitutional under multiple amendments in the Bill of Rights; and  105 Harrisville Main Street, Harrisville, RI 02830    WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Town Council of the Town of Burrillville to declare its support of  the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and to the provisions oft the Rhode Island Constitution which protect the citizens of the State of Rhode Island's inalienable and  individual right to keep and bear arms and  WHEREAS, the Burrillville Town Council members each took an oath to support and defend the United  States Constitution, the Rhode Island Constitution, and the laws oft the State of Rhode Island which are not deemed unconstitutional by a court of competentj jurisdiction, and the Charter  oft the Town of Burriliville; and  WHEREAS, the Burrillville Town Council members give great weight to and adhere to the belief of James  Madison,Jr., the fourth President of these great United: States that: "Oppressors can tyrannize only whent they achieve as standing army, an enslaved press, and a disarmed populace"; and storage of otherwise lawfully owned firearms, and make the Towns and Cities of Rhode Island,  WHEREAS, many of the bills being considered by the General. Assembly would requiret the confiscation and  responsible fort these costs; and  WHEREAS, the Rhode Island General Assembly, in its 2021 legislative session has pending before it  numerous bills regulating and restricting the rights afforded the citizens of the State of Rhode Island through the Second. Amendment to the United States' Constitution and the Constitution Senate Bill 73, the Harold Metts School Safety Act of 2021 and its companion bill, House Bill 5555, prohibiting the possession of firearms on school grounds, which prohibition extends to Senate BIII 129 which repeals the authority of local authorities to issue conceal carry permits to eligible individuals and repeals the right of minors to obtain carry permits; and repeals provisions allowing permits to bei issued tol law enforcement officers who have retired ing good House Bill 5381 which would require a purchaser of a firearm to execute a medical authorization for release of medical reçords related to substance abuse and mental health records fora period of five (5) years preceding the purchase ofany firearm; House Bill 5386 which prohibits a purchaser from purchasing a firearm fora a prohibited person, ar regulation already covered by federal law; and requires a specification of the number of House Bill 5553 which would require alli firearms within al home tol be kepti in al locked container House Bill! 5554 which would ban large capacity feeding devices, i.e., those holding more than ten (10) rounds unless the owner modifies the magazine so thatit holds ten (10) or less rounds, surrenders the device ort transfers the device to at federally licensed firearm dealer outside the House Bill 5556, the Rhode Island Assault Ban Weapon Act of 2021, would prohibit the possession of lassault weapons," defined as any shotgun that holds more than six (6) rounds ora rifle that holds more than 10 rounds. In order to be exempt, the weapon must, within  oft the State of Rhode Island, including, but not limited to:  individuals with lawful, legitimate carry permits;  standing after atl least twenty (20) years of service;  firearms the individual is seeking to purchase;  ore equipped with ai tamper resistant or mechanical lock;  State of Rhode Island;    twelve (12) months ofthe! bill's passage, bei registered, ber rendered inoperable, bes surrendered to a registered firearm dealer or police department, or be transferred to a person in another jurisdiction where such firearms are allowed. It would also require any heirs ofa a decedent to surrender or transfer the firearm, If registered, the lawful owner would be required submit  fingerprints and pay a feei for registering the firearm.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Burrillville on April 24, 2019, declared itself a Second Amendment Sanctuary' Town, now reaffirms that declaration, and hereby takes the following position on state legislation that potentially abridges our Second Amendment rights. Wei find and declare that these gun restriction bills, if enacted by the Rhode Island General Assembly, infringe upon the rights of the People of the Town of Burrillville and the People of the State of Rhode Island to keep and bear arms, We are collectively opposed to thei infringement oft these rights established by our Founding Fathers. BEITFURTHER RESOLVED that these billsi impose unfunded mandates upon local governments; andi the Town Council oft the Town of Burrillville will not appropriate funds for capital construction of building space and/or the purchase of storage systems to store weapons seized, pursuant to any requirements set forth in the legislation if enacted by the General Assembly for the purpose of enforcing any law, that unconstitutionally infringes upon the rights of the People oft the Town of Burrillville to keep and bear arms. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy oft this Resolution be forwarded to every Rhode Island Municipality, State Senators, State Representatives, the Governor and the Lt. Governor respectfully requesting their  support.  : P Passed as ar resolution ofi the Burrillville Town Council this 10th day of March, 2021.  DencbaAEezon Donald. A. Fox, President Burrillville Town Council  7 a  ATREST: Mctgmast: VickMârtin, Town Clerk    TOWN OF BURRILLVILLE  RECEIVED MAR 112 2021 Phone: 401-568-4300, ext. 133 Cmmy Fax: 401-568-0490 RII Relay 1-800-745-5555 (TTY)  Office ofTown Clerk Email: owAeEx@pumIVIcOs  TOWHIBULDING HAERIOMLLE,E..  RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF BURRILLVILLE  OPPOSITIONTO RHODE ISLAND 2021 H5269 TAX SALE LEGISLATION  WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Burrillville pursuant to Rhode Island statute and the Town of  Burrillville Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of the Town of  Burrillville, RI on behalf ofi its business entities and citizens; and  WHEREAS, the Town of Burrillville has within its jurisdiction four (4) fire districts, two (2) water districts, a WHEREAS, the House Bill 5269 premise is flawed that affected districts use of1 Tax Sales actually results in  sewer district and a utility district; and  delinquent taxpayers and/or rate payers losing their properties at the end of the multi-year process (one of the fire districts in Burrillville recently began a Tax Sale with a list of222 properties, of which 95% had sufficient payments made to be removed from the list by the  date oft the tax sale and none actually lost their property); and  WHEREAS, the House Bill 5269 diminishes the effectiveness of a "threat of a Tax Sale" to ençourage  delinquent taxpayers and/or rate payers to enter into payment agreements which will bring  their accounts current; and  WHEREAS, the affected districts have in common capital intensive infrastructure costs in buildings,  apparatus and equipment; and inelastic variable costs heavily influenced by unique labor requirements for specific skill sets; such that minimal discretionary expenses exist which can be reduced to cover a revenue shortfall without a dramatic reduction in service to the  taxpayers and/or rate payers; and  WHEREAS, the affected districts' source of revenue is predominantly from the taxpayers and/or rate  payers in theirj jurisdiction based on an established rate sufficient to meet budgeted expenses  each year on the premise that all will payt their obligation; and  WHEREAS, to the extent some taxpayers and/or rate payers do not pay their obligation, all other payers  suffer an unjust consequence by either a reduction in service ori increased. subsequent tratesto  offset the shortfall.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council oft the Town of Burrillville opposes House Bill 5269 as: (1) a misguided attempt to solve a problem that does not exist, (2) a measure to unjustly handcuff the affected fire, water, sewer and utility districts from operating their businesses by effectively eliminating the most effective means to recover delinquent tax/rate obligations due them, and (3) al burden to the diligent  taxpayer and/or rate payer with potential increased costs or reduced: service.  105 Harrisville Main Street, Harrisville, RI 02830    BE ITFURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Burrillville strongly opposes House Bill 5269 as legislative overreach under the pretense of compassion for property owners that for whatever reason become delinquent in their obligations, but In reality is a measure that impedes the normal transaction of BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to every Rhode Island municipality, State Senators, State Representatives, and the Governor respectfully requesting theirs support. Passed as a resolution oft the Burrillville Town Council this 10th day of March, 2021.  business for entities serving the public good and welfare,  DenaldAtexan Donald A. Fox, President Burrillville Town Council  32  Arar Mabigmmaict  Vickin Magtin, Town Clerk      ComA5  TOWN OF BURRILLVILLE  RECEIVED MAR 03 2021] Phone: 401-568-4300, ext. 133 Fax: 401-568-0490 RII Relay 1-800-745-5555 (TTY)  Office of'Town Clerk Email: owoletrx@pimlvloog  TOWN BUILDING HARKISVILLE,R..  RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF BURRILLVILLE DISPOSITION OF ZAMBARANO HOSPITAL  WHEREAS, Wallum Lake is located in the most northwesterly part of Burrillville and is noted for the WHEREAS, Zambarano was built asi the State Sanatorium for" Tuberculosis for thei treatment of patients WHEREAS, the farmlands bordering the lake were an ideal spot amply providing the rest, fresh air, and  Zambarano Memorial Hospital which was built in: 1905; and  suffering from that disease; and  good food upon which the physicians relied as a possible cure for the dreaded disease and wasas self-sufficient operation with farming facilities, greenhouse, hen coops, slaughterhouse, storehouse and stable providing the essentials needed; and  WHEREAS, by the end of 1905, 48 men and women had been admitted to the hospital in the woods -  thet first of untold thousands of patients who have lived at what is now called the Zambarano  Unit of Eleanor Slater Hospital; and  WHEREAS, in 1958 modern discoveries for treatment and sophisticated equipment replaçed the older  methods, and today the geriatric and acute care patients at Zambarano still enjoy the clean air, clear water and good care, all hallmarks oft the hospital at' Wallum Lake; and  WHEREAS, children with developmental disabilities were admitted in 1958, and in 1961, Zambarano WHEREAS, the hospital earned continued accreditation after a survey by the. Joint Commission on  began to accept general medical care" patients; and  Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nonprofit organization that sets national  standards; and  WHEREAS, the commission described the quality of care at Slater as excellent", and WHEREAS, James P. Benedict was chief operating officer of Eleanor. Slater and Zambarano's chief  administrator from 1976 to 1988. Benedict recalled that when he arrived, the hospital put more emphasis on "custodial care" than rehabilitation. That has changed. The hospital today offers numerous recreational and educational programs and employs three dozen therapists;  and  WHEREAS, the hospital remains a central player in Rhode Island's public health system - and a major  employer; and  WHEREAS, the hospital remains a close community; and  105 Harrisville Main Street, Harrisville, RI 02830    WHEREAS, the State of Rhode Island has allowed this once magnificent facility and its complimentary WHEREAS, Zambarano, located on one of Rhode Island's most beautiful natural resources, should be NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Burrillville Town Council respectfully requests that all activity tor modify the operations and disposition oft the Zambarano facility be held in abeyance until the Town and State can work constructively to find options and alternatives to maintain operations at Zambarano. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to every Rhode Island Municipality,  buildings to deteriorate into disrepair and blight. prioritized and its use maximized; and  State Senators, State Representative, the Governor and the Lt. Governor. Passed as a resolution oft the Burrillville Town Council this 24th day of February, 2021,  t Donald. A. Fox, President Burrillville Town Council  Maligmart Martin, Town Clerk    OR DE LAID  n   2    Omp  TOWN OF PORTSMOUTH, RI RESOLUTION #2021-03-08 B  Bein  RESOLUTION TOI PASS THE. ACT ON CLIMATE, BILLS IN THE  RHODE ISLAND GENERAL, ASSEMBLY  WHEREAS, the Town of] Portsmouth places energy efficiency, carbon emissions reduction, and WHEREAS, the consensus opinion oft the scientific community attributes the decades-long climate change trends tol human-driven increases of the "greenhouse effect;" and WHEREAS, current. Rhode Island state law, the Resilient Rhode Island Act of2014, set aspirational goals for reducing our carbon pollution, which increases the greenhouse effect: 45% WHEREAS, more: rapid reductions in emissions are: needed, in Rhode Island and everywhere, to WHEREAS, the 2014 law provides nos means of accountability or enforcement ift the state fails to WHEREAS, the 2021 Act On Climate bill (S0078 and H5445) fixes these problems with an  renewable energy choices among its top priorities; and  by 2035 and 80% by 2050, relative to 19901 levels; and  prevent catastrophic heating of the planet by 2.7° F or more; and  meet these goals; and  amendment to the 2014 law. The legislation provides for:  1. Faster emission reductions, consistent with climate science recommendations: 45% cut by 2030; 80% cut by 2040; and 100% cut (net zero emissions) by 2050. 2. Accountability and transparency: emission reduction targets will become legally binding. The state will have to publish plans, metrics, and a dashboard. 3. Attention to job creation and aj just transition: the state's plans must include input from vulnerable communities, address public health and environmental inequities, and  develop a diverse, well-paid, clean-energy workforce.  NOW, THBREFORE, BEI IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the Town of] Portsmouth calls on the General Assembly to promptly pass these bills, and for the Governor to sign and BEI IT FURTHER: RESOLVED, that copies oft this Resolution be distributed to Portsmouth's members of the General Assembly, its leadership, the Governor and Lt. Governor ofRhode  implement them; and  Island and the Clerks ofa all municipalities in Rhode Island.    ATTESTS houg  Kevin. Aguiar, President Portsmouth Town Council  Dénnifer M.West, Town Clerk    Com7  W7 2421  EETE ARia,  TOWN OF PORISMOUTH, RI RESOLUTION #2021-02-22  RESOLUTION REQUESTING AND SUPPORTINGLEGISLATION TO AMEND TITLE 44, CHAPTER 5 OF THE RHODE ISLAND GENERALLAWS REGARDING MUNICIPAL TAXATION OF REAL ESTATE WHEREAS: in 1997, the R.I. General Assembly enacted legislation (P.L. 1997, ch. 179, ,81) which overhauled the statutory revaluation process for municipal taxation ofr real estate, to require that "each city and town shall conduct ai revaluation within nine (9) years oft the date of the prior revaluation and shall conduct an update of real property every three (3) years. from the WHEREAS: the new: revaluation process was based on the General Assembly'st recognition that the prior ten (10)-year cycle was "the longest revaluation cycle in the country," the new revaluation cycle, with its three (3)-year updates, was designed "to provide more: reliable and up- to-date property values in each oft the cities and towns" and "to ensure that all taxpayers in WHEREAS: in 2001, the General Assembly enacted legislation (P.L. 2001, ch. 365,$1) amending R.I. Gen. Laws $ 44-5-15 regarding the filing of an annual account and R.I. Gen. Laws WHEREAS: as amended, $ 44-5-15: requires that a taxpayer, as aj prerequisite to seeking relief from at tax assessment, must: file with the assessor an annual account "specifying the value of every parcel ofthe real estate as ofDecember 31 in the year oft the last update or revaluation and WHEREAS: as amended, $ 44-5-261 requires that the mandatory statutory form for appealing a tax assessment give ai taxpayer ai right to appeal an assessment "ify your property is: (1) OVERVALUED (assessed value is more than the. fair market value as ofDecember 31 in the year oft the last update or: revaluation for real estate and as ofDecember 31 ofthe tax year for personal estate: for any reason, including clerical and data processing errors" and further: requires the applicant to state the taxpayer's "opinion" oft thej property's value "as ofDecember 31 in the year oft the last update or revaluation for real estate and as of] December 31 ofthe tax year for WHEREAS: on May 2, 2018, the Rhode Island Supreme Court issued an Opinion in Michael. A. Balmuth et al. V. David. E. Dolce, in his capacity as Tax Assessor, for the Town ofPortsmouth, Supreme Court Case Nos. 2017-6-A, 2017-8-A, 2017-9-A, 2017-11-A, and 2017-12-A ("Balmuth"); a copy oft the Balmuth Opinion is attached toi this Resolution and: incorporated WHEREAS: in Balmuth, a group of Portsmouth taxpayers challenged their real estate tax assessments on. December 31, 2008 (for tax year 2009) and on December 31, 2009 (for tax year 2010). The taxpayers conceded that the Assessor did not overvalue their properties on December  date oft the last revaluation"; and  Rhode. Island aret treated equitably"; and  $4 44-5-26: regarding tax appeals; and  personal estate as ofDecember 31 ofthe tax year"; and  personal estate;" and  herein; and    Resolution #2021-02-22 Page 2  31,2007, when he conducted a full revaluation of all real estate in the Town; rather, the taxpayers alleged that they were entitled to reliefbecause their property values had fallen following the last revaluation due to a declining real estate: market; and WHEREAS: the Tax Assessor and the' Tax Assessment Board of] Review denied the taxpayers' appeals based on the provisions ofR.I. Gen. Laws $ 44-5-15 and 8 44-5-26, as amended in 2001, because the properties were not overvalued as ofthe date oft the last revaluation on December 31, WHEREAS: the taxpayers filed appeals to the Newport Superior Court which ultimately entered WHEREAS: the Tax Assessor appealed from the Superior Court to the R.I. Supreme Court, seeking a de novo: interpretation oft the intent and effect oft the 2001 amendments to.. R.I. Gen. WHEREAS: the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns as. Amicus Curiae submitted a brief to the Supreme Court which supported the Tax Assessor's statutory interpretation and positions; WHEREAS: on a vote of3-2, the Supreme Court affirmed the Superior Court judgment for the taxpayers, ruling that the taxpayers were not confined to the property values established at the last revaluation ofDecember 31, 2007 and were permitted to appeal their assessments for tax years 2009 and 2010 based on valuations ofthe properties as of] December 31, 2008 and  2007; and  judgment for the taxpayers in five consolidated cases; and  Laws S 44-5-15 and S 44-5-26; and  and  December 31, 2009; and  WHEREAS: the majority opinion found that it was unclear "whether plaintiffs are, as defendant argues, confined to the values oft their properties as ofDecember 31, 2007. Based on our thorough review oft the language contained in chapter 5 oftitle 44, the only thing that appears clear to us nowis is just how unclear the conflicting language is.... [There is no shortage ofd doubt about whether the General Assembly intended to restrict plaintiffs to the values oftheir properties as ofDecember 31, 2007, the year of the revaluation at issue. Unfortunately,neither the 2001 amendments to $ 44-5-15. and the form required by $ 44-5-26(b), adding the phrase 'in the year oft the last update or revaluationk!" nor the legislative findings contained in $ 44-5-11.5 are determinative in discerning legislative intent.... [B]ecause we are confronted with ai tax' statute sO plainly afflicted with significant ambiguity, we are firm in our view that we are best guided by the maxim which directs that 'taxing statutes are to be strictly construed' with doubts WHEREAS: the dissenting opinion stated: "Our review oft the relevant tax statutes leads us to conclude that real estate property taxpayers are: not entitled to appeal the valuation oft their property each year, but may only challenge it 'in the year oft the last update or revaluation..."; WHEREAS: the dissenting opinion considered the "possible ramifications oft the majority's interpretation. Some taxpayers could seek ai revaluation every year, requiring municipalities,  resolved in favor oft the taxpayer;"" and  and    Resolution #2021-02-22 Page3  such as defendant, to expend funds inj justifying them. Interpreting the statute in that manner would unnecessarily burden already strained municipal budgets, ultimately passing the costs on tot taxpayers. Likewise, loss of revenue, which occurred in this case, would leave cities and towns attempting to recoup their losses by, again, looking to remaining property owners. In these times when most owners do not have expendable income, we cannot fathom the General WHEREAS: the majority opinion noted the dissent's "cautions ofs such a descent into fiscal disarray. Besides noting that appealing a tax assessment isi in and ofitselfrather cost- prohibitive, we nonetheless conclude that such a policy concern is best addressed by the General WHEREAS: Senate Bill S 0115 and House Bill H 5407 have been introduced in the current WHEREAS: these bills would amend the provisions of chapter 5 oft title 44, as necessary, to address the ambiguities noted by the Supreme Court in Balmuth, in order to provide with clarity that real estate property taxpayers are: not entitled to appeal the valuation oft their property each year, but may only challenge the value ini the year oft the last update or revaluation, asi indicated NOW, THERBFORE, BE: IT RESOLVED, that the Portsmouth Town Council hereby requests and urges the Rhode Island General Assembly toj pass and enact Senate Bill S 0115 and House BEI ITI FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk submit a copy oft this Resolution to the Town of Portsmouth's State Senator and Representatives, the Speaker oft the House of Representatives, the President ofthe Senate, the Rhode Island Governor, and every Rhode Island  Assembly wanting to do that"; and  Assembly, not this Court"; and  session ofthe Rhode Island General Assembly; and  in the 2001 amendments to $ 44-5-15 and $ 44-5-26;  Bill H 5407; and  municipality.  Adopted this 22nd day of] February, 2021.  Kevin Portsmouth Town Council b  President  ATTEST:  Lennifer  gadnllet MWest, Town Clerk    Consadf/  RECEIVED MAR Ata  TOWN OF CHARLESTOWN, RI  RESOLUTION URGING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLYTO PASS THE CIVICS LITERACY ACT,HOUSE BILL 5028  WHEREAS, Rhode Island is 1 of only 10 states that does not have a civic graduation requirementwhich  means: many students do not know the basics when it comes to engaging with their community and government leaders thereby perpetuating a cycle of civic inequity, often referred to as the  civic engagement gap; and  WHEREAS, On January 15, 2021, a comprehensive civic education bill, called the Civics LiteracyAct HB- WHEREAS, The Civic Literacy Act requires all students between grades 8-12 to complete a course in  5028, was introduced in the General Assembly by a group oft bipartisan lawmakers; and American Civics proficiency; calls for a project-based civics learning assessment so students can learn civics by doing civics; establishes a Civios Project Trust Fund to ensure the mandate is properly supported; prioritizes resources to support the implementation in districts that serve historically underserved students;and utilizes aj portion oft the funds to further ensure a diverse  teacher workforce; and  WHEREAS, there has been a historical lack of diversity in viewpoints and context around the teaching of our WHEREAS, students, educators, and community organizations should all play a role in the creation of the  nation's! history including our: founding documents' creation, impact, and role in society; and  curriculum either at the state level or allow local school districts to adjust it ensure the act can  effectively teach and prepare all students,  NOW,THEREFORL, BEITRESOLVED, that the Charlestown Town Council urges the General Assembly to pass an amended CivicLiteracy. Act HB-5028 that allows for community input and addresses the conçerns BEI FURTHER, RESOLVED, that a copy ofthis resolution be forwarded by the' Town Clerktot the Governor, to all of the Honorable Representatives and Senators representing the Town of Charlestown 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  regarding diversity andi inclusivity; and  resolution in support ofoury youth. The RESOLUTION shall take effect upon passage.  By resolution oft the Charlestown Town Council at ai meeting held on March 8, 2021 -  Aw-Rose weukip CMC Amy Rose Weinreich, CMC' Town Clerk  GRAR    EDAL L8  4 Cosufz  PAyge  RECEIVED MAR 03 2021  STATE OF RHODE ISLAND CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE RESOLUTION NO. 4  REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR, AND THE: RHODE: ISLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY TOALLOCATE: $8) MILLION OF THE NEW STIMULUS. MONEY TO  AFTERSCHOOL, AND SUMMER. PROGRAMS  WHEREAS, due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, the State of Rhode Island has enacted a number of executive orders and health directives that has negatively impacted Rhode Island WHEREAS, Rhode Island Afterschool and Summer Programs are comprised. of educational professionals, out-of-schooli time providers,youth, and their families that work together to provide opportunifies, social. emotional learning, and safe spaces for thousands of Rhode Islanders WHEREAS, while well-intentioned, some directives, mandates, and executive orders have left youth and their families without access to Afterschool and Summer Programs here in Rhode Island during the pandemic, including 58,000 youth trying to get into programs throughout the WHEREAS, dollars directed tot the Rhode Island Department ofl Education and the Department of Human Services from the CARES Act have not been flexible for Afterschool and Summer Programs to remain open and accessible to youth and their: families, with such programs having to adjust space, lay-off staff, and not serve to full capacity tol keep their doors open, or qualify for any dollars from the CARES Act stimulus money due to state agency regulations; and WHEREAS, for every 1 youth in) Rhode Island in an. Afterschool and Summer Program there are 3: youth waiting to geti in despite the CARES Act dollars being allocated to said state agencies that NOW, THEREFORE, BEITRESOLVED, that the! East Providence City Council strongly urges both the Governor and the General. Assembly to act without delay to allocate $81 Million from one orI more oft thei following stimulus funding sources: Governors Emergency Education ReliefFund, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (BSSER II) K-12 funds, the $23.5 Million Child Care funds, and Coronavirus ReliefFund: for states and counties, to. Afterschool and BEITFURTHER RESOLVED, ift the State ofl Rhode is unable toj provide said request, we urge immediate and decisive action to be 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 of youth, working families,  Afterschool and Summer Programs; and  including in) Bast Providence, Rhode Island; and  state; and  serve school aged youth;  Summer Programs serving Rhode Island youth.  organizations, professionals, providers, and the community.    Book 28  ag  BEITFURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy oft this resolution be forwarded by the City Clerk to thel Honorable Governor Ginal M. Raimondo, to all ofthel Honorable Representatives and Senators representing the City of East Providence int the General Assembly, to the Honorable Rhode Island Speaker of the House and Rhode Island Senate President, and to all Rhode Island city and town councils, who are respectfully urged to also pass this resolution in support of Afterschool and  Summer Programs ini their communities. Adopted by the City CommalMpi2pal  IN CITY COUNCIL READING ND PASSED  Attest: City  Rhode Island  Introduced by: Council President Britto  AS  Acertified true cmilar 3291 Date  Attest:  LA T  City ClerkofE EsProvidence, Rhode Island    Cogutr3  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject:  RI Green Infrastructure Coalition <info@greeninfrastructurer.org> Partnerships Key in Green Stormwater Infrastructure  Thursday, March 4, 2021 10:14 AM  Town Council  RHODE SLAND GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE  COALITION  Partnerships Key in Green Stormwater Infrastructure  Organizations come together to improve water quality  on Aquidneck Island  1    Team reviews plans at Hoogendoorn Nurseries, Middletown, RI (May 2020-F Photo Credit Aquidneck Island Planning Commission)  In partnership with the Natural Resource Conservation Service, the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission, and the RI Department of Environmental Management, the Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District completed a Green Stormwater Infrastructure project at Hoogendoorn Nurseries in Middletown. This nursery's location on a hillside causes stormwater runoff from agricultural operations to drain into the Maidford River. This BMP (Best Management Practice) will collect and slow down polluted stormwater, allowing ittosoak more naturally into the ground before itreaches Narragansett Bay.  2    Flooding on Berkeley Avenue upgradient of Maidford River culvert crossing. S. Ribas/RIDEM. This project is a prime example of how important partnerships are to successful stormwater mitigation installations. In 2016, Hoogendoorn was under a state order to address its stormwater runoff problem. The stormwater going into the Maidford River from Hoogendoorn was described as looking like chocolate milk. In order to rectify this problem, Hoogendoorn turned to the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) to get both technical and financial help under its Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP). EQIP is a reimbursement program whereby NRCS pays up to 90% reimbursement to the landowner. However, due toi the large size oft the property and the run-off, the  cost was exorbitant for the property owners.  Hoogendoom Nurseries site before installation (May 2020- Photo Credit. Aquidneck Island Planning Commission) Partners to the Rescue:  3    In September 2016, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency selected Aquidneck Island Planning Commission's Island Waters project for funding under its Southeast New England Program = one of only 8 such projects selected by the EPA that year. The purpose of the program was to help thet three Aquidneck Island communities (Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth) work together to better manage stormwater pollution. One of the projects selected to fund under Island Waters was Hoogendoorn. However, this was not  enough money to fund the entire portion of the farmer's share.  Completed Best Management. Practice (BMP) at Hoogendoom Nurseries (October. 2020-F Photo Credit Aquidneck Island Planning Commission)  Recognizing this project was extremely important for the entire. Aquidneck Island farming community, DEM said it would be able to make up the difference of the funding owed by working with its partner, ERICD. Together, along with AIPC and NRCS, these four entities worked together to form a partnership that helped the Hoogendoorn project become a reality. It took close to four  years for it to happen, but finally, iti is complete.  4    Completed. Best Management Practice (BMP) at Hoogendoom Nurseries (October 2020- Photo Credit Aquidneck Island Planning Commission)  The Rhode Island Green Infrastructure Coalition provides communication resources, trainings on maintenance of green infrastructure installations, and shared knowledge on successful sites and green infrastructure installations around the state.  Nature. At Worki is a newsletter designed and distributed by the Rhode Island Green Infrastructure Coalition to bring more green space news to our cities and encourage the use of nature to clean, protect, and cool our neighborhoods. Because of climate change, we are seeing increased heat impacts in our city, especially where there are fewer trees, as well asi issues with flooding and polluted runoffi in our  neighborhoods.  5    The Green Infrastructure Coalition is a collaborative ofr more than 40 non-profit organizations, businesses, and government agencies focused on using nature tor reduce stormwater pollution. We develop projects to demonstrate the powerful role nature can play to create healthier urban environments. We promote policies to create sustainable funding for stormwater management and green infrastructure solutions. And we connect a wide range of partners tos share lessons learned int the Providence Metro area and  Aquidneck Island.  Facebook  RI-GIC Website  This email was sent to anoanaltsonetmigg why didl Iget this? unsubscribe fromt thisl list update subscription preferences Rhode Island Green Infrastructure Coalition P.O. BOX90615- Providence, RI 02903-USA  6    Cmgky ET W MARI 1 6 2027 Sy  TOWN OF PORTSMOUTH, RI RESOLUTION #2021-03-08 A  RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF 2021-H5113  AN ACT RELATED TO. MINIATURE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTAINER WHEREAS, the prevalence ofroadside litter of miniature alcoholic beverage containers, WHEREAS, many states have determined that nominal refundable deposits when purchasing these nips has reduced: roadside litter oft these containers between 301 to 60 percent and  DEPOSIT RECYCLING  commonly referred to a' "nips,"i is undesirable and unhealthy; and  significantly increased recycling rates; and  WHEREAS, requiring refundable deposits upon purchase of these containers will place the obligation to return the used container upon the purchaser and not require the public to undertake the continued clean-up of these containers when discarded along roadsides; and WHEREAS, increasing recycling oft these products will help to extend the life-span ofRhode WHEREAS, uncollected deposits will be converted to: fund environmental programs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE. IT RESOLVED that the Town Council oft the Town of] Portsmouth hereby requests that the General. Assembly act favorably and pass 2021 -E H5113; and BE: IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to provide a copy of this resolution to the Town ofPortsmouth's: representatives in the R.I. General Assembly and  Island's central landfill; and  all other Rhode Island cities and towns. Adopted: March 8, 2021 fuhgn Kevin. Aguiar, President Portsmouth Town Council  ATTEST:  Jephifer M. West, aul    Lonsu5  LITTLE COMPTON. POLICE DEPARTMENT  COMPTT POLICE Scott N. Raynes Chief of Police  60 Simmons Road Little Compton, RI 02837 Phone 401-635-2311 Fax401-635-8782  March 8, 2021  The Honorable Town Council Town ofLittle Compton 40 Commons Little Compton, RI 02837  Honorable Towh Council Members,  This letter is in response to yourrequesti for my officé to review the Central Falls, Rhode Island City Council Resolution ofFebruary 8, 2021, which urges thel Rhode Island General Senate Bill 118 was introduced on January 26, 2021 by Sénators Acosta, Calkin, Mack, Cano, Quezada, Mendes, Anderson and Euer, and is currently pending before the Senate Judiciary Senate Bill 118 seeks to change language relating to: misdemeanor convictions. As currently defined in Rhode Island General Law 11-1-2, a misdemeanor is "any criminal offense which may. be punishable by imprisonment: for at term not exceeding one, year". Senate Bill 118 proposes to define misdemeanor as' "any criminal offense which may be punishable byi imprisonment: for a term not exceeding three. hundred and sixty-four (364) days." Further, Senate Bill 118 would enactal new: statutory provision in Rhode, Island General Law 11-1-12, entitled Misdemeanor conviction - Term ofi imprisonment." This new: section' would globally alter the phrase "one-year" or three hundred and sixty-five (365) days," when used in reference to a sentence. or maximum duration ofimprisonment, Under federal immigration law, a misdemeanor conviction could have deportation consequences: for resident: aliens living in Rhode Island. Passage of Senate Bill 118is, expected to decrease the number of mandatory deportations ofindividuals convicted ofa misdemeanor offensé. Because the proposed changes toi the définition ofai misdemeanor effects the sentencing portion ofa criminal matter, the passage of Senate Bill 118 is not expected to impact the role ofl law enforcement entities in Rhode Island ini investigating  Assembly to pass Senate Bill 118.  Committee.  tol be interpreted as' "three hundred and sixty-four (364) days".  crimes and enforcing laws.  Page 1 of2    The members oft the Little Compton Police Departmentwill continue to use discretion when chargingi individuals who are suspected of committing a crime. Those individuals charged with a crime. are presented to the District Court or Superior Courta and prosecuted by the Little Compton' Town Solicitor or Office of Attorney General, respectively. The defendant, along with his or her counsel, are advised oft the potential immigration consequences that may occur as the result ofa conviction ora aj plea of guilty or nolo contendere. The Little Compton Police Department does notl have al role in the disposition of criminal cases att this This Central Falls Resolution demonstrates the concern for resident aliens and their families. The Central Falls City Council should bei recognized for their efforts and the  stage.  resolution filed by thel Little Compton' Town Council.  Respectfully, ChiefofPoliçe B42  Page 2of2