Date posted: MARCH 22, 2022 by 4:00 P.M. AII items on this agenda are to be discussed and/or acted upon.  TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON TOWN COUNCIL 40 Commons - Town Hall Little Compton, RI 02837 MEETING OF MARCH: 24, 2022  Live streaming at  itps/www.youtube.com/chamne/UCNoKCOBP433aBiqz0XH099  AGENDA 7:00 P.M.  Pledge to the Flag  Moment of Silence in Memory ofN Mark Sawoski who recently passed away. Mr. Sawoski served on the Zoning Board of] Review for 20 years and was a Professor ofPolitical  Science at. Roger Williams University.  * Consent Agenda - All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Town Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion ofthese items unless a council member or citizen sO requests in which event the item will be withdrawn from the General Order ofbusiness and considered in the normal sequence on  the agenda.  ** These items are received and filed with no other action taken.  Announcements: Approval ofl Minutes - Department Head Reports:  March 10, 2022  1. Public Works - February 2022 2. Tax. Assessor- - February 2022  Old Business:  1. Proposal for extension of Special Directive 5  2. Draft resolution for consideration supporting municipal broadband services 3. Recommendation on use of grant funds received from Discover Newport    New Business:  1. Discussion of vacancy ini third alternate member ofthe Zoning Board of] Review. Letter ofi interest remains on file from ai resident who sought to serve on1 the Zoning Board of Review and was interviewed during the July 2021 appointment period where two interested parties filed for one seat. Consider viable actions and choose approach. 2. Designate the Town Administrator to serve as the Town's. Drug & Alcohol Consortium Designated Employer Representative and to update the Town Code as: necessary in the 3. Request from the United Congregational Church to hold aj prayer vigil and walk for the Ukraine on March 27th starting on the North Lawn oft the Church campus and hoping to 4. Letter from Police ChiefRaynes presenting the: name of Stewart D. Braman for 5. Letter from Fire ChiefPetrin recommending Probationary Firefighter Matthew. Hughes  next code supplement.  walk twice around the Commons.  interview on April 7,2022 with the Council, time to be set. be appointed as Firefighter Third Class, effective March 22, 2022  Board ofLicense Commissioners:  1. Application received from Dionysus Acquisition LLC d/b/a Carolyn's Sakonnet Vineyard to secure a Class BV Retail Beverage License for 162 West Main Road.  Consider how to proceed with application.  Communications:  1. Email received from Carter Wilkie asking the Council to consider applying for: funds and installing an electric vehicle charging station in Little Compton. 2. Copy ofa resolution adopted by the Pawtucket City Council supporting H7427 and the Senate companion bill that will ensure vital records are accessible to the local registrars and grants local registrars' authority to issue certified copies ofvital records 3. Copy ofar resolution adopted by the Charlestown Town Council requesting the General Assembly enact statutes, rules and regulations for advance notification to abutters ofa 4. Copy of a resolution adopted by the Woonsocket City Council in opposition of Senate Bill S-2244 and House bill H-7198 which would amend the: municipal employees'  transferred to the state archives. controlled blast site. arbitration process  5. Abatement List received from Tax Assessor  Consent: 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 meeting held on] March 10t, A.D. 2022 at 6:30 o'clock PM held ini in-person format ati the Town Hall, Council Chambers, 40 Commons, Little Compton, RI. Members present: PaulJ. Golembeske (arrived at 6:35 pm), Andrewl Iriarte-Moore, Gary S. Mataronas, Patrick McHugh and Robert] L. Mushen. Two (2) residents, Amandal Nickerson Toste and Peter Rowley, met with the council to discuss their interest in The Council took al brief recess at 7:00 PM to allow thej public to enter the chambers for the remaining agenda  serving on thel LCI housing' Trust to fill the unexpired term ofl Matthew Ladd. items. Also in attendance: Antonio' Teixeira, Town. Administrator.  At 7:01 PM the Council President re-opened the meeting with the-Pledge to the! Flag.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor McHugh, alli in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To approve, as written the Town Council meeting minutes  for February 24, 2022. Announcement:  1. Councilor Iriarte-Moore announced that Discover Newport hasgiven an unsolicitedg grant to the Town in the amount of $7,500 which can be used towards various projects-listed within the grant letter, i.e. Parks and' beautification. Councilor Irarte-Moore and the Town Administrator will review potential projects to  find a good fiti fort the funds.  /  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving as second by Councilor McHugh, all ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toj placeon: file the following Department Head Reports:  1. Town Clepk 2. Police Department 3. Town. Administrator 4. Fire Department  Motion made by Comcilor-Mataronas,feceiving a second by Councilor McHugh, all in favor (Golembeske, Ariarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toappoint Amanda Nickerson Toste to serve on the Little Compton Housing Trust filling the unexpired term ofMatthew! Ladd through January 24, 2024. Counelor/narte-Moore thanked both Mrs. Toste and Mr. Rowley for applying to serve on thel Housing Trust. Councilor Mushen gave al briefupdate on the status oft the bond funding process. An] RFP has been successful ini financing with BayCoastBank. Ther papers should be signed ini the next two weeks with the first payment to be made: in] FY23. Funds to: refurbish thet toyn hall is estimated at approx. $650K; parking lot approx. $250K-$300K, Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor. Mataronas, all in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To grant permission to the. American Legion Post 37to hold the Annual Memorial Day Parade and Exercises on Monday, May 30, 2022 beginning at 10:00. AM on  Parking is anticipated for approx. 60 cars.; public works building approx. $640K-$700K.  the Commons.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, all ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To grant permission to the United Congregational Church  to use the Town Landing on April 17,2022 at 5:45. AM: fori its Easter Sunrise Service.    At7:15 PM the Town Council sitting as the Board ofLicense Commissioners voted thei following: Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, alli in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To grant a one day Class F-1 Retail Beverage License to the) LC Game Club: for a Game Supper to bel held on March 26, 2022 at the. John Dyer Road facility. Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, alli in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toj place on: filet two (2) resolutions received from the Town ofE Burrillville and the City of Woonsocket opposing RI 2022 House Bill 6638 and Senate Bill 2340, zoning ordinances prohibhtingsingle-family, residential zoning in mymicipalities with populations over twenty Motion madel by Councilor Mushen, receiving a second by Coyncilor Mâtaronas, alli in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toj plabe on file at resolution received from the' Town of Barrington concerning residential solar and to ask thatt fhe Council President draft ai resolution for the Council  thousand.  to consider at its next meeting supporting municipalbroadband. services.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, all in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toj place on: fileân invitation received from the City of Newport Mayor's office to participate in the Annual St. PatrickDayParade on March12,2022. Motion made by Councilor. Mataronas, receivingas second by Councilor Golembeske, all in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toj place on file à resolution received from the Middletown Town Council supporting aj program to establish eleven Municipal Learning Centers (none inl Little Compton). Motion made by Councilor Melugh,receiving a second by Compellon.Mataronis, alli in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toapprove a request oft the Recreation Committee to partner with the LCLittle League and approve $2,500 as ai match to a $2,500 payment offered by Little Compton Little League toj pay the) cost ofi materials needed for thei renovating oft the Concession stand used by  the Little Compton Littlel League/laboris donated by sèyeral area residents.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, all in favor (Golembeske, friarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): That the bills be allowed and ordered paid as follows:  $45,714.83  GoTo Services Public Safety Complèx GoTo Services -Town Hall Nationalgrid- - streetlights town dock Nationalgrid - street lights Petro gasoline Petro gasoline Petro diesel  $1,125.00 $1,180.00 $17.76 $98.20 $1,539.88 $867.20 $632.68 $312.00 $225.00 $78.00 $82.00 $1,125.00 $1,031.25 $650.00 $105.34 $94.97  Eastbay Media Group zoning board Eastbay Media Group probate Eastbay Media Group- Contingency Everlasting Designs computer Everlasting Designs computer Everlasting Designs computer Everlasting Designs computer Cox- computer Crystal Rock Town Hall - Transfer Station    Marjory O'Toole Tennis Court improvements Shelley Bowen - Tennis Court Improvements Richard S. Humphrey Town Solicitor WBMason - Town Hall Wilbur's General Store - Town Hall GovOs, Inc. Town Clerk Heather. J. Cook - Canvassing Sakonnet Tree Inc Tree Warden Sakonnet Tree Inc Tree Warden Sakonnet Tree Inc - Tree Warden CS&M' Tele-Systems Inc - Town Hall phones Caseys Oil - PSC-Town: Hall- -3 30, 32 Commons WBMason - Town Hall - Assessor Brown Emergency. Medicine Amb. Reimb. Fund Firematic Supply Col Inc. - Amb. Reimb. Fund BoundTree Amb. Reimb. Fund Coronis- Amb. Reimb. Fund Southcoast Hospitals Group - Amb. Reimb. Fund Crystal Rock - Fire Dept. AT&T Mobility - Fire Dept. Griggs & Browne Public Safety (fire) Griggs & Browne - Public Safety (police) Eastern Salt Col Inc. Highway Griggs & Browne Town Hall Humphrey's - Maintenance Wilbur's General Store-I Maintenançe Verizon Wastewater treatment facility Henry's Tire Service Highway 1361 Printing Harbor Management Funds 1361 Printing Harbor Management: Funds Modern Printing Town Hall Cox - Police Dept. East Bay Media Group Police Dept. Rob's. Auto Care Inc - Police Dept. DMYLLC-Police Dept. Verizon Police Dept. Crystal Rock- Police Dept. West Place. Animal Sancthary Police Dept. Scott Raynes Police Dept. WBMason - Police Dept. AT&TI Mobility Police Dept. AT&TI Mobility Police Dept. Government. Finance Officers. Assoc. Finance Paychex ofNY LLC - Finance Carter Wilkie Tree Committee Funds Richard S. Humphrey Town Solicitor  $1,200.00 $200.00 $4,400.00 $17.48 $19.59 $1,299.00 $73.24 $1,442.00 $7,317.00 $6,747.00 $808.36 $1,793.77 $50.56  $250.00 $271-69 $573.88 $962.50 $433.51 $51.04 $281.90  $2,491.58 $332.94 $50.00 $50.00 $2,198.98 $60.00 $82.46 $12.85 $55.51 $1,760.00 $49.75 $10.50 $12.00  $70.00 $447,62 $392.31 $620.00 $82.83 $50.98 $458.00 $100.00 $6.32 $19.65 $47.88  $2,295.59 $160.00 $417.85 $157.54 $1,485.00  Being no further business before the' Town Council the meeting was declared adjourned at 7:24E PM.    Carol A. Wordell, CMC, Town Clerk    DHR-/  Little Compton Department of Public Works  Monthly Report: activity  February  2022  TRANSFER STATION  Transaction total Refuse Construction Debris Recycling Paint recycling Tires TOTALS E-waste Motor oil  82 7 37 0 4 130  Tons Tons Tons units Tons  containers gallons  Appliance refrigerant  11 Thel DPW crew has taken over sanding oft ther roadst this winter with Town owned equip 2 DPW crew repaired, replaced and maintained: 2 plows pistons, cutting edges 3 Prepare townl buildings ons snowe events walkways, plowing  4 maintain refusef from outside town barrels  14  5 Prepared towne equipment for winters snow season 6 general maintenance of town! buildings 7r maintenangdfehides, tractors, andt trucks 81 Installedmonitor camera at Trans Station after hours review  1 L  WillamlMoore, Little Compton, Director of Public Works    DAR-2  Town ofLittle Compton OFFICE OF THE TAXASSESSOR Post Office Box 226 Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837 (401)635-4509  March 24, 2022 To: Town Administrator Antonio A. Teixeira From: Denise M. Cosgrove, RICA Tax Assessor Re: DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORT The month of February 2022 February 8, 2022. appeal the values. assessments.  The property owners were sent letters stating the change in their assessments on Answered numerous homeowner questions as to how the process worked and how to Visited with the representative from Vision Government Solutions, Inc. (VGSI) close tot ten percent of the residential properties which had concerns with the new revaluation Reviewed, analyzed and reevaluated in concurrence with VGSI the concerns brought  forward from property owners,  Continually updating deeds and all property records where needed. Submitted the finial plan changes to CAI for the GIS implementation.  Respectfully: submitted,  bye Rieg Denise M. Cosgrove, RICA Tax Assessor    OB-1  Town ofLittle Compton Office ofthe Council President Post Office Box 226 Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837  DRAFT  25 March 2022  Special Directive 5 (Revision 20)  Extension of State of] Emergency in Town ofLittle Compton WHEREAS, the State of Rhode Island has declared a state ofe emergency due to the outbreak of COVID-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 oft the 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 25  March 2022, and  WHEREAS, further extension is in order due to the continued danger to  health and safety.  NOW' THEREFORE, the Little Compton Town Council on 24 March 2022 extended the state of emergency in the Town through 22 April 2022, unless  renewed, modified or terminated by subsequent order.  RobertL. Mushen  President, Little Compton Town Council    OBd  TOWN OFI LITTLE COMPTON, RHODEI ISLAND  AJ RESOLUTION. ASKING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLXTO. ENACTLEGISLATION CREATING THEI RHODE. ISLAND! BROADBAND! DEVELOPMENT: PROGRAM, AND ENABLING RHODE ISLAND. MUNICIPALITIES TOI INCENTIVIZE BROADBAND SERVICES. ANDI PROVIDE. MUNICIFALIROADHAND: SERVICES WHEREAS, in the 2021 Legislative Session, the General Assembly considered House Bill 5148 WHEREAS, this proposed legislation would have created the Rhode Island Broadband Development. Program and a statewide broadband strategy toi increase the use and access of broadband services throughout the State of Rhode Island andt tol help obtain federal funds for WHEREAS, current legislation poses ani impediment tol Rhodel Island municipalities taking local action toi incentivizel broadband providers to expand access tol broadband or for: municipalities to WHEREAS, specifically, Title 39, Chapter 28, Section 3 ofthe Generall Laws] has broad preemptive effect wheni itj provides "no department, agency, commmission, or political. subdivision of Rhode Island shall enact, adopt, or enforce, either directly orindirectly, any law, rule, regulation, ordinance, standard, order, or other provision having the force or effect oflawt that regulates, or has the effect ofregulating, the entry,rates, terms, or conditions of VoIP service or WHEREAS, the Little Compton' Town Council believes legislation should be enacted clarifying that municipalities are: not preempted from providing municipal broadband services or  and Senate Bill 896; and  municipal broadband pilot programs; and provide public municipal broadband; and  IP-enabled: service" (emphasis added); and  incentivizing those services within the municipality; NOW,THEREPORL, BEI ITI RESOLVED:  1. The] Little Compton Town Çouncil hereby respectfillyrequests that legislation in similar form and content, asl House Bill 5148 and Senate Bill 896 from the 2021 Legislative 2. The-Little Compton Town Council hereby respectfully requests that legislation be enacted int thei2 2022 Legislative Session that expressly enables municipalities to incèntivize improved broadband services,encourage: competition within thei municipal internet service provider market, or provide municipal broadband and that] RIGL39-28-3 be amended tor make clear that such.measures are not preempted; and BEI ITI FURTHER RESOLVED,that copies oft this Resolution1 be distributed tol Little Compton's members ofthe. General Assembly, its leadership, the Governor of Rhode Island and  Session be enacted ini the 20221 Legislative-Session; and  the Clerks of all municipalities in Rhode Island. This resolution shallt take effect upon passage.  Robert L.] Mushen, Little Compton Town Council President ATTEST:  Carol. A. Wordell, CMC Little Compton Town Clerk    OB-3  Jouun of ittle Compton  Onun Hall .0. Dng 226  Gittle Compton, R3 02837  To: From:  Honorable Town Council Paul Golembeske, Town Councilor Andrew riarte-Moore, Town Councilor Antonio A. Teixeira, Town Administrator  ph  Date: Subject:  March 24, 2022  Discover Newport Grant Recommendation  Town Councilors Golembeske and Iriarte-Moore and Imet to discuss applicable funding options based on the suggestions provided by The Newport & Bristol County Convention and' Visitors After some discussion, we thought the Wilbour' Woods project would be a great choice. Wilbour Woods Committee is working very diligently to restore and reconstruct the bridges and  Bureau.  the pathways for pedestrians and vehicular use.  We recommend that the funds be allocated to' Wilbour Woods project(s).    NB-3  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Dear Carol,  Rebecca Floyd Marshall rebecca@uccittleclttecompton.org>  Friday, March 18, 2022 10:22PM Carol Wordell Lily Clark  Re: Prayer Vigil & Prayer Walk: for Ukraine March 27th  See below for ouri formal request re: the peace vigil. Thanks!  Dear Members of the Town Council,  The members of the United Congregational Church would like to hold al Peace Vigil & Walk for Ukraine on We are planning a time of prayer and speaking on the North Lawn oft the church beginning at noon. We are requesting your permission to use the Commons for a peace walk following this. We would like to have the roadways directly around the Commons closed to traffic from noon until 1PM: sO that we can walk around the Commons on our We have contacted Chief Scott Raynes, who graciously offered to help with thet traffic to help keep everyone safe while Wei thank you for your consideration of this community event ins support of peace during a challenging time. Please let  Sunday, March: 27th, 2022 at: 12:00PM. This would be open to the public.  Peace Walk, similar to the Memorial Day parade.  they walk.  us know ify you have any questions. Respectfully, Re-Jay Meahull Rev. Rebecca Floyd Marshall    Ny  G EDU MAR 1 5 2022  LITTLE COMPTON POLICE DEPARTMENT  COMPTO  60 Simmons Road Little Compton, RI 02837 Phone. 401-635-2311 Fax 401-635-8782  3y.  Scott N. Raynes Chief of Police  March 15, 2022  Honorable Town Council Little Compton Town Hall 40 Commons Little Compton, RI 02837  Honorable Town Council Members,  The Little Compton Police Department: is nearing the completion oft the hiring process to fill We would like toj present Mr. Stewart D. Braman to the' Town Council members for their review and questioning regarding his suitability for hire within the Little Compton Police Iam requesting Mr. Braman meet with the Town Council members on the evening of Thursday April 7,2 2022, prior tot the start oft the scheduled Town Council meeting. Time to  the vacancy created by the resignation of Patrolman Mark' Thurston.  Department.  be agreed upon by Town council members.  Thank you in advance. Respectfully, Scott N. ChiefofPolice Bo    NB5  Little Compton Fire Department  Office oft the Fire Chief 60 Simmons Road Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837  21 March 2022  Antonio A. Teixeira Town. Administrator Town ofLittle Compton, Rhode Island Town Hall, 40 Commons Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837 Re: Completion of Probationaty Status  Deat Mr. Teixeira:  As established in the Codified Ordinances of the Town of Little Compton, Section XIVXIXV 3.13-6, all tegular employees shall seive a probationaty period of twelve (12) months  after probationary appointment.  Based on his satisfactoty completion of1 his probationaty period, Ii recommend Probationary Firefighter Matthew Hughes be appointed as a permanent member of the Little Compton Fire Department as a Firefighter 3rd Class. This action will become effective on 22 March 2022.  Sincerely, RQR Richaid G. Petrin Fire Chief  Tel. (401) 635-2325 Fax (401) 635-2013    RECEIVED MAR 2 1 2022  CAROLYN SAKONNETVINEYARD  BLC1  March 18, 2022  Members oft the Little Compton Town Council:  Sakonnet' Vineyard has operated as a member ofal Little Compton community for almost 50 years. We have safely and responsibly served alcohol and food to the public for decades. In an effort to remain competitive in the current landscape, create additional revenue streams for our business, and to offer our guestsawellrounded. experience, we Many of our surrounding partners in the vineyard and winery industry have expanded their offering to their guests by Grape growing and winemaking isa a challenging, yet rewarding business. There is a heavy dependence on Mother Nature as to the success of the product that we produce and sell. In order to succeed and growf financially, we, like other farms, need to rely on additional revenue streams to survive. We have a short hospitality seasont that is alsov very Many of our loyal customers visit frequently throughout the year. We hear time and time again ofa a missed opportunity for them to bring certain guests with them because they' "don't like wine." We are so much more than justa a winery. We see an opportunity to utilize an expanded menu, toi introduce Sakonnet Vineyard to those who would not normally visit. To educate them about our history of farming, conservation work, and our longstanding efforts as New If wel have learned anything during the 2 years of the' "COVID experience,"itis! bet flexible, pivot, and think outside the In closing, with our ServSafe and' TIPS certified team members, we are trained to responsibly serve alcohol as well as refuse service when neçessary. We see providing additional alcohol options asa a natural extension of our current  request consideration and approval ofaB BVI license.  adding beer and distilled spirits to their menu. ABVI license willl help us remain competitive.  weather dependent but is necessary to supporta a 365-day business.  England's oldest vineyard and winery. boxi in order to survive as al business.  product line and business model,  Our food menu will continue to evolve as demand and staffing allows.  Our restaurant experience will take place int the main! building and out on the lawn (weather permitting) where our Our tasting and wine experience will continue to operate in our seasonal barn as well as in thei field across from our tasting room. Our hours of operation will vary seasonally, however, we anticipate not opening any earlier than 11 am and being open tot the public no later than 9 pm. On occasion we will host private events that will go nol later than 11 We appreciate your time in advance as you consider our application for al BVI license. We are avallable to discuss further  previous cafe has operated historically,  pm,  and answer any questions that you may have.  Sincerely,  D  Cynthl/Rocha General Manager Carolym'sSakonnetV Vineyard    RECEIVED MAR 0 8 2022  STATE OF RHODE. ISLAND  TOWNO OFLITTLE COMPTON  BOARD OF LICENSING COMMISSIONERS  Application For License by Individual or Partnership  RETAILER CLASS: ABBM_ETWVLODJLT_(0am  Name: D/B/A: Address of Premise  Tel: 401.U35. 8484  DIDNVSWS ACGVISITIDA LLL CARDLN'S SAKDNNET VINEVARD Iua WEST MAIN ED,UTTLE COMPTDN,EI D2837 Name, Age, Address and' Telephone Number ofeach Applicant: NDRTH KINGSTWN,RI 026Sa  CARDLYN RAFAELIAN 35. BRDWN ST  Citizen? Yes V No  IfNaturalized, Date and Court where. Admitted  Name and Address of each person interested or to become interestedi in business for which  application is being made, State nature ofinterest. CAROLYN RAFAÉLIAN COVNÉR) NDRTH ICINbSTDW,RI 02852 IsA Application for thel benefit of another? Ifso, explain; No  35 BRDWN ST  Has applicant obtained loan or arranged to do sO from an entity other than al bank? Ifyes, Is application on behalfofundisclosed; principal or party ini interest? give details:  explain: NO  Does Applicant Own Premises? Yes V No PropertyLeased? Yes_ Nov  IsP Property Mortgaged? Yesv No  Is  Givel Name and Address ofl Mortgagee orl Lessee and. Amount ofE Extent FARM CREDIT EAST *2.9 million    Have any oft the applicants ever been arrested or convicted of a crime? Yes Noy Ifyes, Is any other business to be carried on in Licensed Premises? Yes Noy Ifyes,e explain:  explain:  Isa any Officer, Board Member or Stockholder engaged in any manner as al Law! Enforcement Do any ofthe Applicants have anyi interest direct or indirect, as principle or associate, ori in any manner whatsoever, in any retail license issued under Chapter 3-7 ofthe General Laws ofRhode Island, 1956, as amended? Ifyes, explain: VES, LI QUDR_THAMES Ist the. Applicant the owner or operator of any other business? Ifyes, explain: YES.  Officer? IfYes, explain: No  NEWPORT,RI  UWUDA_THAMES, ,NEWPDRT,RI  State amount of capital invested! in thel business. "19milDN  Does Applicant  Nov  tot the best ofmy knowledge and belief,  Gn Applicant  Apz nuzay Date ofv witnéss or  Date  E  Acululha  Witness ofLiccpsing Boardor Notary Public  Instructions for Applicants  1.Every question on. Application form must be answered, Any false statement madel byt the Applicant will be sufficient grounds fort the denial oft the application or the revocation oft thel license in case  0  onel has been granted,  2. Submit with this application a copy ofproposed menu. (Class BV;BVL) 3. Submit with this application a copy ofl Pharmacist's Dept. ofHealth) License (Class E) (COPY SHALLI BE) TORMANDIDTOLQORCONTOLADMANESTRATON  BY CITY  CLERK)    POKYY PRUITFUI, VEARS SAROLYNI SAKONNETVINEYARD EST.1975  BUILD YOUR OWN BOARD SERVED WITH CROSTINI, SEASONALJAM, CARAMBLIZED ONIONS, ANDV WHOLE GRAIN MUSTARD  CHARCUTERIE Prosciutto dil Parmal Imperiale..$11 241 month cured Parma, Italy Mortadella..$7 domestic ground heat-cured pork, peppercorns, pistacios Capicola.s9 domestic dryo cured pork Fermin) Iberico Chorizo...$19 dryo curedp porke db bacon, Spain Mushroom! Pate...$6 cognac, butter, thyme Roasted) Red Pepper Hummus..$7 olive oll, chickpeas, roasted red! peppers  CHEESES Gorgonzola! Dolce...$8 sofh, buttery, blue, cow's milk cheese, sally, sweel, assertive, Italy Atwell's Gold..$7 local semi hard 121 month aged Burrata. .$6 fresh mozzarella, stracciatella, cream, Rhode Island Drunken Goat..$11 semi hard, sheep dg goat milk soakedi ini red wine, Spain Saint Andre...$15 20198 goldr medaly winner, mild triple cream cow's milk Brie, France  ACCOUTREMENTS Eggplant Caponata..$6 Italian eggplant, onion, redb bell pepper, olives, plumt garlic, tomato, celery, balsamic, Dolmas..$6 dill Pitted Castelvetrano Olives..s5 marinated with oliveoll, citrus zest, thyme, peppercorn Toasted Maracona. Almonds...$5 Honey rawl Comb..$5 honey Extra Crostini..$2 ciabatta crisp  cow's milk cheese, Rhodel Island grape leaves, shortg grain rice, onion,  Soup & Salads Market Salad...s7 mixedgreens, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, pickledo onions, champagne vinaigrette Winter Caesar..s9 olive oil, garlic, anchovy, baby kale, parmesan crisp, thyme croutons Vineyard Salad..s12 mixedg greens, granny smith apples, grapes, gorgonzola, maple candiedi walnuts, apple cider aioli New England Clam Chowder.89 bacon, local clams, potatoes, cream,thyme  Sandwiches Veggie Wrap...$12 roasted red! pepper) hummus, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled onions lettuce, champagne vinaigrette Lobster RolL..s29 lobsters salad, celery aioll, buttered brioche Chicken Bacon Avocado Wrap..$15 grilled chicken, bacon, avocado. basil aioli, lettuce, tomatoes, tomato basil wrap Rhody Grinder..s1s mortadella, capicola, pepperoni, provolone, lettuce, tomato, pepperoncini, red wine vinaigrette      fini    WBLC-1  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Hi Carol,  Cynthia Rocha omneesalomelwmecom Monday, March 21, 20221:25PM- Carol Wordell Lori Plante Re: BVI License letter.pdf  The restaurant seating would be for 50 seats.  Ihave included photos oft the area that the restaurant would operate.    2    m  3    Thank you! Cynthia Rocha General Manager Carolyn's Sakonnet Vineyard 401-635-8486  4    Comml  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject:  Carter Wilkie carerwikelegmal.om, Thursday, March 17, 20222:24PM Where is LC's EV charging station?  Town Council  Dear Town Council,  You must have seen the report in this week's Sakonnet Times on what rising sea levels and increased flooding of shorelines will mean for our town within 30 years. Future generations will look back on your time on Town Council and ask, "What did they do to address climate change?" One thing you as Town Council can do now is apply for funding to install an electric vehicle charging station in Little Compton to encourage summer visitors to travel by electric vehicles when they come to Little Compton for short stays. Today, there is no public EV charging station in Little Compton, forcing EV owners to leave their EVs back home. Installation of charging stations in every Here's the good news for town taxpayers: this wouldn't cost Little Compton a thing. Last month, Rhode Island's congressional delegation announced $3.38 million in new federal funding for EV ittps/www.whiteouse.senate.govnewsrelease/i-delegation-delvers-338-mlion-to-boost-ris- In addition, National Grid offers rebates of up to 100% of installation costs for select Level 2 or direct current fast (DC Fast) charging stations at workplaces, businesses, multi-unit dwellings and medical campuses. See the National Grid Electric Transportation and Charging Programs website.  town is critical to accelerate EV adoption.  charging stations in Rhode Island over the next five years. Read about it here:  lectic-vehce-charging-nfrastructure  Drivers would pay for the electricity they consume when they charge.  This is a no-brainer in a coastal community that faces increased flooding and shoreline erosion in the  decades ahead. The free money is sitting there. Don't leave it on the table.  Thank you, Carter Wilkie 40 Colebrook Road  1    Gmuil  Citp of Battucket  RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL  E 6 MAR1 11  APPROVED 3/10/2022  Resolved,  2022  WHEREAS, vital records (births, deaths and marriages) tell the story of the people of By.  Rhode Island and their families; but they also tell the stories of the cities and towns in which they lived and the state of] Rhode Island as a whole;  and  WHEREAS, easy access to those records is essential for the people who need them in  their everyday lives, and also to ensure that thel histories of those families, our cities andt towns and thes state arei not lostt toj posterity; and  WHEREAS, over the years access has been provided by the state, in conjunction with WHEREAS, new technology being implemented to make access easier, may have the  the cities and towns; and  unintended consequence in one sense to make access more difficult by preventing cities and towns from issuing certified copies of historic records (death records over 50 years and birth and marriage records over 100 years) and any amended recordsi in they years to come; and our ability toI maintain the history of our cities andt towns; and  WHEREAS, reducing access would be a disservice to our residents and al hindrance to WHEREAS, legislation has been introduced in the general assembly, 2022-H 7427,  "AN ACT RBLATING TO HBALTH AND SAFETY," which requires that the division of vital records to ensure the vital records are accessible to the local registrars and grant local registrars the authority to issue certified copies of certificates and records prior to the records being  transferred tot the state archives; and interest ofthe City ofPawtucket.  WHEREAS, the Pawtucket City Council believes that this legislation is in the best  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL, DOES HEREBY SUPPORT 2022-H 7427, "AN ACT RELATINGTO HEALTH AND SAFETY," AND ANY SENATE COMPANION BILL AND URGES THE PAWTUCKET DELEGATION TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY  TO WORK DILIGENTLY FORI ITS PASSAGE,        Comm-3  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To:  Amy Weinreich ARWeinreich@CharlestownRlgov> Thursday, March 10, 20223:41 PM  Alberto de Burgo; Amy' Weinreich; Carlos Alaan; Carol Aquilante; Carol Wordell; Carol Cullion; Christina Harmon-Duarte; Cranston BOC; Deborah Lavoie; Denise Gamon; Donna Giordano; Dorothy McCarthy; Elaine Vespia; Elizabeth Cook-Martin; Erin Liese; Erin' Vaughan; Fiona Fitzpatrick; Gina Diruzzo; Gloria Taylor; Heather Cook; Jacqueline Schulz; Jahaira Rodriguez; Jane Christopher; Janet Tarro; Jean M. Fecteau; i Jeanne Spencer; Jeannette Alyward; Jeannie Veegh; Jennifer Gabriele; Jennifer M. West; Jennifer Walsh;Jessica Capaldi; Joan Chabot; Joanne Amitrano; Joanne Buttie; Jose Giusti; Karen Montoya; Karin Clancey; Kathy Craig; Kathy Placencia; katilin Boyd; Kelly Laiho; McGill, Kenneth; Kerri Rossi; Kerry A. Nardolillo; Krista Tracy; Larry Flynn; Laura Swistak; Leah Stoddard; Leanne Zarrella; Leigh Carney; Leslie Shattuck-Moore; Lillian Silva; LoriJ J. Anderson; Lyn Antonuccio; Lyn Pagliarini; Lynn D'abrosca; Lynn M. Hawkins; Marisa Marmaras; Marita Breault; Mary Ann DeAngelus; Mary LeBlanc; Melissa Cordeiro; Meredith DeSisto; Michele M. Quattrucci; Michele Murphy; Hardy, Michelle; Millie McGinness; Nick Lima; Patricia Meneghini; Patricia Whitford; Paula lannitelli; Peggy Long; Renay Brooks Omisore; Goldstein, Richard; Roberta. J. Fagan; Ruth Stone; Samantha Burnett; Sandra Giovanelli; Sandrea Speroni; Sarah Rapose; Shawn Selleck; Sheri Petronio; Sonia Grace; Sophie Chalhoub-Skeldon; Hammond, Stephanie; Stephany Lopes; Susan Flynn; Susan L. Harris; Susan M. Dillon; Susan Murray; Susan Shea; Susan Sprague; Tina Mastroianni; tracy Nelson; Troy Campopiano; Vicki Martin; Vincent P.  Baccari Jr.; Wendy. J. W. Marshall Blasting Reso 2-22 EXECUTED.pdf  Subject: Attachments: Good Afternoon,  Resolution in Support of Legislation to Control Blasting  At their February 28, 2022 meeting, the Charlestown Town Council unanimously approved the attached Resolution in The Council respectfully requests the General. Assembly to enact the statutes, rules and regulations whereby a two (2) week notice is provided in advance of blasting via registered mail to any abutter within 500 feet of the property line of the blast sitet to allow fors safe storage of vulnerable valuables, establishment of pre- blast condition of wells, foundations, chimneys and other improvements and that a duplicate notification bep provided to local police departments, fire Additionally, the Charlestown Town Council requests the support of the General Assembly in preparing the necessary legislation to establish appropriate. statutes, rules and regulations fori implementation by the State Fire Marshall's office to protect residents, abutters and others nearby from the physical and mental costs of unanticipated blasting near On behalf oft the Council, thank you in advance for the consideration ofy your support relative to this matter.  Support ofl Legislation to Control Blasting.  departments, building and zoning offices and fire marshals.  residential areas.  -Amy Amy Rose Weinreich, CMC Town Clerk Town of Charlestown, RI (401)364-1200  1    TOWN OF CHARLESTOWN, RHODE ISLAND  RESOLUTIONIN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION ON CONTROLLINGBLASTING WHEREAS, the residents' of Charlestown and other cities and towns are plagued with undesirable effects of blasting for roads, ledge removal, reduction of boulders, home site preparation and WHEREAS, currently no notice to abutters or those nearby is required in advance oft blasting; and WHEREAS, no rules and regulations exist to protect citizens from damage to their property as a result ofunanticipated blasting for roads, ledge removal, reduction ofboulders, home site preparation WHBREAS, abutters and those: nearby are surprised and frightened by unanticipated blasting; and WHEREAS, the health, safety and welfare of citizens are compromised by and at the mercy of WHBREAS, the State Fire Marshall now has the authority to grant blasting permits the same day the permitis requested, in many cases in residential areas, without notification of abutters or those nearby; NOW, THEREFORE, BEIT RESOLVED that the Town.Council oft the Town of Charlestown hereby respectfully requests the General Assembly to enact that the statutes, rules and regulations whereby a two (2) week notice is provided in advance of blasting via registered mail to any abutter within 500 feet of the property line of the blast site to allow for safe storage of vulnerable valuables and establishment of pre- blast condition ofwells, foundations, chimneys and other improvements and that a duplicate notification beprovided to local police departments, fire departments, building and zoning AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we, the Town Council of the Town of Charlestown respectfully: request,the support of the General Assembly in preparing the necessary legislation to establish appropriate statutes, rules and regulations for implementation by the State Fire Marshall's office to protect residents, abutters and others nearby from the physical and mental costs of AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby instructed to submit a copy of this resolution to the Charlestown Senators Dennis Algiere and Elaine Morgan and House Representative BlakeFilippi, and to all Rhode Island Cities and Towns, all Rhode Island Legislators, Speakers of the House and Senate, the State Fire Marshall and the Governor seeking their  commercial quarrying operations; and  and çommercial quarrying operations; and  blasters; and  offices and fire marshals;  unanticipated blasting near residential areas;  consideration of and support for this. Resolution,  The RESOLUTIONshall take effect immediately on February 28, 2022:  RHAN  ATTEST: Anasy Rosn WpaRiR. CMC Amy Rose Weinreich, CMC Town Clerk    Comn4  RECEIVED MAR 0 9 2022  City ofWoonsocket Rhode Island  22R24  March7,A.D.2022  RESOLUTION INO OPPOSITIONTO  SENATE BILL S-2244. AND HOUSE] BILLH-7198 MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ARBITRATION  WHEREAS, the Woonsocket City Council believes ina af fair collective bargaining process and WHEREAS, thel Rhodel Island Senate Bill S-2244 (co-sponsored! by Woonsocket Senator  balanced interest arbitration process; and  Melissa Murray) and House Billl H-7198 willi institute an arbitration include the right of an unelected arbitrator to ...enteri into and execute process an effective and binding collectivel bargaining agreement." (emphasis added); and tot thel House Committee on) Labor, dated February 2, 2022 and attached as) Exhibit A, expressed significant and meaningful reasons for cities andt townst to object to  to  WHEREAS, thel Rhodel Island League ofCities and' Towns, ins al letter oft testimony submitted  this legislation; and  NOW, THEREFORE BEI ITI RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOONSOCKET, RHODE: ISLAND. ASI FOLLOWS: Section. 1. The City Council respeotfully requests that thel Leaders oft the! House and Senate,  the entire Woonsocket delegation and all ofthe General Assembly membership reject Senatel Bill S-2244 and House Bill H-7198 as repugnant to thel best interests of thes state and moste especially tot thel besti interests oft the residents and taxpayers members oft the Woonsocket delegation to the General Assembly, thel Honorable Speaker oft thel House ofl Representatives, the Honorable Senate President andt the Honorable Chairmen oft the House and Senate Finance Committees, the Honorable Governor and the City or Town Clerks ofthe Cities and' Towns of  oft the 39 cities and towns.  Section 2. That the City Clerk, upon passage, provide a copy ofthis Resolution tot the  Rhode] Island,  Section3. This resolution shall bee effectivei immedatelpparpisge  Daniell M. Gendron ZpR eredhGire Denisel D. Sierra M-alg Valerie  D  C-dOy  Besor RogeGJalétte    RHODE ISLAND LEAGUE OF CITIES. AND TOWNS PowerfulAliance  Distinclive Communities  Testimony from. Jordan Day, Policy Director In Opposition to Expansion of Binding Arbitration (H7198) House Committee on Labor - February 2, 2022  Thank you, Madam Chair and members of the committee, fori the opportunity to testify. The League of Cities and' Towns strongly opposes H7198, which would expand bargaining arbitration for municipal employees to include monetary issues. Personnel is the largest component of municipal budgets, representing more than 75% of budgets in some communities. Passing this legislation would give unelected arbitrators even greater control over municipal budgets, with no As the committee is likely aware, most cities and towns require local councils to approve collective bargaining agreements. This protection is intended to ensure that contractual promises do not exceed available dollars, It also provides an important balance between the needs of employees and taxpayers. However, an arbitration decision does not need to be ratified by a city or town council, which means that arbitration awards on wages or benefits could blow a hole in local There are several concerns with expanding binding arbitration rights to wages and monetary issues. The scope of this legislation includes not only municipal employees, but also school system employees who are not certified teachers. Combined with binding arbitration for public safety officials, a substantial component of municipal budgets could be locked in by binding arbitration awards, which means city and town councils would lose authority over the budgets that There are also practical implications to how binding arbitration would work int this case. If at town and its municipal employees cannot come to agreement on wages or other monetary matters, a panel of unelected arbitrators would decide. The bill states that arbitrators should look tot the pay scales in other cities and towns "of comparable size." However, it does not require the arbitrators to consider.the specific budgetary outlook of the city or town. As a result, some comparable" cities and towns may not be sO comparable. Rhode Island has a lower per capita income than Massachusetts, Connecticut or New Hampshire. If an arbitrator uses these comparisons, cities Unfortunately, the greatest impact of expanded binding arbitration would ultimately be increases In property taxes. Rhode Island cities and towns raise about two-thirds of their revenues from local taxes and fees, with the remainder coming fromi the state - primarily for schools. Oft the locally  recourse for taxpayers.  budgets, increasing the likelihood of higher taxes or service reductions.  the residents elected them to manage.  and towns would be providing wages that their taxi bases cannot afford.  One State Street, Suite 502 I Providence, RI 02908 IP401.272.3434 I F401.421,0824 I www.rileague.org    Testimony Jordan Day Binding. Arbitration (H7198)  House Committee on Labor  Page 2 of2  raised revenues, abouti three-quarters comes from the property tax, and the rest from various fees. As a result, if costs go up because of arbitrator awards, cities and towns would bet forced to raise property taxes. Rhode Island communities already have the eighth highest property tax The League's members believe that the current binding arbitration process is lengthy and expensive. We should be reforming iti instead of expanding ita and giving more power to unelected arbitrators. Fori these reasons, the League and its members are opposed tol H7198. Thank you for  burden per capita, and we cannot afford to go any higher.  your opportunity to testify.    Gmm-5  Town ofLittle Compton OFFICE OF THE' TAXASSESSOR Post Office Box 226 Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837 (401)635-4509  March 24, 2022  To the Honorable Town Council Dear Council Members:  The. Assessor of the Town ofl Little Compton submits herewith the names of taxpayers whose debts come within the provisions of Section 44-7-14 oft the General Laws of Rhode Island, 1956, as amended, with the recommendation that thei taxes as herein seti forth, together with any interest due on proposed ABATEMENTS: See attached list totaling one thousand, seven hundred fifty dollars and fifty-four cents  taxes, be canceled by the Honorable Body.  ($1,750.54).  Respectfully: Submitted,  Sluhfgne RICK Denise M. Cosgrove, RICA Tax Assessor  Page 1