Date posted: MARCH7,2023 by 4:00 P.M.  All items on this agenda are to be discussed and/or acted upon.  TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON TOWN COUNCIL Wilbur McMahon SchoolLibrary 28 Commons Little Compton, RI  MEETING OF MARCH9,2023  Live streaming at  ttps/www.youtube.com/chamne/uCNOKCOBP433aEtgz0XH099  AGENDA 7:00 P.M.  Salute to the Flag Announcements:  1. Michelle McGaw will be hosting the Rhode. Island State Committee oft the New England for Offshore Wind Coalition at the Little Compton Community Center on March 20,  2023 at 6:30pm.  Approval ofl Minutes - February 23, 2023  Department Head Reports:  1. Finance Director- February 2023 2. Police Department- - February 2023 3. Building/Zoning: Department - February 2023 4. Fire Department- - February 2023 5. Town Clerk- - February 2023 6. Tax Assessor - February 2023 7. Town Administrator- - February 2023  Old Business:  1. Consider correcting the requested value for total FY24 Fire Department budget which was voted at the February 27, 2023 meeting oft the Town Council. The verbal announcement of the total ($986,240) was incorrect. The printed value ofthe total  ($1,071,298) was correct.    New Business:  1. Letter of request received from LC350, the appointed committee to plan and execute the  350th Birthday in 2025.  a. To use the town'si non-profit status to accept donations to LC350. b. To allow the town's Finance Director to establish an account for LC350. Toc confirm that the LC350 committee, and the events sponsored by them are  covered under the Town'si insurance policy.  2. Request from Finance Director to issue ai reimbursement of balance remaining to taxpayer, Skinny Dip Farm, Benjamin F. and Hannah H. Wolbach of 85 Willow Avenue. The Town Council approved a Tax Assessors abatement request on 3/24/22, approval resulted in a credit on the tax payer's account. The tax payer. has requested to: receive a one-time pay  out of the overage.  Board ofLicense Commissioners: none  Communications:  1. Copy of a resolution from Charlestown Town Council in support ofHouse Bill 2023-H 2. Copy of a resolution from Charlestown Town Council in support of Full Funding of 3. Copy of ai resolution from Hopkinton Town Council in support ofHousing Development 4. Request letter from The United Congregational Church to hold their Summer Fair and Summer Road Race on July 8, 2023.. Additionally the letter requests use ofthe Veterans  5174, an act related to waters and navigation.  Categorical Transportation Aid as outlined in RIGL 16-7.2-6.  and Land Use.  Field parking area: for Road Race participants.  Consent:  1. Letter received from Hague, Sahady & Co., P.C. for the year ending June 30, 2022 audit. 2. Memo from Town Administrator in regards to RIPTA Community Transportation 3. Decision from Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review: regarding Town Council  Partnership letter ofinterest. Chambers variance: request.  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 be no separate discussion oft these items unless a council member or citizen sO1 requests in which event the item willl be withdrawn from the General Order of business  and considered ini 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. February 23rd, A.D. 2023 at7 7:00 o'clock PMI held in in-person format at the Wilbur McMahon School Library, 28 Commons, Little Compton, RI. Members present: PaulJ. Golembeske, Gary S. Mataronas, Patrick McHugh and RobertI L. Mushen. Absent: Andrew Iriarte-Moore. Also in attendance: Antonio Teixeira, Town Administrator and Richard S. Humphrey, Town Solicitor.  The Council President called the meeting to order with a call to: recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving and second by Councilor) McHugh, alli in favor (Golembeske, McHugh, Mushen) Councilor Mataronas abstained: To approve, as written the' Town Council meeting  minutes for February 9, 2023.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving and second by Councilor Mataronas, all ini favor  (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To request thatt theUS Dept. ofInterior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management consider the Town an interested partyto recéive future communications relating tot the Revolution Wind Farm and Revolution Wind Export CableProject, North Kingstown, RI. Councilor Mataronas stated that he does not belieyé this project will effect Little Compton, but agrees in  concept to continue tol be notified for future communications  Motion made by Councilor McHugh, receiving and second by Counclof/Mataronas, all in favor (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To remand back to the Towp.Admimistrator a Request for) Proposals fort the reconstruction ofthe Wellhead locatedatfhe' Town Landing and for him to return to ai future council meeting  with ai recommendation.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiying and second by Councilor Mataronas, all ini favor  (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toj place on file an electronic communication receive from Sheila Mackintosh senffotheCouncil and State SenatoflousDiPalma andy State Representative Michelle McGaw expressingl her concerns over pedestriansafely on the Commons as it relates to the upcoming It was noted that the RIDOTi is expected to attend" theMarch 23rd Council meeting to bring the council and public upt to date.on.the Commons projeot. Ms. Mackintosh'semail was forwarded to contacts at. RIDOT by the Town (Threé (3) proposals were received and opened by the Town Council President, Town Clerk and Town Administratorwith Mr. Jim Locke additionally present on. February 10, 2023. Those proposals, Newport Renewables, Rise Engineering (through Thielsch Enginering, Inc.) and Sol Power, have been reviewed with a spreadsheet compiled to detail differençesiny varied portions ofthe bids to ease the committees review. Points of consideration noted during  reconstruction ptojectplanned by RI Dept. ofTransportation.  Administratoffort their attention.  discussion:  Ar request from thereviewers to'haye an independent technical review done to confirm their selection as Although Sol Power maybe the lowest ofa all bids they arel least experienced with this size project and did not Newport Renewables is the middle oft the line bid, but seems most experienced with this type of project and Rise seems to be thel least efficient, with thel highest rates and experience with projects that are smaller than this Committee recommends Newport Renewables as: its first choice, with Sol Power as its second choice. Incentives involved with all bids. 30% of project from Federal government, Rhode. Island has a scaled: rebate  appropriate  provide aj performance bond  provided an example ofa performance bond should one bei required.  project.  offer by size of project with a cap of $75,000. Believed to have toj pay for fullj project then received rebates.    Larry Anderson noted this project would save thet town on electricity costs as soon as thej panels are: functional.  Itis estimated tol be about $60,000: in savings. After ai fairly lengthy discussion the following was voted:  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving and second by Councilor McHugh, all in favor (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To grant permission to secure an independent professional review ofthree Motion made by Councilor McHugh, receiving and second by Councilor Mataronas, all in favor (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To place ai request madel by thel LCCommunity Center for budget funding in the amount of $6,200 to support the senior meal program in the FY24) budget folder for consideration during  (3) proposals for thei installation of solar panels on municipal buildings.  the February 27, 2023 special meeting.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving and second" by Comcllor/Mataronas, all in favor  (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To récelye three (3) letters ofi interest from residents wishing to: fill the unexpired term of Robert Rottmann on theLCHousing Trust and to set the date and time ofMarch Discussion ofa a request made by thel LC Game Clubi for the Councilto offer assistance regarding an outstanding tax tangible notice from 2013 that they seem to: not! be able tol haye'abated. The Game Club: notes they have been a 501(c)(3) since December 19, 2011 and have had instance where they came before the Council for tax exemption. This particular tax bill has been çarried as outstanding fora anumber ofyears. The Solicitor read copies of votes from 2014 and a portion ofal letter from Interim Tàx. Assessor Alan Booth from 2018. The Tax Assessor, Denise Cosgrove stated she did: not believe the Councilhad the authority to designatèexemption. After al lengthy discussion Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving andisecond by. Councilor Mushen, all in favor (Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen) Çouncilor Golembeske abstained from voting:To exempt at tax bill for account 12- 0750-00, Little Compton Game Club, Inc. in the amount of $335.55 principal due and $326.21 penalty due for at total of $661.761 for theyear 2013 resulting ini no taxes due for the Game Club: in 2013. Coyncilor.Musnen.il speak with the Tax Assessor to reçh a consensus for a future policy on this type of  23,2023 beginning at 6:15j pm fori interviews.  thei following was voted:  concern.  Motion madeby Councilor Golembeske, receiying and second by Councilor Mataronas, all in favor  (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To approve for consideration during the February 27,2023 special coucil meeting a request received from East Bay Community Action Program for FY24 funding in the Motion made by Comncilo.MeHugh, receiving and second by Councilor Mataronas, all in favor (Golembeske, Mataronas, Melngh,Mushen)To: consider on February 27,2023 a request for) FY24. Budget funding in the A question from the public asked ift the Wellness Center seeks grant funds. A member oft their board of  amount of$500.  amount of $10,900 received from the Little Compton Wellness Center. directors was in attendance and stated that they do seek grants as available. Requests received from thel LC: Housing Trust, discussion:  Patrick Bowen, Chair oft thel LCI Housing Trust addressed the Council to discuss ai request for support to enter into a purchase and sale agreement with RI Housing to purchase 184 Colebrook Rdi in an amount not to exceed $175 to  be purposed for affordable housing.    Various members oft thej public and Trust members spoke on the subject. Details oft the final purchase and sale have not been finalized, but is under review by al local attorney who has offered to assist the' Trust pro-bono. The' Trust would be the property owners, RI Housing currently owns the property which was foreclosed upon. The Trust has not yet to aj program or target levels for the property. Those actions and acknowledging varied methods ofs scoring applicants will happen at al later stage in thej process. Due to a1 recent Home Rule Charter amendment the Housing Trust can petition the Council to waive the requirement for Financial Town Meeting approval ofthe purchase and Motion made by Councilor McHugh, receiving and second by Councilor Mataronas, all in favor (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To accept a proposal submitted by thel LC: Housing Trust to enter into a Purchase and Sale agreement with RI Housing to use up to $175,000in existing Housing Trust Funds to purchase 184 Colebrook Road and to exempt the' Trust from needing to seek further approval from the  authorize the Trust toi move forward.  Financial Town Meeting for this purchase.  Motion made by Councilor McHugh, receiving and second by' Councilor Mataronas, all in favor (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toj place on1 the agonda for February 27,2023 special Council meeting review ofai request received from thel LCI Housing/rust foral FY24 appropriation of $50,000 in: funds to  support development of affordable housing at 184 Colébrook Road.  Motion made by Councilor. McHugh, receiving and second by Councilpr.Mlataronas, all in favor (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toj place on the agenda for Febfuary'27, 2023 specialCouncil meeting discussion ofaj proposal to increase thecurrent designation of$1,000to $20,000: for use bythel LCI Housing  Trust as listed under the article for Boards ànd Commissions.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving and second by Councilor. Mataronas, all in favor  (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To allow-the' Town Administrator to temporarily appoint a person to cover the absenceofthe. Assessor's Office Clerk while out on urgent leave of six to eight weeks. The' Town Clerk/asked1 how this would bel handled, She was told aj person who assisted in thej past will be reached out to and securedifpossible. It was' also acknowledged that the current salary and benefits structure will need  to be: followed.  At 8:13 PMt the Town Council sitting as the. Board ofLicènse Commissioners voted the following: Motionmade by Councilor Mâtaronas, receiving and seçond by Councilor Golembeske, alli in favor (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To grant a Class F-1 One Day Beverage License to the LC Game Club: for a game supper.to be held On March 11, 2023 at the. John Dyer Road facility. Motion made by Councilor Matarohasreeiving: and second by Councilor Golembeske, all ini favor  (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To authorize the Council President to create and execute a Motion made by Councilor Mushen, réceiving and second by Councilor Mataronas, alli in favor (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushén): To authorize a donation of $200 to be donated to the Portsmouth High  resolution supporting House Bill 5309 concerning primary elections.  School Post Prom to assist in covering expenses for thel Post Prom Party.  Motion made by Councilor. Mataronas, receiving and second by Councilor Golembeske, alli in favor meeting ai request for FY24 budget funding submitted by Stay At Home inl LC, Inc.  (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To consider during the February 27, 2023 special Council Motion made by Councilor McHugh, receiving and second by Councilor Golembeske, all in favor (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To allow thel LC Garden Club to use Veteran's Field on June 17,2023,  contingent upon no conflict with usage ofthe field on that date.    Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving and second by Councilor Golembeske, all ini favor  (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To grant permission tol Love Wins Coastal to havet the north side oft the Commons closed from 12- - 4j pm on. June 3, 2023 for thel Pride Celebration and to further allow one  food/ice cream truck.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving and second by Councilor Golembeske, all in favor use the' Town Landing on. April 9, 2023 at 6:15 AM for the) Easter Sunrise Service,  (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To grant permission to the United Congregational Church to Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving and second by Councilor McHugh, alli in favor (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To allow the' Town Council Presidentto draft and execute ai resolution on behalfofthe' Town Council opposing House Bill 5037 that wouldrestrict aquaculture int the Sakonnet River. AI lively discussion ensued concerning existing aquaculture-sites in Rhode Island and how many would be  effected by this proposed legislation.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving and second by Councilor Golembeske, alli ini favor (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen):To place the Consent Calendar on file as follows: 1. Copy ofe email received from Frank Haggerty forwarding information about Falmouth. MA and Onshore Cables, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management public hèaring datesand comment periods. 2. Copy of a resolution adopted by the-lincoln Town Council supporting Housing Developmènt and Land Use 3. Email received from Who Poo App commenting on the impact ofsubmarine cables on whales Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receivingand second by Councilor Mataronas, all ini favor (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): That thel bills be allowed and ordered paid as follows:  in Rhode Island  $187,209.61  The Damon Company - Town. Hall project The Damon Company Town Hall project East Bay Media Group Probate East Bay Media Group Zoning Southcoast Cleaning - Public Safety Complex Southcoast Cleaning. Town Hall/Grange Valcourt Heating Inc. - Town Hall Valcourt Heating Inc. - Town Hall Valcourt Heating Inc, 32 Commons Valcourt Heating Inc. -30 Commons Valcourt Heating Inc. -32.Commons Valcourt Heating Inc. -. 32 Commons Caseys Oil municipal buildings fuel deliveries RIAAO - Assessor Galvin Law Legal other Cox - 32 Commons Petro- gasoline Petro- Diesel Petro- gasoline  $139,698.12 $1,805.04 $70.00 $82.00 $725.00 $725.00 $140.00 $176.00 $187.50 $228.75 $2,609.75 $331.00 $5,246.55 $35.00 $2,820.00 $139.74 $955.58 $703.72 $1,053.78 $70.26  WBMason - town hall assessor- administrator Firematic Supply Co-4 Amb. Reimb. Fund Firematic Supply Co-4 Amb. Reimb. Fund Firematic Supply Co Amb. Reimb. Fund Southcoast Hospitals Group Amb. Reimb. Fund  $227.41 $205.59 $78.95 $198.35  $710.30    Griggs & Browne Co Public Safety Complex police Griggs & Browne Co - Public Safety Complex fire Valcourt Heating Inc. - Public Safety Complex Crystal Rock- - Fire Dept. FSP) Books & Videos Firel Dept. On Scene, LLC - Fire Dept. On Scene, LLC- Fire Dept. Brown Emergency Medicine Fire. Dept. Rob's Auto Care Inc. Fire Dept. Shipman's Fire Equipment Co Firel Dept. Louis A. Cerbo, Ed.D. - Fire Dept. Cox  Fire Dept. Rob's. Auto Care Inc. - Police Dept. Rob's. Auto Care Inc. - Police Dept. Knight Bookstore - Police Dept. East Bay Media Group Police Dept. TMDE Calibration Labs Inc.  Police Dept. Crystal Rock- - Police Dept. Cox- Police Dept. Cox - Police Dept. Rob's Auto Care Inc. Police Dept. WBMason - Police. Dept. Kathryn R. Cosgrove. - Assessor T.N Miozzi, Inc. - Road Paving Project Richard S: Humphrey Town Solicitor Richard S Humphrey legal other Southcoast Cleaning. Town Hall/Grange Southcoast Cleaning - Public Safety Complex  $50.00 $50.00 $306.50  $73.81 $282.00 $1,299.27 $1,432.76 $250.00 $55.00 $267.83 $690.00 $76.53 $620.68 $135.45 $248.00 $545:00 $132.25 $13,59 $70:00 $61.28 $55.00 $66.57  84,427.20  $1,947.82 $675.00 $12,937.50 $4,480.00 $2,622.50 $600.00 $600.00  Councilor McHugh asked for some clarification on seyéral bills. TheTown. Administrator answered the TheTown Clerk asked that anj invoice be separated from the main list for: further review. Councilor Mataronas  queries.  made aj motion to that effect, which received no second. No further actions were taken. With no further business before the Council the meeting was declared adjourned at 8:32 PM.  Carol A. Wordell, CMC, Town Clerk    DHR I  RECEIVED MAR 012023  TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON FINANCE DIRECTOR REPORT P.O. BOX226 LITTLE COMPTON, R.I. 02837  JOSEPH DESANTIS FINANCE DIRECTOR  PHONE 401-635-4219 FAX401-635-2470  Finance Director Monthly Report February 2023  Initiatives & Financial Highlights:  Budget to Actual Quarterly (1) Report submitted to R.I. Division of Municipal Finance  Fiscal Year 2022. Audited Financial Statements finalized Fiscal Year 2022 MTP2 submitted to R.ITreasury PayChex employee access emails sent for account activation 1095'sprepared and distributed  Tax Highlights:  Total tax revenue collected for Current Year, Prior Years and Interest in the month of January Total taxi revenue collected for (C,S,1) Current Year, Prior Years and Interest in the month of  was $255,160.69 January are $362,471.07  Total Tax Delinquency Balances (P) collected in. January are $33,998.87    DHR a  Little Compton Police Department Town of Little Compton, Rhode Island Office of the Police Chief MEMORANDUM  Simmons  RECEIVED  60  Road  2 PO 2023  Date: To: From: Subject:  March 2, 2023  The Honorable Town Council Chief Scott N. Raynes  Monthly Report for February 2023  February 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  929 19 3 2 15 44 10 7 4 13 0 9,095 477 0 0 0    Little Compton Police Department Town ofLittle Compton, Rhode Island  60 Simmons Road Office of the Police Chief MEMORANDUM  February 2023 Police Overtime Hours  Totals: 0 0 41 0 10 0 42 0 32 0 11 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 Blue Riptide/Grant Military leave replacement Investigation  February 2023 Dispatch Overtime Hours  Totals: 8 0 28 0 8 0 12.5  Sick leave: replacement Personal leave replacement Vacation replacement Training replacement Holiday replacement Comp-time replacement Weekend replacement    Little Compton Police Department 60 Simmons Road Town of Little Compton, Rhode Island Office of the Police Chief MEMORANDUM  February 2023 Part-time Dispatch Hours  Totals: 43.5 0 0 0 8 0 0  Weekend replacement Vacation replacement Sick leave replacement Personal day Holiday replacement Training replacement Comp-time replacement  February 2023 Town fuel log  Gasoline #1U Unused #21 Fire department # Unused #4 4. Maintenance #5 Highway Department 2,531.0 #6 Senior Bus #71 Beach Commission #8 Police Department  January 76,010.0 27,706.5 4,223.5 41,312.8 5,083.3 1,410.1 9,520.0  February 76,010.0 27,791.4 4,223.5 41,528.9 2,531.0 5,109.3 1,410.1 10,025.3  Total 0 84.9 0.0 216.1 0.0 26.0 0.0 505.3  Total Gasoline: 832.3    Little Compton Police Department Town of Little Compton, Rhode Island  60 Simmons Road Office of the Police Chief MEMORANDUM  Diesel  January 43,607.1 11,043.7 5,313.2 4,536.5 362.8  February 43,859.7 11,043.7 5,313.2 4,617.4 362.8  Total 252.6 0.0 0.0 80.9 0.0  #1 Fire Department #2 Unused #31 Highway Department #41 Maintenance Department #5 Old Senior bus  Total Diesel: 333.5  Respectfully, gladuk John Faria Lieutenant Deputy Chief    NECEIVED MAR 0 62023  DHR-3  TOWN of LITTLE COMPTON BUILDING/ZONING DEPARTMENT  P.O.BOX226  LITTLE COMPTON, RI. 02837  401)635-8384  Building Dept. Monthly Report February 2023  Getting up to speed with Viewpoint, Vision, Axis GIS  Bringing Viewpoint up to date with active open permits. Working with Assessors Office on open active permits. Developing action plans for Zoning reviews & Building Inspections. Participated in webinar training with Viewpoint Contact with ICC to obtain B1 & B2 Inspection certification.  Received study materials. o Studying for Exam.  $11,370.00 paid through Viewpoint for Permit Fees in the Month of February 2023.    DH-4  Little Compton Fire Department  February Report  2023    Little Compton Fire Depart ment Incident Anal ysis From 02/01/2023 Thru 02/28/2023 Incidents By Time And Day  Page  1  Printed: 03/06/2023  SUN  MON  TUE  WED  THR  FRI  SAT  TOTALS  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: 50  1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1  1 1 2 5 6 3 2 4 6 1 6 1 2 2 1 2 50  1 1 1 1  1  2 1 2  1 2 1 2  2 1 2 3 1 1  1  1 2 1 1  1  1 1 1 1 5  1  1 11  1  10  10  NFPA Part II: Fire And Incident Type Breakdown  A: Structure Fires By Fixed Property Use 1. Private Dwellings (1 or 2 Family) 2. Apart ments (3 or More Families) 3. Hot els and Motels 4. All Other Residential 5. TOTAL RESIDENTAL FIRES 6. Public Assembly 7. Schools and Colleges 8. Health Care and Penal Institutions 9. Stores and Offices 10. Industry, Utility, Defense, Laboratories 11. Storage in Structures 12. Other Structures 13. TOTAL STRUCTURE FIRES B: Oth er 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  Nimber 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  60000 0 0 0 60000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60000 0 0 0 0 0 0 60000 0 0  0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 30 7  0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  15. Fires Outside of Structures With Value Involved 0 16. Fires Outside of Structures With No Value Involved 0    Little Compton Fire Depart: ment Incident Anal ysis From 02/01/2023 Thru 02/28/2023  Page 0 0 0 0 60000  Z  Print ed: 03/06/2023  22. Mitual Aid 23a. Hazmat Response es 23b. Other Hazardous Conditions 24. All Other Responses 25. TOTAL FOR ALL INCIDENTS  4 0 0 8 50  0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0  NFPA Part IV: False Alarm Responses  Type Of Call 1. Malicious, Mischi evous Fall Call 2. System Malfunction 3. Unintentional 4. Other False Alarms  Number 0 5 2 0  Incident Type Category Breakdown  Incident Type Cat egory [100-199] Fire/Explosion [200-299] Overpressure Rupture [300-399] Rescue Call [400-499] Hazardous Condition [500-599] Service Call [600-699] Good Int ent Call [700-799] False Call [800-899] Severe Weather/Natural Disaster [900-999] Special Type/Complaint Und et ermined TOTAL  Occurrences 1 0 33 0 6 1 7 0 0 2 50  Percentage 2.0 0.0 66.0 0.0 12.0 2.0 14.0 0.0 0.0 4.0 100.0  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] Utilities/Technology/Parming/Mning 700-7991 Manufacturing Properties [800-899] Storage Properties 900-999] Special Properties  Occurrences 5 0 0 41 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 50  Percentage 10.0 0.0 0.0 82.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.0 2.0 0.0 4.0 100.0  None Unde et eri min ed TOTAL  Fire District Breakdown  Fire District NDRTH WEST SOUTH WEST  Occurr ences 1 6  Percentage 2.0 12.0    Littie Compton Fire Department Incident Anal ysis From 02/01/2023 Thru 02/28/2023  rage  3  Printe ed: 03/06/2023  NDRTH CENTRAL NORTH EAST CENTRAL SOUTH TIVERTON TOTAL  11 16 8 3 5 50  22.0 32.0 16.0 6.0 10.0 100.0  Personnel Breakdown  Nai me Unknown  Pers. Form Time Sheet Reporting Approving  0 0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0 0  0 20 6 3 21 50  2 20 6 3 19 50  Li eut enant David A Nickerson Firefighter Jonathan j Bednarz Captain Randall A Watt Li eut enant Samel T Hussey  TOTAL  Apparatus Breakdown  Apparatus BRISTOL ENGINE Fire Chief's Car Fire Prevention Car Engine 2 PORTSMDUTH ENGINE REHOBOTH TANKER Rescue 1 Rescue 2 Squad Tanke er 1 TIVERTON COMMAND TIVERTON ENGIN NE TIVERTON RESCUE 1 TIVERTON TANKER WESTPORT RESCUE 1 WESTPORT TANKER TOTAL  Respons es 1 5 2 28 1 1 13 19 2 5 1 2 7 1 1 1 90  Percentage 1.1 5.6 2.2 31.1 1.1 1.1 14.4 21.1 2.2 5.6 1.1 2.2 7.8 1.1 1.1 1.1 100.0  Incident Type  Incide ent Type Not Report ed Building fire EM call, excluding vehicle accident with injury Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. Service Call, other Assist police or other governmental agency Public service Smoke scare, odor of smoke Alarm syste em sounded due to malfunction Alarm syste em activation, no fire - unintentional TOTAL  Occurr ences 2 1 31 2 4 1 1 1 5 2 50  Perce entage 4.0 2.0 62.0 4.0 8.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 10.0 4.0 100.0    Little Compton Fire Departi ment Incident Anal ysis From 02/01/2023 Thru 02/28/2023 Aid Given or Received  Page  4  Print ed: 03/06/2023  Aid Given or Received Not Report ed Mitual aid received Matual aid given None TOTAL  Occurrences 2 6 4 38 50  Percentage 4.0 12.0 8.0 76.0 100.0  Apparatus Use  Apparatus Use Other Suppression EM TOTAL  Occurr ences 17 33 40 90  Percentage 18.9 36.7 44.4 100.0  For Districts: All For Situations: All For Jurisdictions: All For Street(s): All For Location: All    DH-5  Carol A. Wordell, CMC, Town Clerk 40 Commons PO Box 226 Town ofLittle Compton, RI  To: Antonio A. Teixeira Town Administrator From: Heather J. Cook Deputy Town Clerk Date: March 6, 2023  The office ofthe Town Clerk handles on a daily basis a wide array oftasks. During the month of] February the following figures display the volume of work:  Dump stickers 372 issued Recording land evidence 42 instruments recorded Dog licenses-2 Vital records certified copies issued - 43 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- -1 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 in prepi for hybrid meetings Ongoing responsibilities as Wellness Coordinator: fort the' Trust, sharing multiple  opportunities to achieve better overall health    Distribution Report - Summary LITTLE COMPTON COUNTY RI Carol A. Wordell Town Clerk 2/1/2023 TO2/28/2023  SALES ITEM Appliance Coupon  DESCRIPTION Applicance Coupon Copies Trade Name Certificate  AMOUNT 125.00 125.00 110.75 10.00 120.75 10.00 10.00 2.00 2.00 10.00 10.00 138.00 138.00 36.00 36.00 81.00 2,089.80 2,170.80 135.00 135.00 241.20 241.20 5.00 1,470.00 675.00 300.00 2,450.00  Copies & Other Services  Dog License  Male  Dog Spayed and Neutered Historical Records Probate Historical Records State Historical Records - Town Land Records  Spayed. /Neutered  Historic Preservation Probate Historic Preservation - State Historic Preservation- Town  Map Recording Fee  License Fees Preservation Probate  Liquor License Class F Preservation Fee Certified Copy Estate Tax Probate Advertising Probate Filing Fee  Printed On:3/6/2023. At: 11:08:25AM  Page 1 of2    SALES ITEM Town Transfer Station  DESCRIPTION Compost Bin Construction Debris Dump Stickers Single Use Coupon Tires  AMOUNT 45.00 225.00 1,840.00 70.00 85.00 2,265.00 1,439.89 0.00 1,439.89 1,320.11 1,320.11 344.00 44.00 388.00 56.00 98.00 288.00 442.00 11,293.75  Transfer Tax State  Transfer Tax- State Transfer Tax- - State Over 800K Transfer Tax- - Town  Transfer Tax" Town Vital Records - State  Vital Copy State Walk In Vital Copy State Online Vital Copy Online Vital Copy Walk In Vital Copy Walk In Additional  Vital Records Town  Grand Total:  Printed On:3/6/2023 At: 11:08:25AM  Page 2 of2    DHR-6  Town ofLittle Compton OFFICE OF THE TAXASSESSOR Post Office. Box 226 Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837 (401)635-4509  March 6, 2023 To: Town Administrator Antonio A. Teixeira From: Denise M. Cosgrove, RICA Tax Assessor Re: DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORT The month of February:  Supplied responses to Division of Municipal Finance in reference to pending legislation concerning the fiscal impact relative to our community. Visited forty one properties to review property details, building permits, plan changes and sales. Recorded changes accordingly. Updated exemption criteria for the lowi income elderly and veterans. Called to remind those whom previously filled in prior years the annual filling for Low income and Elderly, then assisted them and others in the review and applying Continued the processing of personal property returns for the annual filling. Maintain general office procedures updating deeds and property records while  fore exemption.  Continue to search for a temporary office support. addressing requests and concerns as they arise.  Respectfully submitted, RLeI Cgvcica Denise M. Cosgrove, RICA Tax Assessor    DHR-7  Onun of Gittle Compton  Onun Hall 3.0. Dox 26  Gittle (ompton, R3 02837  To: From: Date: Subject:  Honorable Town Council Antonio A. Teixeira Th Town Administrator March 9, 2023 February monthly report  Town Hall Restoration - Weekly meetings continue to be held with thel Damon Company to discuss current and future construction plans. The railings will be installed on the handicap ramp once the power line is moved. The Town Council Chambers had: sheetrock installed and now the plasterers are coating the walls. Also, the painters have come in and done some prep work. The appeal (February 21, 2023) with the State Fire Marshal went well, waver granted on the fire sprinkler system fora comprehensive fire safety system. Crescent Alarms is preparing ai fire safety plan for the chambers, first floor and basement. We have 150 days to implement thet fire safety system. Senior' Van - the van has been registered and ready for service. We have volunteer 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 forl lunch and shopping. Local Solar We did engage Mr. Bill Ferguson as a consultant with Town Council authorization to review all proposals but in particular Newport Renewables. He has been very focus and continues to review/compare the proposals and also review the remote solar agreement. Fire Safety - Wel 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, Crescent Town Budget - The Town Council held al budget meeting, Monday, February 27, 2023. Ai full review was done along with much discussion. The Capital Budget was distributed fort the Town Council review. Onsite Wastewater Treatment Plan - Mike Steers and Don McNaughton have enlisted the expertise from Mr.. James Riordan to draft a grant application tol be submitted by Friday, March 10, 2023. We look to securing upt to $300,0001 to set up a residential loan program to improve septic systems.  Alarms and LCF Fire Marshal.  1/Page    NB-laso  F RECEIVED MAR 0 3 2023  TO: LITTLE COMPTON TOWN COUNCIL  FROM: LC350  We (LC350) as an appointed committee to plan and execute the 350th birthday of Little Compton in 2025 are requesting  the following:  1)To use the town's non-profit status to accept donations to  LC350.  2)To allow the town's financial manager to set up an account  for the above.  3)To be assured that we, as a committee, and the events that we sponsor, are covered under the town's insurance policy.  Thank you for your consideration of these issues.  Caroline Wilkie Wordell, for LC350    N2  RECEVEN  PBES  2023  TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON 40 COMMONS LITTLE COMPTON, R.I. 02837  OFFICE OF FINANCE DIRECTOR/TAX COLLECTOR  DATE: FEBRUARY 27, 2023 RE: LITTLE COMPTON TOWN COUNCIL  Dear Council Members,  The Finance Department submits for your consideration, a payout to the taxpayer mentioned herewith. The Town Council approved the Tax Assessor's request for Abatement on 03/24/2022, leaving the taxpayer with a credit of $959.65. The taxpayer would liket tol be made whole via a one-time pay out of the balance in the amount of  $959.65.  Signature:  Title:  FINANCE DIRECTOR  JOSEPH DESANTIS    limmb -  Town ofLittle Compton OFFICE OF THETAXASSESSOR Post Office Box 226 Little Compton, Rhode Island (401)635-4509  Mer  DAP  02837  March 24, 2022  Tot the Honorable Town Council Dear Council Members:  The Assessor oft the Town of Little Compton submits herewith the names oft taxpayers whose debts come within the provisions of Section 44-7-14 oft the General Laws of Rhode Island, 1956, as amended, with the recommendation that thei taxes as herein set forth, togetherwith any interest due on proposed ABATEMENTS: See attached list totaling one thousand, seven hundred fifty dollars and fifty-four cents  taxes, be canceled by the Honorable Body.  ($1,750.54),  Respectfully Submitted,  Shézey RICK Denise M. Cosgrove, RICA Tax Assessor  Page 1    Summary: 23-1048-50 Little Compton, RI Account Level History, Receivable Group: ALL Printed on 02/27/2023 at 12:52:32 PM  Page 1 of1  TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON LITTLE COMPTON, RIC 02837  POBOX 226 401-635-4219  To: SKINNY DIP FARM WOLBACH BENJAMIN F&I HANNAHH 85 WILLOW. AVENUE LITTLE COMPTON RIC 02837  Account: 23-1048-50 Penalty as of: 02/27/2023  Receivable 2022 RP Tng Tax Roll 9,80 Transfer Balance Penalty Due Total Due 2021 RP Tng Tax Roll 781.09 Transfer Abatement Balance Penalty Due Total Due 2020 RP Tng Tax Roll 505.17 Abatement Payment Balance Penalty Due Total Due 2019 RP Tng Tax Roll 500.11 Transfer Transfer Abatement Payment Balance Penalty Due Total Due Total Principal Due Total Penalty Due Total Due on Account/ -959.65  Principal Penalty -9.80 0.00 07/15/2022 0.00 0.00 0.00  Date Batch  Trans# Pay Method Comments  0  Credit" Transfer' Wizard  -12,08 0.00 04/07/2022 -769.01 0.00 04/07/2022 0.00 0.00 0.00  0 0  Credit Transfer Wizard 3/24 COUNCIL MTG  -493.28 0.00 04/07/2022 -493.28 0.00 -493.28  0  3/24 COUNCIL MTG  -505.17 0.00 09/23/2020 200918A 188141 Check: #: 232  9.80 0.00 07/15/2022 12.08 0.00 04/07/2022 -488.25 0.00 04/07/2022 -500.11 -15.61 12/19/2019 1912117 466.37 0.00 -466.37 -959.65 0.00  0 0 0  Credit" Transfer' Wizard Credit" Transfer' Wizard 3/24/22 COUNCILMTG  180695 Check #: 1215  ile1I0-lcllect/SUMM.23104850.6K30RLHXE.htm  2/27/2023    Comm -/  292 2023 FEB  TOWN OF CHARLESTOWN, RHODE: ISLAND RESOLUTIONINSUPPORTOFHOUSEBILL2023-H5174 ANACTI RELATING TO WATERS. AND NAVIGATION COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL  WHERBAS, the lack of a workable, readily identifiable right of access to the shore by the public has led to confusion, conflict and disputes between those attempting to exercise their rights and privileges to the shoreline and the rights ofproperty owners along the shore; and WHEREAS, iti is in thel best interest ofthe public and shoreline property owners to clearly and easily define the public's rights and privileges of and to1 the shore to avoid constitutional rights WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Charlestown is committed to protect thej public's constitutional rights to access and enjoy their privileges of and toi the shore while also respecting WHEREAS, House Bill 2023 - H 5174 provides, in relevant part, a clear definition of the high tide line, so-called, to preserve the public's constitutional right to access and use of the WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Charlestown finds that it isi in the best interests of the health, safety and welfare of the people and visitors to Rhode Island and the Town of Charlestown to enact a workable, readily identifiable right of access to the shore by the public to prevent confusion, conflict and disputes between those attempting to exercise their rights and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Charlestown hereby requests that the General Assembly act favorably and pass House Bill 2023 - H5174; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to provide a copy of this resolution to the Town of Charlestown's representatives in the R.I. General. Assembly and  conflicts; and  well-established property right laws; and  shore; and  privileges to the shoreline and the rights ofs shoreline property owners,  and  all 38 cities and towns.  The. RESOLUTION: shall take effect upon passage.  Byr resolution ofthe Charlestown Town Council at ai meeting held on February 13, 2023.  Amay Rondeita.cre Amy Rose Weinreich, CMCTown Clerk    Comm:2  FEB 29703  RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF FULL FUNDING OF CATEGORICAL TRANSPORTATION AID AS OUTLINED IN RIGL: 16-7.2-6  WHEREAS: the Chariho Regional School District Committee passed a Resolution in support of full funding of categorical Transportation Aid as outlined in RIGL 16-7.2-6, dated January 10, WHEREAS: Chariho is ai regional school district serving the Towns of Charlestown, Richmond, WHEREAS: state funding obligations for: regional school districts have been reduced, including fund payments to Chariho, which has been left to: member communities' taxpayers to: make up the WHEREAS: Chariho is faced with the horrible choices of whether to fully absorb the funding shortfalls, request more taxpayer contributions from member communities and/or reduce student WHEREAS:itis vital that students at Chariho bej provided al high quality public education without NOW,THEREFORE, BE: IT RESOLVED that the Town Council oft the' Town of Charlestown hereby requests that the General Assembly fully fund the Transportation Categorical Funds between state and regional school districts pursuant to the relevant requirements of RIGL 16-7.2- BE: IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to provide a copy of this resolution to the Town of Charlestown's representatives in the R.I. General Assembly, all  2023; and  and Hopkinton, which each contribute tax payments to Chariho; and  shortfalls; and  programming; and  overburdening member community taxpayers.  6(e); and  regional school districts and the 38 cities and towns. The RESOLUTION shall take effect upon passage.  By resolution oft the Charlestown Town Council at ai meeting held on February 13, 2023.  Amy Rose Weinreich, CMC Town Clerk    RECEIVED FEB 2 3 2023  Comm -3  Couon Clerk's Office TOWN HOUSE ROAD, HOPKINTON, R.I. 02833 RESOLUTION OF THE HOPKINTON TOWN COUNCIL INS SUPPORT OF HOUSING DEVELOPMENT & LAND USE  WHEREAS, Housing continues to be a priority at alll 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 Act to ensure that at least 10% of 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, BE ITI RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the Town of Hopkinton strongly encourages the state to work with cities and towns to encourage housing construction and rehabilitation, and remove barriers BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, to accomplish our housing goals, municipalities need the following:  last legislative session; and  to housing, such as infrastructure improvements; and  Aclear menu of innovative: solutions andi funding opportunities from the statei 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. AC commitment to expanding reliable transportation opportunities for residents, extending the urban BEI ITFURTHER! RESOLVED, both Commissions ensure that they willl listen tor municipal leaders regarding these meaningful policy changes sO they can be implemented and enforced att the local level; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the Town of Hopkinton supports the housing and land use needs dentified by the Rhode Island League of Cities and' Towns referenced above; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Hopkinton Town Clerk transmit a copy oft this Resolution to the Governor, the Speaker of the House, the Senate President, the members of the Hopkinton's: state legislative delegation,  during the winter season. opportunities.  local voice in land use decisions.  Adequate state and education aid tos support the needs of residents.  service boundary; and  and all municipalities in the State of Rhode Island.    Passed as a resolution of the Hopkinton Town Council this a/s day of February, 2023.  Miphael Hopkinton Town Council fek  hey  ATTEST: Wadklhnumay Marita D. Murray, Town Clefk  MOPA OUNCL SAAL    Comm- - 4  RECEIVED MAR 062023  THE UNITED CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH  P.O. Box 506 Tel: 1-401-635-8472 wwwaucdlitiecompionorg  Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837-0506  March2 2, 2023  Town of Little Compton 40 The Commons P.O. Box 226 Little Compton, RI02837 Dear Members of the Town Council,  The members of the United Congregational Church would like to thank you for all of your past help in making our summer fairs a success. We could not do it without your support, and we are proud to help showcase this wonderful Town to all of our visitors. With, your, permission, we would like to hold our Summer Fair and Summer Road Race this year on. July &, 2023 between the hours of 9 am -3 pm, with setup! Deginingaround7am, and clean-up concluding around 5; pm. We willl be erecting 41 tents on Church property, and we request your permission for the use of.Pikes Peak to erect a tent for the use of the Summer Road Race. We will obtain at tent permit for all tents. We-would, like permission for the use ofi the south: side oft the Commons triangle fort the Police to create a pedestrian onlys street for craft vendors. We are also requesting the use oft the Veterans Field parking area for Road Race participants. The adult road race will use the Wilbur School, gym for registration, and placement of port-a- johns (with the permission of the School Dept.). The race will start at 9 am in front of the school, it will proceed through the Commons: andi turn onto! South of Commons Road, turn onto Swamp Rd, then onto' West Main Road, and finally on to Meetinghouse Lane, and finish back int front oft the school. The children's fun run will begin at 8:30 am and willl be run around cones int the outfield oft the baseball field.. As always, the road race is sanctioned and insured by US Track and Field Association, and a certificate will be filed with the Again, we would like to thank the Town Council, Police and Fire Departments for all of your assistance in  Town Clerk's office) prior to the race. making our Fair a safe, and successful event.  Sincerely,  Re.Rehecce Jloyd Maphal  Rev. Rebecca Floyd Marshall 1 Pastor Kuanu Russell Bodington Facilities Coordinator  brdijton  CC: Chief Scott Raynes, LCI Police Dept. Chief Richard Petrin, LCI Fire Dept.    Cosut-I  HAGUE, SAHADY & CO., P.C.  CERTIFIED PUBLIC. ACCOUNTANTS  126 President Avenue Fall River, MA 02720 TEL. (508)675-7889 FAX(508)675-7859 www.haguesahady.om  February21,2023 To the Town Council Town ofLittle Compton 40 Commons Little Compton, RI 02837  We have audited thei financial statements of the governmental activities, the aggregate discretely presented component units, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the Town ofI Little Compton, Rhode Island for the year ended June 30, 2022. Professional standards require that we provide you with information about our responsibilities under generally accepted auditing standards (and, ifapplicable, Government. Auditing Standards and thel Uniform Guidance), as well as certain information related to thej planned scope and timing of our audit. We have communicated such information in our letter to you dated. August 15, 2022. Professional standards also requiret that we communicate to you thei following information  related to our audit. Significant Audit] Matters  Qualitative. Aspects ofAccounting Practices  Management is responsible for the selection and use of appropriate accounting policies. The significant accounting policies used by the Town are described in Note 1 to the financial statements. No new accounting policies were adopted and the application of existing policies wasi not changed during the year. Wer noted no transactions entered intol by the Town during the year for which there is a lack ofa authoritative guidance or consensus. All significant transactions have been recognized in the Accounting estimates are an: integral part oft the financial statements prepared by management and are based on management's knowledge and experience about past and current events and assumptions about future events. Certain accounting estimates are particularly sensitive because oft their significance to the financial statements and because oft the possibility that future events affecting them may differ significantly from those expected. The most sensitive estimate(s) affecting the Town's financial Management's estimate of the net pension liabilities and other post-employment benefits are based on management's: judgement and the use of actuarial valuations. We evaluated thel key factors and assumptions used to develop these estimates in determining thati itisi reasonable: ini relation tot thei financial statements taken  financial statements in the proper period.  statements was (were):  as ay whole.  The financial statement disclosures are neutral, consistent, and clear. Difficulties Encountered. in Performing the Audit Corrected. and Uncorrected. Misstatements  We encountered: no significant difficulties in dealing with management: inj performing and completing our audit.  Professional standards require us to accumulate all known and likely misstatements identified during the audit, other than those that are clearly trivial, and communicate them to the appropriate level of management. Management has corrected all such misstatements. In addition, none of thei misstatements detected as a result of audit procedures and corrected by management were material, either individually ori ini the aggregate, to each opinion unit's financial statements taken as a whole.    2  Disagreements with Management  Forj purposes of this letter, a disagreement with management is ai financial accounting, reporting, or auditing matter, whether or noti resolved to ours satisfaction, that could be significant to thei financial statements or the auditor's report. We are pleased Wel have requested certain representations from management that are included in the management representation letter dated In some cases, management may decide to consult with other accountants about auditing and accounting matters, similar to obtaining a "second opinion" on certain situations, Ifa consultation involves application of an accounting principle to the Town's financial statements or a determination oft thet type of auditor's opinion that may be expressed on those statements, our professional standards require the consulting accountant to check with us to determine that the consultant has all the relevant We generally discuss a variety of matters, including the application of accounting principles and auditing standards, with management each year prior toi retention as the' Town's auditors. However, these discussions occurred ini the normal course of Wea applied certain limited procedures toi management discussion and analysis, budgetary comparison schedules fort the general fund ands school unrestricted: fund, and various pension and OPEB schedules, which are (is) required supplementaryi information (RSI) that supplements the basic financial statements. Our procedures consisted ofi inquiries of management regarding the methods of preparing the information and comparing the information for consistency with management's responses to our inquiries, the basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic: financial statements. Wer were engaged toi report on [Describe supplementary information (e.g., combining statements, individual fund statements).], which accompany the financial statements but are not RSI. With respect to this supplementary information, we made certain inquiries of management and evaluated the: form, content, and methods of preparing the information to determine that the information complies with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, thei method of preparing ithas not changed fromi thej prior period, andt the information is appropriate and complete ini relation to our audit ofthef financial statements. We compared andi reconciled thes supplementary information to the underlying accounting records used toj prepare We were not engaged toi report on supplementary information, which accompany thei financial statements but are not) RSI. Such information has not been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements, and This information is intended solely for thei information and use of the' Town Council and) Management of the Town ofLittle  toi report that no such disagreements arose during the course of our audit.  Management. Representations February 21,2023.  Management Consultations with Other Independent. Accountants  facts. To our knowledge, there were: no such consultations with other accountants.  Other Audit Findings or Issues  our professional: relationship: and our responses were not a condition to our retention.  Other Matters  We did not audit thel RSI and do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on thel RSI.  the financial statements or to the financial statements themselves. accordingly, we do not express an opinion or provide any assurance oni it.  Restriction on Use  Compton, and should not! be, used by anyone other than these specified parties.  Very truly yours,  Hayus, Shihy 4C.Re  Hague, Sahady & Co.,P.C. Fall River, MA February 21,2023    RECEIVED MAR 0 62 2023  Cansata  Onwn of Gittle Compton  Onun Hall .0. Dox 226  Gittle (ompton, R3 03837  To: From: Date: Subject:  Honorable Town Council Antonio A. Teixeira ph Town Administrator March 9, 2023  RIPTA Partnership - Senior Van  Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has established a community transportation program to work with rural communities in Rhode Island to purchase vans. The funding source is Federal Transit Administration Formula Grants for Rural Areas (FTA Section 5311 funds). Please see the attached - Community Transportation Partnership Letter of Interest for more As you can see, not much notice was given, I'submitted the letter within the timeline with lask that the Town Council authorize me to continue with the purchase if we are awarded the  details.  anticipation that the Town Council will support this opportunity.  grant. Thank you!  1    RIPA HOPEISANPYVPIKIRANSTAMTMORT  Community Transportation Partnership  Letter of Interest  RIPTA has established a community transportation program to improve connections within and between rural municipalities in Rhode Island. RIPTA will purchase vans according to the vehicle specs outlined above utilizing Federal Transit Administration Formula Grants for Rural Areas (FTA: Section 53111 funds). lunderstand that participating municipalities are responsible for thei following: Contributing a 20% matchi toward the vehicle purchase price. Maintaining the vehicles according to established. standards. Providing service that is not restricted by age or ability. Covering driver, fuel, and insurance costs. Fulfilling all relevant compliance requirements.  Operating the vehicle,  RIPTA will procure the vehicles in accordance with allf federal and state requirements andt transfer possession of these vehicles to recipients. RIPTA willl hold a 5-year/100,000 mile lien on each vehicle in order to protect  the federal interest. Town ofLittle Compton program.  isi interested inj participating in thisp program. By signing below,! commit to working with  RIPTA staff toward execution of an agreement detailing all terms and responsibilities associated with this  Municipality:. Town of Little Compton  #Vehicles Desired: 1-1 10/2 Seating Layout  2-10:2023 Town Administrator 401-635-8373  Signature:  Date: Title: Phone:  Lt  Gupis  Printed Name: ANTONio AIEXEIRA lokera@itecompomnorg  Email: Address:  40 Commons/P.0.Box 226, Little Compton, RI 02837  Email this form to. Joelle Kanter: kanter@ripta.com by 5:00 PM on Friday, February 10, 2023.    C'ONSENI3  RECEIVED RAK 062023  STATE OF RHODE SLAND  FIRE SAFETY CODE  VOICE (401)889-5551 FAX (401)889-5279  BOARD OF APPEAL AND REVIEW 560 Jefferson Boulevard - Suite 202 Warwick, RI 02886-1371  TTY 711  DECISION  MUNICIPALITY:  Little Compton (306)  FILEN NO.: 2022139  LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 40 Commons, Little Compton, RI  APPLICANT:  R. L. Mushen - Town Council President PO Box 226. - 40 Commons Little Compton, RI 02837 Multiple/Mixed Use  USE OR OCCUPANCY:  As documented in the: file, al hearing involving the above-captioned property was conducted on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 before the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review [hereinafter the Board], pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws [RIGL] sections 23-28.3-5, 42-35-9 and 42-46-3.  Participating at the hearing were the following:  COMMISSIONERS: Chairman Newbrook and Commissioners Pearson, Thornton, O'Donnell AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION: Assistant Deputy State Fire Marshal Randall Watt  and Muto.  of the Little Compton Fire Marshal's Office. APPLICANT: Robert Mushen and Raymond Gomes. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: W. Keith Burlingame, Esq.    TRAVELOF THE CASE  1. This is an Application for Variance filed under RIGL chapter 23-28.3, entitled Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review, and the. Administrative Regulations promulgated thereunder. 2. The Application was filed by R.L.J Mushen (authorized: psmahneflomoruma Compton, PO: Box 226. - 40 Commons, Little Compton, RI dated November 21, 2022. 3. The Application was received by the Board and File # 2022139 was opened on November 28, 4. A hearing on the Application was conducted on February 21, 2023 at 1:00 PM before the Fire 5. After consideration of the application, the testimony of the witnesses and of the entire record presented to the Board, and after carefully reviewing such information, a motion was made by Commissioner Thornton and seconded by Commissioner O'Donnell to grant the Applicant the  2022.  Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review.  relief as outlined herein. The motion passed on a 51 to 0 vote.  RECORD OF THE CASE  The: following documents are part oft the administrative record for Appeal # 2022139 and are pertinent to  the decision rendered:  1. Variance Application # 2022139 dated November 21,2022 and: filed on November 28, 2022. 2. Little Compton Fire Marshal's Office Inspection Report dated October 7, 2022.  a. Attached Plan of Action dated February 14, 2023  EXHIBITS  The following documents were presented at the February 21, 2023 hearing as exhibits:  1. None.  FINDINGS OF FACT  Based ont thet testimony and evidence introduced: at the hearing and ai review oft the administrative  file, the Board makes the following Findings of] Fact:  1. The numbers ofthe determinations below correspond with those ofthe October 7,2022 inspection report compiled by the Little Compton Fire Marshal's Office. The above report was utilized by the Board, the Applicant and the Little Compton Fire Marshal's Office during the February 21,    2023 hearing on this matter. Accordingly, the Board hereby incorporates the October 7, 2022 inspection report as its initial findings of fact. Any modification of the Boards findings, such as 2. The building is an existing 2-story above grade building with a basement level, classified as a multiple/mixed use (business and assembly) occupancy, consisting of approximately six thousand six hundred (6,600) square feet (gross area) and originally built in 1881 and enlarged by a 1986 3. The building is of Type V (000) construction, has a compliant fire alarm system and is not 4. The maximum occupant load oft the facility has been calculated at thirty-one (31) persons on the 5. The. Board finds that due tot thel lack ofamunicipal water source serving the property and site space constraints limiting the availability for the installation of an external water supply, that the 6. The Board further finds that the Applicant's proposed mitigation plan of upgrading and supplementing the existing facility fire alarm system provides a reasonable degree of1 life safety against the hazards of fire, explosion and panic in accordance with RILSC section 13.1.1.4.2. 7. There is no objection by the Little Compton Fire Marshal's Office to the granting of the relief  correction ofa a deficiency by the Applicant, shall be noted herein.  consolidation with an adjacent structure.  provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system. first floor and seventy-three (73) persons on the second floor.  installation of an automatic sprinkler system poses an unreasonable hardship.  outlined herein,  CONCLUSIONS OFLAW AND  DETERMINATIONS ON VARIANCE REQUESTS  References to "NFPA" shall mean the National. Fire. Protection. Association; references to the Rhode Island Fire Code [RIFC] shall mean NFPA 1, (2018 edition) as incorporated by reference and amended by 450-RICR-00-00-7; and, references to the Rhode Island Life Safety Code [RILSCI shall mean NFPA 101, (2018 edition) as incorporated by  reference and amended by 450-RICR-00-00-8. 1. This deficiency/violation has been corrected. 2. This deficiency/violation has been corrected.  3. FIRE-RESISTIVE CONSTRUCTION: The Board hereby grants the Applicant a time variance of thirty (30) days from the date of the decision to comply with the provisions of RIFC section 12.3.3.1 by repairing and sealing all openings and penetrations in the boiler room of this facility, at the direction and to the satisfaction oft the Little Compton Fire Marshal's Office. 4. EMERGENCYLIGHTING: The Board hereby grants the. Applicant a time variance oft thirty (30) days from the date of the decision to comply with the provisions of RILSC section 13.2.9 by developing and submitting a plan of action for the installation of approved emergency lighting in accordance with section 7.9, at the direction and to the satisfaction of the Little Compton Fire    Marshal's Office. The Board further grants the Applicant an additional one hundred fifty (150) days in order to implement the above plan of action, at the direction and to the satisfaction oft the  Little Compton Fire Marshal's Office. 5. This eficiency/yiolation has been corrected. 6. This deficiency/violation has been corrected. 7. This deficiency/violation has been corrected. 8. This deficiency/violation has been corrected.  9. MINIMUM CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENIS: The Board hereby grants the Applicant a variance from the provisions of RILSC section 13.1.6 by allowing the existing second floor assembly occupancy toi remain in use without automatic sprinkler protection. In consideration of the relief granted herein, the Board directs the. Applicant to comply with the following conditions a. An approved fire alarm system installed in accordance with RILSC section 9.6 with total (complete) coverage detection as set forth in RILSC section 9.6.2.9 shall be provided b. Fire alarm system emergency: forces notification: in accordance with RILSC section 9.6.4.2 C. The fire alarm system upgrade installed pursuant to this Decision shall be deemed a required system and inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with section 9.6.11.  ins accordance with the timeframe set forthi in # 4 above:  throughout the facility; shall be provided; and,  Any deficiency understood by the Board to have been corrected, which is not SO corrected, shall be immediately corrected by the Applicant. The term approved, as used] herein, is understood to mean in accordance with the specific provisions related to the particular subject as are contained in this Code, or as approved in particular by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (State Fire Marshal, his or her designated Deputy State Fire Marshals and/or Assistant Deputy State Fire Marshals).  Finally, the Board hereby authorizes the Little Compton Fire Marshal's Office, upon receiving a written request, to extend the above timeline(s) for good faith compliance efforts being demonstrated by the Applicant by one (1) or more extensions of time of not more than thirty (30) days each, for a period not to exceed: ninety (90) days in accordance with the m-fSNCKO.ALTARA  STATUS OF DECISION AND APPEAL RIGHTS  1. This Decision constitutes ai final order ofthe Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review as set forth in RIGL section 42-35-12 and represents a comprehensive, integrated plan of fire safety for the above-captioned facility under the above-cited use or occupancy. Accordingly, every variance granted is conditioned upon the Applicants timely and continued compliance with all of the directives oft the Board. Every variance granted is further conditioned upon the continued use or    occupancy of this facility under the above-cited classification reviewed by the Board. [See: Fire 2. Failure oft the Applicant to initially comply with the full Decision of the Board, within the stated time frame, shall void all variances granted herein. [See: FSC section SRICK-000U-L2CO: In the event of complete, timely and continued compliance with the full Decision ofthe] Board, the above cited variances shall be deemed to have vested in the above-captioned facility. As long as this facility is in continued compliance with the full Decision of the Board, the above-cited variances shall remain with this facility in the absence of any change in use or occupancy mandating review under a separate classification of the FSC or a revision of the above-cited 3.. Such changes in use or occupancy ofthis facility, or failure to continually comply with the Board's Decision shall void all variances granted under the above-cited use or occupancy. Ifsuch change creates ai new use or occupancy as outlined in RIGL section 23-28.1-6, all variances granted under the original use or occupancy are void and this facility shall be: reviewed under the: newly created 4. Ina accordance with RIGL section 23-28.3-5(e), any person who violates ai final order ofthel Board may be subject to prosecution in the District Court with possible imprisonment for a term not exceeding one (1)year, or fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1000) for each offense. 5. Ina accordance with) RIGL: section 42-35-12, the Applicant may appeal the Board'sI Decision, within thirty (30) days of the mailing date oft this Decision, by commencing an action against the State Fire Marshal in the Sixth Division of the District Court. [See: RIGL section 23-28.3-6 and FSC section 4SORICR20.0A1726): Commencement of such an action does not operate as an  Safety Code [FSCI section SPRICH-0000-17209:  classification. [See: FSC section SORICR-0.0-17200:  use or occupancy. [See: FSC section SOARICK.00072AA):  automatic stay ofthis Decision [See: RIGL section 42-35-15(c)].  FIRE SAFETY CODE BOARD OF APPEAL AND REVIEW  Namelark  Dana M. Newbrook Chairman    ASI REPORTED:  W.Keith Burlingame, Esq. Executive Directort  File # 2022139  Ihereby certify that on this 2dl day of March  ,20  that a copy of the  within Decision and Notice of Appellate Rights was sent by first class mail, postage prepaid to the  Applicant.  Daifaupan  Ce:  Applicant  Little Compton Fire. Department State Fire Marshal's Office