Date posted: FEBRUARY 7,2 2023 by 4:00P.M. All items on this agenda are to be discussed and/or acted upon.  TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON TOWN COUNCIL 28 Commons - School Library Little Compton, RI  MEETING OF FEBRUARY 9, 2023  Live streaming at  itps/www.youtubecom/channe/uCNOKeOBP433aEtqz0XH099  AGENDA 7:00 P.M.  Salute to the Flag Announcements:  1. Healthy Soils and Seas - Monthly Meeting oft the Sogkonate Garden Club on March 1stat the LC Community Center. Includes aj presentation at 7:301 PM about food waste collection programs that foster composting and improve the health ofo our soil 2. Feb. 5-11 2023 National Burn Awareness Week- -1 information located on the Town  and ocean  Website offering links on the subject  Approval ofMinutes - January 19, 2023 Department Head Reports:  1. Town Clerk-J January 2023 2. Police Department- - January 2023 3. Fire Department- - January 2023 4. Finance Director - January 2023 5. Tax Assessor - January 2023 6. Town Administrator - January 2023 7. Building Department- January 2023  Old Business:  1. Consider a draft resolution concerning Offshore Wind Energy Cable Routing. 2. Request from Councilor Golembeske toj pass a: resolution seeking a moratorium on 3. Consider ai revised draft Terms of] Engagement for Town Solicitor. 4. Request from. James O'Dell to continue discussion and process of updating the Control of and Licensing ofl Dogs Ordinances, which was started prior to the pandemic.  offshore testing for wind energy turbines.    a. Receive communication from Police Chief Raynes requesting the Council petition the General Assembly to amend RIGL 4-13-1 to allow) Little Compton toi increase fines relating to violations of dog ordinances.  5. Consider aj proposal for clarifying the membership ofthe. Agricultural Conservancy 6. Report from Mike Steers on the progress made regarding the Onsite Wastewater  Trust and the Conservation Commission. Management Plan drafting.  New Business:  1. Receive and open bid proposals for Solar Panel Installation on municipal buildings a. Accept timeline submitted by Town Administrator: for review process 2. Receive request from the Town Moderator for the Council to appoint Suzanne Madden 3. Consider a draft resolution in support of! housing development and land use. 4. Receive FY24 budget proposal from Town Administrator and consideration of three (3) potential new. Articles for the warrant for the. Annual Financial Town Meeting a. An article to authorize the expenditure of remaining monies oft the. American Recovery Plan Act funds to accelerate accomplishment oft the town's capital project plans, including (but not limited to) construction of an off-street parking area north oft the basketball court and aj public works building at the transfer b. An article to authorize the expenditure of funds oft the Infrastructure Improvement and Jobs Act funds to improve broadband access within town and To confirm the description oft the boundary between South Shore Beach and Goosewing Beach, as negotiated between the Beach Commission and the  as the Assistant Moderator for the ensuing term.  station.  accelerate repair oft town roads. Nature Conservancy.  5. Consider approval of contract renewal with Vision Government Solutions (software) 6. Consider approval of contract renewal with CAITechnologies (GIS services).  Board ofLicense Commissioners:  1. Request from the LC Community Center for nine (9) Class F one day Beverage  Licenses for various events throughout 2023.  Communications:  1. Copy of an agenda posted by the Coastal Resources Management Council fora semi-monthly meeting of the full council Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 at 6 pmi to discuss and act on federal consistence decision for CRMC File 2021-06-029 Revolution Wind, LLC Coastal Zone Management Act consistency certification: offshore 2. Request from the Buzzards Bay Coalition to receive permission for the Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride to start in Little Compton on October 1,2023 at Sakonnet 3. Request for support for the LC Food Bank in the form ofal budget funding to assist 4. Email stream between Leslie Fox and the RII Dept. ofTransportation, Customer Service, concerning the upcoming repaving project for the Commons.  wind energy facility in federal waters.  Point  the Food Bank with expanded services to residents.    5. Copy ofai resolution adopted by the Tiverton Town Council seeking General Assembly authority to license short-term rental (STR) by municipalities 6. Request from the Little Compton Republican Town Committee to use Veterans Field on. June 11th, rain date June 25lh for the Annual Antique Car Show. 7. Resignation: received from Bob Rottmann resigning from the LC: Housing Trust,  effective immediately.  Consent:  1. Emails received from Frank Haggerty on the subject of Wind Energy Offshore projects 2. Copy ofa a resolution adopted by thel Foster Town Council urging rejection of changes to the RI Enabling Act as proposed by the RI House of] Representatives Land Use 3. Copy of an announcement of a virtual public workshop held Jan. 30, 2023 by RI Dept. ofEnvironmental Management regarding draft water quality restoration studies for  Commission dated November 10, 2022. Tiverton and Little Compton waterbodies  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 willl bei no separate discussion ofthese items unless a council member or citizen sO1 requests in which event thei item willl be withdrawn from the General Order ofbusiness  and considered in the normal sequence on1 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.    Minutes ofa Town Council: meeting held on. January 19t.A.D.2023 at 6:30 o'clock PMI held ini in-person format att the Wilbur McMahon School Library, 28 Commons, Little Compton, RI. Members present: PaulJ. Golembeske, Andrew. Iriarte-Moore, Patrick McHugh and Robert L. Mushen. Absent: Gary Mataronas. Alsoi in  attendance: Antonio' Teixeira, Town Administrator and Fire Chief] Richard Petrin. Fire Department were interviewed. After al brief discussion the following was voted:  Two (2) candidates, James Tower and' William Rose, who applied to fillj position(s) within the Little Compton Motion made by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, receiving and second by Councilor Golembeske, alli in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, McHugh, Mushen): Toi make aconditional offerofemployment to. Jason Tower for thej position of fire fighter within thel Little ComptonFire Department, contingent upon a vacancy  occurring within thel Department.  Motion made by Councilor McHugh, receiving and second/by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, alli in favor    (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, McHugh, Mushen)Tomake a conditional offèr ofe employment to William Rose: for the position off fire fighter within the Ittle Çompton Fire Department,contingent. upon approval from At7:10: PM the Council President led thosei in attendance in thePledge of Allegiance totheFlag. Sidney Usatine from the RI Infrastructure Bânk gave aj presentation on its Community Septic System Loan  the. Annual Financial Town Meeting for this position.  Program. Ai few comments/questions were made Cani these loans be used for new construction? Yes. Community Septic System Lpan Program (CSSLP),  Jon Zwarg is tiglbwnlsiegrsentative from RII DEM whowill assistthet town in developing an Onsite Wastewater ManagementPlan that is required tobeapprovedandi inj place before thet town canj join the Plans are: not aboiler plate/ ones size fits all. They vary among the different cities and towns that Ewrakeappromaey three (3)months once thetown applies for the CSSLP for our loan program to  participate. beavailable for use.  Should the town consider seeking outside helpt toassist in drafting the plan?  Motion madeby Councilor McHugh, receiving,and: second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, all in favor (Golembeske, riarte-More,Mcing, Mushen): To appoint and task Councilor. Iriarte-Moore, Mike Steers, DeanSimmons, Denise Cosgrove, Don McNaughton and' Tony" Teixeira to return to the Council in a month'st timewith ai recommehdation on how to proceed with developing an Onsite Wastewater Management  Plan.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving and second by Councilor) Iriarte-Moore, alli in favor  (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, McHugh, Mushen): To approve, as written the January 5,2 2023 Town Council  meeting minutes.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving and second by Councilor. Iriarte-Moore, all ini favor  (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, McHugh, Mushen): Toj place on filet the Police Department and' Town Clerk's A letter from thel RI Salt Water Anglers Association has been received by the Town. Within this letter they suggest that Route 88 be considered concerning thej placement ofOffshore Wind Energy Cables. Afteral brief  Department Head Reports for December 2022.  discussion the: following was voted:    Motion made by Councilor McHugh, receiving and second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, alli in favor  (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, McHugh, Mushen): To charge Councilor Mushen withi the task to draft and returning to the next Council meeting ai resolution that supports the concept ofinvestigating thej possibility of placing Offshore Wind Energy Cables along Route 88 as suggested by thel RI Salt Water. Anglers Association." Councilor Golembeske would like to write an additional resolution asking that ai moratorium be set regarding testing oft the offshore wind energy. As this subject is not on this evening's agenda it was suggested it be placed on the  next agenda for consideration. Discussion points:  Councilor Mushen distributed a draft Terms of] Engagement: for Town,Solicitor tol his fellow Councilors. The Council has exceeded the 60 day deadline to hire a Solicitor as per thel Home Rule Charter  Comment that the minutes from January 5th, were clarifiédas-follows:  Councilor Golembeske asked for clarification ofthe minutesin reference to the motion made at thel December 27, 2022 Council Meetingtot task the' Town Administrator and the' Town Council President to return to ai future Councilmeeting with a draft Financial Agreement for the Town Solicitor. Said Agreement shall include a periodic stipend for expected services, and an allowance for litigation expenses. Seeking clarification as to1 the term usage ofallowance VS. rate. Councilor Mushen responded thei intention oft the wording to use the term allowance inal broad sense as a periodic stipend and then an allowance to take the fofmofrate or a chargè.  Varied budgets for thej past 4 yearsfor Legal Services, includes  Legal Services Legal Contingency Salary Consulting Services  How to define thefsolicitors total for allservices What ist thej purpose oft the Terms of] Engagement  To allowthe Counciltodefine expectâtionsi for a Solicitor Givei the Council at tool to use in selection process  Councilor McHugh wonderedif we need tol hire an attorney to guide the Council through this process 0--Some: felt that couldbe considered, but thatthe Council should determine thej process O Somefelt iti isi more about howmuch. thet townis willing to set for thel budget Councilor McHugh.would consider an hourlyrate of$150 for outside defined Solicitor duties (i.e. Councilor Triarte-Moorewould liketo hire an: interim Solicitor to serve while the Council continues its That could servet tol be very difficult as there on ongoing legal actions that would need continuation and thatthei resulting selection process should be only a short period oft time.  litigation)  review and selection process.  What should be included int the Terms of Engagement Real time with boards'and commissions  Compensation/  Potentiallyseting.an! hourly rate: for normal town business VS. litigation  Can a study be conducted to show the number ofl legall hours billed for aj period oft time (3-4yrs.) allowing Compensation how should that bes set; Council sets through a contract that is approved by the Town Do any other towns hire the Town Solicitor as an employee rather than an appointed entity? Yes, some  the Council to determine ai rate per hours based on past data?  Meeting. cities have that format.  Motion made by Councilor McHugh, receiving and second by Councilor. Mushen, all in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, McHugh, Mushen): To task Councilors Iriarte-Moore and Mushen to return to the next Council meeting with a clearer revised draft Terms of Engagement for Town Solicitor.    Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving and second by Councilor. Iriarte-Moore, alli in favor  (Golembeske, McHugh, Mushen) Councilor Iriarte-Moore opposed: To extend the engagement ofRichard S. Humphrey as Town Solicitor until the selection process fora a successor Town Solicitor is completed, which  shall be on or about February 28, 2023.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving and second by Councilor. Iriarte-Moore, alli in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, McHugh, Mushen): To move: new business #41 to this point on1 the agenda. Sean Bowen offered aj presentation to the Council ont the research the Bowen and Morrissey family have done to locate the graves of their ancestors Charles and Isabella Bone. Marjory OToole, Director oft thel LCI Historical Society has assisted with a portion oft the research and agrees with the findings Through research ofh historical records and Ground Penetrating Radar they determined thej possible location ofunmarked graves between the children's stones  (Bone children). After thel briefpresentation thei following was Motion made by Councilor McHugh, receiving and  alli in favor (Golembeske, Charles and  Golembeske,  Iriarte-Moore, McHugh, Mushen): To grant ai request,made Peter Morrissey, relative of Isabella Bone toj place an appropriate stone int théOldBurying Ground between the existing stones oft the children of Charles and Isabella Bone to document theiri internment, and to authorizeMarjory O'Toole and the Councilor McHugh made ai motion toappoint Ed! Bowen1 tot the Consérvation Commission, This did not  -  by)  Town Clerk to oversee this effort.  Councilor Iriarte-Moore  normal procedure  was to allow both to sit  receive a second.  noted that.with two applicants the  for an interview session before the Council.  Motion made by Councilor. Iriarte-Moore, receiving a second by Councilor McHugh, all in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, MclHugl,Mughen): To interview before theFebruary 9,2023 Town Council meeting  applicants interestedins serving on the Conseryation Commission.  Motion made by Cmaheet-eNsg às second by Councilor McHugh, all ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, McHugh, Mushen): To appoint thefollowing to serve on the Harbor Commission for at three  year term each until February 1,2026:  IanParente - representing thel Fishermen's Association (Benoit Gauthier - representing the Recreational Boaters Margaret Manning - representing the Sakonnet Yacht Club  Motion made by Councilor Golemibeske, receivinga second by Councilor. McHugh, all in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, McHugh, Mushen): Toi re-appoint Patrick Bowen and) Isabel Mattia as trustees to the LC  Housing' Trustfora ai five year termexpiring January 24, 2028.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, all in favor as members oft thel Planning] Board for a four year term expiring February 1,2027.  (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore,) McHugh, Mushen): To re-appoint Edl Bowen, Mary Suttell and Bob Torchia  Motion made by Councilor. Iriarte-Moore, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, alli in favor serve on thel Recreation Committee for at three year term expiring) February 1,2026.  (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, McHugh, Mushen): To re-appoint David MacGregor and Michelle Stecker to (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, McHugh, Mushen): To re-appoint Jason Burchard to serve as the Town's  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, alli in favor  Tree Warden for the ensuing: year.    Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, all in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, McHugh, Mushen): To accept with regret thei resignation letter received Don McNaughton resigning from thel Budget Committee, effective immediately, due tol his recent appointment Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor) Iriarte-Moore, alli in favor the (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, McHugh, Mushen): Toa appoint Peter Bermudez to fill the vacancy on1 Budget Committee for at term which will expire May 16, 2023 as per Home Rule Charter Section 204- -  from  tot the LC Agricultural Conservancy' Trust.  Elections to Office at' Town Meetings.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by CommclpfliprteMore, alli ini favor  (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, McHugh, Mushen): Toa approvea requést to advertise al Request for Proposals  for the reconstruction oft the Wellhead at the' Town Landing.  alli in favor  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second wCpusalarthate-om, Certificate of (Golembeske,' Iriarte-Moore, McHugh, Mushen): To place on file al letter and  Appreciation  received from thel RII Dept. ofHealth offering the States gratitude for thet towns partnership with the MEDS program and dedication and service tot the peoplé of Rhode Island during the Rhode Island ofHealth's  COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign of2020-2022.  Motion made by Councilor McHugh, receiving a second by Councilor Golèmbeske, all in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, McHugh, Mushen)To.p place int thel FY24 Budget Folder for future consideration ai request Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving à second by Councilor-Mellugh, alli in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, McHugh, Mushen): Togrânt permission to Charles Kinnane to temporarily close a 901 foot section in front of 26 Main St, Adamsville fora onel hour "Shortest St. Patrick'sI Day Parade: in Rhode. Island"  received fromi thel LC Prevention Coalitionf for funding in theamount of$ $750.  on March 18, 2023t1:30.pm.  Motion madel by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, all in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, McHugh, Mushen): Toj place on: file a copy ofar resolution adopted by the Exeter Town Council urging rejection ofchanges tot the RII Enabling Act as proposed by thel RI House of  Repesentativelkand Use Commission dated Noyember19,2022.  Motion/made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor. Iriarte-Moore, all in favor  (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, McHugh, Mushen): Toj place on file a Public Notice received from Coastal Resources Management Council for proposed rule-making and public hearing on proposed Ocean State Councilor McHugh asked whythe/auditorsi needed an extension for filing the town' s audit (see CC#. The  Adaptationand Resilience Fund,  Administrator Town extension.  few items needed clarification on resulting in the request for an  statedthat they foundaf  they  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, alli in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, McHugh, Mushen): Toj place on file the consent calendar as follows: 1.Copy ofal letter sent tot the' Town Administrator by the Office ofthe Auditor General granting an extension to January 31,2023 for the submission oft the' Town ofLittle Compton audited financial report and management  letter for FY ended June 30, 2022.  2.Copies of emails concerning Mayflower Wind Project received from Frank Haggerty. Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor. Iriarte-Moore, alli ini favor  (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, McHugh, Mushen): That thel bills be allowed and ordered paid as follows:  $111,913.02    Boundtree Amb. Reimb. Fund Coronis Health Amb. Reimb. Fund Brown Emergency Medicine - Amb. Reimb. Fund Cox - Fire Dept. Firematic Supply Co. Inc. Fire Dept. Sullivan Tire - Fire Dept. West Parts & Supplies Fire Dept. Batteries & Bulbs - Fire Dept. Crystal Rock - Fire Dept. Stryker Sales LLC-] Donation funds Valcourt Heating Inc. - Public Safety Complex Griggs & Browne Col Inc. - Public Safety complex (fire) Griggs & Browne Co Inc. Public Safety complex (police) Edward Deutch Uniforms Drug Forfeiture Cox - Police. Dept. IACP - Police Dept. Rob's Auto Care Inc. - Police Dept. Cox Police Dept. WBMason Police Dept. University of] RI - Police Dept. JG Coffey Co. - Civic Rec. Atlantic Elevator South CO. Inc. - Town hall Caseys Oil-I misc. buildings 1-12-23 Caseys Oil -1 misc. buildings 12-28-22 Humphrey's-I DPW Eastern Salt CO Inc. -I Highway West Parts & Supplies -I Highway Lynch Corp. Highway Rob's Auto Carel Inc. -DPW Medeiros & Sons Const. - Highway Rogers Automotive Inc. - Highway Rogers Automotive Inc.-Highway Rogers Automotive Inc. - Highway Rogers Automotive Inc. - Highway Southcoast Cleaning - Public Safety Complex Southcoast Cleaning- Town Hall/Grange Kofile RIJ Historical Funds Griggs & Browme-30Commons Griggs & Browne 40 Commons Griggs & Browne Transfer Station LCI Prevention Coalition appropriation FY23 Valcourt Heating Inc. TownHallp project East Bay Media Group Probate East Bayl Media Group Probate RI Energy Cell Tower RI Energy Transfer Station RIJ Energy Adamsville Street Lights RI Energy Town Hall RI Energy - Public Safety Complex Mike Massa - Harbor Management Fund Petro- - Gasoline Petro- - Diesel CS&M' Tele-Systems Inc. - Town hall phones  $17.76 $1,292.69 $250.00 $73.43 $109.20 $553.04 $18.70 $217.47 $64.19  $1,560.45  $1,036.03 $2,972.13 $345,00 $50.00 $50.00 $376.00  $376.00 $70,00 $190.00 $235.65 $62.23 $64.14  $4,620.00 $5,242.02  $3,100.00 $1,025.00 $5,607.15 $3,276.42 $326.96 $2,817.10 $202.29 $180.60 $825.04 $810.98 $388.28 $613.28 $363.28 $338.28 $725.00 $725.00 $622.89 $40.00 $60.00 $60.00 $750.00 $7,480.00 $15.00 $15.00 $435.61 $439.44 $672.26 $725.55 $1,276.86 $120.00 $1,495.29 $960.60 $316.51    Richard S. Humphrey Town Solicitor Richard S. Humphrey legal other WBMason Town hall Messenger Security Systems - Town Hall WBMason DPW WBMason - Building dept.  $4,480.00 $2,630.50 $15.98 $249.00 $33.49 $12.25 $38,085.50 $17,965.00  The Damon Company town hall restoration project Wilkie Excavating Inc. - Municipal Resiliency funds beach: repair  With: no further business before the Council the meeting was adjourned at 8:32PM.  Carol A. Wordell,CMC, Town Clerk    DHR-I  Carol A. Wordell, CMC, Town Clerk 40 Commons PO: Box 226 Town ofLittle Compton, RI  To: Antonio A. Teixeira Town Administrator From: Carol A. Wordell, CMC Town Clerk Date: February 1, 2023  The office oft the Town Clerk handles on a daily basis a wide array of tasks. During the month of. January the following figures display the volume of work:  Dump stickers 603 issued Recording land evidence 54 instruments recorded Dog licenses 2 Vital records certified copies issued - 20 Marriage License issued 0  Miscellaneous fees collected for Probate, copying, appliance etc. - see attached.  In addition to our day to day activities we have the following:  Probate Court responsibilities  Council Clerk responsibilities- meetings, minutes, follow up actions Coordinate with the IT personnel for day-to-day issues, oversee website daily needs, audio/visual needs for council chambers inj prep: for hybrid meetings Ongoing responsibilities as Wellness Coordinator for the' Trust, sharing multiple Attended meetings oft thel RI Town and City Clerks' Association  opportunities to achieve better overall health    Distribution Report - Summary LITTLE COMPTON COUNTY RI Carol A. Wordell - Town Clerk 1/3/2023 TO 1/31/2023  SALES ITEM Appliance Coupon  DESCRIPTION Applicance Coupon Copies Probate Certify Copy Trade Name Certificate  AMOUNT 350.00 350.00 145.00 10.00 20.00 175.00 5.00 5.00 0.00 10.00 2.00 2.00 4.00 4.00 153.00 153.00 47.00 47.00 40.50 2,467.80 2,508.30 278.70 278.70 1,874.78 120.00 1,994.78 45.00 450.00 2,985.00 45.00 125.00 3,650.00  Copies & Other Services  Dog License  Female Male Transfer of Ownership Spayed IN Neutered  Dog Spayed and Neutered Historical Records - Probate Historical Records - State Historical Records Town Land Records  Historic Preservation - Probate Historic Preservation - State Historic Preservation - Town  Map Recording Fee Preservation Fee Estate Tax Probate Filing Fee Compost Bin Construction Debris Dump Stickers Single Use Coupon Tires  Preservation Probate  Town Transfer Station  12023 At. 10:00:59AM  Page 1 of2    SALES ITEM Transfer Tax State  DESCRIPTION Transfer Tax- State Transfer Tax- State Over 800K Transfer Tax- - Town. Vital Copy State Mail-In Vital Copy State Walk In Vital Copy State Online Vital Copy Mail In Vital Copy Online Vital Copy) Walk In Vital Copy Walk In Additional  AMOUNT 5,306.00 0.00 5,306.00 4,864.60 4,864.60 33.00 139.00 11.00 183.00 42.00 14.00 70.00 99.00 225.00 19,751.38  Transfer Tax Town Vital Records - State  Vital Records Town  Grand Total:  At. 10-00-59AM  Page 2 of2    DAR  Little Compton Police Department Town of] Little Compton, Rhode Island  60 Simmons Road Office of the Police Chief MEMORANDUM  Date: To: From: Subject:  February 2, 2023 The Honorable Town Council Chief Scott N. Raynes  Monthly Report for January 2023  January 2023 Patrol Activity  Totals Calls responded to Formal Complaints received Complaints closed this month Complaints closed (previous month) Motor vehicle citations issued Motor vehicle warning issued Criminal Arrest Violation ofTown Ordinances Accident investigated Burglar alarms Reported deaths Total Gallons of gasoline used Mileage Breaking & Entering Larceny Value of Stolen Property  897 19 2 1 12 50 4 4 0 15 1 517 9,492 0 0 $200    Little Compton Police Department Town ofLittle Compton, Rhode Island  60 Simmons Road Office of the Police Chief MEMORANDUN  January 2023 Police Overtime Hours  Totals: 28 0 0 0 6 0 8 0 16 0 0 0 0  Sick Leave replacement Personal leave replacement Vacation replacement Training replacement Court Town Detail Private Detail Patrol Supplement Comp-time replacement Injured on duty replacement DARE Military leave replacement Investigation  January 2023 Dispatch Overtime Hours  Totals: 8 0 24 0 8 0 24  Sick leave replacement Personal leave replacement Vacation replacement Training replacement Holiday replacement Comp-time replacement Weekend replacement    Little Compton Police Department Town of Little Compton, Rhode Island  60 Simmons Road Office of the Police Chief MEMORANDUM  January 2023 Part-time Dispatch Hours  Totals: 40 0 0 0 8 0 0  Weekend replacement Vacation replacement Sick leave replacement Personal day Holiday replacement Training replacement Comp-time replacement  January 2023 Town fuel log  Gasoline #1Unused #21 Fire department # Unused #4 Maintenance #51 Highway Department 2,531.0 #6 Senior Bus #7) Beach Commission #8 Police Department  December 76,010.0 27,555.6 4,223.5 41,174.8 5,083.3 1,410.1 9,015.7  January 76,010.0 27,706.5 4,223.5 41,312.8 2,531.0 5,083.3 1,410.1 9,520.0  Total 0 150.9 0.0 138.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 504.3  Total Gasoline: 793.2    Little Compton Police Department Town ofLittle Compton, Rhode Island  60 Simmons Road Office of the Police Chief MEMORANDUM  Diesel  December 43,338.0 11,043.7 5,313.2 4,428.4 362.8  January 43,607.1 11,043.7 5,313.2 4,536.5 362.8  Total 269.1 0.0 0.0 108.1 0.0  #1F Fire Department #2 Unused #31 Highway Department # 4 Maintenance Department #5 Old Senior bus  Total Diesel: 377.2  Respectfully, gldiuk John Faria Lieutenant Deputy Chief    DHR-3  Little Compton Fire Department  January Report  2023    Little Compton Fire Depart ment Incident Anal ysis From 01/01/2023 Thru 01/31/2023 Incidents By Time And Day  Page 1  Printed: 02/01/2023  SUN 1  MON  TUE WED THR 1 1 1  FRI SAT 2  TOTALS 4 1 1 1 5 6 6 3 4 4 3 1 3 3 1 3 2 4 2 3 1 61  1 AM 2 AM 3 AM 4 AM 5 AM 6 AM 7 AM 8 AM 9 AM 10 AM 11 AM 12 PM 1 PM 2 PM 3 PM 4 PM 5 PM 6 PM 7 PM 8 PM 9 PM 10 PM 11 PM 12 AM TOTALS GRAND TOTAL: 61  1 2 1 2 1 1  1 1 1  1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1  1 1 1 1  2 1 1 1  3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1  1  1  1 1 1  1  1 1  1 2 11  1 1 7  1  11  10  NFPA Part III: Fire And Incident Type Breakdown  A: Structure Fires By Fixed Property Use 1. Private Dwellings (1 or 2 Family) - 2. Apart ments (3 or More Families) 3. Hotels and Motels 4. All Other Residential TOTAL 5. 6. Public Assembly 7. Schools and Colleges 8. Health Care and Penal Institutions 9. Stores and Offices 10. Industry, Utility, Defense, Laboratories 11. Storage in Structures 12. Other Structures 13. TOTAL STRUCTURE FIRES B: Other Fires And Incidents 14a. Fires in Highway Vehicles 14b. Fires in Other Vehicles 17. Fires in Rubbish 18. All Other Fires 19. TOTALS FOR ALL FIRES 20. Rescue, Emergency Medical Responses 21. False Alarm Respons es  Number Deaths Injury Dollar Loss  0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 11  RESIDENTAL FIRES  15. Fires Outside of Structures With Value Involved 0 16. Fires Outside of Structures With No Value Involved 0    Little Compton Fire Departi ment Incident Anal ysis From 01/01/2023 Thru 01/31/2023  Pager  2  Printed: 02/01/2023  6 0 1 13 61  0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0  22. Mitual Aid 23a. Hazmat Responses 23b. Other Hazardous Conditions 24. All Other Responses 25. TOTAL FOR ALL INCIDENTS  0 0 0 0  NFPA Part IV: False Alarm Responses  Type Of Call 1. Malicious, Mischi evous Fall Call 2. Syst em Malfunction 3. Unintentional 4. Other False Alarms  Nimber 0 2 8 1  Incident Type Category Breakdown  Occurrences 0 0 34 1 14 1 11 0 0 0 61  Perce entage 0.0 0.0 55.7 1.6 23.0 1.6 18.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0  Incide ent Type Cat egory [100-199] Fire/Explosion [200-299] Overpressure Rupture [300-399] Rescue Call [400-499] Hazardous Condition [500-599] Service Call [600-699] Good Intent Call [700-799] False Call [800-899] Severe Weather/Natural Disaster [900-999] Special Type/Complaint Unde et er mined TOTAL  Fixed Property Type Category Breakdown  Fixed Property Type Cat egory [100-199] Public Assembly Properties [200-299] Educational Properties [300-399] Institutional Properties [400-499] Residential Properties [500-599] Mercantile Properties [600-699] Utilitie/Tehnology/armtng/Mning [700-799] Manufacturing Properties [800-899] Storage Properties [900-999] Special Properties  Occurrences 3 0 0 55 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 61  Percentage 4.9 0.0 0.0 90.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0  None Undet eri mined TOTAL  Fire District Breakdown  Occurr ence es 7 2  Percentage 11.5 3.3  Fire District NORTH WEST WESTPORT    Little Compton Fire Department Incident Anal ysis From 01/01/2023 Thru 01/31/2023  Page 3  Printed: 02/01/2023  6 13 18 8 1 6 61  9.8 21.3 29.5 13.1 1.6 9.8 100.0  SOUTH WEST NORTH CENTRAL NORTH EAST CENTRAL SOUTH TIVERTON TOTAL  Personnel Breakdown  Pers. Form Time Sheet Reporting Approving  Nar me Unknown  0 0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0 0  0 25 3 13 20 61  0 25 3 13 20 61  Li eut enant David A Nickerson Firefight er Jonathan j Bednarz Captain Randall A Watt Li eut enant Samuel T Hussey  TOTAL  Apparatus Breakdown  Respons es 2 14 24 28 16 1 1 1 87  Perce entage 2.3 16.1 27.6 32.2 18.4 1.1 1.1 1.1 100.0  Apparatus Fire Chief's Car Fire Prevention Car Engine 2 Rescue 1 Rescue 2 Tanker 1 TIVERTON RESCUE 1 WESTPORT RESCUE 1 TOTAL  Incident Type  Occurrences 34 1 12 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 1 61  Percentage 55.7 1.6 19.7 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 11.5 1.6 100.0  Incident Type  EM call, excluding vehicle accident with injury Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other Service Call, other Assist police or other governmental agency Public service Dispatched & canceled en route 911 HANG UP CALL Smoke dete ector activation due to Alarm syst em sounded due to malfunction Alarm syste em activation, no fire - unintentional Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO  malfunction  TOTAL  Aid Given or Received  Occurrences 2  Percentage 3.3  Aid Given or Received Mitual aid received    Little Compton Fire Depart ment Incident Anal ysis From 01/01/2023 Thru 01/31/2023  Pager:  4  Print ed: 02/01/2023  Mitual aid given None TOTAL  6 53 61  9.8 86.9 100.0  Apparatus Use  Apparatus Use Other Suppression EM TOTAL  Occurrences 17 24 46 87  Perce entage 19.5 27.6 52.9 100.0  For Districts: All For Situations: All For Jurisdictions: All For Street(s): All For Location: All    DHR4  TOWN OFI LITTLE COMPTON FINANCE DIRECTOR REPORT P.O.BOX226 LITTLE COMPTON, R.I. 02837  PHONE401-635-4219 FAX401-635-2470  JOSEPH DESANTIS FINANCE DIRECTOR  Finance Director Monthly Report January 2023  Initiatives & Financial Highlights: W-2's and 1099's distributed  2022 Survey of Occupational. Injuries and Illnesses submitted to U.S. Census Bureau Quarterly Survey of Property Tax Collections submitted to U.S. Census Bureau Quarterly Multiple Worksites Report submitted to U.S. Dept. of Labor FEMA reimbursement for Winter Storm Kenan received  Employee access to PayChex started  Tax Highlights:  Total tax revenue collected for Current' Year, Prior Years and Interest int the month of December Total tax revenue collected for (C,S,1) Current Year, Prior Years and Interest int the month of  was $2,280,703.11 January are $245,302.11  Total Taxl Delinquency Balances (P) collected in January are $9,858.58    DHR5  Town ofLittle Compton OFFICE OF THE' TAX. ASSESSOR Post Office Box 226 Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837 (401)635-4509  February 6, 2023 To: Town Administrator Antonio A. Teixeira From: Denise M. Cosgrove, RICA Tax Assessor Re: DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORT The month of January:  Visited one hundred and forty nine properties to review property details, building permits, plan changes and sales. Recorded changes accordingly. Received, processed and recorded the current Farm, Forest and Open Space Answered numerous inquiries for the annual filling forl Lowi income and Elderly and Received and processed hundreds of personal property returns for the annual Finalized the Tax appeals for tax assessment relief for yearend 2022. Net revenue Participated in the initial OWMP (Onsite Wastewater Management Plan) meeting as requested by Town Council to help develop our plan of action as to comply with Attended DEM water quality report webinar concerning impaired water bodies in Meet with department heads concerning accounting software and finalized Continually updating deeds and property records while addressing requests and  annual returns.  assisted them in review and applying for exemption. filling. Extended some until March 15 when requested.  loss $-$138,336.07. the state regulations. Tiverton and Little Compton.  updated software vendor and agreement.  concerns as they arise.  Respectfully submitted, ufpay RICO Denise M. Cosgrove, RICA Tax Assessor    DH&-l  Jnun of Gittle (ompton  Onuun HHall 3.0. Mox 226  Gittle (ompton, 7R3 02837  To: From: Date: Subject:  Honorable Town Council Antonio A. Teixeira Town Administrator February 9, 2023 January monthly report  mh  Town Hall Restoration- - Weekly meetings continue to bel held with the Damon Company to discuss current and future construction plans. They continue to install clapboard over the main entrance. Utility cables have been relocated to all the clapboard work. The railings willl be installed on the handicap ramp. Work is being done on the pergola. The Town Council Chambers was vacated by our DPW Employees, Madden Electric and Crescent Alarms have Municipal Resiliency Projects (MRP) - The requested extension to complete the work was Senior Van -1 the van has been registered and ready for service. Wel have volunteers' drivers that spent some time Friday being trained to operate the van. Mike Rocha has volunteered to administer the operation and coordinate the van transportation. Amy Mooney, Community Center Executive Director has agreed to register residents who need transportation for lunch Local Solar - We received three bids for Local Solar. They will be opened at Thursday'sTown Fire Safety - We have engaged the Professional services of Ray Gomez to assist the Town with Fire Safety throughout the renovation of the Town Hall. He is working along with the Architect, Town Budget - The budget has been compiled and has been distributed to the Town Council for their review. Thank you to the Departments Heads and Martha in compiling the data. RIE Energy (Former National Grid) intends in upgrading the electric meters to facilitate gathering  done wiring for new outlets, data drops and increase fire safety.  granted through December 2023.  and shopping. Council meeting.  Crescent. Alarms and LCI Fire Marshal.  of information for better operations.  1Page    DHR-7  TOWN of LITTLE COMPTON BUILDING/ZONING DEPARTMENT  P.O.BOX226  LITTLE COMPTON, RI. 02837  401)635-8384  Building Dept. Monthly Report January 2023  Start date in position 1/9/23  Getting up to speed with Viewpoint, Vision, Axis GIS Bringing Viewpoint up to date with active open permits. Contact with Gareth & Bill Moore. Ride along with Inspections. Developing action plans for Zoning reviews & Building Inspections. Contact with ICC to obtain B1 & B2 Inspection certification.  Received study materials. courses for certification.  Requested information from ICC International Code Council) about training $6055.00 paid through Viewpoint for Permit Fees in the Month of. January 2023.    0B-1  WHEREAS: The Town ofLittle Compton is bordered on its long western shore entirely WHEREAS: The Sakonnet River is home to a wide variety of fin fish and shellfish, with WHEREAS: The entirety oft the river is used year-round for commercial and recreational WHEREAS: The installation in the river ofhigh power electrical transmission cables from off-shore wind turbines would subject its ecosystems to unpredictable risks and WHEREAS: Thei intended destination oft the cables and beneficiary of the revenues their electricity produces is aj power plant in the Commonwealth ofMassachusetts, and WHEREAS: An alternative overland path with few attendant drawbacks has not been THEREFORE, BEI ITI RESOLVED: That the Little Compton Town Council supports the exploration ofa cable path alongside State Route 88 in Westport, Massachusetts, which would carry none oft the attendant risks of the current plan, and traverses an  by the Sakonnet River, and  virtually no industrial development oni its shoreline, and fishing, as well as recreational boating, and  damage, and  sufficiently explored.  area relatively free of private residences or businesses.  Voted this gth day of February, 2023 by the Little Compton Town Council.  Robert L. Mushen, Town Council President  Attest:  Carol A Wordell, Town Clerk    OB3  Town ofLittle Compton Post Office Box 226 SECOND DRAFT  Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837  Terms of Engagement - Town Solicitor  References:  1. Home Rule Charter Section 604 2. Town Ordinance 2-2.3  Period of Service: Two years from appointment, or until a successori is appointed.  Responsibilities:  1. Legal advice.  a. Serve as attorney and counsel fort the Town Council. b. Assisti in crafting municipal legislation.  Provide actionable recommendations inj real time to the Town Council fori its usei in d. At the direction ofthe' Town Council, provide legal advice to town boards, commissions,  deliberations. departments and officers. 2. Collective bargaining representation. 3. Litigation representation.  a. Serve as legal advisor and labor contract negotiator inj periodic collectivel bargaining.  a. Appear for, and protect thei rights of, the' Town and its officers, departments and agencies, in  all actions, suits or proceedings brought by or against the' Town.  Compensation (to be negotiated at each ppolntmemy/rappolntmen,  1. Salary: an annual amount, tol be paid monthly, for services requiring thej presence ofthe 2. Monthly stipend: a' "not to exceed" amount to bej paid for legal services other than those 3. Litigation hourly rate: thei rate of compensation to bej paid for services in supportoflitigation.  Solicitor at council meetings and labor negotiations.  associated with litigation.  Approved by vote oft the' Town Council:  Robert L. Mushen, President  Date    OB-4  2023  FEB  T6 Ft Los of L7te Complan:  In Seeking to aodon oqenda dew Fto the Ton Council Mecing gerda t Tn lopking to Continue te proCess of updatin the Controlof and Licersing Clogs Ocdimpnces Tt waS  gaxced Jducieg Codid onc  to  0S So6n 0S  mkig  Complete  possible.  9 019l  5Sakonnet TL. L7te Complôn    OB4a  RECEIVED FEB 0 32 2023  LITTLE COMPTON POLICE DEPARTMENT  COMPIO LICE Scott N. Raynes Chief of Police  60 Simmons Road Little Compton, RI 02837 Phone 401-635-2311 Fax4 401-635-8782  February 3, 2023  The Honorable Town Council Little Compton Town Hall 40 Commons Little Compton, RI 02837  Honorable Town Council members,  It! has come to my attention that an agenda item for the Town Council meeting of] February 9,2023, is set to discuss the status ofand possible amendment to the current town ordinances concerning the control and licensing of dogs within Little Compton. Iam prepared toj present proposed amendments to the current ordinances, whichIbelieve will improve those ordinances and help curb any future dog related incidents within Little Compton. Ifeel an important edit tot the current ordinance deals with the currents schedule offines. Raising oft the current fine structure will assist members oft the police department in enforcing any newly enacted changes tot the current ordinance(s). The current schedule off fines is determined by) RIGL S 4-13-1, Animals and Animal Husbandry. Iam requesting that the Town Council request an amendment to the current state statute increasing the Ihave attached proposed wording for the amendment: and ask thati it be reviewed and brought to the attention oft the properindividuals for legislative consideration.  fine structure, thereby creating a stronger town ordinance.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation int this matter.  Respectfully, Scott N.J Chief of Police BIk2    Little Compton amendment to RIGL S 4-13-1  1. The Little Compton town council is authorized to enact an ordinance permitting the dog officer or any police officer toi issue citations tot the owners of dogs for the violation ofany dog ordinance which may be paid in-person or by mail, and to  prescribe pecuniary penalties as follows:  (A)A fine not exceeding twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for the first offense within a (B)Af fine not exceeding fifty dollars ($50.00) for the second offense within a (C)Af fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the third and  calendars year; calendar year;  subsequent offense within a calendar year.  2. The Little Compton town council is authorized to enact an ordinance establishing the expense oft thei impoundment of dogs as determined by the town council providing for the payment tot the town oft the impoundment expense by the dog  owner prior to removal oft the dog from the pound/shelter.    OB-5  Proposal to resolve personnel appointment "conflicts" to the Agricultural Conservancy Trust (ACT) and  the Conservation Commission (CC).  Problem:  1. Bill Richmond has been a Town Council appointee to the CC, and has been reappointed 2. Since 2015, hel has also been considered the representative from the ACT to the CCI by virtue of  periodically, since 2004. his Chairmanship on the ACT.  Proposed Solution:  1. Bill Richmond continues to serve as the representative to the ACT from the Conservation 2. As Chair of the ACT Mr. Richmond could and should, in the Councils opinion, designate per code another member of the Act to represent the ACT on the Conservation Commission. 3. Don McNaughton is currently an appointed member to the ACT and' "could" bei the 4. Then, the CC would have four appointed members (Richmond, Trocki, Haverland and Babbitt) 5. This would also result in the ACT having 5 appointed members plus reps from PB: and CC, as  Commission as has been past practice.  representative to the Cons. Comm. Ifthe Chair SO chooses. and an ACTI rep (TBD) as defined by town code.  required by code.    OB-L  Objective:  Learn how to qualify for, CCSLP (Community Septic System Loan Program) ). Long term protection ofLittle Compton ground water quality.  Findings:  CCSLP requires an approved OWMP (On-site Waste-water Management Plan)  Jonathan Zwarg, DEM Sr. Environmental Scientist reviewed Plan Criteria, (OWMP samples SNEP (Southeast New England Program) grant (1 Million in available funding for decentralized wastewater improvements in Rhode Island) Jim Riordan, consultant (Plan writer) from Weston & Sampson for Smithfield  Portsmouth and Smithfield)  OWMP cost estimate $20,000 +/- SNEP grant $300,000 Application due March 10th 2023  Jim Riordan will help the Town write the grant Application  Little Compton Watershed Report  "DEM's Office of Water Resources assesses the quality of the state's surface waters by comparing available monitoring data against the state's established water quality criteria to determine whether the waters are. suitable for such uses as swimming,fah/helfish consumption, and aquatic life. As part of the process, DEM identifies surface waters that do not meet water quality criteria (DBM: 'impaired"for which a water quality restoration. study, known as a TMDL, is required in accordance with the federal Clean Water Act." When waters are declared unsuitable for swimming, shellfish and aquatic life, there are considered "impaired". Once they are determined impaired, federal law requires a TMDL, in essence aj plan to: remediate. Pachet Brook, Dundery Brook, Cold Brook and unnamed tributaries east of Cold Brook, are all impaired for the bacteria enterococci. Enterococci has taken the place offecal coliforms as the new: federal standard for water quality at salt water beaches and of Escherichia coli at freshwater beaches. There are other surface water bodies in LC that have not  yet been tested fori impairment by RIDEM.    Onsite Wastewater Management Plan &  Project Criteria Mayl 11,2015  Municipalities must have or develop ai management plan for the repair/replacement and maintenance of] ISDS ini the management area, which is to be defined by the municipality. Each plan will be subject at a minimum to a town public hearing and DEM approval."  Elements of the plan must, at ai minimum, include:  A. Description oft the management area. Ata ai minimum this should include: Identification oft the number, type and location of] ISDSS.  Map oft the management area. Analysis of the causes of failure. minimum this should include:  Identification of the impacts of failed/failing systems on surface and ground water. B. Description of the community assistance program for ISDS repair/heplacement. Ata  Nature and extent of assistance (e.g., financial, technical, estimated number of  systems tol be repairedreplaced, etc.). Application procedure and any eligibility criteria. Method(s) to advertise assistance.  Communities must identify a source(s) off funding for repair/replacement of failed C. Method to ensure or encourage: regular ISDS maintenance in the management area. Acceptable options include, but are: not limited to, any of the following:  septic systems.  Ani information & education initiative with ai method for tracking maintenance Ani information & education initiative with inspection and maintenance incentives, Ar requirement for regular inspection andi maintenance, such as a wastewater  activities in the management area. such as pump-out subsidies. management ordinance.? D. Financial analysis:  'DEMNPS Program staff will be available to assist with the development and 2A Wastewater Management District as defined ini the Rhode. Island Septic System  implementation ofallj plan elements.  Maintenance Act of1987 (RIGL45-24.5-1 et seq.).  1    Onsite Wastewater Management Plan &  Project Criteria Mayl 11,2015  Estimated cost of repairing/replacing failed ISDS ini the area, Estimated cost for installing, operating, and maintaining sewer extensions. Estimated itemized costs for ISDS: management program as described ini items B. &  C.  E. Designated community official(s) to manage and administer the program and  implement the plan.  F. Description oft the method for disposal ofs septage generated by maintenance activities  tol be conducted as part ofthe program.  2    NP-la  Jnun nf Gittle Compton  Onuun Hall 3.0. Dox 226  Gittle (ompton, R3 02837  To: From:  Honorable Town Council Antonio A. Teixeira gh Town Administrator February 9, 2023  Date: Subject:  Local Solar RFP Proposals Timeline  Timeline for the solar proposals:  Tuesday, January 31, 2023 - received the proposal by the Town Clerk  Thursday, February 9, 2023 - the proposals will be opened at the Town Council and referred to Wednesday, February 15, 2023 -1 the Review Committee will meet @ 9:30am to reviewand Thursday, February 23, 2023 -1 the Town Council will review and approve the company to be  the Review Committee  discuss each proposal to make a recommendationts) to the Town Council  awarded the bid Proposed Review Committee: Town Councilor Paul Golembeske Fire Chief Richard Petrin School Business Manager. John McNamee DPW Director Bill More Building/Zoning Official Dean Simmons Project Chair. James Lock Town Administrator Tony Teixeira  Ift there is someone else that you feel should bei included, please let me know.    NB2  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject: Carol,  Scott Morrison smorison@brayefamiyadwsors.com> Sunday, February 5, 2023 12:14AM Carol Wordell Assistant Moderator  Irequest that Suzanne Madden be re-appointed as Assistant Moderator during my current term. Would you please put  this on the Town Council agenda for approval?  Thank you, Scott A. Morrison  1    MB-3  RHODE ISLAND LEAGUE OF CITIES AND TOWNS PowerfulAlliance  Distinctive Communities  Municipal Approach to HousingDevelopment & Related Legislation  Housing continues to be a priority at all levels of government in Rhode Island. Municipal leaders stand together in welcoming the development of responsible housing in our communities and are interested in working with stakeholders across the state toi improve housing opportunities for Rhode Islanders. League staff and Executive Board members have been meeting with the Governor, leadership in the General Assembly and other key stakeholders to call attention to the challenges of local leaders. Municipalities regularly deal with al lack ofr resources to address large-scale issues which is why we are calling attention  to a need for resources and thoughtful policy change. To accomplish this, municipalities need:  A clear menu of innovative solutions and funding opportunities from the state that can be Increased funding for infrastructure improvements and remediation, outside of federal aid In 2023, the League is advocating for $30.0 million to be allocated to the Municipal Infrastructure Grant Program and the establishment oft the Municipal Road & Bridge Fund To preserve and promote quality of life, based on the different communities' needs and respect Funding the implementation of programs and systems to support process improvements. Increased technical support and adequate funding to departments and agencies that facilitate housing growth, including the Division of Statewide Planning and Department of Housing. Workforce development to expand the pool of municipal planners and building and zoning  implemented during the winter season and beyond.  opportunities.  tos support these necessary improvements.  the local voice in land use decisions.  officials.  Adequate state and education aid to support the needs of residents.  In2023, the League is advocating for revisiting the education funding formula to continue tor meet the needs to students throughout the state as well as sustaining municipal aid. Acommitment to expand reliable transportation opportunities for residents, extending the urban Local leaders agree zoning andl land use should remain al local decision. Our members strongly encourage the state to work with cities and towns to encourage housing construction and rehabilitation and remove The League supported the establishment of both the Land-Use and Low- and Moderate-Income study commissions to identify ways to help cities and towns meet their obligations under the Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Act to ensure that at least 10% of their housing stock qualifies as affordable. Wel have seen challenges in the last year with changes to legislation that had the opposite impact tot their legislative intent. Our members hope to work with both Commissions to ensure that these meaningful policy changes can be implemented and enforced at the local level to avoid revisiting issues year after  service boundary.  barriers to housing, such as infrastructure improvements.  year.  One State Street, Suite! 502 I Providence, RI 02908 IF P401.272.3434 I F401.421.0824 I www.rileague.org:    RIL League of Cities and Towns Sample Resolution - Housing  January 30, 2023  RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON IN SUPPORT OF HOUSING DEVELOPMENT & LAND USE  WHEREAS, Housing continues to be aj priority at all levels of government in Rhode Island; and WHEREAS, Municipal leaders stand together in welcoming the development of responsible housing in our  communities and are interested in working with stakeholders across the state to improve  housing opportunities for Rhode Islanders; and  WHEREAS, Local leaders agree zoning and land use should remain a local decision; and  WHEREAS, as members of the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns, we supported the establishment  of both the Land-Use and Low- and Moderate-Income Housing study commissions to identify ways to help cities and towns meet their obligations under the Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Acti to ensure that at least 10% oft their housing stock qualifies as affordable; and  WHEREAS, there have been challenges with implementing changes to state law that were approved in the NOW, THEREFORE, BEI ITI RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the Town of Little Compton strongly encourages the state to work with cities and towns to encourage housing construction and rehabilitation, and remove BEI ITI FURTHER RESOLVED, to accomplish our housing goals, municipalities need the following:  last legislative session; and  barriers to housing, such as infrastructure improvements; and  Aclear menu ofi innovative: solutions andi fundingopportuntes from the statet that can bei implemented Increased funding for infrastructure improvements and remediation, outside of federal aid To preserve and promote quality of life, based on the different communities' needs and respect the Funding the implementation of programs and systems to support process improvements. Increased technical support and adequate funding to departments and agencies that facilitate housing growth, including the Division of Statewide Planning and Department of Housing. Workforce development to expand the pool of municipal planners and building and zoning officials. Acommitment to expanding reliable transportation opportunities for residents, extending the urban BEITFURTHER RESOLVED, both Commissions ensure: that they will listen tor municipal leaders regardingthese meaningful policy changes SO they can bei implemented and enforced at the local level; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the Town of Little Compton supports the housing and land use needs identified by the Rhode Island League of Cities and' Towns referenced above; and Passed as a resolution oft the Little Compton Town Council this 9th day of February, 2023.  during the winter season. opportunities.  local voice in land use decisions.  Adequate state and education aid to support the needs of residents.  service boundary; and  Robert L. Mushen, President Little Compton Town Council  ATTEST:  Carol A. Wordell, CMC, Little Compton Town Clerk    NBY -  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Carol,  Robert Mushen Sunday, February 5, 20239:37PM Carol' Wordell DeSantis Worded Strokes  Paul Golembeske; Tony Teixeira; dhardhumpheyendhurdhumphyacom.oepn  Please include for Town Council consideration the following "worded strokes" in the FY24 budget. The: specific cwording iss subjectto (1) confirmation ofi fund balances by the Finance Director and (2) review and concurrence of the Solicitor. Toa authorize the Town Council to expend the remaining sum of $xxx,xxx of American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds to accelerate accomplishment oft the town's capital project plans, including (but not limited to) construction of an off-street parking area north oft the basketball court and a public works building at the Toa authorize the Town Council to expend the expected sum of $yyy,yyy of Infrastructure Improvement and. Jobs Act (IJA) funds to improve broadband access within the town and to accelerate repair of town roads. To confirm the description oft the boundary between South Shore Beach and Goosewing Beach, as negotiated  Transfer Station.  between the Beach Commission and the Nature Conservancy.  Robert Mushen Town Council President 401.635.4529    NB5  Onuun nf Gittle (ompton  Onuun Hall 3.0. Mnx 226  ittle (ompton, 302837  To: From: Date: Subject:  Honorable Town Council Antonio A. Teixeira 7 Town Administrator February 9, 2023  Vision Government Solutions  Tax Software Subscription Agreement and Tax Software Implementation Agreement are tools The agreements are renewed annually. The company was very willing to work with us. They sharpen their pencil and drop the fee from $75,0001 to $39,000 over ai three year period for Denise Cosgrove, Tax Assessor and Joseph DeSantis, Finance Director and Irecommend  used by the Tax Assessor and Tax Collector for tax billing and collection.  implementation. approval. Thank you!  Thank you!  1    OVISION GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS TAX SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT  This Tax Software Subscription Agreement (this "Agreement") is dated  (the "Effective Date") and is  entered into between VISION GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, INC., al Massachusetts corporation with its principal place of business at 1 Cabot Road, Hudson, Massachusetts 01749( ("Vision")a and Little Compton, Rhode Island ("Customer"). 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Order.  1.8 Software" means Vision's! proprietary software product identified in the Order.  1.9 "Software Services" means the access provided by Vision to Customer to the Software as described 1.10 "Usage Data" means non-personally identifiable information, data, and other content anonymized, aggregated, collected, compiled, synthesized, or modified and collected by Vision in the course of providing the Services. Usage Data does noti include Customer Data, except in aggregate or non-personally identifiable form. 1.11 "Vision Cloud Server(s)" shall mean any server that is owned or licensed to Vision and made available  int the Order.  by Vision in connection with the Software Services. SOFTWARE SERVICES GENERALLY.  2.  Page 1of12    QVISION GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS  2.1 Access to Software Services. Vision has created several options for accessing the Software Services and managing Customer Data. Customer may choose to access the Software Services remotely using Vision's local software, which Vision makes available to Customer for the purposes of this Agreement (including any applicable third-party software, hardware, and systems, including any updates and enhancements tot thei foregoing, the "Installed conjunction with Vision's Cloud Server (the "Hosted Solution") or by storingt the Customer Data on1 their own servers 2.2 Additional Terms. The Software Services purchased by Customer shall be set forth int the Order. The Order may set forth additional terms and conditions applicable to Customer'srelevant Software Services. IfCustomer forth chooses to use the Vision Cloud Servers, Customer shall be subject to additional terms and conditions as set in 2.3 Scope ofLicense. Subject to thet terms and conditions ofthis Agreement and the Order, including but not limited to the payment of all Fees, Vision grants to Customer a limited, revocable, non-transferable (except Services in accordance with Section 13.2), non-sublicensable, andi non-exclusive license to access and use the Software used by Customer solely for Tot purpose the extent that Customer purchases al license tot thel Installed Software, the license Software in executable code form on Customer's: servers and workstations, only for the Purpose; (ii) make one (1) ofthel Installed Software solely for backup or archival purposes; and (ir) copy and reproduce thel Documentation 2.4 Implementation of the Software Services. During the Implementation Period, as defined in Section Vision shall provide Customer with installation and implementation services for the Software Services and, if 6.1(a), applicable, the Vision Cloud Server, including any necessary server software ("Implementation Services").Customer: of. the shall provide Vision with reasonable assistance and cooperation regarding the Vision's provision the Implementation Software Services using its data and notify Vision ofany errors or Defects in the Software Services.  have the  of option utilizing  the Installed Software in  Software"). Customers who license the Installed Software  (the Non-Hosted Solution"). Customers may also license the" Web-Based Solution."  the Order.  the Subscription Period (defined below). The Software Services are licensed, and not sold, and shall be  solely during  the  of accessing, viewing, editing, maintaining, or otherwise utilizing the  Customer. Data (the "Purpose-").  Periodi to  and uset thel Installed  granted under this Section 2.2includest thel limited right during the Subscription.  ()install  copy  Customer's use oft the Installed Software. All rights not  provided to Customer solely for the purposes of facilitating  hereunder.  expressly granted to Customer are reserved by Vision and its licensors. There are no implied rights  Services. Customer shall promptly, upon completion oft thei installation of the Software Services, test 2.5 Updates to Software Services. At no additional cost to Customer, Vision may create and implement,, as part its best efforts to generally the Software Services in accordance with thet then-current Service Level Agreement. 2.6 Service Level Agreement; Support. Vision will provide Customer with its standard support and  ofai release  available to all ofi its customers, software updates for the Software Services. Vision will the Software Services ("Maintenance Services") during the Term. Vision may charge  use  provide  consultation concerning time and material basis for Customer such on a but not limited to: when problem a  resolution services that exceed Vision's standard Maintenance has been created due to Customer error and/or neglect; (ii)  Services,  as  (i)  problem  when such problem is associated with  when such problem is associated with third-party or pre-requisite software; (ii) client hardware or network issues; or (iv) support during a system installation, upgrade or  conversion.  3. CUSTOMER OBLIGATIONS.  3.1 Minimum Hardware Requirements. Customer shall install and maintain, at its expense, hardware (including without limitation a central processing unit, local area network or network server) and communication (including, without limitation, modem and remote access) that is compatible with the applicable Software equipment Services and that meets Vision's minimum hardware configuration requirements ("Designated Hardware"). With to the Installed Software, Customer shall ensure that the environment, space, and access to and availability of 3.2 Access and Storage. Customer shall ensure that Vision has full, free and safe access to the Installed Software and Customer's facilities and equipment for purposes of fulfilling its obligations hereunder. To the extent that Vision requires access to Customer's premises in order to perform the Services, Customer shall provide (a)()  respect  power comply, at all times, with Vision' 'si minimum space and suitability requirements.  Page2of12    OVISION GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS  media, (ii) supplies, (ii) data, the use of hardware and/or other equipment, (iv) other software, communications facilities, and (v) other materials (other than tools) required to maintain and/or test the Installed Software; (b) reasonable secure storage fors such Customer-provided materials; and (c) reasonable secure storage for such equipment  and tools as Vision elects to store at Customer's premises.  (a) Usage and Backup of Customer Data. The content of the Customer Data, including the accuracy thereof, shall be the sole responsibility of Customer. Except where the Order provides that Customer: shall uset thel Hosted Solution, Customer shall back-up all files each day according toi industry accepted standards. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Vision shall not be responsible for, or liable with respect to, any loss of or damage to Customer Data from failure of Customer to back-up its files or otherwise. Customer shall bear sole responsibility to correct problems or Defects in compatibility between the Software Services and Customer's hardware resulting from modifications ofthe Software  Services, Designated Hardware, and such software by any third party.  4. PROFESIONALSERVICKS Vision will perform the) Professional Services agreed toi in, and ina accordance with, the Order and the terms therein. Any purchased but unused Professional Services are forfeited upon the expiration of CUSTOMER DATA; USAGE DATA. Customer hereby grants to Vision a non-exclusive, non-transferable right and license to uset the Customer Data during the' Term solely fort the limited purpose of performing Vision's obligations hereunder: fort thel benefit of Customer. Vision shalll havenol liability under this Agreement for any loss, delay, or top perform resulting from Customer's failure to provide the necessary Customer Data. Subject tot the rights granted in this Agreement, Customer retains all right, title and interest in and to the Customer Data, and Vision acknowledges that it neither owns nor acquires any additional rights in and to the Customer Data not expressly granted by this Agreement. Customer acknowledges that Vision may use the Usage Data during and after the Term in order to improve, modify, promote, and validate the Services, and otherwise for its own lawful business purposes; provided that such Usage Data does noti in any way identify Customer or any individual whose personal information Customer  the Term. 5.  failure  has made accessible to Vision pursuant to this Agreement.  6. TERM; TERMINATION.  6.1 Term. The term ofthis Agreement (the "Term") shall begin on the Effective Date and shall continue until the expiration of the Subscription Period (as defined below) or until the termination of the Agreement in  accordance with this Section 8. The' Term shall include the following phases:  (a) Implementation Period: The initial phase of this Agreement (the Implementation Period") shalll begin ont thel Effective! Date and shall expire on1 the date on which Vision completes thei installation (b) Subscription Period: The second phase ofthis Agreement includes an Initial Subscription Term and any Renewal Terms, which are collectively referred tol herein as the "Subscription Period." The first term ofthe Subscription Period (the "Initial Subscription Term") shall begin immediately upon the expiration oft the Implementation Period and shall continue for the duration specified int the Order. Upon the expiration of the Initial Subscription Term, this Agreement shall automatically renew for successive one-year periods (each a "Renewal Term") at Vision's then-current rates unless either Party gives the other Party written notice of cancellation at least ninety (90) days prior to the end of the Initial Subscription Term or Renewal Term in effect at the time of cancellation.  and implementation oft the Software Services.  The following diagram is fori illustrative purposes only.  (a) Implémentation Period (b)Subscription Period:  Term  (i) Initial Subscription Term (ii). Renewal Term(s)  Page 3 of1 12    OVISION GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS  6.2 Termination. Either Party may terminate this Agreement if the other Party breaches any material provision of this Agreement and does not cure such breach within sixty (60) business days after receiving written 6.3 Effects of Termination. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement for any reason, (a) any amounts owed to Vision under this Agreement before such termination or expiration will be immediately due and payable; (b) all rights, including license rights, granted by Vision to Customer in this Agreement will immediately cease to exist; (c) Customer: must discontinue all use oft the Software Services; and (d) Customer must erase all copies oft the Installed Software from Customer's computers or systems, and return to Vision or destroy all copies of the Installed Software. Following the Termination Date, Customer's license(s) under this Agreement shall expire and Customer shall not be permitted to access the Software Services thereafter. Within thirty (30) days following the Termination Date, each Party shall satisfy its obligations regarding Confidential Information within its possession or control in accordance with Section 8. At Vision'sr request, Customer shall certify in writing that it has erased all copies 6.4 Survival. The termination oft this Agreement shall be without prejudice to any rights of either Party against the other, and suchi termination shall not relieve either Party ofany ofits obligations to the other existing ati the time of termination including the Customer's obligation to pay any fees due. Upon termination of the Terms, any provision, which, by its nature or express terms should survive, will survive such termination or expiration, including,  notice thereof. The date on which this Agreement terminates is the "Termination Date."  oft thel Installed Software from Customer's systems.  but notl limited to, Section 2, Section 3, and Sections 5 through 13.  7.  FEESANDPAYMENT.  7.1 Fees. Customer will pay to Vision the fees set forth in the Order ("Fees"): for the Software Services and, ifa applicable, thel Professional Services. Vision may increase thel Fees following the Initial Subscription Term by 7.2 Payment Terms. The amounts and payment schedule for the Fees shall be set forth in the Order. Customer shall pay all Fees within thirty (30) days of Customer's receipt oft the applicable invoice from Vision. All payments must bei made in U.S. dollars. Outstanding balances shall accrue interest at ai rate equal to the lesser ofone- and-one-half percent (1.5%) per month and the maximum rate permitted by applicable law, from due date until paid, plus Vision's reasonable costs ofo collection. All Fees duel hereunder are exclusive of, and Customer shall pay, all sales, use and other taxes, export and import fees, customs duties, and similar charges applicable to the transactions 7.3 Suspension. Vision reserves the right (in addition to any other rights or remedies Vision may have) to discontinue the Services and suspend all Authorized Users' access to the Software Services ifany) Fees are more than 7.4 Reimbursement Expenses. With Customer's prior approval and if travel is necessary to perform the Services herein described, Customer shall payt to' Vision, within thirty (30) dayso ofreceipt ofani invoice, all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Vision inj providing the Services for Customer under this Agreement, including  providing Customer with at least sixty (60) days' prior written notice.  contemplated by this Agreement, except for taxes based upon Vision's net income.  thirty (30) days overdue until such amounts are paid in full.  but not limited to expenses for travel, meals, lodging and parts.  8.  CONFIDENTIALITY.  8.1 Protection. The Party receiving Confidential Information ("Receiving Party") from the other Party ("Disclosing Party") will not use any Confidential Information ofthel Disclosing Party for any purpose not expressly permitted by this Agreement, and will disclose the Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party only to the employees or contractors ofthe) Receiving Party whol have ai needi tol know such Confidential Information forj purposes oft this Agreement and who are under a duty of confidentiality no less restrictive than the Receiving Party's duty hereunder. The Receiving Party will protect the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information from unauthorized use, access, or disclosure: in thes same manner ast the] Receiving Party protects its own confidential or proprietary information  ofas similar nature and with no less than reasonable care.  Page 4 of1 12    OVISION GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS  8.2 Exceptions. The Receiving Party's obligations under Section 8.1 above with respect to any Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party will terminate if and when the Receiving Party can document that such information: (a) was already lawfully known to the Receiving Party at the time of disclosure by the Disclosing Party; (b) is disclosed to the Receiving Party by a third party who had the right to make such disclosure without any confidentiality restrictions; (c) is, or through no fault of the Receiving Party has become, generally available to the public; or (d) is independently developed by the Receiving Party without access to, or use of, the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information. In addition, the Receiving Party may disclose Confidential Information oft the Disclosing Party to the extent that such disclosure is: () approved in writing by the Disclosing Party, (i) necessary for the Receiving Party to enforce its rights under this Agreement in connection with a legal proceeding; or (iii) required by law or by the order ofac court or similar judicial or administrative body, provided that thel Receiving Party notifies with the the Disclosing Party of such required disclosure in writing prior to making such disclosure and cooperates limit the Disclosing Party, at thel Disclosing Party's reasonable request and expense, in any lawful action to contest or  scope of such required disclosure. will return to the Disclosing Party or destroy  8.3 Return ofInformation. Except as otherwise expressly provided int this Agreement, the Receiving Party Party's possession or control, and permanently erase all electronic copies of such Confidential Information, promptly the written request of the Disclosing Party; provided that Receiving Party shall not be required to destroy upon electronic records or files that have been created pursuant to Receiving Party's automatic archiving and back-up 8.4 Injunctive Relief. Each] Party acknowledges that al breach or threatened breach ofthis Section 8 would harm to the non-breaching Party, the extent of which would be difficult to ascertain. Accordingly, cause each Party irreparable agrees that, in addition to any other remedies to which al Party may be legally entitled, the non-breaching Party shall have the right to seek immediate injunctive or other equitable reliefint the event ofal breach ofthis Section  all Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party in the Receiving  procedures and the removal ofwhich is not technically practical.  8b by the other Party or any ofi its employees or agents. PROPRIETARY RIGHTS; RESTRICTIONS ON USE.  9.  9.1 Property of Vision. The Software Services (including any updates or enhancements thereto), the look and feel and layout of any deliverables generated in connection with the Software Services, and all worldwide ownership of Customer Data, Vision shall retain all right, title, and interest in and to any intellectual property rights developed by, or on behalf of, Vision in the course of performing its obligations under this Agreement. Except as expressly permitted int this Agreement or as otherwise authorized by' Vision in writing, Customer will not, and will not permit any Authorized User to (a)m modify, adapt, alter, translate, or create derivative works fromi the Software Services; (b) sublicense, lease, rent, loan, sell, distribute, make available or otherwise transfer the Software Services to any third  are the exclusive  of Vision and its licensors. All rights in and to the  intellectual property rights therein,  property  are reserved Vision.  to Customer's  Software Services not expressly granted to Customer in this Agreement  by  Subject  disassemble, or otherwise the operation  to derive the source code for the Software  party; (c) reverse engineer, decompile, with Services; (d) interfere in any manner  of the Software attempt Services; remove, alter, or obscure any  (e)  with the Software  proprietary notices (including copyright notices) ofVision or its licensors displayed in connection Services; or (f) otherwise use the Software Services except as expressly allowed under this Agreement.  9.2 Access and Users. Customer shall bei responsible for the acts and omissions of each Authorized User. Customer will use commercially reasonable efforts toj prevent unauthorized access to, or use of, the Software Services, and notify Vision promptly of any such unauthorized use. Customer is responsible: for maintaining the confidentiality of all. Authorized Users' usernames and passwords and is solely responsible for all activities that occur under these usernames. Customer agrees (a) not to allow an unauthorized third party to use its account, usernames, or passwords at any time; and (b) to notify Vision promptly of any actual or suspected unauthorized use ofits account, usernames or passwords, or any other breach or suspected breach oft this Agreement by Customer or any Authorized User. Vision the Authorized User to whom such username and password was originally assigned. Customer shall not permit any  terminate username password which Vision reasonably determines may have been used  reserves the right to  any  and third  Authorized User or individual other than  in violation ofthis Agreement, or by an unauthorized  party, or by any  Page 5of12    OVISION GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS  third party to access the Software Services without prior written approval from Vision. Third parties include all 9.3 Violations. Customer: may be subject to additional fees, suspension, or termination ofthis Agreement  consultants, agents, and other non-employee personnel. ifCustomer violates Section 9 ofthis Agreement. 10. WARRANTY; DISCLAIMER. 10.1 Performance Warranty.  (a) Vision warrants that during the Term, the Software Services will perform substantially in that the ability to use the Software Services may be affected by minimum system requirements or other factors beyond the control of Vision, and Vision shall not be liable if Customer is unable to use the (b) Vision also warrants that (i) it will provide all Services in a professional and workmanlike manner in accordance with this Agreement; (i) it shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations ini its provision oft the Services provided herein; (ii) it is duly organized and is validly existing and in good standing under thel lawso ofas state ofthel United States; and (v)itknowsofnor reason why ito cannot (c) Fora any breach of this warranty, Vision will, at its own expense and as its sole obligation and Customer's sole remedy, use commercially reasonable efforts to correct any reproducible error in the 10.2 Third-Party Products. The Installed Software is intended to operate in conjunction with certain third- products ("Third-Party Products"). Customer understands and agrees that Vision makes no representation, disruption in the functionality oft the Installed Software and Customer's use thereof, and' Vision is not responsible for 10.3 Disclaimer. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN SECTION 10.1, VISION DISCLAIMS, AND CUSTOMER WAIVES, ALL OTHER WARRANTIES RELATED TO THE SOFTWARE SERVICES, WHETHER STATUTORY, EXPRESS, OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT DEALING OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE. THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED SOLELY ON AN"AS - IS"  Customer  and agrees  accordance withi itsl Domesatam.Nawhsmning thei forgoing,  acknowledges  Software Services due to such issues.  provide the Services provided for herein.  Software Services reported to Vision by Customer in writing during the Term.  party warranty, or any such disruption.  claim related in  to Third-Party Products. Customer further understands and agrees that any  any way any  whether Customer or other  may cause party,  updates, upgrades, or other modifications to' Third-Party Products,  by  any  WARRANTIES MERCHANTABLIY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR  LIMITED TO: INCLUDING ANY  OF  ARISING FROM COURSE OF  PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT AND ANY WARRANTIES  SOFTWARE SERVICESI IS. ATITS SOLEI RISK. VISIONDOESNOT  BASIS, ANDCUSTDMAIRSUROETN: THAT  SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, BRROR-FREE, OR COMPLETELY  WARRANT SECURE.  THE  10.4 Customer Warranty. Customer represents and warrants that: (a) it has the authority to enter into this Agreement; (b) itl hast the right to use and provide the Customer) Data for the purposes contemplated byt this Agreement; and (c) it shall not use the Software Services for any purpose or in any manner that violates applicable law. 11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. EXCEPT FOR A BREACH OF SECTION 9 OR A PARTY'S GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, IN NOI EVENT WILL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOSTDATA/ ANDLOSTPROFITS, ARISINGI FROM ORI RELATINGTOTHIS. AGREEMENT! EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. VISION'S TOTAL CUMULATIVE: LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITHTHIS, AGREEMENTO OR THE SERVICES, WHETHER. IN CONTRACT OR TORT OR OTHERWISE, WILL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF FEES PAID TO VISION HEREUNDER DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD PRECEDING THE EVENTS GIVING RISE TO SUCHLIABILITY.THE REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES MADE IN' THIS AGREEMENT EXTEND  Page 60 of12    OVISION GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS  ONLY TO CUSTOMER AND ITS PERMITTED SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. ANY ACTION AGAINST VISIONNOTI BROUGHT WITHIN SIX(6)MONTHS. AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES OR. ARISES  SHALL BEI DEEMED BARRED. 12. INDEMNIFICATION.  12.1 ByVision. Vision will defend ati its own expense any action against Customer brought by a third party tot the extent that the actioni isl based upon a claim that the Software Services infringe any U.S. patents or any copyrights awarded or misappropriates any trade secrets of a third party, and Vision will pay those costs and damages finally Customer in any such action that are specifically attributable to such claim or those costs and damages agreed settlement ofsuch action. The: foregoing obligations are conditioned on Customer (a) notifying Vision toinan monetary in writing of such action; (b) giving Vision sole control oft the defense thereof and any related settlement promptly and cooperating and, at Vision's request and expense, assisting in such defense. If the Software modify the Software Services so1 that it becomes non-infringing, or (ii) terminate this Agreement upon effective date to Customer and refund to Customer. Fees thej paid fort the Software Services fort the period following the otherwise ofs such termination. Notwithstanding thei foregoing, Vision willl haver no obligation under this Section 12 or  against  negotiations; (c) Vision's Services becomes, or in  is opinion likely  to become, the subject of an infringement claim, Vision may, ati its  the Software Services, (ii) replace or  option and expense, either () procure for Customer the right to continue using  written notice  claim based  any use of the Software Services not in accordance with this  with respect to any infringement  upon (A)  the Software Services in combination with other  Agreement or the specifications published by Vision, (B) any use oft  equipment or software not provided or recommended by Vision, (C) any Customer Data, or (D) any products, modification ofthe Software Services by any person other than' Vision ori its authorized agents or subcontractors. THIS SECTION 12 STATES VISION'S ENTIRE LIABILITY AND CUSTOMER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR 12.2 By Customer. Customer shall, toi the fullest extent] permitted by applicable law, defend, indemnify, and hold Vision harmless from and against any claim, action, oft Software Services Customer or any Authorized User; or (c)any claim relating to the accuracy oft the valuation methodology or output from the Software Services.  INFRINGEMENT CLAIMS AND. ACTIONS.  or demand suffered by Vision arising in connection with (a)  the Customer Data; (b) the modification or misuse the  by  13. GENERAL. fashion inj providing products other customer ini its sole discretion. under this Agreement (including written party without the other Party's prior  13.1 Non-Exclusive. This Agreement shall not be construed to limit or prohibit Vision in any manner or 13.2 Assignment. Neither Party may assign or transfer, by operation of law or otherwise, any ofi its rights  and/or services of any or nature, including those identical to the Services, to any thel license rights granted to Customer to access the Software Services) to any third  type  which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.  consent,  its  and obligations  Notwithstanding the foregoing, either Party may, without the other Party's consent, assign rights under this Agreement to aj parent, affiliate, or subsidiary, ort to a successor in connection with ai merger, acquisition, or sale ofall or substantially: all ofits assets to which this Agreement relates.. Any attempted assignment ofthis Agreement  noti in accordance with this subsection shall be null and void.  13.3 Publicity. Customer agrees that Vision may use its name and logos in Vision's promotional materials  and client lists.  The relationship of the Parties established under this Agreement is that of  13.4 Relationship of neither Parties. is aj  employee,  or. joint venture partner of or with the other,  independent contractors and  Party partner, for  agent,  the other Party.  and neither Party has the right or authority to assume or create any obligation on behalfoft  obligations, neither Party shall be liable hereunder by reason  13.5 Force Majeure. Except any payment hereunder for cause which is beyond the reasonable  ofany failure or delay in the performance ofi its obligations  any  control of such Party.  Page7of12    QVISION GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS  13.6 Notices. All notices, consents, and approvals under this Agreement may be delivered by Vision to Customer to the addresses (including email) provided in the Order. All notices, consents, and approvals under this Agreement must be delivered by Customer to Vision to accounting@vgsicom. Either Party may change its email 13.7 Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement will be governed by and interpreted in accordance with 13.8 Waivers. All waivers must be in writing. Any waiver or failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement on one occasion will not be deemed a waiver of any other provision or of such provision on any other 13.9 Severability. Ifany provision ofthis Agreement is unenforceable, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives ofsuch provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law and the 13.10 Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the Order constitute the entire agreement between the Parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, either and communication, whether written or oral regarding such subject matter. No terms and conditions proposed by Party that are not included in the Agreement shall be binding on the other Party unless accepted in writing by both Parties, and each Party hereby objects to and rejects all terms and conditions not sO accepted. To the extent of any conflict between the provisions of this Agreement and the provisions of any Order, the provisions of the Order shall provided that the Order specifies the applicable provisions in this Agreement that it intends to modify. The  address for notice by giving notice oft the new email address to the other Party. the laws ofl Massachusetts, without reference to its choice oflaws rules.  occasion.  remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.  govern,  Order electronic signature will be sufficient to bind thel Parties to the. Agreement and  exchange ofa fully-executed such Order. No amendment tot this Agreement  by  will be effective unless iny writing and  by the Party tol be charged.  signed  [REST OF PAGELEFTINTINTONALY BLANK. SIGNATURE BLOCK ON FOLLOWINGPAGE.  Page 8 of12    OVISION GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS  By signing below, each Party acknowledges that it has read this Agreement and the Orders attached hereto, understands them, and agrees to be bound by their terms and further agrees that they are the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the Parties, which supersedes and merges all prior proposals, understandings, and all other agreements, oral or written, between the Parties relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. This Schedule may notl be modified or altered except by a written instrument duly executed by Iny witness whereof, thel Parties hereto havel hereunto sett their hands ands seals as oftheir respective dates written  both Parties. below. Customer: Town ofLittle Compton, Rhode Island 40 Commons St. Little Compton, RIC 02837 Signature: By: Title: Date:  Vision: Vision Government Solutions, Inc. 1Cabot] Road Hudson, MA 01749 Signature: By: Title: Date:  Page 90 of12    QVISION GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS  Exhibit A Tax Order Customer) Information: 40 Commons St., Little Compton RI 02837 Software Subscription, Detail-  Address Description ofLicensed Software Applicable Model Scope of Services Payment Schedule Subscription Period] Length Renewal Term Length (optional)  Vision' Tax 2.0 Software - Tax Administration & Tax Collection D Installed Software without Hosted Solution D Installed Software with] Hosted Solution R Web-Based Solution  Subscription to Software Services Annual Fees Due Date: July 1, 2023  Annual Fees: $5,511/year for Tax Administration  $5,511 /year for' Tax Collection  Year 1Year  Number of Authorized Users Upt to 51 users  Other' Terms  1. Software' Terms  1.1 The Customer must keep confidential any ofits! passwords associated with the Software Services. In addition, Customer: must secure thel hardware upon which the Software will be accessed using, antivirus software, malware protection software, or similar software protecting against malicious software, computer viruses, hijacking, or other offensive attack. Ai failure to adhere tot thej preceding statements will undermine Vision's 1.2 Vision is not providing any third-party licenses, and therefore this Agreement does noti include any license fees for third party products, including but not limited tol MS SQLI License, Microsoft Windows License, ESRI's 1.3 The Software is commercial-off-the-shelf(COIS) andi may be configured, not customized, to address Customer  efforts for securing the Customer's data stored on Vision's servers.  ArcGIS, Marshall & Swift Cost Calculators, or database software.  requirements.  Page 10 of12    OVISION GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS  2. Softwarel Maintenance Terms 2.1 During the Subscription' Term, upon  and subject to thet terms and conditions of the Agreement and this Order,  and assistance as described belowi in connection  Vision will provide to Customer reasonable operational support and Documentation ofI Defects reported by  with the use oft the Software: (a) corrections tot thel Installed Software Customer to Vision, which! Defects are caused by errors int thet then-current release oft or arises; (b) telephone or email support with respect tot the obligation to provide ai response pursuant tot this paragraph is void if the  the Installed Software,  to Vision no later than two (2) business days after thel Defect first occurs  provided that such Defects are: reported  Services delineated in this Order; and Vision's  Customer does not allow reasonable  the control of  thel Installed Software for diagnostics and examination, ori int the event of causes beyond but notl limited to acts of God, fire, flood, strike, national emergency or failures of  access tot Vision, including communications: facilities or lines. 2.2 Vision shall use commercially: business day of receiving such request.  reasonable efforts toi respond to any request for support hereunder within one (1)  "Business Hours" shall mean 8:30am to 4:30pm Eastern Standard Time, Monday through) Friday, Vision  2.3  holidays excluded 2.4 Notwithstanding anything  herein to the contrary, the Services to bej provided hereunder shall not be covered by  at on at time and materials basis, if the Software malfunctions due  this Agreement, and shall bej provided (if all) to or generates al Defect from: (a) acts of God or natural disasters, earthquakes, lightning or static electricity; (b) causes external to thel Installed  including but not limited to: fire, smoke, water,  Software such but not limited  as,  fluctuations or failures, lack ofa air conditioning or proper temperature control, accidents,  to, electrical power burglary or vandalism; (c) the neglect, improper servers or workstations on which thel instructions set forthi ini thel Documentation or provide as suitable modification or alteration not provided by Vision with which the fulfill any obligation 2.5 This Agreement  misuse (including faulty repair or maintenance by third parties), or Installed Software isi installed, or other failure to comply with the  environment for thel Installed Software; (d)  oft thel Installed Software not provided by Vision; (€) a malfunction ofa any equipment under this Order or the Agreement, for the Installed Software supported hereunder. further shall not apply to, and the Services shall not be deemed toi include: customizations or other enhancements to the Software or Installed Software;  Installed Software is used or combined; (f) use oft the Installed Software  data or otherwise to  inan manner: for which it was not designed; or (g) the failure of Customer to back-up its  of the Software, unless Vision shall deem such development or engineering  a) Development or engineering services under section 2.1 above;  necessary in its providing b) Upgrades,  other materials which are, by their nature, expendable or consumable, except without limitation, installation, alterations, modifications, maintenance or removal  c) Supplies, accessories, media or as part oft the Services described in section 2.1 above;  for media which may bej provided of, or relating to any item not e) Any routing or changes  d) Any services, including, furnished Vision, and  by  services related to work external toi the Software, including, without limitation, electrical work, cable  that affect the Specifications or the Customer's equipment and other software.  Page 11 of12    QVISION GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS  3. Hosted Solution Terms 3.1 Customer may access and software or programs Vision Cloud Server to access the responsible 3.2 Vision may suspend upon notice to Customer if Vision could otherwise risk or Vision systems, the 3.3 Vision will provide  utilize Vision Cloud Servers to access, view, edit, maintain or otherwise utilize on1 the Vision Cloud Server without prior written approval from Vision; or (b)  onlyt Customer will not: install or access any written approval, other than indirect internet access  their Customer Data in connection with the Software Services.  (a)  utilize the  internet without  prior  law. Customer is solely  through the Tax UI. Customer will ensure thati its content will not violate any applicable  for the development, content, operation, maintenance, and use oft the Customer Data.  Customer'si right to access or use any portion or all oft thel Hosted Solution immediately Service adversely Offerings or Content of any other customer; (b) isi fraudulent; or (c) constitutes a  determines that Customer's use ofthe Hosted Solution (a) poses as security  could  impact Vision or to any other customer of Vision;  adversely impact  breach of this Agreement or a violation of applicable law.  sufficient space  on Vision Server(s): for client's" Taxl Database and Associated Documents.  3.4 Vision will install all required server software including SQL.  3.5 Customer will: remain responsible toi maintain their local intranet in good working order.  will remain  to responsible provide  internet access with sufficient bandwidth to all Tax users.  3.6 Customer  Page 12 of12    OVISION GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS  TAX SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT  Agreement") is dated  (the "Effective Date") with its Little corporation Rhode Compton, as a  This' Tax Software Implementation Agreement (this  Massachusetts  and is entered into between VISION GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, INC., a principal place ofbusiness atl 1 Cabot] Road, Hudson, Massachusetts 01749 ("Vision")and)  Island ("Customer"). Vision and Customer may be collectively referred to as "Parties" or individually  This Agreement establishes the terms pursuant to which Vision will provide Implementation Services  "Party".  relating to its Software and Software Services. Vision and Customer agree as follows: 1. DEFINITIONS. 1.1  "Confidential Information" means the terms and conditions of this Agreement and all which is either marked or identified as confidential or which the receiving Party knew or reasonably "Customer Data" means information, data, and other content, in any form or medium, that is 1.2 made available Customer to Vision in connection with Customer's receipt of Software Services. 1.3 "Defect" shall mean reproducible errors in the Software Services which prevent the Software 1.4 "Documentation") means the user manuals, handbooks, and guides relating to the Implementation Services published by Vision and provided to Customer in connection with thel Implementation Services.  financial affairs, or operations, including but not limited toi information  information related to al Party's business,  techniques, and  related to business plans, technology, source code, product or service development plans, pricing,  methods, provided or  should have known, under the circumstances, was confidential.  by  Customer. Data does not include Usage Data.  in all material respects in accordance with the Documentation, when operated in the  Services from performing  instructions.  proper environment and used in accordance with all applicable  Services" means those installation and implementation services to be provided SOW" means the statement of work attached hereto as Exhibit A, outlining the  1.5 Implementation 1.6 "Implementation  by Vision as set forth int the Implementation SOW.  Implementation Services to be providing undert this Agreement. 1.7 "Software", means Vision'sp proprietary  software  identifiedi int the Implementation SOW.  product  "Software Services" means the access provided by Vision to Customer to the Software as  1.8 ini the described  SOW. The Software Services may include access to Vision'sSoftware installed  Implementation  locally ("Installed Software") or on the web ("Web-Based Software"). available by Vision in connection with the Software Services. regarding the Vision'sp provision of the Implementation Services.  1.9 "Vision Cloud Server(s)" shall mean any server that is owned or licensed to Vision and made IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES. Vision shall provide Customer with those Implementation Services set CUSTOMER OBLIGATIONS. To the extent that Vision requires access to Customer's premises in order to perform the Implementation Services, other software, communications facilities, and (v) other materials (other than tools)r required to fort thel Implementation Services; (b)r reasonable secure storage such Customer-provided Customer's  2. 3.  SOW. Customer shall provide Vision with reasonable assistance and cooperation  forth in the Implementation  Customer shall provide (a)() media, (i) supplies, (iii) data, the use of  hardware and/or other equipment, (iv) premises. With respect tol Implementation  for  reasonable secure storage for such equipment and tools as Vision elects to store at  materials; (c)  Services for Installed Software or Web-Based Software, Customer shall  Page 1of8    QVISION GOVERNMENT: SOLUTIONS  environment, minimum space and suitability requirements. TERMETERMINATION.  and access to and availability of power comply, at all times, with Vision's  ensure that the 4.  space,  shall begin on the Effective Date and shall  4.1 Term. The term of this Agreement (the "Term") continue until Vision completes Implementation Services (the Implementation provision ofthis Agreement and does not cure such breach within sixty (60) notice thereof. The date on which this Agreement terminates ist the "Termination Date."  Period"). business days  terminate this Agreement ift the other Party breaches any material  4.2 Termination. Either Party may  after receiving written  ofTermination. Upon termination or expiration oft this Agreement for any reason, (a) any  4.3 Effects  before such termination or expiration will bei immediately due and by Vision to Customer in this Agreement willi immediately  amounts owed to Vision under this Agreement  payable; (b) all rights, including licenser rights, granted the Software Services; and (d) Customer must erase all Vision or destroy copies that it has erased all copies of the Installed Software or Web-Based Software from  cease to exist; (c) Customer must discontinue all use of from Customer's copies of the Installed Software or Web-Based Software  or systems, and return to request,  computers At Vision's  Customer  all  of the Installed Software or Web-Based Software.  shall certify in writing Customer'ss systems.  ofthis Agreement shall be without prejudice to any rights of either Party  4.4 Survival. Thet termination against the other, and such termination shall not  relieve either  of any ofits obligations to the other existing Party fees due. Upon termination ofthe Terms,  att thet time ofterminationi including the Customer's obligation toj pay any will survive such termination or expiration.  any provision, which, by its nature or express terms should survive,  5.  FEESANDPAYMENT. Implementation Services.  SOW ("Fees"):  for the  5.1 Fees. Customer will pay to Vision the fees set forth in the Implementation  and payment  schedule for the Fees shall be set forth in the  5.2 Payment Terms. The amounts  ofCustomer's receipt oft the applicable balances shall accrue interest ata  Implementation SOW. Customer shall pay alll Fees within thirty (30) days  invoice from Vision.. All payments must be made in U.S. dollars. Outstanding month and the maximum rate permitted by rate equal to the lesser of one-and-one-half percent reasonable (1.5%) per costs of collection. All Fees due hereunder are exclusive of, and Customer shall pay, all sales, use and other taxes, export import except for taxes based upon  applicable law, from due date until paid, plus Vision's  and  fees, customs duties, and  similar charges applicable to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement,  Vision's net income. 5.3 Suspension. to suspend or discontinue the Implementation such amounts are paid ini full.  Vision réserves the right (in addition to any other rights or remedies Vision may have)  Services if Fees are more than thirty (30) days overdue until With Customer's prior approval and if travel is necessary to perform  any  5.4- Reimbursement: Expenses. Customer shall to Vision, within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Implementation Services herein described, incurred pay! Vision in providing the Implementation Services an invoice, all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses but not limited by to expenses for travel, meals, lodging and parts.  for Customer under this Agreement, including  6.  CONFDENTIALITY.  Confidential Information ("Receiving Party") from the other  6.1 Protection. The Party receiving Confidential Information oft the Disclosing Party for any purpose not Party ("Disclosing Party") will not use any will disclose the Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party only to the employees or contractors of the Receiving under Party a of confidentiality no less restrictive than  expressly permitted by this Agreement, and Information for purposes ofthis Agreement and who are  who have a need to know such Confidential  duty  Page2of8    OVISION GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS  the Receiving Party's duty hereunder. The Receiving Party will protect the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information from-unauthorized use, access, or disclosure int the same manner as the Receiving Party protects its own confidential or proprietary information ofas similar nature and with no less than reasonable care. 6.2 Exceptions. The Receiving Party's obligations under Section 6.1 above with respect to any Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party will terminate if and when the Receiving Party can document that such information: (a) was already lawfully known to the Receiving Party at the time of disclosure by the Disclosing Party; (b)i is disclosed tot thel Receiving Party by at third party who had the right to make such disclosure without any confidentiality restrictions; (c)i is, or through no fault oft the Receiving Party has become, generally Disclosing Party's Confidential Information. In addition, the Receiving Party may disclose Information oft the Disclosing Party to the extent that such disclosure is: (i) approved in writing by thel Disclosing Party, (i) necessary for the Receiving Party to enforce its rights under this Agreement in connection with al legal proceeding; or (ii) required by law or by the order ofa court or similar judicial or administrative body, provided that the Receiving Party notifies thel Disclosing Party of such required disclosure in writing prior to making such disclosure and cooperates with the Disclosing Party, at the Disclosing Party's reasonable request and expense, in 6.3 Return of] Information. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, the Receiving Party will return to the Disclosing Party or destroy all Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party in the Receiving Party's possession or control, and permanently erase all electronic copies of such Confidential Information, promptly upon the written request oft the Disclosing Party; provided that Receiving Party shall not be required to destroy electronic records or files that have been created pursuant to Receiving Party's automatic 6.4 Injunctive Relief. Each Party acknowledges that a breach or threatened breach of this Section 6 would cause irreparable harm to the non-breaching Party, the extent of which would be difficult to ascertain. Accordingly, each Party agrees that, in addition to any other remedies to which a Party may be legally entitled, the non-breaching Party shall have the right to seek immediate injunctive or other equitable reliefin the event of PROFRIETARY/RIGHTS: RESTRICTIONS ON USE. The Software, Software Services (including any updates or enhancements thereto), the look and feel and layout of any deliverables generated in connection with the Software Services, and all worldwide intellectual property rights therein, are the exclusive property of Vision and its licensors. All rights in and to the Software Services not expressly granted to Customer in this Agreement are reserved by Vision. No intellection property rights are transferred pursuant to this Agreement.  without access to, or use of, the  available toi the public; or (d)i isi independently developed by the Receiving Party  Confidential  any lawful action to contest or limit the scope of such required disclosure.  archiving and back-up procedures and thei removal of which is not technically practical.  ab breach oft this Section 6b by the other Party or any ofi its employees or agents.  7.  8.  WARRANTY; DISCLAIMER. 8.1 Performance Warranty.  (a) Vision warrants that (i) it will provide all Implementation Services in a professional and workmanlike manner in accordance with this Agreement; (ii) it shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations ini its] provision ofthel Implementation Services provided herein; (ir)iti is duly. organized andi is validly existing andi in good standing under the laws ofas state ofthel United States; and (iv) it knows of no reason why it cannot provide the Implementation Services provided for (b) Fora any breach of this warranty, Vision will, at its own expense and as its sole obligation and Customer's sole remedy, use commercially reasonable efforts to reperform the Implementation Services giving rise to the breach which are reported to Vision by Customer in  herein.  writing during the Term.  Page 3of8    OVISION GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS  EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN SECTION 8.1,  8.2 Disclaimer.  OTHER WARRANTIES RELATED TO THE  VISION DISCLAIMS; AND CUSTOMER WAIVES, ALL  INCLUDING BUT NOT FITNESS FOR A  SOFTWARE SERVICES, WHETHER STATUTORY, EXPRESS, OR IMPLIED, LIMITED TO INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILIY,  FROM  NON-INFRINGEMENT AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING  PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, MISCONDUCI, IN NO INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL,  COURSE OF DEALINGORCOURSEH OF PERFORMANCE.  LIABILITY. EXCEPT FOR PARTY'S GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL  9. LIMITATION OF EVENT WILL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL,  OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOST DATA  THIS AGREEMENT EVEN IF SUCH PARTY  AND LOSTI PROFITS, ARISING FROM OR RELATINGTO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  VISION'S TOTAL CUMULATIVE MONTH PERIOD PRECEDING THE  CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR THE IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES, RISETOSUCELABLIVATE REPRESENTATIONS. 4 AND WARRANTIES MADEIN  LIABILITY IN WHETHER IN CONTRACT PAID TO VISION HEREUNDER DURING THE EVENTS GIVINGI THIS AGREEMENT EXTEND ASSIGNS. ANY ACTION AGAINST  OR TORT OR OTHERWISE, WILL NOT EXCEED THE. AMOUNT OF FEES ONLY TO CUSTOMER AND ITS PERMITTED SUCCESSORS AND VISION NOT BROUGHT WITHIN SIX (6) MONTHS AFTER THE  TWELVE  (12)  DEEMED BARRED.  CAUSE OF ACTION. ACCRUES OR ARISES SHALL: BE  10. GENERAL. 10.1  Non-Exclusive. This Agreement shall not be construed to limit or prohibit Vision in any manner  and/or services of any type or nature, including those identical to the Neither Party may assign or transfer, by operation of law or otherwise, any ofi its  or fashion in providing products Implementation Servicés, to any other customer 10.2 Assignment. rights under this Agreement (including any third party without the other Party's prior or delayed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either Party may, and obligations under this Agreement to aj parent, affiliate, or subsidiary,  in its sole discretion.  the license rights granted to Customer to access the Software Services) to written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld  without the other Party's consent, assign its rights  or to a successor in connection with a  relates. attempted Any  acquisition, or sale ofall or substantially all ofits assets to which this Agreement merger, ofthis Agreement not in accordance with this subsection shall be null and void.  assignment  Customer agrees that Vision may use its name and logos in Vision's promotional Parties. The relationship oft thel Parties established under this Agreement is that of  10.3 Publicity. materials and client lists. 10.4 Relationship of 10.5 Force reason of any failure or delay in the performance reasonable control ofs such Party. 10.6 Notices. All notices, Customer to the addresses (including email) approvals under this Agreement must be delivered by 10.7 Governing Law and Venue.  orj joint venture partner of or with the  independent contractors and neither Party is a partner, employee, agent, other, and neither Party has the right or authority to assume or create any obligation  on behalfo oft the other Party.  Majeure.  for any payment obligations, neither Party shall be liable hereunder by ofi its obligations hereunder for any cause which is beyond the consents, and approvals under this Agreement may be delivered by Vision to provided in the Implementation SOW. All notices, consents, and Customer to Vision to accounting@vgs.com. Either Party This Agreement will be governed by and interpreted in accordance  Except  the  address to the other Party.  may change its email address for notice by giving notice oft new email with the laws of] Massachusetts, without reference to its choice of laws rules.  Page 4of8    OVISION GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS  All waivers must be in writing. Any waiver or failure to enforce any provision of this  10.8 Waivers. will not be deemed a waiver ofany other provision or ofs such provision on any other 10.9 Severability. Ifa any provision of such] provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law  Agreement on one occasion occasion.  ofthis Agreement is unenforceable, such provision will be changed  andi interpreted to accomplish the objectives 10.10 Entire Agreement. understandings, and communication, that conditions proposed by either Party are not  and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.  This.  and thel Implementation SOW constitutes the entire agreement included in the Agreement shall be binding on the other Party  Agreement matter hereof and supersedes allj prior or contemporaneous. agreements,  between thel Parties regarding the subject whether written or oral regarding such subject matter. No terms and unless accepted in writing by both Parties, and each Party hereby objects ofthis Agreement and the provisions ofthe SOW specifies applicable No amendment to this Agreement will be effective unless in writing and signed by the  to and rejects all terms and conditions  not so accepted. To the extent ofa any conflict between the provisions  that the Implementation  Implementation SOW, the provisions ofthel Implementation SOW shall govern, provided  may be  the  provisions in this Agreement that it intends to modify. This Agreement  executed in counterparts. Party to be charged.  RESTOFPAGELEFTT INTENTIONALIYBLANE SIGNATURE BLOCK ONI FOLLOWINGPAGE.  Page 5of8    OVISION GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS  below, each Party acknowledges that it has read this Agreement and the Implementation SOW, and agrees to be bound by their terms and further agrees that they are the complete and  By signing understands them, the exclusive statement of agreement  between the Parties, which supersedes and merges all prior proposals,  between the Parties relating to the subject matter of  understandings, and all other agreements, oral or written, this Agreement. This Schedule may not bei modified or altered except by a  written instrument executed by  duly  both Parties. In witness whereof, thel below. Customer: Town ofLittle Compton, 40 Commons St. Little Compton, RI 02837 Signature: By: Title: Date:  Parties hereto have hereunto set their hands and seals as oftheir respective dates written  Vision: Vision Government Solutions, Inc. 1Cabot] Road Hudson, MA01749 Signature: By: Title: Date:  Rhode Island  Page 6of8    OVISION GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS Exhibit A Tax Implementation Order Customer Informâtion Little Compton, Rhodel Island 40 Commons St. Little Compton, RI 02837 Software Services  Address  - Description ofLicensed Software Scope of Services  Vision Tax 2.0 Software- - Tax Administration & Tax Collection R Implementation Services (One-Time Fee) One-Time Fee: $39,000 Implementation Services Feel Duel Date: $9,000 due upon signing $15,000 due on July 1,2023 $15,000 due on. July 1,2024 Other' Terms  Payment Schedule  of Original Contract. Upon installation oft the Tax 2.0 software, any prior contractual obligations "Contract for Computer Software and Services tol Implement al New" Tax Collection and' Tax  1. Replacement related tot the original  successor to Data  Administration System" between. Vision Government Solutions, Inc. ("Vision"), Technologies, Inc. ("Opal") and the customer named below ("Customer"): shall cease. Customer with the following software upgrades tot the System (the "Upgrades"):  Opal  In consideration for the payment of the amounts set forth in Section 2 below, Vision is providing  2. Upgrade.  Vision' Tax Administration," 2.0 Vision' Tax Collection, 2.0  3. Installation ofthe Upgrade. Vision will install the Upgrades on Vision's cloud servers.  The  and financing terms seti forthint this SOW require Customer tos sign this SOW  4. Signature Requirement. pricing  by and schedule an upgrade for a date prior to December 30, 2022.  Page 7of8    OVISION GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS Appendix A: Scope ofUpgrade  Scope Element' License to' Tax Administration License to Tax Collection  Detail Included Included  Conversion and balancing of allj previous years from legacy Tax Collection software included Conversion and balancing of current plus one previous year from legacy Tax Administration  Conversion Services  software included One day of onsite training included  Training Services ACH Set-up and Configuration Lockbox Set-Up and Configuration Custom General Ledger Export  Not Included Not Included Not Included  Page 8of8    NB6  Onun nf Gittle Compton  Onuun Hall 3.0. Mox 226  Gittle (ompton, R3 02837  To: From: Date:  Honorable Town Council Antonio A. Teixeira 1 Town Administrator February 9, 2023  Subject: GIS-Tax Map Maintenance Proposal  Attached for your review and approval is the annual maintenance GIS proposal.  Tax MAP and Maintenance Proposal provides a range of services to support the current GIS. Thus far GIS has provided service and options that were not available before to many of our  Town Employees, Boards and Commissions.  The cost for the yeari is $2,400 and $20.00 for building added or change made. Denise Cosgrove, Tax Assessor, Dean Simmons, Building/Zoning Official and Irecommend  approval. Thank you!  1    TAXI MAP MAINTENANCE PROPOSAL FOR THE TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON, RI For processing data recorded 01/01/2023 through 12/31/2023  January 19, 2023  Cartographic Associates, Inc., al New Hampshire corporation doing business as CAI Technologies, with its office located at 11 Pleasant Street, in Littleton, N.H. 03561, hereinafter called CAI, proposes to the Town of Little Compton, RI, hereinafter called the CLIENT, to provide professional mapping services according to the specifications, terms, and  conditions below written: SCOPE OF SERVICES A.C Compilation  line  and surveys and make any  1. CAI shall review and incorporate all subdivisions, boundary adjustments 2. CAI shall review all title conveyance deeds and make any required changes. N/A*  required property line, area, and/or frontage changes. professionally: accepted roundoff rules.  3. CAI shall calculate the area of any parcel that is changed as a result oft the above Items 1 and 2, following 4. If copies of the property record cards for parcels with new or changed buildings, including the building sketches, are provided, CAI shall use the most recent available orthoimagery to accurately place building 5. footprints. CAI shall review information from the previous taxy year, regarding problem areas and shall attempt to resolve any discrepancies or problems in at faira and equitable manner fort tax assessment purposes. 6. As alli the above referenced data are compiled throughout the year, CAI shall mark each document confirming the intent stated therein. If the intent is not a direct conveyance, CAI shall label the document appropriately 7. All data shall be incorporated andi formatted in a manner consistent with the existing map/GIS data. 8. All work shall be reviewed and checked for errors and preliminary PDFS shall be provided for review prior to  with the new parcel number and area. finalizing the annual service. B. Computer Mapl Index Services N/A*  1. CAI shall maintain an index of property records that corresponds to the the property maps.  2. All index changes shall be coded in the change field as follows:  M1- Name/Book and Page M2-Area M4 -Multiple of M1, M2, M3  A-Add New Lot D-Delete Lot  M3 -H Parcel Id Number (i.e. Map and/orl Lot number M5- - Other (such as plan name or plan lot number) a. Numerical by map: and lot number b.A Alphabetical by owner's name  3. CAI shall provide computer index printouts tot the CLIENT sorted as follows:  C. Change list by change code with secondary sorting by map and lot d. Other index printouts will be available upon request, at current CAI prices  C.GIS  1. All digital files will be processed using Esri GIS software. 2. All data will be checked for topology errors and corrected.  3. GIS data willl be delivered in Esri's shape file, geodatabase, or other format, depending on thet format oft the  existing data.  CAI' Technologies  11 Pleasant Street, Littleton! NH 03561  Pe4A6B/B0I22EO  cai-tech.com  *N/A=Not Applicable. Ify youl have questions regarding any N/A: services, please call us.    -2  D. Responsibilities of the CLIENT  1. The CLIENT: shall provide a copy of each deed, keyed to the correct map: and lot. N/A* 2. The CLIENT: shall provide a print ofe each subdivision plan, boundary adjustment plan, and mapi to be 3. The CLIENT shall acquire as much information as possible about any questions and/or problems. 4. Ifbuildings are to be added or changed, the CLIENT shall provide a copy of the appropriate Property Record 5. The CLIENT shall notify CAI of appoval of preliminary PDFS or edits to be made within thirty days of receipt of  incorporated, keyed to the correct map & lot. Card, including thel building sketch. said preliminary PDFS. ADMINISTRATIVE A. Documenting Progress  and  the progress of the maintenance  1. An officer of CAI shall be responsible for monitoring documenting  2. Flow process. charts shall ber maintained, monitoring the progress of the maintenance procedure; the purpose ofv which is to be able to inform the CLIENT of exactly where the project stands at any given time. The charts shall  include thet following:  a. receipt date of data tol be processed b. completion date of compilation C.C completion date of first draft d.c completion date of checking  e. completion date of second draft f. date printed g. date shipped  TIMING  CAI shall complete and deliver the work described within 45 days of the receipt of the final information to be  incorporated as defined in this proposal.  COST  Map/GIS Maintenance Service DELIVERABLES data PAYMENT  $2,400.00  Building Footprints (if building sketches are provided as described above)  $20.00/building added or changed  Deliverables shall include three (3) complete sets full size and one (1) complete set 11"x17" reductions, PDFS, digital  Payment shall be made to CAI within thirty (30) days of invoicing, per terms of the invoice. Said invoicing shall be done on a quarterly basis throughout the project cycle, unless other payment arrangements have been made.  GUARANTEE  CAI shall guarantee all data generated against any errors or omissions for one (1) full year from the date of delivery. This guarantee does not include any changes due to data not made available under thet terms of this proposal or any  new information that is made available subsequent to the delivery date.  CAI Technologies  11 Pleasant Street, Littleton. NH 03561  PeORCNB/DEASO  cai-tech.com  *N/A=Not Applicable. Ify youh have questions regarding any N/AS services, please call us.    TAXI MAP MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR THE TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON, RI For processing data recorded 01/01/20231 through12/34/2023  This is a contract made this 19 day of January, 2023, between Cartographic Associates, Inc., a New Hampshire corporation doing business as CAI Technologies, with its office located at 11 Pleasant Street, Littleton, NH 03561, hereinafter called CAI, and the Town of Little Compton, RI, hereinafter called the CLIENT, to provide professional  mapping services according tot the specifications, terms, and conditions below written.  Witnesseth, the above parties agree as follows:  2023, hereto  1. All work shall be done according to the Taxi Map Maintenance Proposal, dated January 19, annexed. Iti isi thei intent of the parties that the above referenced proposal be considered a part of this 2. The CLIENT shall pay $2,400.00f for the map/GIS maintenance services under this contract. IfP Property cards, including building sketches are provided, the CLIENT: shall pay an additional $20.00/building added or changed. There willl be no additional charge if Property Record cards are not provided. 3. CAI agrees that this contract shall not be assigned, transferred, conveyed, or otherwise disposed of without the previous express written consent of the CLIENT and neither shall said CAl's right, title, interest, or power to execute such contract be assigned, transferred, conveyed or otherwise disposed of without written consent  contract, the same as iffully incorporated into this contract.  Record  of the Parties CLIENT. 4. The  contract agree  that the above recitals constitute the entire agreement between the  executing this  parties fori the requested mapping services.  This contract shall be construed under the laws oft the State of Rhode Island. The parties hereto have executed this agreement by their duly authorized officers.  Town of Little Compton, RI  CAIT Technologies Ffanco D.I Rossi k President  BY: TITLE: BY:_ TITLE: BY: TITLE: BY: TITLE:  CAIT Technologies  11 Pleasant Street, Littleton NH 03561  P(603) 44A6788/000.3224510  cai-tech.com  *N/A=Not Applicable. Ifyoul have questions regarding any N/AS services, please call us.    BLE-l  B COMP  LITIECOMFTONCOMNCOMMUNIYCENTER TEL. 401-635-2400 Hmall-leelicenter.com January 18, 2023 Town Council Members clo Carol Wordell, Town Clerk Town Hall Little Compton, RI 02837 Déar Council Members,  PO Box 926 o Little Compton e RI. 02837  www.lcenter.com  AUNITY  Wer would like to request use of Class F liquor licenses on following dates: 1. Trivia Night- - Friday February 3, 2023 6pm-8pm 2. Valentine's Concert Friday February 11, 2023 6pm-8pm 3. Trivia/Pub Night - Friday March 3, 2023 6pm-8pm 4. Trivia/Pub Night - Friday April 7, 2023 6pm-8pm 5. Summer Concert- Wednesday August 2, 2023 6pm-8pm 6. Summer Concert- Wednesday August 9, 2023 6pm-8pm 7. Summer Concert- - Wednesday August 16, 2023 6pm-8pm 8. Summer Concert- - Wednesday August 23, 2023 6pm-8pm 9; Fall Concert (Oktoberfest) - Wednesday September 27, 2023 6pm-8pm Additional liquor licenses may be requested at al later date. Plèase let us know ify you  have any questions or concerns.  Sincerely, ( Amy luey Manuy Executive Director  Littlé Compton Community Center  The Little Compton Community Center is a 501 (c) (3) Organization    COmM (  State ofl Rhode Island  Coastall Resources Management Council Oliver. H. Stedman Government Center 4808 Tower Hill Road, Suite 116 Wakefield, RI02879-1900  (401)783-3370 Fax (401)783-2069  AGENDA  Semi-Monthly Meeting - Full Council Tuesday, February 14, 2023; 6:00 p.m. Administration Building, Conference. 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Box 226  BOARD OF DIRECTORS Little Compton, RI 02837- - SENT VIA EMAIL: audl@lismoren Chris Schade, Treasurer Aftera successful six years ofe extending our Buzzards Bay Watershed. Ride  Mike Angelini, Chair Mike Huguenin, Vice- Chair ScottZ Zeien, Clerk Mark Rasmussen, President Julius Britto John Bullard Virginia Clark David Croll Andrew Dimmick Don Dufault Melissa Haskell Kat Jones Lloyd! Macdonald Kendra Medina Chris Neill Christine Reis Parks Laura Skylah Ryan Shachoy  Dear' Town Council Members, Gomashuadhisagaso intol  Rhode Island,  we would once  like toi request  again  permission for this fundraising cycling event to starti its 100-mile: route at Sakonnet: Point in. Little Compton, and pass through your town before entering Massachusetts for the final 901 miles oft thei route. Please see thei route details for the RI section oft the: ride attached.  The date for this year is Sunday, October 1, 2023.  our concern and provide  volunteer ample  and presence signage  As always, safety is top  wej  to ensure clarity on the route.. Also ofnote: is that our event is ai ride and not ai race, SO our 400-+ cyclists (many oft them: repeat riders) are used to safely sharing the roads with cars and pedestrians. We are pleased to have gone 165 years without incident. We would expect no: more than 175 cyclists this year on the 100-mile: route: starting in Little Compton. We are working with the Sakonnet! Point Club and thel Harbormaster's office to ensure there is adequate parking and room: for a shuttle bus to drop off cyclists. road at 7:30am. With less than 10: miles ofroad: in] Rhode Island, we would expect our As always, we will apply for the) RIDOTI Parade/Event permit. Should we: receive pemission from the' Town Council to hold the event, we once again look forward to coordinating with local police and fire departments as required. Please let us1 know if you need additional information. Thank you for your time and  Hilary Prouty Vineyard Set upi is at 5:30am to open check in at 6am with the goal of getting the cyclists on the  riders to have exited Rhode Island by 8:30am at the latest.  consideration oft this request. With best regards, gorak gui Jonah Guerin Event Manager suctin@aucburardhsyes    RHODE ISANDDEPARIMENT OFTRANSPORTATION PARADE/EVENT PERMIT  Ddiven! lo gely yout there  Bor  The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has established this permit to streamline the approval process for parades, road races, cycling tours or other organized events on State Roads and Bridges. Please fill out this application completely and mail to: State Traffic Engineer, Rhode Island Department ofTransportation, Two Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02903 or email to: caoncsouetedatngek Please feel free to provide any supporting documentation you feel would be important in describing event. ADDITIONALLY, IT IS THE PERMITTEE'S RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM EACH  your  CITY OR TOWN THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE IN.  EVENTI DETAILS:  Buzzards Bay Coalition Watershed Ride Name of Event (Parade, /Road Race)  10/1/23, 5:30 am to 8:30 am Event Date(s) and Time Period(s)  Sakonnet Pt Rd, Peckham Rd, Long Hwy, Crosby Rd, Pottersville Rd, Mullin Hill Rd, Old Harbor Rd, Adamsville Rd Little Compton, Rl and 10N MAt towns (Westport, Dartmouth, New Bedford, Fairhaven, Acushnet, Mattapoisett, Rochester, Wareham, Bourne, Falmouth)  Event Route (List all affected roads. Please attach event map if available showing route.)  Cities and Towns where the event will take place. EVENT SPONSOR INFORMATION: Buzzards Bay Coalition Name of Sponsor (Permittee) 114 Front St Street Address 508-999-63631 x207 Contact Number Jonah Guerin 114 Front St Street Address  New Bedford City/Town Vetin@svehuzanelyog E-Mail Event Manager Title/Position New Bedford City/Town  MA State  Sponsor's Authorized Representative  MA State  Form continues on next page    RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF' TRANSPORTATION PARADE/EVENT PERMIT  Jonah Guerin (Sponsor's Representative) Buzzards Bay Coalition (Event Sponsor)  on behalf of Buzzards Bay Coalition  agree to  (Event Sponsor)  indemnify, defend and hold harmless the State of Rhode Island, its officers, representatives, agents, servants, employees and successors from any liability, damages, claims and or losses arising from the Event activities of  its agents or employees, including all costs, expenses and attorney fees  Buzzards Bay Coalition  which in any manner result from or arise out of this agreement. Rhode Island caused by the acts of Buzzards Bay Coalition effect and binding, even where. Buzzards Bay Coalition  shall  (Event Sponsor)  reimburse the State of Rhode Island for any. and all damages to the real or personal property of the State of Rhode Island shall give reasonable notice of any such claim. The duties under this provision shall remain fully in contribute in part to the acts giving rise to the claims and/or where the State of Rhode Island is alleged or is  its agents, or employees. The State of is alleged of, ori is found to merely  (Event Sponsor) (Event Sponsor)  found to have contributed to the acts giving rise toi the claims.  Buzzards Bay Coalition (Event Sponsor)  further agrees tot furnish, install and remove necessary traffic control  signs in accordance with state and federal specifications, and to coordinate with local traffic police officers to  direct motorists in accordance with any proposed detours.  Buzzards Bay Coalition (Event Sponsor) and 2). Buzzards Bay Coalition (Event Sponsor) amended. terminate the permit. Oerak gai Authorized Representative's Signature  further covenants and agrees that:  1) No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, age or disability, be excluded from participation in, denied thel benefits, of or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in the course of the Event; other requirements imposed by or pursuant to 49C.F.R. Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation - Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as Ini the event of breach of this non-discrimination covenant, the State of Rhode Island shall have the right to  shall use the state highways of the Event route in compliance with all  1/24/23  Date  APPROVAL FROM' THEI RI' TURNPIKE, AND BRIDGE. AUTHORITY (IF APPLICABLE) (For Use of] Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge, Route 138 in Jamestown, Newport Pell Bridge, Mount Hope  Bridge and Sakonnet Bridge).  Signature:  Date:  RITurmpike and Bridge. Authority  Form continues on next page    MUNICIPAL APPROVALS:  Pursuant to Section 31-12-12(a) of the Rhode Island General Laws of 1956, as amended, local authorities are empowered to regulate processions and/or assemblages on streets and highways within their jurisdictional limits, as well as to enforce applicable traffic regulations within the reasonable exercise of police power.  Municipality: Signature:. Municipality:, Signature: Municipality: Signature: Municipality: Signature: Municipality: Signature:  Municipal Official (Title):.  Date:,  Municipal Official (Title):.  Date:  Municipal Official (Title):.  Date:.  Municipal Official (Title):.  Date:.  Municipal Official (Title):  Date:  Attach additional copies of the Municipal Approvals section as needed.  Do not fill out this section - for official use only  RIDOT APFROVAL/DENIALTOI USE: STATEHIGHWAYS:  The State of Rhode Island approves/denies the application. Reason for denial (if applicable):  Date  RIDOT State Traffic Engineer  Please contact RIDOT at 401-222-2694 with any questions. Your application may be denied or you may be asked to change the Event route if the State highways on the Event route are scheduled to be under  construction ont the Event date(s).    Buzzards Bay' Watershed Ride 2023  100,75, 35-mile routes SAG support'helpline: (508)999-6363  Num Dist Type  Note  1. 0.0 P Start of route - LITTLE COMPTON, RI 2. 0.0 - 100-mile START LINE (Sakonnet Point Club)  100 MILES TOGO  Parking, check-in, restrooms, food, water available Lonto Sakonnet Point Rd. (RI route 77) Ronto Peckham Rd- - Volunteer Lonto Pottersville Rd Slight R on Mullin Hill Road Ronto Old Harbor Rd Rc onto Howland Rd Lonto Acoaxet Rd  3. 0.1 4. 5.4 6. 8.5 7. 9.4 8. 10.2 9. 10.8 11. 12.6 13. 16.0 14. 16.5 15. 18.9  5. 7.6 - R ontol Long Hwy - Volunteer  WESTPORT, MA  90 MILESTOGO  10. 11.8 - Lonto Atlantic Ave 12. 12.8 1 Continue ontol River Rd  Slight R onto Old Harbor Rd Ro onto Adamsville Rd Rc onto Main Road- - Volunteer  80 MILEST TOGO    Road  Road  A  Little Compton    Comm-3  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject:  Jed Dawson dawson/legmal.om, Monday, January 23, 20236:34 PM eteineltlecompomiog: Town Council Cindy Dawson; Andrew Moore Request for Support - Little Compton Food Bank  Dear Members ofthe Town Council:  Sue Chase (a fellow board member for the LC Food Bank) recently spoke with Andrew Iriarte-Moore and suggested that we: reach out to you. Cindy and Imoved to Little Compton full-time a: few years ago and were looking for opportunity to volunteer & serve. The Food Bank seemed tol be a good fit and wei recently accepted Since joining the board, many changes havel happened. Wei now have new refrigeration, ai total game changer We would love to show you the transformation that has occurred in the lower level oft the Wellness Center. The process started just before Thanksgiving and we were up and running at the start of2023. With generous donations from our community, we were able to offer fresh hams for our patrons at Christmas time, and held a The new refrigeration and shelving is making the the Food Bank aj popular destination for our patrons (those in need of support in our community) each Friday and Saturday morning. We want to get the word out SO that we Sue mentioned to us that the town might be interested in supporting the Food Bank. If there are: funds available tol help us expand our services, we would be very grateful. $5,200 would enable us to increase the current weekly spending budget from $500 to $600 to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables and meats for our ever growing This year, we're also working on securing grant funding to partner with the local farms in the area - providing the dual benefits of supporting our local economy/farms and feeding those in our community suffering from Please take us up on our offer to come to visit the Food Pantry. Itis our beliefa and hope that we will reach all The Little Compton Food Bank is an enormous (yet unknown) asset to our beloved Little Compton community.  the role of Co-Presidents of the Board.  indeed. We now can offer: more: fresh vegetables, meats and dairy each week.  "buy-nothing" bazaar for our patrons tol have gifts for their families.  can help all ofthose in need.  recipients of food each week.  food insecurity.  families in need ofs support.  Thank you for considering partnering with us at the LC: Food Bank.  Sincerely,  Jed & Cindy Dawson  A  Jed Dawson avson/I@gmail.com Cell: 508-735-9663    Comm- 4  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject:  Leslie Fox Town Council  Wednesday, January 18, 2023 8:57 PM Fwd: Little Compton repaving project  Dear Town Councilors,  Please find below the RI Department ofTransportation'* 's responses to a series of questions Is submitted regarding the 2024 repaving project. Their responses clarify the scope of work, summarized inl key points as  follows:  Granite curbing willl bei installed on both sides oft the street on the south side oft the Commons. Cape  Cod berms are out ofs scope for the Commons.  Thei repaving project excludes new drainage systems for the Commons Thei repaving project excludes pedestrian safety improvements for the Commons  P'd like to request that the council formally address pedestrian safety issues around the Commons. There are, no doubt, various options beyond the few: mentioned ini my query to RIDOT that are worth exploring and which could make the Commons ai more pedestrian friendly business district. Please consider taking action and  formulating aj plan to improve pedestrian safety.  Lastly, is there an avenue to explore with the state al long-term solution to the water issues that continue to erode the south side oft the Commons and, similarly, at the top ofN Meeting House Lane? Repaving willl lessen the problems ini the near term but are not a solution. Both areas warrant an engineer's study to determine the source(s) ofthe water problems and to issue aj plan. Can ai request be made tol RIDOT to conduct a study with  future year funding? Ifnothing is done, the problems will not bei resolved.  Thanks for your consideration.  Regards, Leslie Fox  Begin forwarded message:  From: DOT.Cusiomerserwce, (DOT)" dot.customerservice@dotn.gov>  Subject: RE: Little Compton repaving project Date: January 13, 2023 at 3:02:43 PMI EST  To: Leslie Fox Hello,  1    Please find the responses to your questions below in red.  Two to three years ago spoke with al RIDOT engineer who was on site to review the condition oft the Commons roads. He indicated several spots where groundwater seeps upi from under the pavement in addition to obvious signs of stormwater damage and erosion on both sides of the road. The engineer said would add solutions for1 these issues int the plan for the (then future) project. He mentioned adding several catch basins and installing a drain system lot direct stormwater and groundwater (very! high water table here) down to the cisterns at the corner of Spring Lane and at the end of Pike's Peak (as we refer to the tip oft thet triangle). Were those plans or information from his site visit (2018 or 2019?) incorporated int the scope for 2024? The Pavement Improvements-LCM, project involves various pavement improvements along eleven roadways int the Towns ofl Little Compton and Tiverton. The project is on an accelerated schedule fori the purpose of rehabilitating and reconstructing approximately 11-miles of roadway while maintaining the existing roadway alignment andi footprint. Drainage improvements are limited toi the cleaning ofe existing catch basins and reconstruction, as needed, within the project limits. New drainage systems are noti included as part oft this pavement project. Will the project include a new system to divert, catch, and manage groundwater: and  stormwater water flow to the existing or new cisterns?  Same as above.  The: south side oft the Commons offers little room for pedestrians to walk safely without walking in the road itself. Is RIDOT consider improving pedestrian safety- tot the degree possible given As stated in the previous response the scope, schedule and budget oft the project are based on addressing the pavement deficiencies on 11-miles of roadway. Land surveyl has not been performed ini this area under the: subject project which would be required in order toi identify property lines, existing grading, utility poles, trees, fences, stone walls etc. The introduction of new sidewalks along this section ofr road would not only change the scope ofwork, but it would also potentially impact the schedule and cost due to possible property impacts (including historic properties, archaeology, and cemeteries) utility relocation and tree removal and an extensive permitting and public outreach effort. The Town is funding a new sidewalk in the Commons triangle, between the school and Town Hall as part of the project. Would RIDOT consider making the south side oft the Commons a one-way street? This would greatly improve pedestrian safety and alleviate traffici for the residential side of the Commons. I've discussed this with the town council president and town administrator and they were open Cars routinely park along the south side, which further narrows the road and makes it more difficult for two-way traffic, bikes and pedestrians to navigate. Although thei town is planning to replace the maintenance shed on the north side with a small parking loti for teachers and Itiso safely? our understanding that the Town does not want to limit the on-street parking in this The town administrator unequivocally stated that the Union Cemetery side will not be curbed and that a petroleum-based Cape Cod asphalt berm will be installed. Is this true? Ify yes, does RIDOTI have a rationale fort treating one side oft the Commons differently than the other three project to improve the condition oft the roadway edge while being consistent with the north side  the width of the road in the plan?  toi thei idea.  consistent with the  oft this scope project  Reconfiguring the south side of Commons would not be  would RIDOT consider restricting parking on the south side to allow traffic to flow more  parents,  area. Parking restrictions arel left to the Town even on state roads.  sides?  which is included in this  The south side oft the Commons Street will receive new granite curbing  of the road and surrounding area.  2    The Commons is listed as an historic district on the National Register of Historic Places. Iti is the only town commons in Rhode Island ifr noti the entire U.S. that remains largely intact. Established in 1677, the Commons is an important and valued landmark for residents and visitors alike. Please consider installing granite curbing, which is more historically appropriate and will enable the town to maintain and carry forward the visual appeal oft the Commons. If the 2024 project is using federal funding, are there any stipulations or guidelines that RIDOT will encompass to retain the historic district's appearance uniformly on south and As previously stated, granite curbing will be utilized to be consistent with the surrounding area while adhering to the project scope and budget. Through the Section 106 and 4(f) process, the  north: sides oft the Commons?  project is not anticipated tol have an adverse effect on the historic district.  Have ag good day, Heather Gately  Information and Public Relations Specialist Office of Communications. & Constituent: Services R.I Department of Transportation Two Capitol Hill Providence, Rhode Island 02903 P:4 401-222-2450 EAatSstenEgPataNRA https://twitter.com/RIDOTnews tps/www.farebockebookcom/RIDOTNeWS Sent: Sunday, January 8, 20237:59PM Subject: Little Compton repaving project  From: Leslie Fox  To: DOT.Customerservice, (DOT) <dot.customerservice@dot.r.gov>  Thank yout for providing answers to my questions about the 2024 paving project in Little Compton. Atar recent town council meeting, the town administrator described the scope of the upcoming RIDOT repaving project, scheduled for late spring 2024. When highlighting the work fori the Commons historic district, he stated that the south side of the Commons will be repaved but is excluded from curbing and there was no plan to improve pedestrian safety or water drainage. While Isupport thei town's plans to fund sidewalk installation on the north side oft the Commons in conjunction with RIDOT's repaving project, lam very concerned that planning for the south side may not include some critical elements. I When referencing the south side oft the Commons, I'm referring to the road running from A-1 Pizza in front of Union Cemetery and to the corner of South of Commons (across from Wilbur's General Store). Two to three years agol Ispoke with al RIDOT engineer who was on site to review the condition oft the Commons roads. He indicated several spots where groundwater seeps upi from under the pavement ina addition to obvious signs of stormwater damage and erosion on both sides of the road. The engineer said would add solutions fort these issues in the plan fori the (then future) project. He mentioned adding several catch basins and installing a drain system lot direct  am hoping you can clarify the scope oft the Commons work.  3    stormwater and groundwater (very high water table here) down to the cisterns at the corner of Spring Lane and at the end of Pike's Peak (as we refer to the tip oft the triangle). Were those plans or information from his site visit (2018 or 2019?) incorporated int the scope for 2024? Will the project include a new system to divert, catch, and manage. groundwater: and  stormwater water flow to the existing or new cisterns?  The south side of the Commons offers little room for pedestrians to walk safely without walking int the road itself. Is RIDOT consider improving pedestrian safety to the degree possible given Would RIDOT consider making the south side of the Commons a one-way street? This would greatly improve pedestrian safety and alleviate traffic for the residential side oft the Commons. I've discussed this with the town council president and town administrator and they were open Cars routinely park along the south side, which further narrows the road and makes it more difficult fort two-way traffic, bikes and pedestrians to navigate. Although the town is planning to replace the maintenance shed on the north side with a small parking loti fori teachers and parents, would RIDOT consider restricting parking on the south side to allow traffic toi flow more The town administrator unequivocally stated that the Union Cemetery side will not be curbed and that a petroleum-based Cape Cod asphalt berm willl bei installed. Is this true? If yes, does RIDOTI have a rationale fort treating one side of the Commons differently than the other three The Commons is listed as an historic district on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the only town commons in Rhode Island ifr not the entire U.S. that remains largely intact. Established in 1677, the Commons is an important and valued landmark for residents and visitors alike. Please consider installing granite curbing, which is more historically appropriate and will enable thet town to maintain and carry forward the visual appeal oft the Commons. Ift the 2024 project is using federal funding, are there any stipulations or guidelines that RIDOT will encompass to retain the historic district's appearance uniformly on south and  the width oft the road in the plan?  tot the idea.  safely?  sides?  north sides of the Commons?  Thank you for your patience ini responding. Although these questions are specific to the Commons, Ican assure you that many of us are looking forward to this project and fully support your efforts in planning  and executing. Regards, Leslie Fox 14 Commons Little Compton  4    Comm-5  RECEIVED FEB 012023  TOWN OF TIVERTON RESOLUTION 2023-0001  RESOLUTION SEEKING GENERAL. ASSEMBLY AUTIORIYTOLICENSE  SHORT-TERM RENTAL( (STR)BYN MUNICIPALITIES  Whereas, Rhode Island's cities and towns are grappling with the regulation of short-term  rentals;  Whereas, the nature oft the Short-term rental business is such that the clients are transient and the Whereas, the only regulatory mechanism available to cities and towns is through the local zoning code as cities and towns are: not authorized tol license businesses or permit other activities Whereas, local zoning codes doi not provide adequate means to regulate short-term rentals to Whereas; some cities and towns have attempted to regulate short-term rentals through zoning Whereas; short-term rentals are gaining inj popularity in the Town ofTiverton and throughout Whereas, the' Town Council of the Town ofTiverton believes that further action by the General Assembly is necessary to allow for the: regulation and licensing of short-term rentals in addition NOWI BE: IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT THE TIVERTON TOWN COUNCIL HEREBY 1. Tiverton's delegation to the Rhode Island General Assembly introduces and seeks immediate passage oft the attached proposed legislation (Exhibit. A) ini the 2023 session of 2. The Town Clerk is requested toi immediately submit a copy oft this resolution to 3. Tiverton's delegation is respectfully requested toi notify the town council president, town administrator, and town clerk of the dates of any hearing on the proposed legislation.  rentals can be disruptive to the quality ofl life ofl local residents;  without specific General Assembly authority; and  protect the interests ofl local residents and the community;  and or a local licensing requirement; and  the State of] Rhode Island;  to municipal zoning ordinances. REQUESTS THAT:  the General. Assembly, and  Tiverton's: state representative and senators, and  Introduced by: Councilor. Michael Burk meeting of. January 23, 2023. Is/Joan B. Chabot  ATTESTED: Read and passed by a vote of the Town Council at the Tiverton Town Council  Joan B. Chabot, Clerk oft the Council    EXHIBIT. A  ROPOSEDINGISLATION  In addition to any authority granted to a municipality by R.I.G.L. 45-24-27 et seq., the municipality, by and through their city or town councils, is authorized to grant and issue licenses regulating the establishment and use of short-term rentals (STRs), as defined by R.I.G.L. 42- 63.1-14(b). In granting such STR licenses, the municipality may establish rules and regulations  which may include but are: not limited to the following:  (1) Annual health and safety inspections inclusive of fire code, building, and health and safety regulations or statutes and approved sewage or wastewater services; (2) Annual licensing fees not to exceed two-hundred dollars ($250) per bedroom as defined  the Rhode Island state building code in the proposed STR facility;  (3) Thei name, address, and active phone number ofa a responsible individual or entity for  emergency or other contacts;  (4) The provision of private adequate trash removal services and recycling for any STR  facility that is not occupied by its owner; (5) Thej provision ofc on-site parking;  (6) The limitation of use oft the property for events or gathering that are: inconsistent with  the underlying zoning designation or local rules or ordinances.  An municipality may provide, by separate ordinance, al limit on the: number of] licenses issued under this statute within the municipality as a whole or within specific neighborhoods and/or zoning districts. In addition, the: municipality may include in this separate ordinance a provision for fines for the: failure ofal licensee to comply with the licensing requirement, said  fine not to exceed $500 per incident.    The city or town council shall not vote on the issuance of any license for an STR until the conclusion ofaj public hearing that has been advertised at least three (3) consecutive weeks in newspaper of general circulation and on the municipality's website. The advertisement shall contain the name oft the applicant, the address ofthe proposed STR, including the plat and lot number, the maximum occupancy of the proposed STR, and the current zone oft thej property.        Comm-lo  Little Compton Republican Town Committee  LCRIGOP.org  Little Compton Town Council 40 Commons Little Compton, RI 02837 February 6, 2023  To members oft the Town Council  Iwould like to respectfully request on behalf of the Republican Town Committee the use  of Veterans Fields for the annual Antique Car Show. We are proposing to hold the car show on Sunday June 11th with a rain date of. June 25th. Ihave reached out to David MacGregor for approval oft the field as well. I'm awaiting Dave'sresponse. Ifyou have any questions please feel free to contact me.  Thanks  Mike W Rocha II, Chairman  Post Office Box 311 Little Compton Rhode Island 02837  WWW.LCRIGOP.Org  Email: info@LCRIGOP.Org  Find Us on Facebook    Comme 1  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject:  Bob Rottmann pobeepetracescom Monday, February 6, 20232:20PM Carol Wordell; Patrick Bowen Little Compton Housing Trust resignation  Dear Carol and Patrick:  After 10+ years, Ithink iti is time for me to reluctantly leave the Housing trust. tor recent decisions and actions by the Trust and the Town Council.  Ihave enjoyed my participation on the board and am glad to see that several meaningful issues are in better shape due  My health makes me reluctant to attend the meetings solam no longer attending them.  Ina addition, the Rhode Island Law which believe is labeled as R.I. Gen. Laws S 45-53-1 which deals with the 10% issue Iwould like to be ablet to address this issue and not be hampered in any public communications by my involvement with  foraffordable housing needs to be challenged.  the Trust.  And so, lam tendering my resignation to the Little Compton Housing Trust.  Carol, please let me know if there is any more formal process you would like me to dot to effect this.  Patrick, please let the other members of the Trust know about this decision.  Inc closing-Imayl be leaving the Trust but please know thatl will continue to participate in town affairs!  Sincerely, Bob Rottmann  1    Cmbent  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To:  fnhaggerty@a0.com Wednesday, January 18,2023529PM  dcook@ltiverton.rigowjmagaw@eastbaymediagroup.com, ehartey@eastpaymediagroup.com, aguareporsmoum.om, yntusaeportmoummncom: abbott@portsmoutiricom: hamitomneptimoutricom: atmanepotsmoumcon lelyepotsmouthicomipenepontsmouhnicon ingepoxcergpuma.con gegpeponcmgpumicon afarzan@providencejournal.com; rainer@portsmputhicom: Miadamepetmoshtgesgemsepatmoutnion: einsaeportsmoumm.com: Town Council; Carol Wordell; rchmondonewporncom: damon@newportn.com, wolaingegamsetcomstfymnenewpticom: DoeMecelorelveronngox mbureliertonigpppacapadward@hheronigo, janick@tvertonngow Osterville Neighbors Fight Megawatt Onshore Wind Cables  Cc:  Subject: Cape Cod  Osterville Cape Cod Dowses Beach Neighbors Fight Onshore Wind Megawatt Wind Projects PMRSOsNeaNisptlbaw, Save Greater Dowses Beach Group, January 17th Meeting at the Osterville Village Library  Beach 30.jpg    Consatl  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To:  fnhaggertyOaol.com  Wednesday, February 1,20231 10:43AM  dmaipbamomagngngmoastymdyoup.en atygasbymdyopan aguiar@potsmouthricom: wjitusa@porimoumricom: dabbottepotsmoutmi.om: hemitonepotsmomricon: latmamnepormoutmicom: alely@portsmouthmicom, jyan@porsmoutni.com ngepo/der.epumai.com: yrgepoadedoumatcon ranépoldemefpumaicom: mainer@porsmoumricom, lhitchen@portsmouthigoa geames@portsmoutmi.com: leins@portsmouthricom: Town Council; Carol Wordell; widmond@newporui.com: damon@newportr.com, wolfangegannet.om, slymn@newportricom, DaleMedeinselwetonagon mbukeriwertonrigoapadwandelvertonigo. janick@ltivertonngow Mayflower Wind Changes Name to SouthCoast Wind Energy LLC  Cc:  Subject:  Mayflower Wind Changes Name to SouthCoast Wind Energy LLC  Feb 1,2023 energy-lc/ joint  --a-..s.X.A BOSTON and FALL RIVER, MA - February 1,2023-SouthCoast. Wind Energy LLC, a venture of Shell New Energies US LLC and Ocean Winds North America, is the  Wind. This  better reflects the company's  new name for Mayflower commitment to the people,  change  businesses and communities of the SouthCoast, all of  whom will benefit from the growing offshore wind industry.    Consanf/  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To:  fnhaggerty@ao.com Thursday, January 19, 20239:06PM  oalehwrmlgngmgmoastbymadlyopons ityestbymasypan aguarepotsmoutma.om, wjitusa@portmoutricom: dlabbott@portsmoutiricom, hanliomepotsmoumicom latmanepotsmoumricom elyepotmouthricomiyeanepotsmoumicon ngepowenepumalcom: yagepoveemgpumicon aramepowdemgpumitcom: rainereporimoumacom, hitchen@portsmoutnigo, geames@porsmouthacom: einsaepotsmoumn.con Town Council; Carol Wordell; wrichmondenewporicom: damon@newportn.com, ert DeeMecelczetweronngon mbukelwertonigoipudwarciethertonigog djanickOtiverton.rigov Mayflower Wind Files Emergency Motion Massachusetts  Cc:  Subject:  mtps/iesenieasacmadimRoom/es2s4  COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES Petitions of NSTAR Electric Company d/bla Eversource Energy, Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company d/blal National Grid, and Fitchburg Gas and Electric Company, d/bla Unitil for Approval of Proposed Long-Term Contracts for Clean Energy Projects Pursuant to Section 83C of An Act Relative to Green Communities, St. 2008, C. 169, as amended by St. 2016, C. 188, S 12;St.2 2021, C.8,5591, et. A)D)DPU2DO D.P.U, 20-17 D.P.U. 20-18 D.P.U. 22-70D.P.U.22- EMERGENCY MOTION OF MAYFLOWER WIND ENERGY Pursuant to 220 CMR 1.11(12), Mayflower Wind Energy LLC ("Mayflower Wind") hereby files this Emergency Motion in the above- referenced proceedings. On December 30, 2022, the Department issued separate Orders in DPU 20- 16/17/18 and DPU 22-70/18/19 in which the Department approved Power Purchase Agreements ("PPAs") to which Mayflower Wind is a party. Mayflower Wind previously was granted limited On December 23, 2002 filed an Answer in all of the above dockets, in which Mayflower' Wind identified concerns related to the financeability of each of Mayflower Wind's generation projects. Mayflower Wind also noted the inter-relationship between the two proceedings, stating that the amendments proposed by Mayflower Wind were intended to enable the interconnection of a "single Earlier today, Commonwealth Wind LLC filed a Notice of Appeal in DPU 22-70/71/72. That appeal, as well as each of the Department's underlying Orders, directly and materially impact Mayflower Wind. Because Mayflower Wind's interests are not adequately represented by any other party to these proceedings, Mayflower Wind respectfully requests that (a) the Department grant Mayflower Wind full participant status in both proceedings, and (b) extend the 20-day period for filing an appeal of the Department's Orders in each of the above-referenced dockets for a period a five (5) Business Days after the Department issues an order or ruling in response to this Emergency Motion  71D.P.U.22-7  participant status in both proceedings,  1200 MW project" to Brayton Point.    Conbentl  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To:  fnhaggerty@a0.com Friday, January 20,2023424PM  eaiplwmwmigndmgymeastymdyopen hartey@eastbaymediagroup.com, lagulareportsmoutiricom: uitusa@portsmoutmi.com, dHisitoptamauMasantaugpotmoutMiowne latmamnepotsmoutmicon: - ingepoudenepumalcom: yrgepontmgpumicon aramepondmgpumatont rainereportsmoumicom, hitcheneportsmoutmgon, gemes@potsmoutmicom: leins@portsmoutmt.om: Town Council; Carol Wordell; widmond@newpaticom: damon@newporticom: wolfangegannettcom; sfymn@newporri.com: DoeMedeiczelweronngoa mbukeriwertonrigpsapudwarceliertonigo, janickeltivertonngow Mayflower Commonwealth Wind" "Cannot bei financed and built'  Cc:  Subject:  'Cannot be financed and built': Company behind big offshore wind energy X--  appeals DPU approval Maylower-Commonweatn Wind  January 20, 2023  Colin A. Young, State House News Service    Consnt!  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To:  nhaggerty0a0l.com Monday, January 30, 20238:12PM  acookOtverton.ngowmogaweeastbpayediagroup.com, eharteygeastpaymediagroup.com, agurepotsmoutmacom, y/tsaepotsmoutmicom, dabpoteporsmoufmicom, amitomeporsmoumiconm atmaneportmoumcon, atalyepotmpuhsicom.pemeportmoutmi.com gepowderegpuma.com: kgregg@providencejournal.com; farzan@providencejournal.com; raneropotsmoumacom, Pitcreneporsmoutmigon eameepotsmoutmi.com, Eansepotsmoutm.om, Town Council; Carol Wordell; wrichmond@newportri.com; damon@newporti.com, olangegamnet.comslymnenewpori.com: DoeMederoiewetonngos mburk@tiverton.rigovpedwardsetiverton.figov, djanicxoltivertonngow NE: States Propose Coordinated Transmission Lines Ocean Wind  Cc:  Subject:  New England states propose coordinated transmission development to support wind power  January 30, 2023  itps/www.cipubicop202301-Onewaenglanesalespropose-cooranaled-transmission:  evelopment-to-support-wind-power  New England states have taken a new step in building out regional transmission Int two proposals to the U.S. Department of Energy, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont have requested federal support for projects to update and expand the region's transmission system in preparation As big, new projects like offshore wind farms get closer to launch in the region, the poles and wires that carry electricity where it needs to go need an upgrade. Doing that work in a coordinated, proactive way could minimize environmental and human impacts and save money = about $20 billion nationally, according to a report from The Brattle Group, a One of New England's proposals, called the Joint State Innovation Partnership for Offshore Wind,' outlines how the states would work with wind developers and transmission providers to develop new lines that support offshore wind.  infrastructure.  for an influx of clean energy resources.  consulting firm, this month.  Jared Chicoine, the commissioner of New Hampshire's Department of Energy, said the proposal was an effort to take advantage of wind power, especially because of constraints  onr natural gas coming into New England.    "We're really looking at: what are other options out there to bring power into the region," he said. "What's driving this conversation is knowing the needs New England has for additional energy resources and then when it comes to transmission, how we get it to the  grid."  Patrick Woodcock, the commissioner of Massachusetts' Department of Energy Resources, said the effort was especially important in the light of recent spikes in the price "It is imperative that we transition to a regional electricity system that can support the delivery of both affordable and reliable clean energy to residents and businesses; 1 he The proposed approach is focused on developing more transmission for offshore wind in the near-term with current technology, while building toward a future system where offshore wind projects are connected to one another along the coast with offshore cables. Building coordinated transmission offshore could allow projects to connect back to the grid in more strategic places, and reduce the upgrades needed on land. It could also reduce costs that ratepayers might need to shoulder, and be more reliable and resilient than a system where offshore wind developers independently plan how their projects connect The second" proposal, which came from Vermont with the support of other New England states, would have the federal government support a transmission line that would bring hydropower from Quebec to Vermont and the rest of the New England market. The initiatives are part of a call for proposals from the federal energy department associated with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The department is expected to award up to $2 billion to projects funded in this round of applications. Federal officials will invite  of fossil fuels.  said.  with the transmission system, according to the proposal.  some projects to submit full proposals by May.  2    Cmsta  TOWN OF FOSTER RECEIVED JAN $12023.  RHODE ISLAND RESOLUTION 2023-01  RESOLUTION OF' THE FOSTER TOWN COUNCIL URGING) REJECTIONOF CHANGES TOTHE] RHODE ISLANDI ENABLING, ACTA AS PROPOSED BY THE RHODE ISLAND HOUSE OF] REPRESENTATIVESI LANDI USE COMMISIONI DATED NOVEMBER 10,2022 WHEREAS.the' Town ofFosteri isal home-rule communityl having al Town Council empowered by the State Constitution, the' Town Charter and1 by R.I.G.L. 45-2-1 and 45-5-21 to manage its affairs and the WHEREAS. thel Rhodel Island House ofl Representatives' Land Use Commission, Housing Working Land Group by communication dated November 10,2022 has recommended: several alleged] legislative "solutions" to address housing shortage and development issues on as statewide basis, (attached] hereto as WHEREAS.After due and careful review thereof the' Town of Foster Town Council has determinedt to oppose the suggested solutions"and1 legislative amendments as proposed byt theI Land Use Commission, WHEREAS.the' Town Council believes thatt the housing and development issuesi identified by thel Land Use Commission can be best addressed andi resolved] by individual municipalities The Town Council urges Thel Honorable. Speaker oft thel House and Thel Honorable General Assembly of the Statec of Rhodel Island to reject the legislativgamendnents, ând suggested "solutions" recommended byt thel Land Use Commission, Housing Working, Group as statei in] Exhibit A; and bei itf further RESOLVED, thata a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to each oft the Town and City Councils oft the other thirty-cight(38): municipalities oft the State of Rhodel Island urging theirs similar supportofthis RESOLVED, thats a copy oft this Resolution bei forwarded tot the: following for theirs similar support and  interests of the' Town; and  Exhibit A); and  Housing Working Group for, and  NOW' THEREFORE, bei tRESOLVED as follows:  Resolution; and1 bei itf further due consideration:  Thel Honorable: Daniel McKee, Governor, State of] Rhode Island; Thel Honorable Joseph) H. Shekarchi, Speaker oft the House, State ofl Rhode. Island; Thel Honorable Thomas Deller, Chairman, Land Use Commission; Thel Honorablel Dominickl Ruggiero, President, Rhodel Island Senate; Thel Honorable Ernest Almonte, Executivel Director, Rhodel Island) League of Cities and Towns; The] Honorable State Senator Gordon) Rogers; Thel Honorable Statel Representativel Michael Chippendale; The Cities and' Town Counçils, State of Rhode] Island.  Approved by votet the Foster Town Council on this 26th day ofJ January 2023.  ur  WHERETO the: following bear witness:  Signed:  Foster Town Council bokes Denise) L. DiFranco President  Cubilon Susanl M.. Dillon Town Clerk    LANDIAMISON SING ORI ING ROP  I. Goal ofthe) Housing Working Group: propose changes to the enabling legislation thaty will address thes shortage ofl housing units statewide; create more tools to enable housing development; improve  existing processes of development review II. Enabling Legislation: Subdiyision ofLand RIGL45-23 Zoning Oxdinances RIGL 45-24 III. Issues & Potential Solutions: the cost per unit i. Solutlons:  Comprehensive) Planning, andLand Use Act RIGL 45-22.2  a. Issue: Restricting density by sighto diminishes the number ofunitst that CAD bel built and incteases  1, Reform statewide minimum lots sizes - discussion around! lots sizes standardized att the state level with different % or mix oflot sizes mandated for municipalities 2, Amend. ADUI legislation for ease ofu use- - strike thel language that requires. ADUS to be Need mosei information on what impacts ADUS have on resale, lending, and appraisal b. Need more clarity on) how xenitors definet multifamily V. singlef familyi in sale process in 3. Allow for ease ofr redevelopment of single family stock tot two family o: small multifamily 4. by: Enable right thes abilityt to convert! latge residential buildings tos smaller units where feasible Encourage/mandate: in thet urban and denses suburban areas zero. lot line development, townl house (row houses) development, other creative development tools that would b. Issue:l Inability to develop multifamily housing throughout thes state. limits housing options in cach municipality, impacts aging residents abilityt to downsize, and skews development to large, luxury 1. Establish/mandate arens throughout the statet that allow multifamily development "by righ!" a. These requirements should vary for areasi in an urban growth boundary and outside 2. Enable/mandate mixed use multifamily development: in commercial zones 3. Enable/mandate mixed use/multifamily development along statel highways or transit These requirements should vary for areas: in an urban gtowth boundary and outside 4. Identify transition zones" (areas between commerci/industial: ands single family) statewide, where different types ofhousing development could bc sited Bnable/mandate zoning within village centers to allow fori infill or redevelopmment that matches the existing fabric (maket the existing building type legal tol build) a. These requirements shouldvary for areas in ant urban gkowth boundaty and outside  removed after family mmember leaves regulations relationship io. ADUS regardless of zoning limitations increase density  single family development i, Solutions:  thel boundaty coridors thel boundary  thel boundary  RECOMMENDATIONS-NOVEMBER 10, 2022  EXHIBIT - A    ANDUS COMMISSION OUSING VOINNECROUN  Issue: Short' Term rental ands student housing: - Short term xental (Airbnb, vrbo, etc) has becomes a business and as A result, housing units are lost from thet market. Additionally in colleget towns, student: rentals, another form ofs short term tental, take housing out oft the market. 1. Enable communities toi regulate short term rental 2. Limit ADUS to longt term rental. Ban the use of ADUS fors short term rental 3. Enable communities toi regulate the conversion ofhousing tos student housing d. Issue: Excessive parking requirements add, cost to tesidential devclopment, impact storm water runoff, and diminish number ofunits that could bel builti in some cases  i. Solution:  i. Solutions:  1. Identify areas where future residential deyelopment could benefit by reducing or removing 2. Establish metrics thata allow for different parking requirements for different ptojects - takig: 1to consiaeraton: siting near traisit, sentor developtnent erc. Issue:) Drawn out development: review process makes residential development more costly tol build 1. Streamline approval processes for development, especially residential development a, Eliminate public hearing for development that conforms to: zoning andi is not seeking b. Minor subdivision approval by administrative officer Bring developmentplan reviewi into the land development; process d, Revise outdated! legal standards that discourage any development or change ("least Enable municipalities to transfer costs fort third-party professional review and Standardize the ability to appoint local board altemnates; make ite easier to achieve g, Standardize the definitions of zoning districts h. Make voning ordinances easier to amend for more agile regulation 2. Amend Unified Development Review tol be at mandated part ofl land development review which would expedite all development 3. Establish & committee! like the Statel Bullding Board which would be responsible for updating thes statewide. land development regulations creating a universal template of 4. Address the variations of development review processes across the 39 municipalitics a, Crente: as standard process with reasonable timelines and transparent expectations as  parking requiements  3. Look to model language: from other states  Solutions:  vatiances or waivers zoning relief possible") certification quorums  development  was the intent in the 19921 law  Issue:Lack ofincentives att the municipal level to ençourage or accept growth 1, Seek grenter allocation ofs state dollats for the Housing Incentives tol Municipalities 2. Uses state funding to inçentivize development projects thati incorporate affordable housing a, Establish statewidet technical assistance on IIJA/IRA opportunities for municipalitics  i. Solutions:  program, RII Infrastructure Bank anda act on climate goals  that could be access to assisti in sustainable development  REBCOMMENDATIONS- NOVEMBER 10, 2022    LANDUSL, OMMISSIONS VIOUSING WORING GROP, 3. Increases support to municipal planning staff for communities who wantt to: address a. Build municipalt technical assistance & support for developing growth plans, potentially througha a1 xegional planner or statewide assistançe team b. Housing planning technical assistance could be overseen by the) Department of iF Faumding-implitations: for statel budgeti ift regional technical assistance. is 5, Incentives to create tie-ins forwater and sewer or expansion/upgrades to cxisting water 6. Create municipal tax benefits for communities making progress towards growth 7. Mandate that non-compliance with the 10% AHI law is gtounds for a use and/ors special Issue: Iack ofe enforcement or accountability for planning and zoning! boards and/or 1. Ifmunicipalities do not meeto expectations - 10%. AH or otherl housiug benchmarks- should the state stepi in similat to the school takeover ptocesses A. Instead ofa1 10% tatget, establishing a growth tate: metric or target for residential i Department of] Housing could Bet growth rates for municipalities with] legislation that outlines how often rates should be teviewed and adjusted 2. Createa a "builders' remedy". (Schuetz, P.8), a1 mechanism for developers to override local 3. Establish exclusionary test, ifr municipalities continue to use: zoning andl land usel lawt to a. Example: Iflocal ordinances restrict or limit ADUS, properly owners attempting to build. ADUS could apply for approval from the State Department of Housing ot an entity such as a Statel Development Committee 4. Establish consequences and monitoring mechanisms for municipalities that have not met thes statutory 10% (ex. Dtah'sMunicipall Planning Requirements) a, Utah requires municipalities not meeting housing goals to create al housing plan that includes implementation oft three approaches to gtowth out ofar menu of12 5, Require developments that receive' TSAS toi include affordable units within the Inclusionaty! Zoning/Fee-in-lien: needs tol bei reviewed to not be detrimental to building andi ifp payments are made, fund needs to) be monitored to ensure payments Remove thel Fee-in-lieu: mandate completely- Fee-in- -lieu does not workl here because we: are not growing ats a rate that makes the payment acceptable  housing shortage Housing  administered byl DOH and sewer infrastructure use) permit  4. Address municipal funding formula for publics schools  municipalities who perpetually deny development  i. Solution:  growth in each municipality  zoning to build housing under cettain conditions exclude certain types of development  developmnent  , Amend the Fee-in-lieus regulations RIGL45-24.46.1 are used towards affordable units  h. Issue:l Development appeals process circles back to the same boardwhich rcjected the  development proposal i. Solution:  1, Establish al heating officer process or) Development Building Court xesponsible for hearing  development appeals  RECOMMENDATIONS-NOVEMBER 10, 2022    ANDGSL GO OMMISSION HOUSINE VORKINCGROUN  2, Eliminate counterproductive semand mechanisms (decisions can either be upheld or Issue: The Comprehensive Plani is not used as a menningful guidef forl housing development 1. Housing goals/growthl benchmarks setl byl Department ofHousing, incorporated Into the Outlines the framework that local community must incorporate into their 2. Compl Plans should establish meaningful action steps to achieve their housinggrowth: iate 3. Progress towards the growth. rate benchmark should be monitored/action; plans should be adjusted every s tmber ofyears (set byI DOH or Statewidel Plarning) 4. Increase capacity att thes Btatel level, either DOH or Statewidel Planning for housing specific Issuer There isa a persistent conflict between state! level desire for growth and municipal resistance 1, Ist there a tax reform toi incentivize municipal growth i ie. give municipalities a percentage of the tax increase associated with the gtowth in theit community (income tax share) A. Sharet the wealth created) by growth, establishs a mutual benefit  modified on appen!)  ,S Solutions:  State Guide) Plan produced by Statewidel Planning Comprehensive Plans  goal  planning assistançe and mmonitoring  tog growth i. Solutions:  k. Issue: Comprehensivel Permit has notl been an effective toola at cxpediting affordablel housing  development i. Solutions:  Address procedural pain points (eg, SHAB quorums) 2. Create predictable, concrete grounds for approving/denying: an application Issue; Urbat Growthl Boundary and sea level riset restricty where tesidential gtowth is feasible 1. Need better understanding oft this problem to develop solutions  What % ofland within each municipality is currently zoned for residentinl b. What % ofthe developable land allows multifamily housing? Ast municipalities lose developed/developable. land tos seal level rise, how will they create equivalent unit capacity elsewhere? (And without significantly impacting 2. Enable tools for development inland, specificallyi infill, redevelopment, and approprintely m. Issne:' Toi maintain a well-functioning housing market, the shortfall inl labor ands skill development 1. Dedicated! investment. in workforce programs targeted to the building trades and  . : Solutions:  development?  forest/farms/open! space.) scaled density  of the residential construction sector needs to be addressed  i, Solution: contractors  RECOMMENDATIONS-NOVEMBBR 10,: 2022    1/9/23,9:01A AM  State off Rhodel Island GeneralAasembly  [search this site  State of Rhode Island General Assembly  Land Use  Home Reprekentativos Sonators  Commbsaions/Dakrores Leglslation Naws PFfcuk Reporta Copli  Menu Commisslons Home Membars Commisslon Documents  Members  ThomasE. Deller Chalr Centrall Fals Planning Director Marial Mack Vice Chalr South) Kingstown Planning! Board Meredith 6E Brady Member pivislon ofstateP Planning Dylon Conley Member Attomey Terrence Gray Member Dept. ofEnvironmental! Management Nicole Verdi Member Orsted Topher) Hamblett Member Savat the! Bay Natek Kelly Robert DeGragarlo Member Slocum Resl Ratate andI Insurance John V. 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Briollngoul Penwlong lmployee) lagin  42023 Stale of Rhoda Island Genaral Asembly 82 Sinith: Street, Providoncg, RI 02903  pswwwalegaatuegowommhsoauslaBlaPapeuhmembarsasox    Comsint 3  Rhode Island Department ofl Environmental Management 235F Promenade Street I Providence, RIC 02908 401.222.4700 Iwww.dem.ri.gov I @RhodelslandDEM  CONTACT:  FORI IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, Jan. 20, 2023  Jay' Wegimont, DEM: 401-302-8316 xWeamonteenngow  DEM ISSUES DRAFT WATER QUALITY RESTORATION STUDIES FOR TIVERTON AND LITTLE COMPTON WATERBODIES AND OPENS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD WITH WORKSHOP SET FOR JAN. 30 PROVIDENCE, RI -The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is soliciting comments on studies detailing total maximum dailyl loads (TMDLS) developed for bacteria impairments of the Nonquit Pond tributaries in Tiverton and Little Compton - Borden Brook, Quaker Creek, and Tributary tol Nonquit Pond- and willl hold a virtual public workshop on Monday, Jan. 30. Ati the workshop, DEM representatives will describe the state'swater quality assessment process and TMDL development fori the Nonquit Pond  tributaries. WHAT: WHEN: WHERE: Meeting ID: Passcode: Find your local number:  Virtual public workshop to discuss Nonquit Pond tributaries TMDLS  Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, 3F PM Zoom call (click here for link) 4104398151 494430 by clicking here  To join the public hearing using your phone for audio, click on "Join by Phone" and follow the information ont the screen to dial in. All participants will be muted upon. joining the meeting. Following a presentation on the results, DEM will take questions and comments via voice or chat. To make a comment during the hearing, participants should click the "Raise Hand" button on the: screen or type into the chat, which will be All interested parties are invited to submit comments on the draft TMDLS by' Wednesday, March 1. Written comments can be submittedi to Skip Viator S4pMatoredem.rgon or by mail to Skip Viator, DEM, Office of Water Resources, 235 Promenade Street, Providence, RI 02908. Draft documents can be found on our DEM's Office of Water Resources assesses the quality of the: state's surface waters by comparing available monitoring data against the: state's established water quality criteria to determine whether the waters are suitable for such uses as swimming, fish/shellfish consumption, and aquatic life. As part oft the process, DEM identifies surface waters that do not meet water quality criteria for which a water quality restoration: study, known as a TMDL, is required in accordance with the federal Clean Water. Act. The tributaries to Nonquit  monitored.  website.  uge-wae - Rhode Island Relay 711    Pond were determined to be impaired for bacteria, and a TMDL tol bring the waters back into compliance with water quality criteria was developed under Rhode Island's statewide bacteria core document. For more information about DEM divisions and programs, visit www.dem.ri.gov ori follow us on Facebook,  Twitter (ORhodelslandDEM), or Instagram Orhodeisland.dem) for timely updates.  ###  uRpw-wAneN |Rhode Island Relay? 711