Date posted: MAY 17, 2022 by 4:00 P.M.  All items on this agenda are to be discussed and/or acted upon.  TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON TOWN COUNCIL Town Hall - 40 Commons Little Compton, RI MEETING OF MAY19,2022 Live streaming at  itps/www.youtube.com/chamne/uCNOKCOBP433aEtgz0XH099  AGENDA  6:30 PM - Interview candidate for upcoming vacancy within the Little Compton  Police Department and consideration of conditional offer of  employment.  7:00 P.M.  Salute tot the Flag Announcements:  1. Comments, ifany, regarding the Annual Financial Town Meeting held May 17,2022  Approval ofMinutes- Department Head Reports: Old Business:  May 5, 2022  1. Consider actions, ifany, to donate an antique light to the United Congregational Church North Garden Project as requested verbally by the project leaders 2. Review: request made Nov. 18, 2021 for the Pride Flag tol be flown on the Town Hall on. June 4, 2022 in conjunction with the LC Pride Event scheduled that day at the LC 3. Request from Robert H. Humphrey for the Council to offer' a status update on aj plan 4. Letter received from GeoffI Manning asking the Council to consider again a section of  Community Center  for the safe development ofthe Amy Hart Path.  the Zoning Ordinance 14-3.1(c) to align more closely to 14-9.1()  New Business:  1. Request from Dionysus Acquisition LLC d/b/a Carolyn's Sakonnet Vineyard for an  annual Entertainment License for Plat 22, Lot 8-9    2. Request from the Beach Commission for the Council toj participate in a national safety program and proclaim May 23-30, 2022 as National Beach Safety Week in 3. Request from the Sakonnet Preservation Association for a waiver to the Town's noise ordinance for a special 50th Anniversary Celebration oft the SPA tol bel held. July 16, 4. Receive proposals from qualified CPA firms to audit the Town's financial records for 5. Recommendations submitted by the Charter Review Commission for: fifteen (15) 6. Request from the Police Chief for Retired Sergeant. Allan Garcia to be appointed to a position within the LC: Police Departments Reserve Police Officer Program 7. Request from Fire Chief Petrin for the Council to designate the week ofN May 15-21 as "Emergency Medical Services Week": in the Town ofLittle Compton. 8. Request from Councilor Mataronas to discuss actions oft the Harbor Commission to consider setting aj policy to require parking permits for commercial fishermen using  Little Compton  2022 on the Whitehead property located at 1 Ohio Road.  FY22-FY24  proposed amendments to the Town's Charter  the parking lot at the' Town Dock.  Board ofLicense Commissioners:  1. Request from the LC Game Club for a Class F-1 one day Retail Beverage License for ac clambake to be held on June 5, 2022 at the. John Dyer Road facility.  Communications:  1. Copy ofaj proclamation adopted by the Tiverton Town Council recognizing National 2. Invitation received from the Battle ofRhode Island Association to participate in an event at the Butts Hill Fort in Portsmouth for a "Coffee and Donuts at the Fort" May 21, 2022 at 9 am to show the progress oft the restoration of the fort.  Police Week as May 15-21,2022 in Tiverton, RI  Consent:  1. Copy ofai resolution adopted by the Hopkinton Town Council supporting House Bill 2022-H8055, an act relating to waters and navigation, Coastal Resources Management  Council  Payment of Bills  Consent Agenda - All items listed 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 willl be withdrawn from the General Order ofbusiness  and considered in the normal sequence on the agenda.  All are welcome to any meeting at the town, which is open to the public. Individuals requiring communication assistance or any accommodation to ensure equal participation will: need to contact  the Town Clerk at 635-4400 not less than 48 hours prior to the meeting.    RDC 5-4-7022 CAM)  LITTLE COMPTON. POLICE. DEPARTMENT IAtiNiww 514:22-630  ECOMPID POLICE Scott N. Raynes Chiefof Police  605 Simmons Road Little Compton, RI 02837 Phone. 401-635-2311 Fax 401-635-8782  May 4, 2022  Mr. Robert Mushen Little Compton Town Council President Little Compton Town Hall 40 Commons Little Compton, RI 02837 Mr. President,  Thel Little Compton Police Department has concluded its hiring process for the position of Iam requesting the' Town Council members schedule at time prior tot the May 19, 2022, Town Council: meeting to interview! Mr. Devin Itzkowitz and vote on] possibly extendinga  Probationary Patrolman.  conditional offer ofe employment tol Mr. Itzkowitz.  Thank youi in advance. Respectfully, - BE Scott N. Chiefof] 6PD Police    Minutes ofa Town Council: meeting held on May 5th, A.D. 2022 at 6:30 o'clock PMI held ini in-person format att the Town Hall, Council Chambers, 40 Commons, Little Compton, RI. Members present: PaulJ J. Golembeske, Andrew Iriarte-Moore, Gary S. Mataronas, Patrick McHugh and Robert L. Mushen. Also in attendance: Fire Chief  Petrin and. Antonio Teixeira, Town Administrator. After the interview concluded the following was voted:  Randall Medina, Jr. was interviewed: fort the position ofFirefighter in thel Little Compton Fire Department.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor. Iriarte-Moore, alli in favor  (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Tofake a conditional offer employment to Randall Medina, Jr. to: fill aj position of] Firefighter/EMT within theLittle Compton Fire Department.  Contingent upon successful completion ofs standard conditions/  At 6:55 PM1 the Council took a briefrecess before reconvening at PM-withacallt to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.  Announcements:  1) Maple Avenue is nearing completion oft the paving of the road.  2) The Council wishes to express their appreciation.toall who volunteered to spread the new wood: fiber on the playground located neart the school. A small area inj frontofthé swings remains tol be done to complete 3) The Council will convene at 6:30PMMay 19th toi interview a çandidate for Police Officer. 4) A request from the Beach Commission to proclaim May 23-30 as National Beach Safety Week in] Little Compton will bet taken up during the May 19thmeeting as it arrivetoo late: for this agenda.  thej project.  Motion made by ComncilgrMataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, all in favor  (Golembeske, Ipiàrte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toapprove, as written the April 21,2022  Town Council meeting minutes.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronay,receiving a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, alli ini favor  (Golembeske, Triarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Top place on filei the following Department  Héad Reports:  1. Police Department -April 2022 2. Finance Director- - April 2022 3. Town Clerk April 2022 Fire Department - April2022 Building Department April 2022 6. Tax Assessor March & April 2022 7. Town Administrator April 2022  4. 5.  Discussion ofa a request made by the United Congregational Church fort the Town to donate an antique light for thel North Garden Project. The. Administrator is waiting for a final estimate to be received for ai replacement light. Discussion continued regarding who would be responsible for the electricity andi repairs ofthis light, town VS. UCC. The Administrator will look into this further, including who will bej placing conduit for the light and return with his Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, all ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To defer until May 19, 2022 consideration ofai request received from the United Congregational Church: fort thei town to donate an antique light fori its North Garden  results.  Project.    Motion made by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, receiving a second by Councilor McHugh, alli in favor (Golembeske,  Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To adopt the following resolution:  Little Compton Town Council Resolution Condemning the Russian Invasion of Ukraine  WHEREAS, On February 24, 2022, Russia launched an invasion ofUkraine, an illegal and immoral act of war, and the largest conventional warfare operation in Europe since World War II; and WHEREAS, Ukraine is a democracy ofr more than 40: million people led by its democratically-elected President Volodymyr Zelensky. Russia is ai nation of approximately 145 million led by Vladimir Putin, a former KGB agent, who has been inj power imRussia since 2000 and is widely acknowledged  tol be ai tyrant; and  WHEREAS, Thus far, it is estimated that there haye been thousands of casualties, both killed and wounded, WHEREAS, The privilege ofliving in ai town where freedom fropi such suffering is a1 treasure too easily NOW, THEREFORE, BE ITI RESOLVED, that the Little Compton-Town Council hereby declares in strongest terms its complete opposition to the illegal invasion ofUkraine by Russia.  and that the invasion has created more than 400,000 refugees; and  overlooked.  Adopted by the Little Compton Town Council May5,2022.  RobertL. Mushen  Little Compton Town Council President  Motion made by Councilor McHugh, réceivingas second by Councilor Mataronas, alli in favor (Golembeske, Iriarté-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toratify the actions oft the Fire Chiefto extend an offer of çonditional employment to Brittany Cunhai tos fillal Firefighter/EMT vacancy in thel Little Compton Fire Department due to the withdrawal ofemployment application by Shane L. Newton, said offer is contingent Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving: asecond by Councilor Golembeske, all in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To approve the request of Buzzards Bay Coalition to begin their Buzzards Bay Watershed RIDE on October 2, 2022 from Sakonnet Point, contingent upon notifying local  uponsuccessful completion hofstandard employment conditions.  police and fire departments and securing the RI DOT event permit.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving as second by Councilor. Iriarte-Moore, all in favor  (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To direct the Council President to write a letter of congratulations to Marjory Leary, a student at Wilbur & McMahon School who received a Notable Mention in this year's Write. Rhode. Island: short fiction competition, and to her teacher Michael Tomasso, who  wasi instrumental in connecting his students with local writers and opportunities. Richard S. Humphrey recused himself from the following matter.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Commclorlriarte-Moor, alli in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To grant permission to the United Congregational Church to holds its Annual Summer Fair and Road Race on July 9, 2022 allowing the use of    the South side oft the Commons triangle to create aj pedestrian only street for craft vendors, Pike's Peak for the event and to erect at tent tol be used: for the Road Race, contingent upon continued communications with the  Police and Fire Departments in preparation for the event.  ChiefR. Petrin and Chief S. Raynes arrived at this point in the meeting.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, alli in favor  (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To approve aj request for al Mobile Food Establishment permit received from David Littlefield d/b/a' The Sausage Guy fora ai mobile food cart,  contingent upon meeting all state and local requirements.  Motion made by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, alli in favor  (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To. send to the Town Administrator, the Police Chief, Fire Chief and DPW: Director a communication recéivedfrom Lavinia Gadsden requesting the town to consider at transition from gas tol hybrid and eventually electric vehicles asking them to return to the The Town Administrator noted that he is still working on any possibility ofcharging stations in the Commons area. Councilor McHugh is not in favor ofsetting them in; front oft the basketball court. Exact location of a station has not been set and will be determined as the pfoject unfolds ifi itisd deemed appropriate  Council int two (2) months with: recommendations.  for our town.  A second communication has been received from Martha Grèenwood supporting Lavinia Gadsden's effort on hybrid/electric motors. The communiçation was acknowledged with noi further actions taken. The Town Clerk will include this communication toi the bir@lmdivawimaloned in the previous vote. Motion made by Couneld-.Mataronast receiving a second.by Coimclorlnarte-Mor, all ini favor  (Golembeske, Ifiarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Tog grant the renewal ofa Holiday Sales License to Earles Service Station forpremises locatedat 351 Meetinghouse Lane, contingent upon: meeting all  state and local requirements.  Motion madel by Councilor Mataronas,ecelving a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, all ini favor  (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To grant the renewal ofa Holiday Sales License and a Victualingl License to Trolley Stop Ice_Cream for premises located at 35 Meetinghouse Lane, Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receivinga's second by Councilor Golembeske, all ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To authorize the Finance Director to issue a check ini the amount of $1,1001 to the Little Compton Assistance Association to assist in defraying expenses to print and mail material and to offset unanticipated demand for emergency financial grants during the COVID-19 pandemic to. Little Compton'citizens, said funds to bet taken from account 1692-7200. Councilor McHugh asked af few questions on procedures for weekend calls with regard to emergency social service's needs. Susan Sisson, Director of Social Services stated that she would respond to the emergency with a response dependent on the need. Further: noting that ai response could bet to secure: repairs or pay for a delivery off fuel.  contingent upon meeting all state and local requirements.  She uses a list ofi individuals who often make themselves available during said emergencies.  The' Town Solicitor noted that the' Town received ai notice ofa Zoning Board hearing for May 18th due toi the fact that thei town owns a historical cemetery thati is an abutter to the subject property. He stated that the town would  not object to the special usej permit requested: for the property.    Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, all in favor  (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toj place on: file the consent calendar as 1. Copy of a notice received from the Zoning Board of Review for a property where al Historical Cemetery is an abutter. Said notice is for an application for a special use permit for Plat 46, Lot 44-5 to install a residential ground mounted accessory solar energy system of $1,312.50 sq. ft. 2. Letter from Roger Williams University thanking the Town fori its memorial gifti in memory of Dr. Mark Sawoski to go towards the scholarship fund created by the university in his name. 3. Copy ofa a resolution adopted by the Tiverton Town Council askingthe RI State Legislature to develop and pass legislation that minimizes conflicting uses of Naragansey-aypoastal waters, but still allows for  follows:  aquaculture projects in varied conditions.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, all ini favor  (Golembeske, triarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh,Mushen): That thebills be allowed and ordered paid  as follows: $48,175.67 Sakonnet Tree Inc. - Tree Committee Sakonnet Treel Inc. - Tree Committee Sakonnet Treel Inc. - Tree Committee Sylvan Nursery Inc., Tree Committee Paychex ofNY LLC-] Finance Director Stanley Engineering! Inc. - Assessor Stanley Engineering Inc. - Assessor Crystal Rock-Town: Hall - Transfer Station Kofile. Inc. Probate Safeguard Perfect Partner- Finance Verizon - Wastewater Treatment Facility WBMason capital expense (mold issue) RI Dept. of State - Assessor Richard S. Humphrey- -Legal services other Galvin Law-Legal serviçes other Galvin Law-Legal services other East Bay Media Group Probate East Bay) Media Group Auditors East Bayl Media Group Zoning Nationalgrid - Street] Lights Nationalgrid - Street) Lights Town Dock Cox- computer Ellen' Toner Assessor Petro Diesel Denise Cosgrove Assessor Richard S Humphrey Town Solicitor Everlasting Designs grant funds Everlasting Designs - computer Alarm New England - Town Hall RII Resource! Recovery Corp. Transfer Station National Office. Furniture - Capital funds (mold issue) FSP Books & Videos Firel Dept. LG Communications: Firel Dept.  $132.50 $166.92 $600.00 $236.41 $437.40 $777.75 $305.00 $161.36 $104.25 $762.94 $55.40 $254.97 $80.00 $4,681.00 $1,050.00 $1,820.00 $60.00 $58.50 $156.00 $93.82 $17.15 $105.34 $1,068.25 $1,026.65 $97.69 $4,400.00 $8,500.00 $425.00 $265.00 $688.96 $1,216.00  $114.70 $134.65    AT&TN Mobility - Fire Dept. West Parts & Supplies Inc. - Firel Dept. Bound Tree - Ambulance Reimbursement Funds Bound Tree - Ambulance Reimbursement Funds Bound Tree Ambulance Reimbursement Funds Clinicall - Ambulance Reimbursement Funds Coronis Health RCM, LLC- Amb. Reimb. Funds Teleflex LLC- Amb. Reimb. Fund Teleflex LLC- Amb. Reimb. Fund Andrea's Police & Fire Uniform supply Dr. Forft. Chandler Associates - Dr. Forft. AT&TMobility. Police Dept. AT&TM Mobility Police Dept. Caitlin Farrar Policel Dept. Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services LLC-) Police. Dept. West Place Animal Sanctuary Police Dept. State of] Rhode Island - Police Dept. WBMason - Police Dept. WBMason - Police Dept. WBMason - Police Dept. WBMason -] Police Dept. Esquire Deposition Solutions LLC- zoning Direct Mail Manager Inc. Budget Committee Beta Group, Inc. Highway Site-Ready Materials- - Highway Atlantic Elevator South Co,Inc.- -32Commons Atlantic Elevator South Co. Ine-32840Commons On-Site Truck- Highway Metropolitan Compounds, Lynch Corp. - Highway Home Depot-Public Works Firex IncPublic Safety Complex Sakonnét Plumbing & Heating-Town! Hall Griggs & Browne Co-1 Town Hall Griggs & Browne. Co : Public Works West Parts & Supplies Inc. - Highway Paul's Press Budget Committee WBMason - Town Hall -Zoning Board Esquire Deposition SolutionsLLC-z zoning  $281.66 $71.16 $131.12 $233.83 $10.32 $74.00 $1,026.46 $51.13 $378.37 $1,241.80 $425.00 $19:57 $47.82 $56.57 $175.98 $458.00 $30.00 $14.99 $102.89 $71,71 $87.94  $602.17  $1,905.23 $1,666.80  $1,065.47 $188.55 $1,733.42 $546.90 $51.21 $1,375.00 $352.00 $2,685.03 $681.59 $166.40 $290.30 $125.50 $135.00 $60.00 $40.00 $224.74 $4,075.00 $101.10 $300.00  -  Having no further business before the council the meeting was declared adjourned at 7:30 PM.  Carol A. Wordell, CMC, Town Clerk    Minutes ofa Town Council meeting held onl May 5l, A.D. 2022 at 6:30 o'clock PMI held ini in-person format at the' Town Hall, Council Chambers, 40 Commons, Little Compton, RI. Members present: PaulJ. Golembeske, Andrew Iriarte-Moore, Gary S. Mataronas, Patrick McHugh and Robert L. Mushen. Also in attendance: Fire Chief  Petrin and Antonio Teixeira, Town. Administrator. After the interview concluded thei following was voted:  Randall Medina, Jr. was interviewed for the position of Firefighter in the Little Compton Fire Department.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, alli in favor  (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Tofake a conditional offer employment to Randall Medina, Jr. to fill a position of Firefighter/EMT within theLittle Compton Fire Department.  Contingent upon successful completion ofs standard conditions/  At 6:55 PM the Council took al brief recess before reconvening at PMwith acall to recite thel Pledge of Allegiance.  Announcements:  1) Maple Avenue isi nearing completion oft thej paving oft thei road.  2) The Council wishes to express their appreciation to all who volinteered to spread the new wood fiber on thej playground located: near the school. A small area ins front ofthé swings remains to be donei to complete 3) The Council will convene. at 6:30PMMay 19th to interview a çandidate for Police Officer. 4) A: request from the Beach Commission to proclaim May 23-30 as National Beach Safety Week in] Little Compton will bei taken up during thè May 19tmeeting as it arrive too late for this agenda.  thej project.  Motion made by ConeilorMataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, all ini favor  (Golembeske, Iriàrte-Moore, Màtaronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toapprove, as written the April 21,2022  Town Council meeting minutes.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronayrecelving a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, all in favor  Gey-thelglhiarte-Mlres Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toj place on filet the following Department  Héad Reports: 2.  1. Police Department - April 2022 Finance Director- - April 2022 3. TownClerk- - April 2022 4. Fire Department -4 April2022 5. Building Department- - April 2022 6. Tax Assessor- March & April 2022 7. Town Administrator, April 2022  Discussion ofa a request made by the United Congregational Church: for the' Town to donate an antique light for thel North Garden Project. The. Administrator is waiting for a final estimate to be received for a replacement light. Discussion continued regarding who would be responsible for the electricity and: repairs oft this light, town Vs. UCC. The Administrator will look into this further, including who will bej placing conduit for the light and return with his Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, all in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To defer until May 19, 2022 consideration ofai request received from the United Congregational Church for the town to donate an antique light for its North Garden  results.  Project.    Motion made by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, receiving a second by Councilor McHugh, alli ini favor (Golembeske,  Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To adopt the following resolution:  Little Compton Town Council Resolution Condemning the Russian Invasion of Ukraine  WHEREAS, On February 24, 2022, Russia launched an invasion ofUkraine, an illegal and immoral act of war, and the largest conventional warfare operation in Europe since World War II; and WHEREAS, Ukraine is a democracy ofr more than 40: million people led by its democratically-clected President Volodymyr Zelensky. Russia is a nation ofa approximately 145: million led by Vladimir Putin, a former KGB agent, who has been in power imRussia since 2000 and is widely acknowledged  to be ai tyrant; and  WHEREAS, Thus far, it is estimated that therel hayébeen thousands of casualties, both killed and wounded, WHEREAS, The privilege of] living in a town where freedom from such suffering is a1 treasure too easily NOW,THEREPORL, BE IT RESOLVED, that the-Little ComptonTown Council hereby declares in strongest terms its complete opposition to the illegal invasion ofUkraine by Russia.  and that the invasion has created more than 400,0001 refugees; and  overlooked.  Adopted by the LittleCompton Town Council May/5,2022.  RobertL. Mushen  Little Compton Town Council President  Motion made by Councilor McHugh,) péceiving: a second by Councilor Mataronas, all in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toratify the actions oft the Fire Chiefto extend an offer of conditional employment to Brittany Cunha to fillaFirefigiter/EMT vacancy ini thel Little Compton Fire (Department due to the withdrawal ofemployment: application by Shane L. Newton, said offer is contingent Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving: à second by Councilor Golembeske, all in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To approve the request of] Buzzards Bay Coalition to begin their Buzzards Bay Watershed RIDE on October 2, 2022 from Sakonnet Point, contingent upon notifying local  upon's successful completion ofstandarde employment conditions.  police and fire depàrtments and securing the RI DOT event permit.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, all ini favor  (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To direct the Council President to writea letter ofc congratulations tol Marjory) Leary, a student at Wilbur & McMahon School who received al Notable Mention in this year's Write. Rhode. Island: short fiction competition, and to her teacher Michael Tomasso, who  was instrumental in connecting his students with local writers and opportunities. Richard S. Humphrey recused himself: from the following matter.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor. Iriarte-Moore, all in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To grant permission to the United Congregational Church tol holds its Annual Summer Fair and Road Race on. July 9, 2022 allowing the use of    the South side oft the Commons triangle to create aj pedestrian only street for craft vendors, Pike's Peak for the event and to erect at tent tol be used: for the Road Race, contingent upon continued communications with the  Police and Fire Departments inj preparation for the event.  ChiefR. Petrin and Chief S. Raynes arrived at this point in the meeting.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, alli in favor  (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To approve a request for al Mobile Food Establishment permit received from David Littlefield d/b/a' The Sausage Guy for ai mobile food cart,  contingent upon meeting all state and local requirements.  Motion made by Councilor. Iriarte-Moore, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, all ini favor  (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To send tot the' Town Administrator, the Police Chief, Fire Chiefand: DPW Director a communication recéived from) Lavinia Gadsden requesting the town to consider at transition from gas tol hybrid and eventually electric vehicles asking them to return to the The' Town Administrator noted that he is still working on any possibility ofcharging stations in the Commons area. Councilor McHugh is not in favor ofsetting them in front ofthe basketball court. Exact location ofa station has not been set and will be determined as the pfoject unfolds ifitis deemed appropriate  Council int two (2) months with recommendations.  for our town.  As second communication has been received from Martha Gréenwood supporting Lavinia Gadsden's effort on hybrid/electric motors. The communiçation was acknowledged with no further actions taken. The Town Clerk will include this communication tot the four(@)individualsm mêntioned in the previous vote. Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving à second.by Coundlorlrarte-Moor, all in favor  (Golembeske, Ifiarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To grant the renewal ofal Holiday Sales License to. Earles Service Station forj premises locateda at 35) Meetinghouse Lane, contingent upon meeting all  state and local requirements.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas,récelving, a second by Çouncilor triarte-Moore, alli in favor  (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To grant the renewal ofal Holiday Sales License and a Victualing) License toTrolley Stop Ice_Cream for premises located at 35 Meetinghouse Lane, Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receivinga's second by Councilor Golembeske, all in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To authorize the Finance Director to issue a check in the amount of $i,100to thel Little Compton Assistance. Association to assist in defraying expenses to print and mail material and tooffset unanticipated demand for emergency financial grants during the COVID-19 pandemic tol Little Compton'citizens, said funds to bet taken from account 1692-7200. Councilor McHugh askedafew questions on procedures for weekend calls with regard to emergency social service's needs. Susan Sisson, Director of Social Services stated that she would respond to the emergency with a response dependent on the need. Further: noting that ai response could bet to secure: repairs or pay for a delivery offuel.  contingent upon: meeting all's state and local requirements.  She uses al list ofi individuals who often make themselves available during said emergencies.  The' Town Solicitor noted that the' Town received ai notice ofa Zoning Board hearing for May 18th due to the fact that the town owns al historical cemetery that is an abutter to the subject property. He stated that thet town would  not object to the special use permit requested for the property.    Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, alli in favor  (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To place on: filet the consent calendar as 1. Copy ofa a notice received from the Zoning Board of Review for a property where al Historical Cemetery is an abutter. Said notice is for an application for a special use permit for Plat 46, Lot 44-51 to install a residential ground mounted accessory solar energy system of $1,312.50 sq. ft. 2. Letter from Roger Williams University thanking the Town fori its memorial gift in memory of Dr. Mark Sawoski to go towards the scholarship fund created by the university in his name. 3. Copy ofai resolution adopted by the Tiverton Town Council askingthe RI State Legislature to develop and pass legislation that minimizes conflicting uses of Naragansetuéaypoastal waters, but still allows for  follows:  aquaculture projects in varied conditions.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, all in favor  (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh,Mushen): That theb bills be allowed and ordered paid  asi follows: $48,175.67 Sakonnet Tree Inc. - Tree Committee Sakonnet Tree Inc. - Tree Committee Sakonnet Tree Inc. - Tree Committee Sylvan Nursery Inc. - Tree Committee Paychex OfNYLLC-] Finance Director Stanley Engineering Inc. - Assessor Stanley Engineering Inc. - Assessor Crystal Rock- Town Hall-7 Transfer Station Kofile Inc. - Probate Safeguard Perfect Partner-E Finance Verizon Wastewater Treatment Facility WBMason capital expense (mold issue) RII Dept. of State Assessor Richard SI Humphrey- -Legal services Other Galvin Law-Legal serviceso other Galvin Law-Legal services othèr East Bay Media Group Probate East Bayl Media Group Auditors East Bay Media Group Zoning Nationalgrid - Street] Lights Nationalgrid- - Street. Lights Town Dock Cox - computer Ellen Toner Assessor Petro Diesel Denise Cosgrove - Assessor Richard S Humphrey Town Solicitor Everlasting Designs grant funds Everlasting Designs computer Alarm New England - Town Hall RI Resource Recovery Corp. - Transfer Station National Office Furniture Capital: funds (mold issue) FSP Books & Videos Fire Dept. LG Communications Fire Dept.  $132.50 $166.92 $600.00 $236.41 $437.40 $777.75 $305.00 $161.36 $104.25 $762.94 $55.40 $254.97 $80.00 $4,681.00 $1,050.00 $1,820.00 $60.00 $58.50 $156.00 $93.82 $17.15 $105.34 $1,068.25 $1,026.65 $97.69 $4,400.00 $8,500.00 $425.00 $265.00 $688.96 $1,216.00  $114.70 $134.65    AT&TMobility. Fire Dept. West Parts & Supplies Inc. Fire Dept. Bound' Tree - Ambulance Reimbursement Funds Bound Tree Ambulance Reimbursement Funds Bound' Tree Ambulance Reimbursement Funds Clinicall - Ambulance Reimbursement Funds Coronis Health RCM, LLC- Amb. Reimb. Funds Teleflex LLC- Amb. Reimb. Fund Teleflex LLC-4 Amb. Reimb. Fund Andrea's Police & Fire Uniform supply. - Dr. Forft. Chandler Associates - Dr. Forft. AT&TI Mobility Police Dept. AT&TI Mobility : Police Dept. Caitlin Farrar Police Dept. Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services LLC-) Police. Dept. West Place Animal Sanctuary Police Dept. State ofRhode Island Police Dept. WBMason - Police Dept. WBMason - Police Dept. WBMason - Police Dept. WBMason - Police Dept. Esquire Deposition Solutions LLC- zoning Direct Mail Manager Inc. - Budget Committee Beta Group, Inc. - Highway Site-Ready Materials- - Highway Atlantic Elevator South Co,rc.-32Commons Atlantic Elevator South Ço. Ime-32240Commons On-Site Truck-H Highway Metropolitan Compounds, Inc. Lynch Corp. Highway Home Depot Public Works Firex IncAPublic Sakonnét Plumbing & Heating -Town Hall Griggs & Browne Co-Town Hall Griggs & Browne, Co - Public Works West Parts & Supplies Inc. - Highway Paul's Press Budget Committee WBMason Town Hall -Zoning Board Esquire Deposition SolutionsLLC-z zoning  $281.66 $71.16 $131.12 $233.83 $10.32 $74.00 $1,026.46 $51.13 $378.37 $1,241.80 $425.00 $19.57 $47.82 $56.57 $175.98 $458.00 $30.00 $14.99 $102.89 $71,71 $87.94  $602.17  $1,905.23 $1,666.80  $1,065.47 $188.55 $1,733.42 $546.90 $51.21 $1,375.00 $352.00 $2,685.03 $681.59 $166.40 $290.30 $125.50 $135.00 $60.00 $40.00 $224.74 $4,075.00 $101.10 $300.00  : -  Safety Complex  Having no further business before the council the meeting was declared adjourned at 7:301 PM.  Carol A. Wordell, CMC, Town Clerk    OB-2  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject:  Jennal Magnuski Spmagnussegmal.com, Monday, May 9, 2022 10:12PM Carol Wordell; Tony Teixeira; Robert Mushen; Town Council Re: LCI Pride Celebration/ Flag confirmation  Good evening all,  My family is ini the midst ofmoving, SO I've been a bit disconnected. However, this message thread immediately Based on1 the motion unanimously adopted by the Council on November 18, 2021, the request to: fly the Pride flag for the day of the event was approved subject to conformity with the flag policy. The request conforms in  caught my attention since Ihave possession ofthe referenced flag.  that the proposed flag ordinance was withdrawn from consideration. Please advise on how, when, and to whom I should provide the flag.  Sincerely, Jenna  Forwarded message From: Tony Teixeira ehcindliisomponon Date: Mon, May 9, 2022 at 3:38. PM Subject: RE: LC Pride Celebration/! Flag confirmation To: Megan Gonzalez she, her <meboudreau2Qgmail.com>  CC: Carol Wordell elNaAla. Compton LGBTQ Plus Coordinating Committee  ovewinsitlecompton@gmal.com, Robert Mushen mushenQlittlecomptonri.org  Dear Megan,  This isa a matter that the Town Council would have to take up.  Carol is on this email and lami including Town Council President Robert Mushen.  Stay well and safe,  Tony  1    Antonio (Tony) A. Teixeira Toww,Administrator Towwo of Little Compton aixcinelittsangawiag (401) 635-8373-0 office (40)04+-2705-el.  From: Megan Gonzalez she, her malito-meboudreau2@gmal.com) Sent: Saturday, May 7,20226:23PM To: Tony Teixeira ttexerra@littecoomptonri.org> ovewinsittecomptomptonegmal.om> Subject: LCI Pride Celebration/ Flag confirmation  Cc: Carol Wordell cwordelOlittlecomptonr.OTg>; Little Compton LGBTQ Plus Coordinating Committee  Dear Mr. Teixeira,  As youl know, Love Wins Little Compton has our 2nd Pride Celebration on June 4. At this time, Ia am reaching out to confirm that the Pride: flag(which we will provide) will be flown at the town! hall June 4, 2022.  Ilook forward tol hearing from you and hope to see you at the event!  Thank you Megan Gonzalez  2    Motion made by Councilor Golembeske receiving a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore voting all in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toapprove the request from] Megan Gonzalez and. Jenna Magnuski, Co-Presidents, and Raul Iriarte del Moore, Vice President of Love Wins seeking permission tol hold an event on June 4, 2022 from 1 pm- 41 pm using the north side of the Commons, with food trucks and Veterans' Field: for backup parking; this vote approves this requests subject to conformance withl license as described in chapters 6 and the flag policy once established in chapter  11.  Voted Nov. 18, 2021; flag policy failed tol be adopted.    mApyIA"g0B-3 RECEIVED APR 282022  Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Humphrey 56 Amy Hart Path Little Compton, RI 02837  April 25, 2022  Robert L. Mushen, President Little Compton Town Council P.O. Box 226 Little Compton, RI 02837 RE: Amy Hart Path Dear President Mushen:  At the October 21, 2021 meeting of the Little Compton Town Council, the Council voted in favor of the' Town Administrator and Council President working with Girard Galvin, Esq., to address the Planning Board's safety concerns in connection with Amy Hart Path. Specifically, the Amy Hart Path residents in attendance at the August 3, 2021 and September 7, 2021 Planning Board meetings expressed their concerns with the continuing development of Amy Hart Path. The: residents' concerns were echoed by  Little Compton Fire Chief Richard Petrin.  Therefore, Ia am requesting that the matter of Amy Hart Path be included on the Town Council's agenda for the May 19, 2022 meeting, SO that the: residents of Amy Hart Path can be updated on the status of the' Town Council's plan for the safe development  of Amy Hart Path. Thank you.  Sincerely,  Rebert H.  B  RHH/kp  CC. Chief Richard Petrin    0B-4  May: 16th, 2022 Little Compton' Town Council 40 Commons Little Compton, RI 02837  Dear Members ofthe Town Council,  Iam writing regardingi the use of accessory structures, which is governed byt the use codes noted in On August 4th of 2021, Isent an email to Little Compton'sl building inspector and zoning official regarding a1-bedroom accessory structure under construction concurrently along withi the construction oft the principal dwelling, bothl located on thes samel lot. Bedrooms are: not a specifically) listed use ofa accessory structures under' Table: 1-B (Accessory Uses). My written request was pursuant to $ 14-3.1 (c) ofthe  $14-3.1, Table: 1-B, of the' Town Code.  Town Code, which states:  Use Code. Each land use or use group is identified by a use code number and is a separate use. The use code is a classification system designed to limit and aidi in the interpretation ofthe use regulations. Where a use is not specifically listed below, such use is not] permittedz unless the Building Official shall, (pursuant to Rhode. Island General. Laws $ 45-24-54) upon written request, provide written information to the requesting, party as to the determination that the use isi included within the appropriate use code number within. 15 calendar days ofthez written request. In thee event that no response is provided within such time or ift the requesting party disagrees with the response, the requesting party shall have the right to appeal to the Boardfor Iasked: for a determination that the use: isi included within an appropriate use code number. I received: a reply from thel building inspector on. August 26th, 2021 (outsidet the 15 calendar days as required) but the response did not provide a determination that the use: isi included within an appropriate use codei number as enumerated within Table: 1-B (Accessory Uses). It then wrotei toi the Little Compton Zoning Board of Review (the "Board"): for a determination, asi is thei right oft the requesting party per S 14-3.1(c). Myl letter toi thel Board was entered as correspondence: at its] November 17, 2021 meeting. I attended and the Board allowed mei the opportunity to speak about myi inability to: receive aj precise use code from the building inspector's office. Thel Board determined that there was no action presently that thel Board could take on1 this matter, and the members oft the Board voted unanimously toj pass my concern from the My purpose in writing the' Town Council ist to ask oft the members oft this bodyt two questions: 1. Ifa use is not specificallyl listed in the: zoning ordinances and if thel building official, upon written request as] per S 14-3.1 (c), fails to provide a determination that such usel isi included within an appropriate use code number, andi the Board also fails toj provide a determination, whati ist the remedy 2. Would the' Town Council consider ai revision toi the: zoning ordinances to align S 14-3.1 (c) more closely with $: 14-9.1 (f) andi insert or refer tol both sections within the use codet tables (1-A & 1-B)? Thei former section speaks to appropriate use, whilet thel latter section speaks to what] happens ifa permit is issued which conflicts withi thej provisions oft the: zoning chapter (seel below). This may help the' Town clarify its own zoningl laws with respect to allowed uses ofboth principal and accessory  such determination.  agendai for this meeting.  fort thei requesting party?  structures.    The use of an accessory: structurei is governed byt the specifically listed use codes noted in' Table1-B (Accessory Uses). Ifat usei is allowed, orifa an intended usei is noted on aj permit and/or plani fora a building applieation whichi is subsequently. permitted, its should bei in compliance with the town's 's zoning ordinance  as) per S 14-9.1 (f) oft the' Town Code:  Conflicts ofLaw. All departments, officials and public employees oft the Town which are vested with the duty or authority to issuej permits or licenses shall conform to the provisions ofthis chapter and shall issue noj permit or license for any use, building or purpose ifthe samez would be in conflict with thej provisions of this chapter. Any permit or license, issued in  conflict with the provisions oft this chapter, shall be null and void.  Thank you fory your consideration.  Respectfully, Geoffrey Manning 81 Shaw Rd Little Compton, RI 02837    NBl  RECEIVED MAY 1 0 2022  Entertainment License Application Annual Application License fee -S $100  Name of entity requesting liçense and physical address ofvenue location:  Dionysus Acquisition LLC. DBA Carolyn's Sakonnet Vineyard, 53 Winery Rd., Little 1. Name, residence, mailing address, telephone number of person responsible: for day-to-day  Compton, Rhode Island Plat 22 lot8-9  operations:  Cynthia Rocha 53 Winery Rd., Little Compton, RI 028376  2. Total number of events planned, with days oft the week and hours that entertainment will be  offered:  Nine consecutive Thursdays beginning June 30 from 6-9 p.m., five consecutive Sundays  beginning September 41 from 1-4 p.m. 3. Nature and types of entertainment events tol be offered; Family music nights, Sunday afternoon music 4. Maximum number of participants expected at the largest event: 5. Aj plan to limit the number of participants to the maximum cited is attached.  Dionysus expects thatt the largest evênt willl bei family music night, and based on pasta attendance, estimates approximately 700 attendees  att these events Please: see attached planned type of event. Please see attached drawing of Chapter XIV (Zoning)  6. As scaled drawing is attached of locations, sizes and dimensions ofi major elements for each 7. An opinion of the Zoning Official that the proposed activity is compliant with the provisions Dionysus understands that thet town clerk will submit the entertainment license application tot the zoning officialt tos secure an opinion on Ist the property to be used subject to a "conservation restriction" pursuant tol RIGL 34-39such as ac conservation easement, deed for development rights, or other similar instrument? YES NO IfYES, a written statement is attached from the agency or organization holding such a conservation restriction affirming that the proposed entertainment activity(ies) is/are fully consistent with the terms, conditions, and provisions oft the conservation restriction. Will the use of the property intensify (increase duration, frequency or periodicity) any non-  the proposed activities compliance with the: zoning ordinance.  conforming use per Chapter. XIV? YES NO.  IfYES, a Special Use Permit from the Zoning Board of] Review is attached.  All required submittals have been attached. CiRl  4/26/2022 Date  Signature    ADDENDUM  5. Ap plan to limit the number of participants to the maximum cited. Dionysus will limit the number of guests vehicles to 317.  Asi in past years, police detail willl be present at every" Thursday evening event. On Thursday evenings, guest vehicles willl be counted by distributing coupons upon entry. On Thursday evenings, Sunday afternoons, when guests arrive, they will be guided by an attendant to the parking lot on Plat 22, lot 8-9. When that lot reaches capacity, guests willl be guided by an attendant tot the westerly parking lot on Plat 22, lot 8-6. Access to any event will As depicted int the attached plan, 317 parking spaces are available. 167 of those are on Platt  be curtailed once the westerly parking lot on Plat 22, lot 8-6i is full. 22, lot 8-9 and: 150 ofi those spaces are on Plat 22, lot 8-6.    IT"T ITHI  lls.    The Little Compton Agricultural Conservancy Trust 6 P.O Box 937 o Little  'rsdav. October5.2017 Littie Compton Town LE Town! Hal sittie Compton, RIC 02837  SE: 2018 Entertainment License Aoplication of Sakonnet Vineyard  Dear Town Councii Mempers:  a uctober 4.2 2017 meeting of the Little Comoton Aericulturai Conservancv Trus 3 raviewed! the referenced application dated 9/15/2017 and signed bv Cvntl snanmmous vore the members determined that the aoplication as submitted doesn and conditions of thea applicable Deed to Develooment Right speciicanly, tne appucation: seeks permission vor. L1 events to rake place betweenJt 2.2 2018. Thel Trust determined that the quantity andi frequency of events createac compatipie With the! DDR. The' Trustt further stated that anv mix ofe events oft thet application ina at total quantitv of 141 witha af freauencv of no moret than one per week calendar vear would bec consistent with the terms oft the Deed tol Development Rigt  Respectfullv Submitted. 214 William H.i io. Chairman ICAF  7    57522 NB-K  RECEIVED MAY 0 4 2022  PROTECT INS SURF  South Shore & Goosewing Beaches  Little Compton, RI  5/3/2022  Dear Little Compton Town Council:  As the Little Compton Beach Commission, we are writing to request your support of National Beach Safety' Week, May 2330,202.Spedfitaly, lam asking that that you declare Little Compton's  participation via proclamation.  Our waters can be a wonderful recreational resource, but they can also be treacherous. Lifeguards are provided in an efforti to reduce the number of accidents at our beaches, but we cannot do thej job alone. Ani informed publici is essential to maintaining adequate levels of beach and water safety. The objective of National Beach Safety Week is to make citizens aware of the need to be safe while in and neart the water with special emphasis on the hazards associated with Rip Currents. This objective  stresses the following:  Swim Near al Lifeguard Learn to Swim Learn Rip Current Safety Never Swim Alone Designate a Water Watcher Alcohol and' Water Don't Mix Feet First Water Entry Life. Jackets Save Lives Observe Signs & Flags Beat the Heat & Block the Sun  The United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving beach safety in America and we are an affiliate chapter of USLA. Our membership includes professional beach lifeguards int this area, joining lifeguards from across the country. Thank you for considering this request. Your support will help make our beaches a safer place for  residents and tourists alike.  Sincerely,    Little Çompton Beach Commission  92 tipc  W.James Farrell III  President United States Lifesaving Association New England region Director of Little Compton Town Beaches American Red Cross WSI, CPR & Lifeguarding Instructor  401-265-2902 warrelli@aol.com    MB-3  Sakonnet Preservation  Conserving land  Preserving Little Compton  TO: The Members ofthe' Town Council  FROM: Abigail Brooks, President, Sakonnet Preservation Association RE: Plan for Sakonnet Preservation's 50th Anniversary Celebration, scheduled for the evening ofluly 16, 2022, with a request for a variance to the Little  Compton Noise Ordinance.  Sakonnet Preservation Association is planning to hold a ticketed celebration for a maximum of 550 attendees at Sakonnet Point on July 16. The event will be held on the Whitehead property at1 Ohio Rd. Permission for this use has been granted by the owners. Contact has been made with neighbors advising them ofour plans and seeking permission to use Maryland Rd. as an access point for the trolleys delivering attendees from parking to the tent. Ihave met and visited the site with both the Fire and Police Chiefs to discuss and share plans for parking and personnel detail required for the evening, A tent and portable toilets will be installed on the site, and trolley transport from parking areas has been arranged. Parking permission has been offered by Martina Halsey at the Point Club, by Mike Massa at the Town Dock, by Gary Mataronas on two ofhis nearby lots, and by the Sakonnet Yacht Club. The event will open at 5:30 PM and will include cocktails with hors d'oeuvres provided by local farms and purveyors followed by dinner, dessert and dancing, with a live band to start playing at 8:30 PM. Blackstone Caterers is providing food and is licensed to serve liquor from an open bar at no charge. Iam requesting a variance to the Town's noise ordinance up to midnight that evening. The band will be situated at the north end oft the tent, directing sound southward, away from any residential development in the area. The tent will be sited at the bottom ofa slope that will further buffer any sound emanating from the tent to the north and west to further address the risk ofnoise disturbance to neighbors, many ofwhom will be attending. Your attention to this matter and support would be greatly appreciated.  starting at 5 PM and running to 12 AM as needed.  Sincerely--Abigail Brooks    NB-4  NOTICE  The Town ofLittle Compton is requesting proposals from qualified CPA firms to audit its financial records for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. Proposals will be received in the Office ofthe Town Clerk, Town Hall, 40 Commons, PO: Box 226, Little Compton, RI 02837 until 4:00 PM on May 19, 2022. All proposals shall be clearly marked AUDITING SERVICES PROPOSAL'. Specifications may be obtained from the Office oft the Town Clerk at the above The Town reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals or parts thereof.  address or by calling (401)635-4400.  Robert L. Mushen Town Council President  Sakonnet Times - April 14, 2022  LEGALNOTICE NOTICE  from The Town qualified ofL Little CPA1 Compton is requesting proposals for the fiscal year ending. firms to June auditi 30, its 2022. financial records Hall, willl ber 40 receivedi int the Office oft the Town Clerk, Proposals Town 02837 until Commons, 4:00 PM POI on Box: 226, Little Compton, RI All SERVICES proposals shall be clearly marked "AUDITING the Specifications Town Clerk may at the be above obtained from the Office of The proposals Town orp reserves the rightt to reject any and/or all  May 19, 2022.  PROPOSAL".  (401)6 635-4400. parts thereof. Robert LI Mushen Town Council President  address or by calling    NB5  Dear Carol & Bob,  CC: Little Compton Town Council  On behalf of the 2022 Little Compton Home Rule Charter Review Commission, I have attached our final report which was unanimously approved at our May 9th  meeting.  We are suggesting 15 Section revisions to the Little Compton Home Rule Charter dealing with new appointed positions, process'sand capital planning. We hope you will find these recommendations to be straightforward and clear.  Iwould only note that our recommended revision to Section 710 is intended to provide important flexibility fori the Little Compton Housing Trust, from a timing perspective, for potential acquisitions throughout the year. Should you have questions on any of these suggested revisions, please let me know. Thank you for your consideration and support throughout our review.  Sincerely, John E. Haire  Chair, Little Compton Home Rule Charter Review Commission  Chuck Barend Ed Bowen Philip Crawford Mikel Folcarelli Monica Hopton Michelle Stecker                                    RECEIVED MAY 11 2022  M3-b  LITTLE COMPTON POLICE DEPARIMENT  COMPTD LIC Scott. N. Raynes Chiefof Police  60 Simmons Road Little Compton, RI02837 Phone 401-635-2311 Fax. 401-635-8782  May 12, 2022  The Honorable Town Council Town ofLittle Compton 40 Commons Little Compton, RI 02837  Honorable Town Council Members,  Iam respectfully requesting, your consideration in the appointment of Retired Sergeant Allan Garcia previously oft the Middletown Police Department to a position within the Little Retired Sergeant Garcia was at twenty-year member of the Middletown Police Department, where he served in both the patrol and detective divisions. Retired Sergeant Garcia has a wealth oflaw enforcement knowledge and served as an instructor at the Municipal Police Academy for several years. After retirement, Sergeant Garcia served as the Safetyand Security Director for the Portsmouth School District for five years and is considered an expertin school safety in locall law enforcement circles. Retired Sergeant Garcia continues to carry a fullj police officer certification, as required, as member of! both the Middletown Retired Sergeant Garcia would be a valued asset to the Little Compton Police Department and our community, and Ihighly recommend him for appointment to the Reserve Officer  Compton Police Departments Reserve Police Officer Program.  and Portsmouth Police Departments Reserve Program.  Program. Respectfully, Scott N. Chief of] Police BN26    NB1  Town ofLittle Compton, Rhode Island Little Compton Fire Department Office of the Fire Chief MEMORANDUM  Date: May 16, 2022  To: Robert Mushen //Tony Teixeira  From: ChiefPetrin Subject: 2022 EMS Week  Mr. Mushen, this year the week ofl May 15-21 is designated has Emergency Medical Services Week. Emergency medical services are a vital public service. The Little Compton Firefighters are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Having access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience  sudden illness or injury.  Emergency medical services has grown to fill a gap by providing important out of hospital care including preventative medicine, follow = up care, and access to telemedicine. The emergency medical services system in Little Compton is comprised of first responders, EMT's, firefighters, police officers and dispatchers. The Little Compton Firefighters spend hundreds of hours in  specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills.  Ifeel that it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of the Little Compton Firefighters by designating May 15- -212 2022 Emergency Medical Services Week in Little Compton. With the theme "Rising to the Challenge"Iemcoumge the Little Compton Town Council to observe EMS week. I respectfully request that the Town Council acknowledge this week at their next  meeting. Respectfully, Richard G. Petrin RelsRt ChiefofDepattment    BLL-1  PETITION TO THE TOWN COUNCIL  TO THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON, ,RI  The undersigned respectfully requests ofyour honorable board, that a  license may be granted to:  The LITTKE Lomeroulane DKIR HRA PIAMBAKE TABHEZ ANASEC.  DyEn Baan JUNE S03483  F-1 LIEOSE  Sgblas  Signature  In Town Council,  Read and granted  Witness,  Town Clerk    RECEIVED MAY 11 ZUZZ  COMM/  TOWN OF TIVERTON, RHODE ISLAND  TOWN COUNCIL PROCLAMATION  Recognizing Nation Police Week 2022 and honoring the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers killed int the line of duty while protecting our communitles and safeguarding our democracy, WHEREAS, there are approximately 900,00 law enforcement offiçers serving in communities across the WHEREAS, figures for 2021 show 458 federal, state, local and tribal police officers have made the ultimate sacrifice, an increase of 55% from the 295 officers killed during the same period the previous year and the highest total IIne-of-duty deaths since 1930when there were 312 fatallties; and WHEREAS, since the first recorded death In 1791, almost 20,000 law enforcement offiçers ini the United States have made the ultimate sacrifice and been killed in the line of duty; and WHEREAS, the names oft these dedicated publics servants are engraved on the walls of the National Law WHEREAS, May 15 Is designated as Peace Officers Memorlal Day, Inl honor of all fallen officers and NOW,THEREFORE, the Tiverton Town Council does hereby declare May 15-21, 2022 as:  United States, including all dedicated TIVERTON POLICE OFFICERS; and  Enforcement Officers Memorial In Washington, D.C.; and  their families;  NATIONAL POLICE WEEK  Ini the Town of Tiverton, Rhode Island, and ençourage all citizens to express thelr deep appreciation to our law enforcement officers who risk their lives to guard and protect us. Further, we hereby publicly salute the service of law enforcement officers In our communityand communltles across the nation.  PROCLAIMED AND APPROVED this 9th day of May 2022. Denie Mallduso  Denise del Medeiros Town Council President    Coma  The BATTLE fRHODE ISLAND 1778 OCIATI  Battle of] Rhode Island Association  Butts Hill Fort  Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee  Coffee and Donuts at the Fort  The Battle of Rhode Island Association and the Butts Hill Fort Committee cordially invite you to "Coffee and Donuts at the Fort." This is an opportunity to see the progress we have made over the year that we have been working on the project to restore the Fort and introduce it to new We plan a one-hour program that will include a brief history of the Fort and the plans of the Battle of Rhode Island Association. Nick Edwards, the Secretary of State's Program Coordinator for the RI250 Commission, will present the Commission's planned state-wide effort to celebrate the: semiquincentennial. The program includes an optional, brieft tour of the Fort. The invitation list includes local legislators and town councils, local historical societies, Congressional Representatives and Senators, State patriotic groups, members of historical re- The program will be held at Butts Hill Fort in Portsmouth on Saturday, 21 May at 9:00 a.m. Itwill go rain (in a tent) or shine. We recommend sturdy shoes. Please park in the large parking lot on This is a free program, but reservations are requested sO we can have enough donuts for all. To reserve, please email Nancy Crawford at cchascapperemmal.con, Nancywill then sendar map  generations of Rhode Islanders.  enactment units, and local and State print, on-line, and TV media outlets.  Dyer Street.  to direct you tot the Fort and parking.   EDVI 9 2022 MAY  Battle of Rhode Island Association . PO Box 626 * Portsmouth - Rhode Island 02871  Craig Clark . Burton Quist * Joseph! Studlick . Directors    S  IN    E            The BATTLE fRHODE) ISLAND 1778 OCIATI  Battle ofRhode Island Association  Butts Hill Fort  Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2022 Burton Quist 401-439-0187 bcquist@cox.net  FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Director, Battle of Rhode Island Association  New Organization Promotes RI Revolutionary War History  Ast the U.S. and Rhode Island prepare fori the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, a new non-profit organization has been formed to spotlight the role of Rhode Island in the Wari for Independence. The Battle of Rhode Island Association (BORIA) mission is to raise awareness of Rhode Island's unique Revolutionary War history, particularly that pertaining to the Rhode The new. Association grew out of the effort to restore Butts Hill Fort. The work was initiated ay year ago  Island Campaign and Butts Hill Fort.  by the Portsmouth Historical Society in thei form of the Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee. As the restoration effort progressed, it became obvious that to gain the public support and resources needed to restore, and particularly to maintain, this historic Revolutionary War artifact, it would ber necessary to bring to bring the story of Butts Hill Fort and its role int the Wari to a statewide: audience. Rhode Island's place int the Revolution is in general not widely known. Itis an interesting story and Rhode Island is, at best, mentioned int the history books for the burning of the Gaspee. Those willing to dig al bit deeper may find reference to the The new Battle of Rhode Island one-day fight known as the Battle of Rhode Island which isi itself a part of point fore exchange of information a broader series of events known as the Rhode Island Campaign. The Battle of Rhode Island Association intends toi tell the: story of the British ofindependence. Occupation of Aquidneck Island, the Battle of Rhode Island, including the Siege of Newport, and the arrival and departure of our French allies. Itisastoryi important to af full understanding oft the Wari for Independence in general and for Rhode Island history in particular.  The BATTLE fRHODE ISLAND 1778 SOCIATIO Association aims to bec af focal on Rhode Island's role int the War  deserves to be told.  Battle of Rhode Island Association . PO Box 626 . Portsmouth . Rhode Island 02871  Craig Clark . Burton Quist . Joseph Studlick - Directors    "lti is important to note," said. Joe Studlick, Co-Chair oft the Restoration Committee, "that the new organization in no way detracts from the efforts to open the restored Butts Hill Forti for public historical, educational and recreational pursuits. The Association will support the Fort's restoration while serving as the focal point for the exchange of historical information, educational resources, and events relative to the Rhode Island in the Revolutionary War. The story covers the State." The Association's website, which should be operational by mid-year, has drawn interest from such organizations as the Rhode Island Maritime Archeological Project, the Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route. Association, and Souvenir Francais USA. These and others have expressed interest Directors of the Association recently met with Nick Edwards the Program Coordinator for the State's RI250 Commission. Edwards was enthusiastic about the Battle of Rhode Island. Association's work and suggested that we brief the entire Commission. Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea chairs the RI250 Commission and frequently emphasizes Rhode Island's role in the shaping of our country. Recently the Massachusetts Society oft the Cincinnati has provided a grant of $7000. The Society oft the Cincinnati is made up of descendants of officers who served in the Continental Army, several of whom served here during the Rhode Island Campaign. Many units from the Massachusetts State Militia also served in this campaign. The fact that this organization from another state would generously give tot this effort is an indication oft the type ofi interest the Association expects to generate and more people The Whalley Foundation of Houston, Texas has provided $10,000 toward the development of al Master Plan for Butts Hill Fort Restoration. The Master Plan is a critical goal for 2022. BORIA has also applied for other grants to fund the Master Plan, which is expected to cost more than $50,000. Once the Master Plan is approved byt the Portsmouth Town Council and the Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission, the way ahead for the restoration of the Fort willl be fixed. The Heritage Harbor Foundation, founded by Rhode Island State Historian Laureate Dr. Patrick Conley,  inp participating in, and contributing to, the site.  become aware of both Butts Hilll Fort andi the related events.  recently provided $2500 to be used also fori the BORIA website.    Consmtrl  RECEIVED MAY 0 4 2022  TOWN OF HOPKINTON, RHODE ISLAND  RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 2022-1 H8 8055 AN ACT RELATINGTO WATERS AND NAVIGATION COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL  WHEREAS, the lack of a workable, readily identifiable right of access to the shore by the public has led to confusion, conflict and disputes between those attempting to exercise their rights and privileges to the shoreline WHEREAS,itisi in the best interest of the public and shoreline property owners to clearly and easily define the WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Hopkinton is committed to protect the public's constitutional rights to access and enjoy their privileges ofand to the shore while also respecting well-established propertyright WHEREAS, House Bill 2022 - H 8055 provides, in relevant part, a clear definition of the high tide line, SO- WHEREAS, the Town Council ofthe Town ofHopkinton finds that it isi in the best interests ofthe health, identifiable right of access to the shore by the public to prevent confusion, conflict and disputes between those attempting to exercise their rights and privileges to the shoreline and the rights of shoreline property owners. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council oft the Town of Hopkinton hereby requests BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to provide a copy of this resolution to the' Town ofldphintularpesmives in thel R.I. General Assembly and all 38 cities and towns.  and the rights of property owners along the shore; and  public's rights and privileges of and to the shore to avoid constitutional rights conflicts; and  laws; and  called, to preserve the public's constitutional right to access and use oft the shore; and  welfare and  safety  of the people and visitors to Rhode Island and the Town of] Hopkinton to enact a workable, readily  that the General Assembly act favorably and pass House Bill 2022-F H 8055; and,  The RESOLUTION shall take effect upon passage.  Adopted: May2,2022  aM Stephen Moffitt, Jr/, Town Council President ATTEST: lapk  Elizabeth J. Cook-Martin Town Clerk