Date posted: APRIL 6, 2021 by 4:00 P.M.  All items on this agenda are to be discussed and/or acted upon.  TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 8, 2021  Virtual meeting by Zoom and teleconference Join Zoom webinar: https:/zoom.us Webinar ID: 82785223809 Password: 279947 Dial by location Toll Free numbers: Or Alt. phone (NV,16465588656  888 788 0099 or 833 548 0276 or 833548 0282 or 8778535247  Live streaming at itips/www.youtubecom/chamne/uCNOKeOBP433aBtgz0XH099  AGENDA 7:00 P.M.  Approval ofl Minutes  March 18, 2021 meeting March 24, 2021 special meeting  * Consent Agenda - All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Town Council and will be enacted by one: motion. There will be no separate discussion oft these items unless a council member or citizen sO requests in which event the item will be withdrawn from the General Order of business and considered in the normal sequence on  the agenda.  ** These items are received and filed with no other action taken.  Announcements:  1. COVID-19 Vaccine update - as of April 5th people ages 50 and older are eligible to  register to get vaccinated at vaccination sites in Rhode Island  Department Head Reports for March 2021:  1. Town Clerk 2. Police Department 3. Fire Department 4. Financel Director 5. Tax Assessor 6. Building Department 7. Town Administrator    New Business:  1. Request from Johanna McKenzie tol be placed on the agenda  a. To raise awareness ofher concerns with property Plat 30, Lot 14-3 where development rights were conveyed by her family (copy of email submittal) b. Copy of an email from Bill Richmond, LC Agricultural Conservancy Trust responding that the LCACTi is aware andi is working with the property owner Letter from the Town Solicitor noting this matter properly belongs before the  LCA Agricultural Conservancy Trust  Communications:  1. Communication received: from RI Dept. ofl Environmental Management, Office of Water Resources soliciting any water quality data the town may havet to support surface water quality assessments to be used for the 2022 Integrated Report-I List of] Impaired Waters and Surface Water Quality Assessments 2. Email communication received from Ed Bowen expressing concerns with regard to the increased use of Warren's. Point Road for construction and how it has compromised his stonewall, petitioning for relief and questioning the width oft the  roadway.  Consent:  1. Copy ofa a resolution adopted by the Lincoln Town Council opposing RI 2021 Gun Control Legislation, several bills noted within the resolution (S0073; H5555; 2. Copy ofai resolution adopted by the Barrington Town Council to prevent discrimination against lawful sources ofincome and urges passage ofH5257 and 3. Copy ofai resolution adopted by the Barrington Town Council supporting passage ofS0078 and H5445 the 2021 Act on Climate bills in the RI General Assembly 4. Copy ofal letter addressed to Arts. Access Grant Committee clo RI State Council on the. Arts written by the Town Council President supporting the South Coast. Artist 5. Memo from Fire Chiefinforming the Council ofaj period of time, Captain Watt  S0129; H5381; H5386; H5553; H5554; H5556)  S0121.  grant application.  will cover the department in his absence.  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 participation will need to contact  the Town Clerk at 635-4400: not less than 48 hours prior to the meeting.    Minutes ofa' Town Council virtual meeting held March 18+h, AD: 2021 via Video and' Tele-Conferencing 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: Richard S. Humphrey, Esq. Town Solicitor, Police Motion made by Councilor Wallack, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting ini favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): To move to the front of the agenda Communication #1- Letter received, from Coco Smith, a second grader from Wilbur McMahon School expressing concern over the speed and safety of South. Shore Road, specifically with regard to pedestrians Coco Smith, second grader at Wilbur-McMahon Schools was promoted to panelist to be heard and viewed during her presentation. Ms. Smith addressed the Council by noting that South Shore Road provides no sidewalks, which causes great safety concerns when pedestrians are walking the roadway to go to the beach. She suggested speed bumps be installed to slow people down. Within Ms. Smith's letter she acknowledged the use ofa robot (speed trailer) All of the Councilors and the Solicitor thanked Coco for her excellent presentationand compelling expression of! her concerns. Chief Raynes reviewed his research regarding South Shore Road with regardt to speed and vehicular accidents. He offered that he could increase patrols as well as continue use oft the speed trailer. Councilor Moore Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Moore, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): Torefer to the Town Solicitor, Police Chiefand Town. Administrator al letter of concern written by Coco Smith regarding speed ofv vehicles on South Shore Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): Toa approve, as written the Town Council  ChiefRaynes, and Chairman Don McNaughton, Conservation Commission.  walking to. South. Shore Beach in the summer months.  int the summer months, but believes this is not sufficient.  suggested the Solicitor, Police Chiefand Administrator take thison for réview.  Road and to request they return with ai recommendation: atai future Council meeting.  meeting minutes forMarch 4,2021. Announcements: )  1) An article found in the on-line newspaper "The Patch" entitled. How. Much. RI Gets In Stimulus Bill: Town- By-Town. Estimates based on" comments made by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse has been forwarded to the Town for comment. Councilor Mushen noted that details for exact awards to cities and towns are still being worked out. Wecurrently expect approximately $340K. The value of$1.141 million noted within the article could be a value which includes the town, the school and some level ofs state funds. There will be limitations on what the funds can be used for, which have yet to be delivered to the municipalities. Itis Councilor Golembeske seems to bel having technical difficulties at this time and is unable to respond. Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Moore, voting in favor by roll call (Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): To place on file the Department of] Public Works report filed  also unclear as tol how or when the funds will be delivered.  for February 2021.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Moore, voting in favor by roll call (Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): To approve the extension of Special Directive 5, Extension of Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Wallack, voting ini favor by roll call (Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): To appoint Philip Crawford and Jack Haire to serve on the  State ofl Emergency- Revision 81 to. April 23, 2021.    Charter Review Commission completing the membership to seven (7) members and to acknowledge the' Town Clerk will call to order an organizational meeting. Councilors should offer any insight they may have with the Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Wallack, voting in favor by roll call (Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): To ratify a conditional offer of full time employment to Matt Old Business #4 - Appointments per Section 202 oft the Little Compton Home Rule Charter, members to the Board of Canvassers due toi recent resignations. Resignation accepted 3-4-2021 from Laurie Anderson, resignation Clerk's notation Councilor Golembeske corrected his technical difficulties and successfully returned to the Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Moore, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): As per Section 202 oft the Little Compton Home Rule Charter the Council hereby votes to: move the current republican alternate on thel Board of Canvassers, Rose Strokes to fill the vacancy created by the resignation ofLaurie Anderson to fill her unexpired term to As per Section 202 of thel Little Compton Home Rule Charter the Council President nominated: Karen Carroll Beauchemin to: fill the unexpired term ofLori Craffey as ai republican representative on thel Board of Canvassers, said Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receivinga second by Councilor Wallack, voting ini favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen ànd Wallack): To approve the nomination of] Karen Carroll Beauchemin to fill the unexpired term ofLoriCraffey, as arepublican representative on the Board of As per Section 202 oftheLittle Compton Home Rule Charter the Council President nominated Robert Booth to fill the unexpired term ofl Rose Strokes as thealternate republican representative on thel Board of Canvassers, said Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): To approve the nomination of] Robert Booth to fill the unexpired term of Rose Strokes as the alternate republican representative on the Board of Canvassers, Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): To direct the Town Administrator and DPW Director to interview five (5)candidates for part-time laborer int the Dept. ofPublic Works and, to further have the authority to offer employment to one (1) or more as the Administrator deems necessary. Don McNaughton, Chairman, Conservation Commission gave a presentation on the current status oft the water study being conducted by the commission. His review offered graphs with data depicting the resulting from 154 residents' wells who participated in the 2019 and 2020 study (92 residents participated in both years). TDS (total dissolved solids) data is gathered to begin to understand the groundwater flow in Little Compton. This study will continue during the summer of2021 with ai future goal to sample wells year round rather than simply once a year. The Commission is looking for a Sakonnet Point resident to volunteer a single well which is not currently being used to be monitored throughout the year to supplement the current data. Councilor Mataronas stated hei may have a well that meets this criteria and would speak with Mr. McNaughton off-line. The Councilors expressed their gratitude for the  Charter to the Council President or Town Clerk for delivery to the Commission.  Hughes who is currently a part-time Firefighter/EMT with the Town.  submitted by Lori Craffey and accepted by Clerk oft the Board of Canvassers 3-9-2021.  session.  March 1, 2024.  term to expire March 1, 2026.  Canvassers, said term to expire March 1, 2026.  term to expire November 10, 2023.  said term to expire November 10, 2023.  commission's work with the groundwater study.    Arthur Goldstone has offered to donate aj plaque expressing appreciation for the Pontes Family work with the LC. Agricultural Conservancy Trust (LCACT) and the Town to preserve the land directly north ofthe Town Hall. The LCACT has voted to support Mr. Goldstone's proposal to install the plaque in or around the' Town Hall. Councilors  are asked to consider where the plaque should be place and get back to the Council President.  The Council will meet with the Budget Committee on April 12th to hold ajoint meeting to review FY2022 A special, in-person Executive Session will be held on March 24th at 4j pm tol handle collective bargaining and  budgets presented for the. Annual Financial Town Meeting.  personnel matters.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor. Moore, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): To authorize a donation of $100 made out to the PHSO Post Prom (Portsmouth Parent's Helping Students) in supporto oft the Class of 2021 senior events. Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second byCouncilor Moore, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): To place on file a copy ofai resolution adopted by the Burrillville Town Council opposing RI 2021 Gun Control Legislation as depicted in Senate Bills S0073,  and S0129 as well as House Bills H5381, H5386, H5553, H5554, and H5556.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Moore, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): Toj place on file a copy ofa a resolution adopted by the Burrillville Town Council opposing RI 2021 H5269 Tax Sale Legislation believing this legislation will impede the normal transaction oft business for entities serving the public good and welfare.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Moore, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen ànd Wallack): To place on file a copy ofa resolution adopted by the Burrillville Town Council requesting all àctivityto modify the operations and disposition ofthe Zambarano facility be held in abeyance until the Town and State can work constructively to: find options and  alternatives to: maintain operations at'Zambarano.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Wallack, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): Toj place on file a copy ofai resolution adopted bythe Portsmouth Town Council supporting the passage of the Act on Climate Bills int the RI General  Assembly.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Wallack, voting ini favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): Toj place on file a copy ofai resolution adopted by the Portsmouth Town Councilsupporting legislation to amend Title 44, Chapter 5 ofthel RI General Laws Motion made by Camdalatragrchng a second by Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): Toj place the consent calendar on file as follows: 1. Copy of ai resolution adopted by the Charlestown Town Council urging the General Assembly to pass the 2. Copy ofai resolution adopted by thel East Providence City Council requesting the Governor and RI General Assembly allocate $8 million of the new stimulus money to afterschool and summer programs. 3. Copy of an e-mail tot the Town Council e-mail group with a newsletter: from RI Green Infrastructure Coalition, Partnerships Key in Green Stormwater Infrastructure, organizations come together to improve 4. Copy ofai resolution adopted by the Portsmouth Town Council supporting 2021-H5113, an act related to  regarding municipal taxation ofreal estate.  Civics Literacy Act, House Bill H5028  water quality on Aquidneck Island.  miniature alcoholic beverage container deposit recycling    5. Letter from the Police Chief providing his review of Senate Bill 118 which seeks to change language relating to misdemeanor convictions defining the term from "one-year" to "364 days". Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Moore, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): That the bills be allowed and ordered paid as  follows: $24,240.12  Paychex of New York) LLC-F Finance Director Paychex ofNew York LLC-Finance Director Seekonk Supply Inc Highway Seekonk Supply Inc - Highway MidCity Steel - Highway West Parts & Supplies Inc - Maintenance JC Madigan, Inc Highway Hose Connection Highway Cox- -1 misc. town hall depts. EastBay Media Group Probate BastBay Media Group Probate BastBay Media Group - DPW Crystal Springs Transfer Station Town Hall Verizon DPW - Transfer Station Alarm New England - Town Hall Petro Diesel Petro Gasoline Petro Diesel Liston Portables Transfer Station Cox- computer Nationalgrid- - 32 Commons Nationalgrid - Transfer Station Nationalgrid- - Town Dock lights Nationalgrid- - Street Lights Nationalgrid - Peckham Lot Street lights Nationalgrid- - Cell Tower Nationalgrid - Adamsville Street Lights Nationalgrid- - IOOF Nationalgrid-P Public Safety Complex WBMason - Clerk, Finance, TI Hall, Council WBMason - Finance, Assessor Richard SI Humphrey-Town Solicitor West Place. Animal Sanctuary Police Dept. Rob's Auto Care Inc Police. Dept. Crystal Rock - Police Dept. Verizon - Police Dept. Cox Police Dept. Cox Police Dept. WBMason - Police Dept. WBMason - Police Dept. WBMason - Police Dept.  $428.10 $443.10 $743.62 $1,124.53 $132.81 $175.76 $2,387.92 $37.85 $197.46 $30.00 $30.00 $136.50 $64.75 $131.56 $317.97 $550.89 $1,005.71 $214.41 $300.00 $105.34 $40.52 $384.71 $37.49 $23.01 $27.03 $503.69 $69.09 $51.39 $1,247.29 $101.13 $183.03 $4,250.00  $458.00 $2,436.74 $41.54 $82.83 $120.00 $59.75 $116.06 $4.87 $90.76 $615.00 $111.48 $43.92 $736.96  $3,410.55 $726.48 $50.00 $50.00  Clinicall - Ambulance Reimbursement Fund Southcoast Hospitals Group Amb. Reimb. Fund Griggs & Browne Public Safety Complex (fire) Griggs & Browne - Public Safety Complex (police) Air Cleaning Specialists ofNE LLC-1 Fire Dept.  Home Depot Fire Dept.    Interstate. All Battery Center Fire Dept. Wilbur's General Store Fire Dept. Crystal Rock Fire Dept. Anna's Uniform Supply Inc - Fire Dept. Firematic Supply Co. - Fire Dept. Brown Emergency Medicine Fire Dept. On Scene LLC-Firel Dept. Dawson Group Fire Dept. Cox Fire Dept. Griggs & Browne - Maintenance Aquidneck Fasteners Inc -Highway Aquidneck Fasteners Inc Highway Western Oil Inc Transfer Station Pioneer Heavy Duty Parts- - Highway  $138.90 $66.63 $22.57 $332.00 $281.44 $250.00 $800.00 $901.53 $98.18  $3,672.13 $40.00 $72.00 $119.61 $170.00 $452.69  The Council President declared the meeting adjourned dat8:14PM.  Carol A. Wordell, CMC, Town Clerk  Minutes ofa' Town Council virtual hybrid meeting held March 24th, AD2021 via Video and' Tele- Conferencing at 4:06 o'clock PM. Councilors presentin-person in the Town Hall, 40 Commons, Little Compton, RI acknowledged by roll call: PaulJ, Golembeske, Gary S. Mataronas, Andrew W. Moore, Robert L. Mushen and Anya Wallack. Additionally in attendance in-person: Antonio Teixeira, Town Administrator. Richard S. Humphrey, Esq.  Town Solicitor in session remotely via Zoom.  At4:06 PM the Council President called the hybrid meeting to order explaining the purpose oft this meeting 1) Authorize the Town Administrator, to sign on behalf of the town any necessary documents relating  would bei for the following:  tothe, Municipal Resiliency Program Grant award 2) Consider entering into executive session. a. Under RIGL Section,42-46-50)0/personne. b. UnderRIGL Section 42-46-5(a)(2) collective bargaining  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor by roll call (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen and Wallack): To authorize the' Town Administrator to sign on behalfoft the town a contract regarding the Municipal Resiliency Program grant award through RI Infrastructure Bank acknowledging the' Town Solicitors satisfactory review and concurrence. Richard Humphrey, Town Solicitor noted that he did indeed: review and concur with the contract language. At4:101 PM the Town Council President polled his fellow Councilors as to their wishes to enter into executive session under RIGL Section 42-46-5(a)(1): personnel noting the personnel have been appropriately noticed and advised oft their right to hold the session in open session. No such request has been made. All: five Councilors voted in favor of entering executive session as aforementioned: (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen, Wallack).    Additional individuals present at this time: Antonio Teixeira, Town Administrator, FF/EMT Christopher The Town Clerk was allowed ai moment to shut off the live stream for the executive session to take place. The Council President gave al review oft the circumstances involved with a disability pension action for Fire Fighter/EMT Christopher Condon. FF Condon'sUnion: Representative Capt. Watt spoke briefly as did FF. Condon. Continuing under executive session for RIGL 45-46-5(a)(1) personnel the Council President reviewed a request for retirement received from the Deputy' Town Clerk. After discussing the matter with the Council it was At4:30 PM the' Town Council President polled his fellow Councilors as to their wishes to come out of executive session under RIGL Section 42-46-5(a)(1): personnel and enter into executive session under RIGL Section 42-46-5(a)(2) Collective Bargaining, All five Councilors voted in favor of entering executive session as  Condon and Capt. Randall Watt, LCI Fire Dept.  No votes were taken. Both FF Condon and Capt. Watt left the executive session at this time.  acknowledged that no votes were: necessary.  aforementioned: (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen, Wallack).  Additional individuals present at this time: AntonioTeixeira, Town Administrator.  Review oft the status of the collective bargaining between both the Fire'l Department and Police Department. At4:36 PM the Town Council President polled his fellow Councilors as to their wishes to come out of executive session under RIGL Section 42-46-5(a)(2) Collective Bargaining, All five Councilors voted in favor of entering executive session as aforementioned: (Golembeske, Mataronas, Moore, Mushen, Wallack). The Town Clerk reactivated the live stream andrecording for the open session.  No actions taken.  Returning into open session the Town Council President noted no further business before the Council and  declared the meeting adjourned at.4:37) PM. -  -  Carol-A. Wordell, CMC, Town Clerk    Anpnuptla ISLAN  RHODE ISLAND OFFICE  o ENT  HealthyAging  COVID-19 Vaccine Update - April 2, 2021  Monday, April 4th, people ages 50 and older will be eligible to register to get vaccinated at vaccination sites in Rhode Island. All others who were previously eligible, including those ages 16 to 64 with certain underlying health conditions and people who were eligible in Phase 1, can continue to register for vaccinations. Register at www.waccinater.org or call 1-844-  930-1779 or 2-1-1.  You may not get an appointment right away. While you wait your turn for a COVID-19 vaccine continue to take steps to protect your household, like wearing a mask and getting tested regularly. Ifyou have been vaccinated you should still get tested if you develop symptoms. Same-day appointments for  PCR and rapid tests are available on portal.ri.gov.  As expected, COVID-19 variants have reached RI. They spread more easily and quickly than other strains of the virus. Vaccination helps protect against these variants by reducing  their spread. Learn more here bit.ly/3c4mnAF www.csvaccnenl.og or call 222-8022.  or for more information on who is eligible for vaccination, visit  r1waccineRlore  COMID-19Hotline:401-222-8022    DWR-/  E E IVEN APR 1 2021  Carol A. Wordell, Town Clerk 40 Commons PO Box 226 Town ofLittle Compton, RI  By  To: Antonio A. Teixeira Town Administrator From: Carol a Wordell Town Clerk Date: April1,2021  The office oft the Town Clerk handles on a daily basis a wide array oftasks. During the month ofMarch the following figures display the volume of work:  Dump stickers 169 issued Recording land evidence 159 instruments recorded Vital records certified copies issued-17 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 = 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 worked the Special Referenda Election on March 2d, including varied meetings with the Board of] Elections and Secretary of State Coordinated and hosted several Zoom virtual meetings for several boards during the month. Planning Board, Beach, Housing Trust, LCACT, Pension, Council, Canvassers, Budget, Wilbour Woods Committee and Charter Review Commission. Attended Zoom meetings of] RI Town and City Clerks' Association relating to  needs  online health programs  the Fire Chiefi in preparations for ai regional POD  pending legislation and upcoming redistricting actions.    Date Range: 03/01/2021- 03/31/2021  Distribution Summary Report TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON Town Clerk Town of Little Compton ACCOUNTI 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  04/01/2021 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 Marrlage License- State Historical Records- State Vital Statistics- State Realty Stamps- - State Realty Stamps Town Misc License: and Permit License: Holiday License: Victualing Vital Statistics- Town Entertainment License Marriage License- Town Alcoholic Beveragel License License: Beverage. Advertising Animall License License: Kennel Dump Appliance Dump TOTAL:$55,705.23  ACCOUNTTOTAL  $0.00 $135.00 $763.90 $0.00 $0.00 $222.80 $10.00 $7,027.10 $4,623.63 $0.00 $16.00 $405.00 $157.00 $20,285.63 $18,598.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $193.00 $0.00 $8.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,085.00 $175.00    DWR-)  Little Compton Police Department Town of Little Compton, Rhode Island  60 Simmons Road Office of the Police Chief MEMORANDUM  Date: To: From: Subject:  April 1,2 2021  The Honorable Town Council Chief Scott N. Raynes Monthly Report for March 2021  March-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  960 30 7 6 16 79 6 4 3 15 0 701 9,460 0 1 $200.00    Little Compton Police Department Town of Little Compton, Rhode Island  60 Simmons Road Office of the Police Chief MEMORANDUM  March 2021 Police Overtime Hours  Totals: 15 4 48 16 2 0 261 0 9 20 0 16 4  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  March 2021 Dispatch Overtime Hours  Totals: 8 0 32 0 0 0 25.5  Sick leave replacement Personal leave replacement Vacation replacement Training replacement Holiday replacement Comp-time replacement Weekend replacement    Little Compton Police Department Town ofLittle Compton, Rhode Island  60 Simmons Road Office of the Police Chief MEMORANDUM  March 2021 Part-time Dispatch Hours  Totals: 38.5 0 0 0 0 0 0  Weekend replacement Vacation replacement Sick leave replacement Personal day Holiday replacement Training replacement Comp-time replacement  March 2021 Town fuel log  Gasoline #1Police Department #21 Fire department #3 Vol. Fire Department 4,223.5 #41 Maintenance #5 51 Highway Department 2,414.4 #6 Senior Bus #71 Beach Commission  October 71,356.8 25,343.5 35,999.1 5,083.3 1,396.1  March 72,090.0 25,459.9 4,223.5 36,172.0 2,414.4 5,083.3 1,396.1  Total 733.2 116.4 0.0 172.9 0.0 0.0 0.0  Total Gasoline: 1,022.5    Little Compton Police Department Town of Little Compton, Rhode Island  60 Simmons Road Office of the Police Chief MEMORANDUM  Diesel  October 36,749.4 11,043.7 5,156.1 3,057.5 362.8  March 37,059.5 11,043.7 5,156.1 3,134.8 362.8  Total 310.1 0.0 0.0 77.3 0.0  #1Fire Department #2 Unused #31 Highway Department # 41 Maintenance Department #5 Old Senior bus  Total Diesel: 387.4  Respectfully, John Faria Lieutenant    Duhe3  Little Compton Fire Department  Monthly Report  March 2021    Little Compton Fire Depart ment Incident Analysis From 03/01/2021 Thru 03/31/2021 Incidents By Time And Day  Page  1  Print ed: 04/05/2021  SUN  MON  TUE WED THR 1 1 1  FRI  SAT TOTALS 1 1 1 3 3 1 3 1 2 3 8 6 1 7 3 2 3 6 5 4 8 1 3 1 1 2 75  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: 75  2 1 2 1 1 1 1  1 1 1 1 2 1 1  1 2  1 1 1 2 3  1 4 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 2 22  2 1 2 1 1 1 1  1 1 1 1  3 1  1  11  NFPA Part II: Fire And Incident Type Breakdown  A: Structure Fires By Fixed Property Use 1. Private Dwellings (1 or 2 Family) 2. Apart ments (3 or More Families) 3. 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, Def ense, Laboratories 11. Storage in Structures 12. Other Structures 13. TOTAL STRUCTURE FIRES B: Other Fires And Incidents 14a. Fires in Highway Vehicles 14b. Fires in Other Vehicles 17. Fires in Rubbish 18. All Other Fires 19. TOTALS FOR ALL FIRES 20. Rescue, Emergency Medical Responses 21. False Alarm Responses  Nmber Deaths Injury Dollar Loss  0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 30 7  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  15. Fires Outside of Structures With Value Involved 16. Fires Outside of Structures With No Value Involved 0    Little Compton Fire Depart ment Incident Anal ysis From 03/01/2021 Thru 03/31/2021  Page  2  Printed: 04/05/2021  22. Matual Aid 23a. Hazmat Responses 23b. Other Hazardous Conditions 24. All Other Responses 25. TOTAL FOR ALL INCIDENTS  3 1 2 31 75  0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0  NFPA Part IV: False Alarm Responses  Type Of Call 1. Mlicious, Mischievous Fall Call 2. System Malfunction 3. Unint entional 4. Other False Alarms  Nim mber 0 0 4 3  Incident Type Category Breakdown  Incident 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 Intent Call [700-799] False Call [800-899] Severe Weather/Natural Disast er [900-999] Special Type/Complaint Undet eri mined TOTAL  Occurre ences 1 0 32 3 26 5 7 0 1 0 75  Percentage 1.3 0.0 42.7 4.0 34.7 6.7 9.3 0.0 1.3 0.0 100.0  Fixed Property Type Category Breakdown  Fixed Property Type Cat egory [100-199] Public Ass embly Properties [200-299] Educational Properties [300-399] Institutional Properties [400-499] Residential Properties [500-599] Mercantile Properties [600-699] Utilities/Technology/Farming/Mining [700-799] Manufacturing Properties [800-899] Storage Properties [900-999] Special Properties  Occurrences 0 5 0 45 1 0 0 12 12 0 0 75  Percentage 0.0 6.7 0.0 60.0 1.3 0.0 0.0 16.0 16.0 0.0 0.0 100.0  None Und et ermined TOTAL  Fire District Breakdown  Fire District NDRTH WEST WESTPORT  Occurrences 5 1  Percentage 6.7 1.3    Little Compton Fire Department Incident Analysis From 03/01/2021 Thru 03/31/2021  Page: 3  Printed: 04/05/2021  SOUTH WEST NORTH CENTRAL NDRTH EAST CENTRAL SOUTH TIVERTON TOTAL  4 31 18 6 6 4 75  5.3 41.3 24.0 8.0 8.0 5.3 100.0  Personnel Breakdown  Nai me Unknown  Pers. Form Ti me Sheet Reporting Approving  0 10 24 19 38 9 4 18 8 14 18 4 166  0 10 24 19 38 9 4 18 8 14 18 4 166  0 0 21 10 2 0 0 24 0 6 11 1 75  0 0 23 10 0 0 0 24 0 6 11 1 75  Firefight er Adam M Cabral Li eut enant David A Nickerson Li eut enant James B Vandal Jonathan j Bednarz Probationary Firefighter Matthew T Hughes Firefighter Michael W Martino Captain Randall A Watt Chie ef Richard G Petrin Probationary Firefight er Samiel A Turner Firefighter Samel T Hussey Firefighter West b Johnson  TOTAL  Apparatus Breakdown  Apparatus Fire Chief's Car Engine 2 Forestry Truck Personal Vehicle Rescue 1 Rescue 2 Squad Tanke er 1 TIVERTON RESCUE TOTAL  Responses 7 21 1 2 5 55 1 1 2 95  Perc entage 7.4 22.1 1.1 2.1 5.3 57.9 1.1 1.1 2.1 100.0  Incident Type  Incident Type  Occurrences 1 3 28 1 1 2 14 1 8 3 2 2  Percentage 1.3 4.0 37.3 1.3 1.3 2.7 18.7 1.3 10.7 4.0 2.7 2.7  Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire Rescue, EM incident, other EM call, excluding vehicle accident with injury Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. Carbon monoxide incident Power line down Service Call, other Assist police or other governmental agency Public service Assist invalid Good intent call, other Dispatched & canceled en route    Little Compton Fire Department Incident Anal ysis From 03/01/2021 Thru 03/31/2021  Page  4  Printed: 04/05/2021  Smoke scare, odor of smoke False alarm or falsecall, other 911 HANG UP CALL Citizen complaint TOTAL  1 1 2 4 1 75  1.3 1.3 2.7 5.3 1.3 100.0  Alarm syst em activation, no fire - unintentional  Aid Given or Received  Aid Given or Received Matual aid received Mitual aid given None TOTAL  Occurrences 2 3 70 75  Percentage 2.7 4.0 93.3 100.0  Apparatus Use  Apparatus Use Other Suppression EMS TOTAL  Occurrences 13 22 60 95  Percentage 13.7 23.2 63.2 100.0  For Districts: All For Situations: All For Jurisdictions: All For Street(s): All For Location: All    DHR-4  TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON FINANCE DIRECTOR REPORT P.O. BOX226 LITTLE COMPTON, R.I. 02837  JOSEPHDESANTIS FINANCE DIRECTOR  PHONE 401-635-4219 FAX401-635-2470  Finance Director Monthly Report  March 2021  Initiatives & Financial Highlights:  Worked with Town Admin/Department heads to create FY2022 Budget. Arranged for and began reception of funds from Stripe (ViewPoint). Completed and submitted annual MDR/MTP2 State Report. 2020 Financial Report for year ended 6/30/2021 completed by Audit.  Point of Sale credit card options reviewed for Town and Public Safety buildings to replace COVID Vaccination expense tracking began fort future State & Federal reimbursement. Final COVID reimbursement for year 20201 to Little Compton was received. Town and Public Safety total credit cards in use consolidated from 41 to3. 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC and 1095-CTax Forms distributed to appropriate vendors.  current/dysfunctional/outdated models.  Tax Highlights:  Total taxi revenue collected for Current Year, Prior Years and Interest in the month of February Total tax revenue collected for Current' Year, Prior Years and Interest in the month of March was  was $301,190.68. $2,281,258.09.  Total Tax Delinquency Balances collected in March was $47,008.96.    DHR-5  Town ofLittle Compton OFFICE OF THE' TAX ASSESSOR Post Office Box 226 Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837 (401)635-4509  April 5, 2021 To: Town Administrator Antonio A. Teixeira From: Denise M. Cosgrove, RICA Tax Assessor Re: DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORT The month of March, 2021  Finalized the motor vehicle file confirming all values, ownership and addresses changes  utilizing the various reports for clarification.. Updated ownership records daily and all files as needed. Completed the sales review for real estate values. Reviewed the exemptions and verified the status. Service Tax payers concerns with tax billing.  Computed all Tangible values from the reports submitted as part of the process to the Meet with departments to begin to compile criteria for the need of GIS system.  certification of the tax roll.  Respectfully submitted, uh Gye Denise M. Cosgrove, RICA Tax. Assessor    4/5/2021  Analytics- OpenGov  DHR-6  Analytics  Records submitted over time  Records  8 7 6 5  %  EEVENE 1S HALF OFPEENOUS MONH, FEWER. LAEAEPEEIS7 IVERE PPRMIITP  Totals  77 Records Created $13,533.72 Revenue Collected 116 Inspections Done 74 Permits Issued  e1  Filter Results  Building Department  hitps/Aitlecomptont.iewpahntdoudlollxplore/nsights  1/2    DHR-7  Joun of ittle Compton  Ooun Hall .0. Mox 226  Gittle Gompton, 383 m2837  To: From: Date: Subject:  Honorable Town Council Antonio A. Teixeira 75 Town Administrator April 8, 2021 March Monthly Report  Town Hall lights retrofit - RISE will bel here within the nexti two weeks to retrofit the Town Halll lights including the four outside lights along the hallway. Councilor Golembeske has provided some guidance. Budget Process - Working through the Capital budget to reflect the completed projects and proposed Town Phones - The upgrade oft the Town Hall phones is completed and the employees are working Town Hall Operations = We continue to serve our residents by appointment through window service, Vaccinations - the Regional vaccination POD (Little Compton/Tiverton) will complete its operation today, Thursday, April gth. The second round of vaccines willl be given. We received much praise fori its operation. A big THANK YOU with much appreciation goes to the Fire, Police and the Clerk's Office for Union Contract Negotiations - the three Union Contracts; Police, Fire and Municipal are due. June 2021. We have begun the negotiations with Police, Fire and planning thet first meeting for the Municipal Vaccination Related Expenses - Finance Director and Fire Chief are working in tandem to keep record of the expenses through as spreadsheet. Joe DeSantis has open the State portal to be ablet to submit the expenses. Councilor. Anya has been instrumental in contacting the Governor's Office to assist withi the reimbursement. Vaccination related expenses are 100% reimbursable through FEMA/RIEMA. Flag Requested by the Governor's Office = a request has been made to provide ai fringed Little Compton Flag to be display at the State House, lam working on having one done to comply with the request. Municipal Resiliency Grant we have received and signed the grant contract to initiate the process to go forward with the three projects; Town' Way, South Shore Beach and. John Dyer Road.  projects.  through all itsi functions. drop box, phone and on-line.  the coordination and the fearless POD Commander Rusty Cabot.  Employees.    April 2) NB-I  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject:  Johanna onamaemolyooxcom: Wednesday, March 24, 20212:40PM Daubmann; matsim@gmail.com W. Brett McKenzie  Carol Wordell; AgTrust; Tony Teixeira; Town Council; Police Chief; Fire Chief; Karen Property donated to the Trust by my family, former owners of 12Sc of Commons  Some years ago my: mother, Florence C Wislocki, and my sister, Edith Wislocki Darby, gave the Little Compton Agricultural Conservancy Trust (LCACT) preservation rights to 14 acres behind the house at 12 South of Commons Road. The deed of gift was drawn up by George Wislocki, the former director of the Berkshire Natural Resources Council, Pittsfield MA, an expert in land transfers for conservation trusts. This document includes an easement that guarantees access to the donated land and a barn. The easement allows, heavy equipment, such as bucket trucks, fire engines and agricultural equipment access. However, that entrance to the Trust property is frequently blocked, as it is today, with loads of stones or building equipment!. For at least 5 years, the new owners, Karen Daubmann and her husband, Matt, have undergone continuous harassment from the man who lives on1 the contiguous property to the north, which belongs to the owner oft the post office. The: new owner of12 South of Commons has had the Trust property line surveyed twice and both times the markers have been removed, which is a violation oft the law. They have requested a fence and gate from the LCACT to protect the property from the constant trespass and infringement at the border oft the Asal longtime resident of the town, Iam appealing to the LCACT to build a fence toj protect this gift from my family. I expect the Trust has sufficient funds for this expense to protect the property from encroachment. I would like to. know that I can safely visit that field by foot or vehicle as Iwas able to do before this situation arose! Ihope the collective wisdom among the people to whom I am sending this email, will support the LCACT in preserving this deed of gift and protecting the land. II look forward to thel help you canj provide and a  property.  solution for the multitude ofviolations which are occurring daily!  Be Safe, and thank the fire chief for his getting out the vaccines SO fast and efficiently!  Johanna McKenzie  Johanna W. McKenzie (401)635-8958 tp/wmolynooikcon  Video ofIMC at Wilbur McMahon School tpsy/imeo.com/wbret/mcwmsl9  Johanna W. McKenzie (401)635-8958 tp/wwemolynookcon  1    Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject:  Johanna ehamaemolynooxcom, Thursday, March 25, 202110:21AM Re: 12 South of Commons  AgTrust  Karen Daubmann; Carol Wordell; Fire Chief; Police Chief  Thank you for your email. As al living member of the donor family regard this issue, as it pertains to donor rights, thatl continue to have access to that land. Karen as owner has vigorously defended her rights as owner oft the land, but she shouldn't! have to pay to protect the access rights that the conservancy agreed to in the deed ofa acceptance of these 14 acres. She has a complete file of the # oft times she had to go to the police with complaints of violations ontoi the property which she and LCACT now share. Your organization should do the job which it was organized to do, protect land which was given to its care! Ify you fail in that you are failing to respect the pact you made withi the town! This pact most certainly contains protecting the land you now hold from illegal activities. More important your might want to talk to Fire Chief Petrin about the importance of protected access needed for getting firefighting equipment into that land. With the obvious success of the trust you should have the resources to pay for a wall and gatel Please dot the right thing for the landowners who have trusted int the LCACTa and tot the donors who deeded their land to be protected in  perpetuity. Please keep me informed of what the LCACT will decide to do!  Johanna W. McKenzie (401)635-8958 tp/www.molynokcon  Video of IMC: at Wilbur McMahon School ntps/vimeo.com/wbrett/mcwms19 On Mar 24, 2021, at 8:19 PM, Bill Richmond pllrchmond@coxnep> wrote:  Hello. Johanna;  Thank you for your note regarding the South of Commons property. Ihave added the item to our April agenda and before that meeting will geti in touch with Karen Daubmann. Iti is an ongoing and difficult situation. Ihave had previous correspondence with Ms. Daubmann about their intentions to installa fence but Idon't know what stage those plans are in at the moment. The Trust will continue to work with Karen and her husband ast the property owners and as our partners in managing the easement sO  generously donated by your mother.  Regards, Bill  1    L GELVE MAR3 31 Du By.  LU21  RICHARD S. HUMPHREY 3852 MAIN ROAD TIVERTON, RHODE ISLAND 02878 TEL. (401) 624-6152 CELL (401)641-9187 wwwiehadhumphvyiwcon  RICHARD S. HUMPHREY* CHRISTINA DZIERZEK+* ALLYSON M. QUAY-.  PROVIPENCE AREA (401) 253-5272 NEWPORT AREA (401) 683-4055  March 30, 2021  Carol Wordell, Town Clerk Town of Little Compton P.O. Box 226 Little Compton, RI 02837  RE: Request from Johanna W. McKenzie  Dear Carol:  Thank you for including me in regards to correspondence from Johanna W. McKenzie. It is my understanding that this matter will be placed on the Town Council agenda for April 8,  2021. 1   While I appreciàte Ms. McKenzie's desire to keep the Town Council apprised of matters of interest, I believe that the appropriate party to address this matter is the Little Compton  Agricultural Conservancy Trust.  Iti is my understanding that the LCACT is aware of this At this stage, I do not see action that needs to be taken by the Town Council. Nonetheless, it is helpful for the Town Council to be kept apprised of this matter and I extend my thanks tb Ms. McKenzie for including the Town Council in this correspondence.  matter and they will address this issue.  Very truly yours, 24  RSH/paf  *ADMITTED TOF PRACTICE IN RHODE ISLAND, MASSACHUSETTS. AND MAINE **ADMITTED TOF PRACTICE INF RHODE ISLAND ANDI MASSACHUSETTS    Lomrl  RECEIVED. APR 0 12 2021  RHODE ISLAND  DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTALMANAGEMENT  OFFICE OF WATER RESOURCES 235 Promenade Street Providence, Rhode Island 02908  SOLICITATION OF WATER QUALITY DATA ANDI INFORMATION FOR 2022 INTEGRATED REPORT- LIST OFI IMPAIRED WATERS AND SURFACE WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENTS [CLEAN WATER AcT SECTIONS 303(D)/305(B))  The RIDEM Office of Water Resources (OWR) is soliciting water quality data and information to support surface water quality assessments. The assessment information is used to develop the Integrated Lists, including the Section 303(d) Impaired Waters List, associated with the Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report (Integrated Report). The Integrated Report describes the extent to which waters oft the State are attaining water quality standards pursuant to Clean Water. Act Section 305(b) and identifies waters that are impaired and need TMDLS (total maximum daily loads) as required under Section 303(d). The Integrated RIDEM/OWR is interested in receiving all types of surface water quality data and information for consideration in development the 2022 Integrated Report - particularly data collected from 2015-2020. Data and information from outside of this time frame may be considered as applicable ini future surface water qualityassessments (2024 Integrated Report), RIPDES permitting decisions, TMDL development, and/or other environmental management and RIDEM/OWR strives to consider all readily. available water quality data and related information in developing assessments of surface water quality conditions and identifying and listing impaired waters. Data must be of a certain quantity and quality to adequately meet environmental management and regulatory decision-making needs associated with these programs. Data quality requirements for use in development of the Integrated Report are outlined ini the Consolidated. Assessment and Listing Methodology (CALM), which is included Inc determining if data are appropriate for use in the assessments and listings, OWR considers qualtyasurance/guly control, data quality objectives; monitoring design, age of data, accuracy of sampling location information, data documentation and data format in addition to other factors. If data does not meet the data quality criteria, it is still useful and may guide  Report is ai formalized way to report on the "State oft the State's Waters".  regulatory-decision making needs.  with this announcement. It will also be posted on the RIDEM website.  Telephone. 401.222.4700 www.dem.rigov F Rhode Island Relay 711    future monitoring and investigation efforts designed tot fill data gaps needed to conduct  assessments. Schedule  Submittal of surface water quality data and information is welcome and encouraged at any time. However, to be considered for water quality assessments associated with this solicitation, data should be submitted to RIDEM, at the address or email below, by. June 01, 2021. Data and information submitted after the deadline will be considered for future assessments.  What to Submit  While numeric data is preferred to bei in electronic format to facilitate analyses, RIDEM will also accept data in hard copy format. Both electronic and paper submittals of surface water data  and information should include the following:  Contact Information:  Your name and organization Mailing address Email Phone number Name of Waterbody(s);  Location information where surface water data/information was collected, including Surface water quality data and information (including all metadata such as dates, time of collection, measurement results, detection limits, quantitation levels, pictures, maps, Documentation of the monitoring project and design, quality assurance methods used in collecting, analyzing and reporting the data; Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPS), Itis preferred that numeric data be submitted electronically and in an approved format (field-specific Excel spreadsheet) that may be easily uploaded into OWR's water quality database. Please contact Heidi Travers for a copy of this spreadsheet and further information. Electronic submittal of numeric data must be accompanied by electronic or  atitude/longtude coordinates, road crossing, and city or town;  etc.);  Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), etc.;  paper copy of the additional documentation noted above.  How to Send Data to DEM  All data must be submitted to RIDEM by. June 01, 2021 for consideration in the surface water quality assessments. Submit surface water quality data/information and supporting  documentation to RIDEM via the following methods:  Telephone 014polww.dmiger IF Rhode Island Relay711    By Mail:  Heidi Travers  RI Department of Environmental Management  Office of Water Resources 235 Promenade Street Providence, RI 02908 ellravers@dem.tgoy  By Email:  Questions?  Contact Heidi Travers at eldtraversedemtgox or at 401-222-4700 ext 77613.  Telephone 04poww.demnger Rhode Island Relay 711    Comn-)  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Bob,  Ed Bowen edboweni.@gmal.com, Monday, April 5, 20218:40AM Town Council Sraynes@ticr.com Warren's Point Road width. image0jpeg  Much as lleft youav voicemail last Monday to report the parade of excavators, dump trucks, etc. passing within two feet ofr my already compromised wall, lam attaching a photo of this past Friday's incursion. I'have been seeking relief from the Police Department formorei than a year. Ibrought you and the Council into this matter months ago. If the prior year's construction pattern is any indication, as construction progresses, these incursions will becomea a given to the Police Department in the Town Code, the Department has refused toi take action based on some ambiguity The Town, seemingly, refuses in ai timely fashion to answer and demarcate what should be a simple and straightforward question: the width ofv Warren's Point Road. Isend this email as a written petition for relief, and hope to hear back from  daily event. Despite the discretionary traffic and parking powers  as to the road width.  yousubstantively,; and forthwith. Respectfully yours,  1        Onjd E EBEIVI Mhbo By.  n a0s1  Town Council 100Old1 River Road Lincoln, RI 02865 REVIEWED RESOLUTION (ID# #5962)  RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LINCOLN OPPOSITION TO RHODE ISLAND 2021 GUN CONTROL LEGISLATION WHEREAS, the' Town Council of the' Town of Lincoln pursuant to Rhode Island statute and the' Town ofl Lincoln Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the WHEREAS, the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified on December15,1791 as part of thel Bill of Rights, protects the inalienable and individual WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Court: in District of Columbia V. Heller, 554 U.S.570 (2008), affirmed an: individual's right toj possess firearms, unconnected with service in ar militia, for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Courti in McDonald V. Chicago, 561 U.S. 742(2010), affirmed that the right of ani individual to "keep and bear arms," as protected under the Second Amendment, isi incorporated by the Due Process Clause of the WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Courtin United States V. Miller, 307 U.S. 174(1939), opined that firearms that are part of ordinary military equipment, or with use thatcould contribute toi the common defense are protected by the Second Amendment; WHEREAS, Article I, Section 22 of the Rhode Island Constitution adopted in 1842, provides that' "The: right oft the people tol keep and bear arms shall not bei infringed."; WHEREAS, Article I Section 6 of the Rhode Island Constitution provides that "The right of the people tol be secure ini their persons, papers and possessions, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated; and no warrants shalli 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 WHEREAS, as ai 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  affairs of the Town of Lincoln, RI; and  right of the people tol keep and bear arms; and  home; and  Fourteenth Amendmentand: is applicable to the states; and  and  and  things to be seized."; and  Meeting; 03/16/21 07:00PM Prepared) By: Kenneth) Pichette Initiator: Kenneth) Pichette  DOCID:5962  Page1    Resolution (ID #5 5962)  Meeting of March 16, 2021  having properly established numerous! Iaws regarding criminal use ofi firearms thata are wholly adequate whenj judiciously enforced such thatadditional laws are unneeded, any Iaw which upon passage renders a life-long law-abiding citizen a: felon through no action of their own, is an unjustifled law and should be unconstitutional under multiple WHEREAS, iti is the desire of the Town Council of the Town ofLincoln to declare its support of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and to the provisions of the Rhode Island Constitution which protect the citizens of the State of Rhode Island's inalienable and individual right tol keep and bear arms and WHEREAS, the Lincoln Town Council members each took an oath to support and defend the United States Constitution, the Rhode: Island Constitution, and thel laws of the State of Rhode Island which are: not deemed unconstitutional by a court of competentjurisdicetion, and the Charter of the' Town ofl Lincoln; and  amendments int the Bill of Rights; and  WHEREAS, the Lincoln 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 when they achieve a standing army, an enslaved press, WHEREAS, many of thel bills being considered by the General Assembly would: require the confiscation and storage of otherwise lawfully owned. firearms, and make the Towns and Cities of] Rhode Island, responsible. for these costs; and WHEREAS, the Rhode! Island General Assembly, ini its 2021 legislative session has pending before iti 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 oft the State of] Rhode Island, including, butnot 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 Senate Bill 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.a allowing permits tol bei issued to law enforcement officers who have retired in good standing after at least twenty (20) years of service; House Bill 5381 which would require a purchaser of a firearm to execute a medical  and a disarmed populace";and  limited to:  extends to: individuals with lawful, legitimate carry permits;  Updated:S/10/2021 6:27 PM by Kenneth: Pichette  Page 2    Resolution (D # 5962)  Meeting of March 16, 2021  authorization for: release of medical records: related to substance abuse and mental health records for aj period ofi five (5): years preceding the purchase of any firearm; House Bill 5386 which prohibits a purchaser from purchasing a: firearm for a prohibited person, a regulation already covered by federal Iaw; and: requires a specification oft the House Bill 5553 which would require all firearms within a home to be keptin al locked House Bill 5554 which would ban large capacity feeding devices, ie., those holding more than ten (10) rounds unless the owner modifies the magazine sO thati itholds ten (10) or less rounds, surrenders the device or transfers the device to a federally licensed House Bill 5556, the Rhode Island. Assault Ban Weapon. Acto of 2021, would prohibit the possession of "assault weapons," defined as any shotgun thatholds more than six (6) rounds or a: rifle thatholds more: than 10 rounds. In order to be exempt, the weapon must, within twelve (12): months of thel bill's passage, be registered, bei rendered inoperable, be surrendered to ai registered firearm dealer or police department, or be transferred to a person in anotherjurisdiction where such firearms are allowed. It would also require any heirs of a decedent to surrender or transfer the firearm. If registered, the lawful owner would be required submit fingerprints and pay ai fee for NOW,THEREFORE, BEI IT RESOLVED that the' Town Council oft the Town ofLincoln takes the following position on state. legislation that potentially abridges our Second Amendmentrights. We: find and declare that these gun restriction bills, if enacted by the Rhode. Island General Assembly, infringe upon the: rights of thel People of the' Town of Lincoln and the: People of the State of] Rhode! Island to keep and bear arms, We: are collectively opposed to the infringement of these: rights established by our Founding BE: IT: FURTHER RESOLVED that these bills impose unfunded mandates upon local governments; and the Town Council of the Town of Lincoln will notappropriate. funds for capital construction ofl building space and/or the purchase of storage systems to store weapons seized, pursuant to any requirements set forth ini thel legislationif enacted by the General Assembly for the purpose of enforcing any law, that unconstitutionally infringes upon the rights of the People of the' Town ofLincoln to  number off firearms the individual. is seeking to purchase;  container or equipped with a tamper resistant 01 mechanical lock;  firearm dealer outside the State of Rhode Island;  registering the firearm.  Fathers,  keep and bear aims,  Updated:3/10/2021 6:27: PM by Kenneth Pichette  Page 3    Resolution (ID #5 5962)  Meeting of March 16, 2021  BEITFURTHER: RESOLVBD that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to every Rhode. Island Municipality, State Senators, State Representatives, the Governor and the  Lt. Governor respectfully requesting their  support.  Submitted by: Councilman Kenneth Pichette  Updated:s/10/2021 6:271 PM by Kenneth Pichette  Page 4    Cod  RECEIVED MAR 232 2021  Town of Barrington MBREDITH J. DESISTO, CMC . TOWN CLERK Town Hall 1283 County Road I Barrington, RI 02806  March 15, 2021  This is a draft copy of a motion from the Barrington Town Council meeting that wàs  held on Monday, March 1, 2021.  Resolution of the Barrington Town Council Discrimination Against Lawful Sources of Income  To Prevent (H5257 & $0121)  Motion by Mr. Brier and seconded by Ms. Conway to adopt the resolution in support of Prevent Discrimination Against Lawful Sources of Income bills H5257 and S0121. The motion passed 5-0-0-0; in favor, Mr. Carroll, Mr. Humm, Ms. Conway, Mr. Brier and Mr. Kustell, no one opposed, no recusals and no abstentions.  Merédith J. DeSisto, Town Clerk Town of Barrington  Ph: (401)247-1900,ext. 301 I Fax: (401),247-3765  mlesiso@bauringionsigow I wwwbaringion.tigov    Resolution ofthe Barrington Town Council To Prevent Discrimination Against Lawful Sources of Income  WHEREAS, the Town of Barrington is committed to ensuring that its residents have access to safe and decent housing they can afford, and have enacted a local ordinance to protect residents from discrimination based on any lawful income used to pay for such housing; and, WHEREAS, according to the HousingWorks RI 2020 Fact Book nearly half of all renters in Rhode WHEREAS, the 2019 South Coast Fair Housing survey conducted in Rhode Island showed that over 60% of landlords do not accept rental assistance vouchers, even when it covers the full rent; and, WHEREAS, discrimination against renters that rely oni income other than wages to pay their rent is a significant barrier to accessing affordable housing, particularly for seniors, veterans, single parents, WHEREAS, legislation preventing housing discrimination on the basis of a tenant's source ofi income would help improve the ability ofl low-income residents to access housing they can afford at no cost to WHEREAS, fifteen states, including Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and' Vermont, as well as 99 counties and other municipalities, including Providence, have laws prohibiting discrimination against tenants based on their lawful source of income, including rental assistance, social security, child NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Barrington supports statewide legislation to ban source of income discrimination, believing it to be in the best interests of the residents we serve and urges the General Assembly to pass H5257 & $0121 and the Governor to sign such legislation in RESOLVED, that copies of this Resolution be distributed to Barrington's members of the General Assembly, its leadership, the Governor and Lt Governor of Rhode Island and the Clerks ofall  Island were housing-cost burdened; and,  low-income families, and people who have disabilities; and,  the community or the state; and,  support, and other supplemental sources of income.  2021; and, be itf further  municipalities in Rhode Island.  Submitted to the Council by: Councilor Jacob N. S. Brier, and Councilor Annelise S Conway  Adopted by the Barrington' Town Council: March 1, 2021  Mandhu CALab Attested by: Meredith. J. DeSisto, CMC  arroll, Pfeside  Bprrington Town Council    Consul-3  RECEIVED MAR 2 3 2021  Town of Barrington MEREDITH J. DESISTO, CMC . TOWN CLERK Town Hall 12 283 County Road I Barrington, RI 02806  March 15, 2021  This is a draft copy of a motion from the Barrington Town Council meeting that was  held on Monday, March 1, 2021.  Resolution of the Barrington Town Council Climate Bills in the RI General Assembly  To Pass the Acto on (H5445 and $0078)  Motion by Mr. Brier and seconded by Mr. Kustell to adopt the resolution in support of the RI General Assembly Climate bills H5445 and $0078. The motion passed 3-0-1- 1; in favor, Ms. Conway, Mr. Brier and Mr. Kustell, no one opposed, one (1)  recusal, Mr. Humm and one abstention, Mr. Carroll.  714D 2C EMM Meredith J. DeSisto,Town Clerk Town of Barrington  Ph: (401)247-1900.ex.; 301 Fax: (401)247-3765  mlessoebaringonrigoy I wwwbaringon.rigow    Resolution ofthe Barrington Town Council To Pass The. Act On Climate Bills In The Rhode Island GeneralAssembly WHEREAS, the Town of Barrington places energy efficiency, carbon emissions reduction, and renewable WHEREAS, the consensus opinion of the scientific community attributes the decades-long global warming trends to human-driven increases of the 'greenhouse effect;," warming that results when heat radiating from 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% by 2035 and 80% by 2050, WHEREAS, more rapid reductions in emissions are needed, in Rhode Island and everywhere, to prevent WHEREAS, the 2014 law provides no meanso ofaccountability or enforcement ift the state fails to meet these WHEREAS, The 2021 Act On Climate bill (S0078 and H5445) fixes these problems with an amendment to 1. Fasteremission reductions, consistent with climate science recommendations: 45% cut by 2030; 2. Accountability and transparency, emission reduction targets will become legally binding. The state 3. Attention to job creation and a just transition: the state's plans must include input from vulnerable communities, address public health and environmental inequities, and develop a diverse, well-paid, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the Town of Barrington calls on the General Assembly to promptly pass these bills, and fort the Govemor to sign and implement them; and bei it RESOLVED, that copies of this Resolution be distributed to Barrington's members of the General Assembly, its leadership, the Governor and Lt Governor of Rhode Island and the Clerks of all municipalities in Rhode  energy choices among its top priorities; and,  Earth remains trapped within our atmosphere due to high levels of certain gases; and,  relative to 1990 levels; and,  catastrophic heating oft the planet by 2.7°F or more; and  goals; and,  the 2014 law. The legislation provides for:  80% cut by 2040; and 100% cut (net zero emissions) by 2050. will have to publish plans, metrics, and a dashboard.  clean-energy workforce.  further Island.  Submitted by: Councilor Jacob N. S. Brier; and Councilor Carl P. Kustell Adopted by the Barrington Town Council: March 1, 2021  ael W. Carrbil, President Barrington Town Council  Attested by: MeredihJ.D DeSisto, CMC    Cmsut-y  Town ofLittle Compton Offiçe ofthe Council Prèsident Post Office Box 226 Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837  30 March 2021  Arts Access Grânt Committée clo Rhode Island State Council on the Arts One Capitol Hill, 3rd Floor Providence, RI 02908-5803 Dear Arts Access Grant Committee,  Iam submitting this letter to you on behalfofthe Town Council ofLittle Compton in support oft the South Coast.Artists grant application. For nearly two. decades South Coast Artists has held annual open studio tours that bring yisitors to Little  Compton from ail over the New England region and beyond.  The Open Studio Tour has become a mainstay summer event that not only allows our local artists to showcase theit work, but also their studios and some ofthe cultural offerings of our community. One ofthe many reasons the event has bécome sO Succéssful is that the free, inclusivé format has made it an accéssible and appealing event for diverse and far reaching crowds ofart admirers or anyone The Town ofLittle Compton strongly supports the South Coast_A Artists grant appliçation, We hope you will consider awarding this fantastic organization the full requésted amount, to help continue the Open Studio Tour in 2021. Thank you.  looking to broaden their cultural horizons.  Sinçerely,  AeL  Robert L. Mushen Town Council President    Dost5  Little Compton Fire Department  Office oft the Fire Chief MEMORANDUM  Date: To: From: Subject:  05. April 21  Town. Administrator Teixeira Richard G. Petrin Fire Chief Chief Out oft the Office  Iwill be out oft the office from 7 May 2021 to 14 May 2021. While I am away Captain Watt will oversee the department. Ican be contacted by cell phone and email if needed.  Respectfully, Rrel SRt Richard G. Petrin Chief of Department  RJP