Date posted: MARCH21, 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 School - Media Center 28 Commons Little Compton, RI  MEETING OF MARCH23, 2023  Live streaming at  htips/www.youtubecom/chamne/UCNoKcOBP4BAq33aEtqz0XH099  AGENDA  615PM-Interviews with interested parties to: fill an unexpired term on1 the LC: Housing Trust  Vote to appoint a resident to fill an unexpired term on the LC: Housing Trust with a  term expiring January 24, 2024.  7:00P.M.  Salute to the Flag Announcements:  Approval of Minutes - February 27, 2023  March 9, 2023  Department Head Reports: none  Old Business:  1. Receive presentation from RI Dept. ofTransportation on the Commons reconstruction 2. Draft amendment to the current dog ordinances tol be reviewed and considered, 3. Receive bid proposals for the reconstruction of the wellhead located at' Town Landing.  project.  continued from Feb. 9, 2023  4. Request letter from Jim Lock to update Solar on Town roofs.    New Business:  1. Letter ofr request from the LCCC for support ofa grant application from the RI State Council on the Arts supporting the annual Summer Concert Series. 2. Request from Armenian National Committee of] Rhode. Island for town participation in commemoration oft the. Armenian Genocide on April 24, 2023. 3. Letter ofr notification requesting road construction oft the routes from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for their annual Cycle for Life Bicycle Ride for 2023. 4. Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation, Solid Waste and Recycling Services 5. Request from the Town Administrator to engage al Municipal Finances Consultant. 6. Request from the Town Administrator to produce a draft RFP for work on Town Way  Agreement.  under the Municipal Resiliency Program.  Board ofLicense Commissioners: none  Communications:  1. Copy of a resolution adopted by the Tiverton Town Council in support ofH Housing & 2. Copy of a resolution adopted by the Town of Warren to the RI General. Assembly of 3. Copy of a resolution by the Warren Town Council in support of Housing Development & 4. Copy of a resolution by the Warren Town Council to the Honorable RI General Assembly requesting an amendment to P.L. 1991, Chapter 330 the enabling act creating 5. Copy of ai resolution by the Warren Town Council in support oft the Rhode Island League 6. Copy of a resolution from the Town of Warren in support of enabling legislation authorizing tax amnesty periods for municipalities (H5602, Slater). 7. Copy of resolution from the Burrillville Town Council's commitment to Environmental, 8. Copy of a resolution from Hopkinton Town Council in support ofH 6119, an act relating  Development Land use.  amendments to their Home Rule Charter.  Land Use.  the Bristol-Warren Regional School District. ofCities and Towns 2023 Legislative Priorities.  Social and Governance Investing. to Human Services - Medical Assistance.  Consent: none Payment of] Bills  Consent Agenda - Alli items listed are considered to be routine by the' Town Council and willl be enacted by one: motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member or citizen sO requests in which event the item willl be withdrawn from the General Order of business  and considered in the normal sequence on the agenda.  All are welcome to any meeting at the town, which is open to the public. Individuals requiring communication assistance or any accommodation to ensure equal participation will need to contact  the Town Clerk at 635-4400: not less than 48 hours prior to the meeting.    Minutes ofa' Town Council meeting held on February 27, A.D. 2023 at 4:15 o'clock PMI held ini in-person format at the Wilbur McMahon School Library, 28 Commons, Little Compton, RI. Members present: PaulJ. Golembeske, Andrew W. Iriarte-Moore, Gary S. Mataronas, Patrick McHugh and Robert L. Mushen. Also in attendance: Richard S. Humphrey, Town Solicitor, Police Chief Raynes and Fire ChiefPetrin and Joseph DeSantis, Finance Director. Town Administrator, Antonio Teixeira arrived to the meeting at 4:25pm., At4:171 PM1 the Council President called the meeting to order with a Pledge of Allegiance to thel Flag.  Council President Mushen requested the order oft the agenda be reversed to haveitem #2 on the agenda reviewed first,  followed byi item #1 1 second.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske receiving a second by Councilor. Iriarte-Moore, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Foreverse the order oft the agenda tol have item #2 on  the agenda reviewed first, followed by item #1 second.  Town Solicitor, Richards S. Humphrey commentedthat: he would be recusing himself from three matters to be discussed: 1. Discussion for the budget in regards to the Brownell House, 2. Discussion forthebudget in regards to Town Solicitor funding, 3.1 Review and consideration oft the continued drafiingand acceptance ofa "Terms of Engagement" -1 for Town Solicitor. The clerk.accepted: a complotedreguéal.form from the Solicitor.  Motion made by Councilor MAtroAAcMAgANtONd by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, voting ini favor (Golembeske, narteMoryalaconas, Mdlingh,Mushem:Toauthotiz-emadireet the' Town Finance Director to receive funds from the SlatyéfRhodeBland, thel Federal Goverament, and privateand other sources, and to credit these funds to thej properpprypinte.owA accounts arto gther Town Meeting designated accounts. Said funds SO received would reimbursè(heTown: for specific expenditures, or be in anticipation ofs specific expenditures within said accounts. The expenditure ofsatd funds soreceived exceèding $300,000, int total, or from one source, or for one project or purpose, shall only be.spent as authorized by votèofthe Town Meeting or a Special Town Meeting. All  other monies wouldroontinue to ddisimoademta  <  Motionmade by Camdteratsreag a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, voting ini favor Calmbhelk.lateMbuer, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To authorize the' Town Finance Director to accept private donationstoall private funds set up by the Little Compton Town Council. Said funds to be expended only  after approval of thevarious committees and authorization and approval ofthe Town Council.  Councilor Iriarte-Moore commentedthat) he would like the stroke to: reflect what was passed at the 2022 FTM: to strike the word: "with prior approval from the Town Council." Councilor Mushen commented that when it was passed there was al known amount. Councilor Mushen is concerned with the control over what it is ofthei total sum is available. Councilor Triarte-Moore stated he understands, but disagrees with it. Councilor Iriarte-Moore stated he believes that the Council does not need oversight ofevery nickel and dime the LCHT spends. On some level the Council still has some control based on1 the recent charter amendment passed last November. LCHT Chairman Patrick Bowen asked in event that LCHT acquires funding from sources other than set aside building fees, would the' Town Council have purview over spending such funds? Councilor Mushen responded that they would not. Discussion ensued as to the  LCHT process to acquire aj property.    #  Motion made by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, receiving a second by Councilor McHugh, voting in favor (Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen) opposed (Golembeske): To authorize the Little Compton Housing Trust to receive: monies, including State and Federal grant monies, to receive or acquire any real or personal property, by grant, gift, bequest, purchase or devise and to convey or lease real estate and/or buildings, sO long as such conveyances shall bei in keeping with thej purposes of the Housing' Trust. Said real or personal property may be held in any manner so. long that said acquisition and improvement are consistent with thel Mission oft the Trust. Furthermore, to authorize the Housing Trust to expend monies from the Housing Trust Fund during Fiscal Year 2024 for the purposes oft the' Trust, as] provided in Section 2-9.2 ofthe' Town Code and Section 710 ofthe Home Rule Charter.  #  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second-by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To authorizèthe Reserve Fund to receive up to One Hundred Thousand ($100,000.00): Dollars from the accumulated rèyenues from the lease oft the cell tower at the Transfer Station, subject in all: respects to1 the conditions oft theLittle Compton' TowhCharter, Section 512. Authorized expenditures from the Reserve Fund int the current fiscal year aret to be reimbursed fromthe cell tower lease revenues  int the coming fiscal year.  Councilor McHugh commented that-the-Nature Comservamo/isnotnamed. in the warrantas Deing the other entity involved. Councilor McHugh questiohedtheamount: and thel beacht front property reference. Councilor Mataronas clarified the amount up to $10,000andt thereference to beachfront property tol be South Shore Beach and possibly Goosewing Beach. Councilor Mushen stated thatthis.isac culminationofmany, years oft turmoil. Iti is mutually agreed between the Beach Commission and Nature Conservancylocal. representative that this represents the best possible solution for the' Townto.preserve its right to açcess to theE East.It's alsofavgrable tol Nature Conservancy that they receive capabilities tpmalpaintcihgropery, peemtpdtipaluthatat wel have been waiting for for years.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receivingas second by Councilor Mataronas, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To authorize, per Section 103 and 704 ofthe Home Rule Charter, theTown Council tospend up to $10,000.on administrative costs to execute contracts and agreements that will clarify South Shore'Beach boundaries and maintam.parking lot dimensions in favor oft the town, while  establishing access tol beaahfoitgoperytote east for recreation and stewardship uses.  #  Motion made byCouncilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Modre, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To see ift the Town will ratify the decision oft the Town Council, made on October2 20,2022, toj purchase solar energy financial credits via a net-metering contract. Councilor McHugh asked someone to justify how paving ofMaple Avenue and paying BETA Group fits the ARPA guidelines. Based on what he has read int the ARPA guidelines, rules of] January 2022, he is hard pressed toi find anything to allow for paving. Town. Administrator, Tony' Teixeira responded to state thati it can be used: for infra- structure. There is ai time limit to use the funds by 2024, believing it be best to use it fori infra-structure. Councilor McHugh commented that iti is areach to use the funds fori infra-structure. What hei recommends that the funds should be used for is educational disparities. Councilor Mataronas asked ift the' Town Hall project will have overruns for funding. The' Town Administrator stated some change orders to date and possible upcoming additional costs. Council President Mushen stated the primary source of funding for the Town Hall: restoration was the $2,000,000.00 bond taken to conduct the work. Councilor Mushen noted that expenditures of ARPA funds have met and will: meet federal  guidelines.    #  Motion made by Councilor McHugh, receiving a second by Councilor. Iriarte-Moore: To authorize the Town Council to expend the remaining sum of $677,838 of American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds to accelerate accomplishment oft the town' 's capital project plans, including (but not limited to) construction ofan off-street parking area north oft thel basketball court and aj public works building at the' Transfer Station, and expend Amy Mooney oft the LCCC. asked that the: funds not be constrained to summer school programs, asking the funds  $20,000.00 to the LCCC: for their summer school 2023 program.  tol be for the LCCC childcare programs.  Motion amended by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toauthorize the Town Council to expend the remaining sum of $677,838 of American Recovery. Plan Act (ARPA)funds toaccelerate accomplishment oft the town's capital project plans, including (but not limited to) construction of an off-strèet parking area north oft the basketball court and aj public works building at the TransferStation, and expend $20,000.001 to: fund LCCC childcare  programs.  Motion amended by Councilor Golembeske, receivinga.secphd by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mmsten)Toaiuthotize the Town Council to expend the remaining sum of $677,838 of American RegoveryPlan Act (ARPA)funds to accelerate accomplishment oft the town's capital project plans, including (but molitedto)consinuction ofahoff-street parking areai north ofthe basketball court and aj public works building ati he-TransferStation, expend $20,000.00 to: fund LCCC childcare programs and $50,000.00: for development costs associated with184 Colebrook Road: for the acquisition ofproperty of  the LCHT.  Motion made byCouncilor Iriarte-Moore, reçeiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh,Mushen): To authorize the' Town Council tol leverage available Infrastructure poMepdDHAEQA: fundstoi improve broadband access within the town and to  in voting  a  accelerate repair oftownroads.  TownSolicitor, Kiehads.umphwyeuad himselfi from this matter:  - - #  Motion madeby Councilor Iriarte-Moore, receiving a second by Golembeske, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To see ift the' Town will appropriate the sum ofTen  Thousand ($10,000.00)Dolars: for the/repair and maintenance of the Brownell House.  -  Councilor Mushen commented The Wellness Center's request was: for $10,000.00 and did sO specifying the Food Bank was thei intention for $5,200.00 ofthosei funds. The Food Bank has separately requested $5,200.00. Councilor Iriarte- Moore asked if anyone confirmed with the Wellness Center their intent. Councilor Mushen commented this is what the  application stated. Councilor Mataronas reviewed and summarized thei request letter.  #    Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Iriarte-Moore, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Tos see ift the' Town will appropriate the sum of Four Thousand, Eight) Hundred ($4,800.00) Dollars as a donation to the Friends oft thel Little Compton Wellness Center, Inc.  #  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To seei ifthe Town will appropriate the sum of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars as a donation to the East Bay Community Action Program to help defray the cost of  providing services and programs that benefit Little Compton citizens.  #  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Tosee iftheTown will appropriate the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty ($750.00) Dollars as a donation to the Prevention Coalition to offset èxpenses to operate programs for  youth in our community.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by' Councilor Golembeske,yoting: ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mishen)oseeiflhe Town will appropriate the sum of Seven  Hundred Fifly ($750.00) Dollars as a donation tothe-Eastern RhodeIsland Conservation District.  Councilor Mushen commented1 that Stay At Home'srèquest was $10,900.00, sàme às last year's request. The difference this year is they atfenolongerptoviding: dispatch andbus driverservices. This will have to be contracted  separately, hence the  Motion made  -  by adACAimsapehas a second by Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske,  Iriarte-Moore,: Mataronas, MclHugh,Myshen): Tosee ift theTown will appropriate the sum of] Five' Thousand ($5,000.00)Dollars for support ofe elderlyin-home health Care provided by Stay At] Home Inl Little Compton, Inc.  Program.  #  Motionmade by Councilor Gblembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriartè-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To see ift the Town will appropriate the sum of Six Thousand, Two Hundred/$6,200.00), Dollars as a donation to the Little Compton Community Center in support oft the  senior meal program  Little Compton citizens.  #  Motion made Councilor Golembeske,  -  by  receiving as second by Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor  (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Tos see ifthe Town will appropriate the sum of Five Thousand, Two Hundred ($5,200.00). Dollars as a donation to thel Little Compton Food Bank to assist inj providing  food to Little Compton citizens.    Councilor Iriarte-Moore asked thel Police Chiefift thei intent oft the budget was to increase the size oft the Police Department next year. Chief Raynes responded, that it was, and would provide an administrative section, detective section, patrol and sergeants to get back toj patrolling the town. Chief Raynes stated that administrative responsibilities seem to bei increasing with each legislative session, which impacts the department's primary function ofp patrol. Iriarte- Moore asked ifthere are any projections as to cost over the next ten years with full salary and pension, and stated that this is a bigger conversation that he wants tol have. Discussion ensued ini regards to responsibilities and calls received  oft thel Police Department.  #  Motion made by Councilor McHugh, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen) opposed (Iriarte-Moore), Tosee ift the Town will appropriate the sum of One Million, Four Hundred Fifty Thousand, One Hundred Twenty S($1,450,126.00): Dollars for thel Little  Compton Police Department for the ensuing year. The estimated distribution tol be as follows:  Salary, Chief Salaries Holiday Pay Court,OT,Var,Ski Lv & OOR Pay Uniforms Education Maint,Gas,Off: Sup & Tele Shift differential Convention expenses Service Contracts Accreditation Longevity  $94,624.00 705,412.00 44,830.00 140,800.00 21,000.00 20,010.00 92,460.00 4,500.00 2,500.00 34,060.00 6,000.00 38,210.00 5,500.00  Animal Control Fees & Expenses Clerk-lypsvDspatehets, Salaries Vaçation & Skby_Rep Pay Holidays (Weekend Replacement Diffèrential Longevity Training/Bducation  SUBTOTAL $1,209,906.00:  $165,870.00 30,600.00 11,200.00 22,000.00 2,200.00 6,350.00 2,000.00 $1,450,126.00  SUB-TOTAL $240,220.00  TOTAL  #  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To see ifthe' Town will appropriate the sum of Sixty Two Thousand, Eight Hundred Eighty ($62,880.00) Dollars, or sO much thereof as may bei necessary, for the heat,  electricity and maintenance for the Public Safety Complex.    #  Motion made by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To see: ifthe Town will appropriate the sum ofNine Hundred Eighty Six Thousand, Two Hundred Forty (1,071,298.00): Dollars to: maintain thel Little Compton Fire  Department fort the ensuing year. The estimated distribution tol be as follows:  Salary, Chief Salaries, Part-Time Salaries, Firemen Longevity Holiday Pay Vacation, Sick & Overtime Repl. Cardiac/Paramedic Incentive Uniform Allowance Part-Timers Clothing Training Service Contracts Department Expenses Phone/Security Vehicle Maintemancehepairfuel  $  94,624.00 25,000.00 644,802.00 12,270.00 42,870.00 125,972.00 19,360,00 15,000.00 2,500.00 20,000.00 15,000.00 12,000.00 5,900.00 36,000.00 $ 1,071,298.004  Councilor Mataronas asked the Fire Chiefifh he anticipatedthe: amount to excèed $140,000.00. ChiefPetrini responded  the collection could be more. Councilor Mushen commentedthista bea a conservative figure.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Coupcilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, narte-Mpore.latarona, McHugh, Mushen): Tos see ift the Town will authorize the Ambulance Reimbursement Fund to receiyeand expend monies upt to OneHundred Forty Thousand ($140,000.00) Dollars from reimbursement payments received from third partybillers. Alltevenues generated by said reimbursement payments shall be deposited int the'Ambulancel ReimbursementFund andexpended by the' Town Council for Firel Department  equipment and other related èxpenses.  -  -  #  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas,zebeiving: a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Matarpnàs, McHugh, Mushen): To: seei ift the Town will appropriate the sum of One Thousand (I,000.00)Dellars, to add tothe pension of Alfred' Teixeira as per the agreement dated May 31, 1989.  -  #  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To: see ifthe' Town will appropriate the sum of Eighteen Thousand, Nine Hundred Fifteen ($18,915.00): Dollars to pay the salary for disabled: fire: fighter Leonard Discussion ensued as to past funding ofs senior services and additional funds requested for this year. The Town  Corrao for the ensuing year.  Administrator commented the possible future need to hire a senior activities coordinator.    #  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor. Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To: see ift the' Town will appropriate the sum of Fifteen Thousand, Nine Hundred ($15,900.00): Dollars, or sO much thereof as may be necessary, for Senior Citizens  Services.  #  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Tos seei ifthe Town will appropriate the sum of Seven Thousand, One Hundred Forty Five ($7,145.00) Dollars for the salary oft theSocial Services Director for the ensuing  year.  #  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receivingAsèçond by Counçilor Iriarte-Moore, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Myshen)To: seei ifthe' Townwill appropriate the sum ofEight Hundred Fifty] Four' Thousand, One Hundred Eighty Eight($854,188.00). Dollars for the annual principal and interest  payments on the bond issued toi fund the school: renovation.  #  Motion made by Councilor Golembeskereeving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHigh, Mushen): To seeifthe Town will appropriate the sum of One Hundred Thirty One Thousand, One Hundred Eighty Bgtr81118:00Dalers to run thel Finance Director's Office  for the ensuing year. The distribution is estimatedasfollows.  Salary, Finance Diéctor Salary/ Clerk Department Expenses Service Contract  69,317.00 39,371.00 10,000.00 12,500.00 $131,188.00  Motion madel by Counçilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor (Golembeske, hiarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Tos see ifthe' Town will appropriate the sum of One Hundred Twenty Bight Thousand, Thirty Seven ($128,037.00): Dollars for the Office oft the Tax Assessor: for the  ensuing year. The.estimated distributionto be as: follows:  Salary Salary- Clerk Longevity Department Expenses Tax Maps & Engineering Training/education Service Contracts  $66,000.00 39,371.00 2,166.00 8,000.00 2,500.00 4,000.00 6,000.00 $128,037.00    #  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor. Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To see ifthe Town will appropriate the sum ofForty Five Thousand ($45,000.00): Dollars tol bel held in a special fund toward conducting the town's statistical revaluation in  2024: in accordance with section 44-5-11.6 oft the General Laws ofl Rhode Island.  #  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor (Golembeske, triarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To seei iftheTgwn will appropriate a sumi not to exceed Ten Thousand ($10,000.00): Dollars, or sO much thereof as may bel necessary, to pay maintenance contract  obligations on the Wastewater Treatment Facility.  #  Motion made by Councilor. Mataronas, receivingas second by Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To see ifthe' Town willappropriate the sum ofTwo Hundred Fifty Thousand ($250,000.00) Dollars for a capital-expenditure fund tol be usedforthe general repairs and  improvements to Town buildings and for any other capital improyement deemed necessary.  #  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor (Golembeske, triarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To: see iftheTown will appropriate the sum ofTwo Hundred' Thirty Nine' Thousand, Nine Hundred SixtyEight( (23296800Dlah-for: the annual principal and interest  payments on the bond issued tofindreapital improvement projects.  #  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receivingagecond by Councilor Golembeske, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To see ifthe Town will appropriate the sum of Eighty Five Thousand,Nine Hundred Forty Seven (685,4700Dgllars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to cover expenses incurred.t through thei use ofa' Town Administrator The estimated distribution tol be as follows:  Salary Phone/Security Admin.Assistant Dept. Expensès  $  77,367.00 780.00 6,000.00 1,800.00 85,947.00  $  #  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To seei ift the Town will appropriate the sum of Twenty Thousand, Four Hundred Twenty Eight ($20,428.00): Dollars for the salaries and expenses oft the' Town  Council for the ensuing year. The estimated distribution to be as follows:  Salary, President Salary, Councilmen (4) Dept. Expense Town Code Additions  $  5,200.00 8,528.00 3,800.00 2,900.00 20,428.00  $    #  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor. Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To see ifthe' Town will appropriate the sum of Eighty Five Thousand, Four Hundred Thirty ($85,430.00): Dollars, or sO much thereof as may be necessary, for the services ofal building official for the ensuing year. The estimated distribution to be as follows:  Building Official-s salary Expenses -Veh., Mileage, Tele., Office Supplies & Misc.  $ $ #  71,180.00 14,250.00 85,430.00  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a seçond by Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toseei ift the Town will appropriate the sum ofThirty Thousand ($30,000.00): Dollars, or sO1 much thereof as may benecgssary, toj pay-thefees ofi independent inspectors to Council Mushen explained that the LCHT request for $20,000.001 has been accommodated int the, set aside funds, itis not included in this line item. Patrick Bowen asked the Coumeltorelmripéation of appropriations for the LCHT funding source. Mr. Bowen clarified LCHTéquest of 20000yrasforadtioi administafiveAisistance for upcoming fiscal year, and $50,000.00 requestforp project developmentandi matching funds grants. Further discussion  perform electrical, mechanical and plumbing inspections.  ensued for the request and breakdown  Motion made by CoucionGolembeske, receiving a second.by Councilor Mataronas: To see ift the Town will appropriate the sum of/Thirly-Thousand ($30,000,00) Dollarsforuse ofvarious advisory boards to the' Town  -  Council for the ensuing year. The estimated distributiontol bea as follows:  Charter Review Commission LCI Housing Trust Plannifig Board ZehingBoartofReview PT clérk Planning and Zoning Gonservation Commission  1,000.00 5,000.00 3,500.00 5,000.00 8,500.00 7,000.00 30,000.00  $  Motion amended by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Tos see ifthe Town will appropriate the sum of Thirty Thousand ($45,000.00): Dollarsfor yse ofvarious advisory boards to the Town Council for the ensuing. year. The  estimated distribution tol be asfollows: Charter Review Commission LC Housing Trust Planning Board Zoning Board ofl Review PT clerk Planning and Zoning Conservation Commission  $  1,000.00 20,000.00 3,500.00 5,000.00 8,500.00 7.000.00 45,000.00  $    #  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To see ifthe' Town will appropriate the sum of Eight Hundred Ninety Five' Thousand, Seven Hundred Six ($895,706.00): Dollars, or SO much thereof as may bei necessary, to  pay Health Insurance Benefits for' Town employees, both active and retired.  Active Employees Retired Employees  $ $ #  722,887.00 172,819.00 895,706.00  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving as second by Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To see ift the Town will appropriate the sum ofTwo Hundred Forty BightThousand, Eighty Hundred Eight ($248,808:90) Dollars, orsomuch thereof as may be necessary,  for the Town's matching portion ofF.I.C.A.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving as second by Councilor Golembeske)yoting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas,eingh, Mushen)-Toseeifihe Town will appropriate the sum ofOne Hundred Fifty) Eight' Thousand, One Hundr-dTwelve(SI58,12.00,Dolars, or sO much thereof as may bei necessary,  for the Town's insurance coverage.  Town Solicitor, Richard S. Humphrey recusedhmselfrom thist matter:  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, recivinga-second by Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To see ift the' Town will appropriate the sum ofOne Hundred Twenty BighfThousand, Six uardnlGI5A8A) Dollars for legal services for the ensuing year.  Distribution as follows: Town,Solicitor Other legal services & litigation  $ $ #  55,680.00 73,000.00 128,680.00  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor (Golembeske, arteMpor,Matarons, McHugh, Mushen): To seei ifthe' Town will appropriate the sum of One Hundred' Twenty Five Thousand.($125,00.00, Dollars as an incidental and emergency fund to be spent at the  discretion oft the' Town Council.  #  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To see ifthe Town will appropriate the sum ofF Fifty Thousand, Four Hundred ($50,400.00): Dollars for expenses toi runi the Town Hall for the ensuing year.    #  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To see ifthe Town will authorize thel Harbor Management Fund (the "Fund") to: receive and expend: monies for harbor related purposes. All revenues generated by Town boat launching fees, mooring permit fees, qualified mooring inspectors, and all other fees and fines received: in connection with thel Fund ordinance shall be deposited into thel Fund and expended by the Town Council with the advice oft the Harbor Commission. Funds shall be disbursed for purposes directly associated with the management and implementation oft the' Town's. Harbor Management Plan and thel Harbor Management Fund Ordinance. Monies from the Fund shall be allocated to the Harbor Master and/or his designee, subject to' Town Council approval, fort the purpose ofe enforcing the provisions oft the' Town's Harbor Management Plan and/or the Fund ordinance.  #  Motion madel by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a seçond by Councilor Mataronas, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To see ifthe Town will appropriate the sum ofTwo Hundred Forty Five Thousand, Seven Hundred Eighty Six ($245,786.00) Dollarsto operate the Town Transfer Station  for the ensuing year. The estimated distribution to be as: folows  Contract Hauling Solid Waste Management Electric, Telephone & Miscellaneous  115,568.00 112,000.00 18.218.00 245,786.00  $  Motion made by CouclorGolembeske) receiving a second.by Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moof, Mataronas, McHugh,Mushen): Tos seeifthe' Town will appropriate the sum ofTwo Hundred Seventy One' Thousand, Four Hundred Fifteen ($271,415.00) Dollars,or sO much thereofas may be necessary, for public works (exclusive of road repair or road construction) for the ensuingyear. The estimated  distribution to be as: follows. Salaries Longeyity Material, Parts, Equip.  225,207.00 4,528.00 41,680.00 271,415.00  $ #  Motion madebyCouncilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor. Mataronas, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To seei ifthe Town will appropriate the sum ofTwo Hundred Fifty Five Thouiad,SeveyAupdred ($255,700.00): Dollars for the maintenance and general upkeep ofTown roads, for the reconstruction andi resurfacing ofTown roads and for sand, salt and clearing ofs snowi from Town roads.  #  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To see ift the Town will appropriate the sum ofThirty Five Thousand, Threel Hundred Ten ($35,310.00): Dollars for the removal of dead trees, pruning dead limbs and low  hanging branches along Town property.    #  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Tos see ifthe' Town will appropriate the sum of One Hundred Seventy Seven' Thousand, Five Hundred ($177,500.00): Dollars for thej purchase of maintenance contracts and  supplies for the Computer Systems in use in the Town Hall and Public Safety Complex.  #  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To see ifthe Town will appropriate the sum ofThirty Four Thousand ($34,000.00): Dollars for auditing the books oft thel Finance Director and any and/or all other Town Department books for thei fiscal year ending. June 30, 2023 (not including the School Department).  #  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a sèçond by Counçilor Mataronas, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen):Tos see: ifthe Town will appropriate the sum of Eight Thousand, Eight Hundred Twenty ($8,820.00): Dollars fort theexpenses of Street Lights for the ensuing year.  #  Motion made by Councilor Matarônas, receiving a second by Çouncilor Golembeske, yoting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To.seeift the Town will appropriate the sum ofSix Thousand, One Hundred Forty ($6,140.00) Dollars fort thes salary and expehses oft thel Probate Judge for the ensuing  year.  Salary Expensès,  $6,005,00 135.00 $6,140,00  Motion made b,CounclorMatarons, receiving as second by Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor CalmhalaareNon. Mataronas, Melingh,Mahen):To: see ift the' Town will appropriate the sum of Seven Thousand ($7,000.00) Dollars, Oson much thereof as may bo nècessary, for oil and electricity and/or miscellaneous expenses forthe International OrdèhofoddPaldws: Hall (I.O.O.F.)/32 Commons Meeting Hall.  Motion made by Councilor McHugh, receiving a second by Councilor. Iriarte-Moore, voting ini favor (Golembeske, aarte-oore-latyrons, McHugh, Mushen): To see ift the Town will appropriate the sum ofFifty Five Thousand, Five Hundred($55,500,00) Dollars for the employee compensation, equipment and supplies to be expended for the' Town gymnasium recreation programs, for maintenance ofTown recreational fields and facilities,  and for thej provision of portable sanitary facilities fori recreational fields.  #  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To order a tax to be levied and assessed on the ratable property in said Town and the inhabitants thereof for the 2023 tax year for thej payment ofthe Town debts and interest, for the support of schools, for the support and maintenance of the poor, for the building, repairing and amending ofhighways, for the improvement in manner deemed fit ofany property belonging to the Town, for all    necessary charges and expenses whatsoever arising within said' Town, whether incidental or not to the above, and for  any and all purposes authorized by law.  #  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To authorize the Town Finance Director to borrow from time to time a certain sum ofmoney in anticipation oftaxes, and give the negotiable note or notes oft the' Town The' Town Administrator disbursed the capitol budget for FY24 to the council for their review. Councilor McHugh  therefor.  requested that any document for the Council be of a larger text.  Town Solicitor, Richard S. Humphrey recused himselffrom this matter: Discussion ensued about litigation expenses, hourly rate, and-flexibility for need.  Councilor Mushen sought from the Council how toj proçéed with a strategy for the Town Solicitor selection.  Motion made by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, receivingas secondby Councilor Mataronàs, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas,AeHugh, Mushen)-Toivite) Anthony DeSisto Law.Associates LLC, Richard S. Humphrey, and Gidley, Sarli & MarusakLLP for a second round ofinterviews under executive session, if  deemed necessary by the Council President, forthe Town.Solicitor) position.  With: no further businessbefore the Counci,thei meeting.wast adoumedat5,53pm.  Heather. J. Cook, Deputy Town Clerk        Minutes ofa Town Council meeting held on March 9, 2023 A.D. 2023 at 7:00 o'clock PM: held: ini in-person format at the Wilbur McMahon School Library, 28 Commons, Little Compton, RI. Members present: PaulJ. Golembeske, Andrew) riarte-Moore, Patrick McHugh, Gary S. Mataronas and Robert L. Mushen. Also in attendance:  Antonio Teixeira, Town Administrator.  Council President Mushen called the meeting to order at 7:01pm with the Pledge to the flag.  Announcements:  1. Michelle McGaw willl bel hosting the Rhode Island State Committeé ofthe New England for Offshore Wind 2. RIDOT willl bei in attendance next Council meeting to deseribeintentions for state highway repairs within the 3. Councilor Mushen explained thej process for meals, shopping and the reservation process for the senior'sv van  Coalition at the Little Compton Community Center on March 20,2023 at 6:30pm.  town.  that is now: in service.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Çouncilor Golembeske, all in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen):To approve, às written the Town Council: meeting  minutes for February 23, 2023.  Councilor Golembeske questioned the total gallons of gasoline used (9,095) listed on the Police Department: report. The' Town. Administrator will: follow up on. Police Réport. Councilor McHugh asked ift the Damon Corporation is on schedule for1 the' Town Hall Restoration and inquired about al billing from Raymond Gomez. The Town Administrator stated, yes we: are, the only.delay.was with the State FireMarshall. Providing an explanation that Raymond Gomez: isa consultant to assist with Fire Safety where the architect was nota able tol handle, as well as preparing for the Fire Motion made by Councilor Matargnas, rèceiving a sècond by Councilor. Iriarte-Moore, alli in favor Golmhakglhare-Mloer, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen):To place on file the February 2023 Department Head  Marshalls appearance.  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  Andrew. Rhyne, resident ofLittle Compton questioned the Police Department report.. Andrew: referenced a recent article int the newspaper: regarding thel Police Chief's comments asking the State for fees increasing for dogs. Mr. Rhyne asked, does the Council feel it is an appropriate amount? The' Town Administrator commented that this fee was aproposal from the Police Chieft to the' Town Council. The Police Chiefis not present at1 the meeting. Motion made by Councilor McHugh, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, all in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To correct the requested value fort total FY24 Fire Department budget which was voted at thel February 27,2023 meeting oft the' Town Council. The verbal announcement oft the total ($986,240) was incorrect. The printed value oft the total ($1,071,298) was correct.    Councilor) Mushen stated ini regards to: items (a) and (b) thet town is ready toj provide. The Town Administrator commented that! he is following up on the insurance coverage. Councilor Mataronas wished to thank Caroline Wilkie Wordell for her efforts for spearheading this project as she does with other events in the town to benefit thet town. Councilor. Iriarte-Moore asked about the non-profit status as the LCHTi is working through as well. Councilor Mushen corrected the wording ofi nonprofit status oft that ini the request. Discussion ensued about (a), the non-profit status and Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, all in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To approve a request received from LC350, the appointed committee to plan and execute the 350th Birthday in 2025 conditional upon the Town covering with their  the fact that thet town is not a 501 C-3.  insurance(c).  a. To use the town's non-profit status to accept donations to LC350. b. To allow the town's Finance Director to establish anaccount for LC350. Toc confirm that the LC350 committee, and the eyehtssponsored by them are  covered under the Town's insurance policy.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiing a second by Councilor Mataronas, alli in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To approve thei request from Finance Director toi issue a reimbursement ofbalance remaining to taxpayer, Skinny Dip Farms 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 oft the Overage. Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, all in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toj place on file a copy ofai resolution from Charlestown Town Council insupport of House Bi1l2023-H5174, an act related to waters and navigation. Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, all in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toj place on file a copy ofar resolution from Charlestown Town Council in support ofFullFinding of Categorical Transportation Aid as outlined in RIGL 16-7.2-6. Councilor Mataronas commented that what is asked is the State to1 try to give money to towns for affordable housing as mandated, being the largest problem is purchase power. Hopefully to LCHT and LC Planning Board come back with  recommendations.  Motion made by Councilor) Iriarte-Moore, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, all in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toi refer a copy ofai resolution from Hopkinton Town Council ins supportofHousing, Development and! Land Use to thel LCHT and thel LCI Planning Board for  recommendation.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, all in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To approve a request letter from The United Congregational Church tol hold their Summer Fair and Summer Road: Race on July 8, 2023. Additionally the letter  requests use ofthe Veterans Field parking areai for Road Race participants, contingent upon meeting all state and local requirements.    Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, all in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toj place on file a letter received  from Hague, Sahady & Co., P.C. for the year ending June 30, 2022 audit.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, alli in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To ratify actions ofthe Town Administrator to move forward with a letter of interest in regards to RIPTA Community Transportation Partnership.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Çouncilor Iriarte-Moore, all in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushem)/foplace on file the decision from Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review regarding Town Council Chambers variance request. Councilor McHugh asked for details of the RII Energy bill submitted. The Town Administrator explained thei reasoning for the billing is part ofthe Town Hall project to bury the wires and run conduit under the  road.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Courcilor Mataronas, alli in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): That the bills be allowed and ordered paid as  follows: $43,446.19  Verizon - WasteWater Treatment Facility Petro. Home Services- : Public Safety Complex Petro. Home Services - Pablic Safety Complex Casey's Oil & Propane -30,32, 40 Commons &Public Safety W.B.Mason - Town-Hall & Town Clerk/ Crystal Rook - Town Hall Info Quick Solutions Inc. Town Clerk East Bat-Media Group- Town Council Everlasting Designs IT Rhode Island Energy Town Hall project Raymond Gomes Town Hall Projecty The Bagle Leasing Company Madden Electric Co., Inc. -Public Safety Complex New. England Trauma ServicesLLC- Police Dept. Rob's Auto Care, Inc. - Police Dept, West. Place. Animal Sanctuary -Police Dept. GA-REL: Manufacturing Company Police Dept. Crystal Rock - Police Dept. FirstNet- - Police Dept. FirstNet- -Police Dept. Clinicall-Ambulance Fund Bound Tree Ambulance Fund Bound Tree - Ambulance Fund  $56.55 $105.34 $796.46 $652.34 $2,954.10 $47.18 $113.05 $1,095.75 $61.50 $2,380.00 $17,002.74 $786.25 $338.00 $306.00  Cox) Business  Complex  $206.49 $25.00 $458.00 $85.50 $57.54 $47.75 $130.55 $465.02 $281.42 $3.23  $1,010.83    Bound' Tree Ambulance! Fund Bound Tree - Ambulance Fund Coronis Health Ambulance Fund FirstNet- - Fire Dept. Office of the State Fire Marshall -] Fire Dept. Anna's Uniform Supply Inc. - Fire Dept. Anna's Uniform Supply Inc. Fire Dept. New England FOOLS Inc. Fire Dept. R.I. Firefighter's Instructors Association Fire Dept. Messenger Security Systems, Inc. - Public Safety Vision Government Solutions -IT/Tax Assessor CSaMTele-systems Inc. - Town Hall  $101.08 $566.15 $678.81 $3,179.00 $150.00 $252.96 $240.97 $180.00 $160.00  $2,095.71  $4,162.93 $164.95 $9,000.00 $316.51 $43,446.19  Complex  9-Mar-23  With no: further business before the Council the meeting is declared adjourned at 7:20pm.  HeatherJ.Cook; Deputy Town Clerk    RECEIVED MAR 2 0 2023 UB-T Mar 20,2033  Town Clenk,  Lle Comptow  Twish To Add An temfo  the town Council  Ayenda SuL  Manch 03  2023: Opdate o1  Solae fo Toww Roofs.  ThAnk You,  JLock    NB  RECEIVED MAR 18 2023    LITTLE COMPTON COMMUNITY CENTER TEL. 401-635-2400 Email- -lecc@lcenter.com  POI Box 926 e Little Compton . RI-0 02837  www.lccenter.com  UNITY  March 17, 2023 Honorable Town Council,  The Little Compton Community Center is requesting al letter of support from the Little Compton Town Council in regards to our grant application from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. Our grant request will support our annual Summer Concert Series, where we provide a free concert four Wednesdays in August for all to enjoy. If amenable, please provide me with a signed letter of support by Friday March 31, 2023 as requests for proposal are due Monday  April 3, 2023.  Thank you for your consideration.  Kindly, Cmy Amy Mlauy Mogrey Executive Director  The Little Compton Community Center is a 501 (c)(3) Organization    Heather Cook From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: E  NB-2 KENe  ancprovri@gmai.com Thursday, March 16, 2023 11:36AM Carol Wordell seveelmsian@gmailcom April 24, 2023 Armenian Genocide Commemoration H8143.pdf, S2887.pdf  ie  Armenian National Committee OF RHODE ISLAND 7Armenia Street Providence, Rhqde Island 02909  March 16, 2023 Town Clerk Carol Wordell Little Compton Town Hall P.O. Box 2264 40 Commons Little Compton, RI 2837 Dear Carol Wordell:  The Armenian Genocide: is widely known and acknowledged by scholars, historians and most oft the civilized world as the first Genocide oft the 20a Century, aj precursor tot the Holocaust andi numerous other 20a Century genocides. Enclosed aret two. Rhode. Island legislative resolutions from 2022: H.R. 8143 and S.R.2887 For thep past 23 years, the Town Hall ofLittle Compton. has participated in our program tol have the. Armenian flag raisedi ini memory oft the Armenian Genocide. We would liket to ask yout to do: your best this year to fly the. Armenian flag on April 24s, whichi is the date in 1915 when 300 Armenian leaders, doctors, lawyers, priests and others werel hungi int the center of Constantinople, thus beginning the systematic planned elimination oft the Armenians from their homeland: in the' Turkish Ottoman Empire, which they had occupied Thank youi for your continued participation in our commemoration; program. Ifyou are ablet to fly the Armenian Flagt this April 24s, we would be grateful if you could send us aj picture ofit for our community Ifyour need your Armenian flag replaced duei to wear ori iti is missing, please let us know.  which proclaim April 240 as Armenian Genocide Remembrance, Day.  for over 2,000 years. newsletter.  The flagi is tol bei flown with the red stripe on top.  Thank you, Stephen J.1 Elmasian E  Armenian National Committee of] Rhode. Island 401-573-7888 seveelmasian@gmail.con    2022--H8143  LC005654  STATE OF RHODE ISLAND  IN GENERAL. ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2022 HOUSE RESOLUTION OF ARMENIAN-AMERICANS  ROCAMINGAPAL2AABA, AS" "ARMENIAN GENOCIDE. REMEMBRANCEI DAY" TO COMMEMORATB: THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE OF 1915TO 1923, ANDI IN: HONOR  Introduced By: Representatives Kazarian, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Corvese, Solomon,  Ruggiero, Ackerman, Fenton-Fung, Filippi, andl Fogarty  Date Introduced: April 13, 2022 Referred' To: House reada and passed  1  WHEREAS, The Armenian Genocide was conceived and carried out by the Ottoman 2 Empire from 1915 to 1923, and resulted in the deportation of nearly 2,000,000 Armenians, of 3 whom 1,500,000 men, women, and children were killed, and the remaining 500,000 survived but 4 were expelled from their homes. This act succeeded in the elimination of the Armenians from 5 their historic ancestral homeland where they hadi resided for over 2,500 years; and  6  WHEREAS, On May 24, 1915, for the first time ever, the Allied Powers of England, 7 France, and Russia, jointly issued a statement explicitly charging another government of  committing "a crime against humanity"; and  9  WHEREAS, This joint statement declared, "the Allied Governments announce publicly  10 to the Sublime Porte that they willl hold personally responsible for these crimes all members of 11 the Ottoman Government, as well ast those oft their agents who are implicatedi in such massacres";  12 and 13  WHEREAS, United States Ambassador Henry Morgenthau, Sr. explicitly described the  14 policy of the Ottoman Empire's government to the United States Department of State as "a 15 campaign of race extermination," and on. July 16, 1915, was informed by United States Secretary 16 of State Robert Lansing that the "Department approves your procedure. to stop Armenian  17 persecution"; and 18  WHEREAS, The post-World War ITurkish government indicted the top leaders involved  19 in the organization and execution oft the Armenian Genocide and in the massacre and destruction    of the Armenians," and in a series of court-martials, officials of the Young Turk regime were 2 charged, tried and convicted, for organizing and executing massacres against the Armenian  3 people; and 4  WHEREAS, In 1948, the United Nations War Crimes Commission invoked the Armenian Genocide as precisely one of the types of acts which the modern term crimes against humanity' isi intended to cover" as aj precedent for the Nuremberg tribunals; and WHEREAS, The United States National Archives and Record Administration holds 8 extensive and thorough documentation on the Armenian Genocide, especially in its holdings 9 under Record Group 59 of the United States Department of State, files 867.00 and 867.40, which 10 are open and widely available tot thej public andi interested institutions; and  7  11  WHEREAS, The United States Holocaust Memorial Council, an independent federal  12 agency, unanimously resolved on April 30, 1981, that the United States Holocaust Memorial 13 Museum wouldi include the. Armenian Genocide int the museuma and has since done so; and 15 exhibit depicting Adolf Hitler, who on ordering his military commanders to attack Poland without 16 provocation in 1939, dismissed objections by stating "Iw]ho, after all, speaks today of the 17 annihilation oft the Armenians?", thus setting the stage for the Holocaust; and  14  WHEREAS, When one enterst the United States Holocaust MemorialMuseum, there: is an  18  WHEREAS, On April 24, 2021, United States President Joe Biden stated, "...we  19 remember the lives of all those who have died in the Ottoman-era Armenian genocide and 20 recommit ourselves toj preventing such an atrocity from ever: again occurring"; and  21  WHEREAS, In 1918, after the fall of the Russian Empire, the Azerbaijan Democratic  22 Republic and the First Republic of Armenia both declared independence; however, shortly 23 thereafter, they became part of the Soviet Union. Thei modern. Republic of Azerbaijan once again 24 proclaimed its independence in August of 1991, shortly before the dissolution of the USSR. 25 Within its borders, however, the predominantly Armenian enclave known as the Republic of  26 Artsakh officially votedt tol become part of Armenia; and  27  WHEREAS, Azerbaijan sought to suppress the separatist movement, while Armenia  28 backed it. Turkey has close ties to Azerbaijan and was the first nation to1 recognize Azerbaijan's 29 independence in 1991. In 1993, Turkey, in addition to engaging in numerous hostilities, shut its 30 border with Armenia in support of Azerbaijan during the war over the Republic of Artsakh; and 32 more than 100 years ago, the armed conflict between Azerbaijan, with military support provided 33 by Turkey, and the Republic of Artsakh has resulted in Armenia being forced to return many of  31  WHEREAS, In Turkey's continuing aggression and genocide of Armenians that began  34 the surrounding territories itl had occupied for decades; and  LC005654 Page2 2of3    WHEREAS, Although current ceasefire and negotiations were agreed upon, Azerbaijan WHEREAS, Inl March through early April of 2022, following several days of escalated tensions, Azerbaijan's military open fired on Armenian military posts along the western part of the Armenia-Azerbajan border, and days later, shelled various villages, mostly located along the  2 continues tos seek unilateral concessions through the use off force; and  3  eastern border of Artsakh; now, therefore bei it  7  RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby 8 recognizes April 24, 2022, as "Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day" in the State of Rhode  Island; and be itf further  10  RESOLVED, That this House hereby respectfully requests the President of the United  11 States and the United States Congress to call on the government of Turkey to face history and 12 acknowledge this crime of genocide committed by the Ottoman Turks in 1915, and urge the 13 Turkish government to make restitution for the loss of lives, confiscated properties, and general 14 unlawful deportations, separating the indigenous population from their homeland; and be it  15 further 16  RESOLVED, That this House expresses its deepest sympathy tot the. Armenian-American  17 community of Rhode Island and assures them that this genocide will always be commemorated  18 and never forgotten; and bei iti further  19  RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to  20 transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the Honorable Joseph Biden, President oft the 21 United States, the Rhode Island Congressional Delegation, the Governor of the State of1 Rhode 22 Island, the Armenian Assembly of America in Washington, and the Armenian National  23 Committee in Washington. LC005654  LC005654 Page3of3    2022--S2887  LC005701  STATE OF RHODE ISLAND  IN GENERAL, ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D.2022 SENATE RESOLUTION OFA ARMENIAN-AMERICANS  AOCIAMNGAPL2A0A, AS" "ARMENIAN GENOCIDE: REMEMBRANCEDAY TOCOMMIEMORATETIE: ARMENIAN GENOCIDE OF 1915TO 1923, ANDI INI HONOR  Introduced) By: Senators Gallo, Goodwin, and) Raptakis Date Introduced: April 26, 2022 Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration  1  WHEREAS, The Armenian Genocide was conceived and carried out by the Ottoman 2 Empire from 1915 to 1923, and resulted in the deportation of nearly 2,000,000. Armenians, of 3 whom 1,500,000 men, women, and children were killed, and the remaining 500,000 survived but 4 were expelled from their homes. This act succeeded in the elimination oft the Armenians from 5 theirl historic ancestral homeland wheret they hadi resided for over 2,500 years; and  6  WHEREAS, On May 24, 1915, for the first time ever, the Allied Powers of England, 7 France, and Russia, jointly issued a statement explicitly charging another government of  committing "a crime against humanity"; and  9  WHEREAS, This, joint statement declared, "the Allied Governments announce publicly  10 tot the Sublime Porte that they willl hold personally responsible for these crimes all members of 11 the Ottoman Government, as well ast those oft their agents who are implicated: in such massacres";  12 and 13  WHEREAS, United States Ambassador Henry Morgenthau, Sr. explicitly described the  14 policy of the Ottoman Empire's government to the United States Department of State as "a 15 campaign of race extermination," and on. July 16, 1915, was informed by United States Secretary 16 of State Robert Lansing that the "Department approves your procedure to stop Armenian  17 persecution"; and 18  WIHEREAS, They post-World Warl ITurkish government indicted the topl leadersi involved  19 int the organization and execution oft the. Armenian Genocide: andi in the' "massacre and destruction    of the Armenians," and in a series of court-martials, officials of the Young Turk regime were 2 charged, tried and convicted, for organizing and executing massacres against the Armenian  3 people; and 4  WHEREAS, In 1948, the United Nations War Crimes Commission invoked the Armenian Genocide as precisely one of the types of acts which the modern term 'crimes against humanity' isi intended to cover" as aj precedent for thel Nuremberg tribunals; and WHEREAS, The United States National Archives and Record Administration holds 8 extensive and thorough documentation on the Armenian Genocide, especially in its holdings 9 under) Record Group 59 oft the United States Department of State, files 867.00 and 867.40, which 10 are open andy widely availablei tot the public and interestedi institutions; and  7  11  WHEREAS, The United States Holocaust Memorial Council, an independent federal  12 agency, unanimously resolved on April 30, 1981, that the United States Holocaust Memorial 13 Museum wouldi includet the Armenian Genocidei int the museum and] has since dones so; and 15 exhibit depicting AdolfHitler, who on ordering his military commanders toa attack) Poland without 16 provocation in 1939, dismissed objections by stating "[w]ho, after all, speaks today of the 17 annihilation oft the Armenians?", thus setting the stage for thel Holocaust; and  14  WHEREAS, When one enters the United States Holocaust Memorial! Museum, therei is an  18  WHEREAS, On April 24, 2021, United States President Joe Biden stated, "...we  19 remember the lives of all those who have died in the Ottoman-era Armenian genocide and 20 recommit ourselves toj preventing such an atrocity from ever again occurring"; and  21  WHEREAS, In 1918, after the fall of the Russian Empire, the Azerbaijan Democratic  22 Republic and the First Republic of Armenia both declared independence; however, shortly 23 thereafter, they became part of the Soviet Union. The modern Republic of Azerbaijan once again 24 proclaimed its independence in August of 1991, shortly before the dissolution of the USSR. 25 Within its borders, however, the predominantly Armenian enclave known as the Republic of  26 Artsakh officially votedt tol become part of Armenia; and  27  WHEREAS, Azerbaijan sought to suppress the separatist movement, while Armenia  28 backed it. Turkey has close ties to Azerbaijan and was the first nation to1 recognize. Azerbaijan's 29 independence in 1991. In 1993, Turkey, in addition to engaging in numerous hostilities, shut its 30 border with Armenia ins support of Azerbaijan during the war over the Republic of Artsakh; and 32 more than 100 years ago, the armed conflict between Azerbaijan, with military support provided 33 by Turkey, and the Republic of Artsakh has resulted in Armenia being forced to return many of  31  WHEREAS, In' Turkey's continuing aggression and genocide of Armenians that began  34 the surrounding territories itl had occupied for decades; and  LC005701 Page 20 of3    WHEREAS, Although current ceasefire and negotiations were agreed upon, Azerbaijan WHEREAS, In March through early April of 2022, following several days of escalated 4 tensions, Azerbaijan's military open fired on Armenian military posts along the western part of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border, and days later, shelled various villages, mostly located along the  2 continues tos seek unilateral concessions through the use of force; and  3  6 eastern border of Artsakh; now, thereforel beit  7 9  RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State ofl Rhode Island hereby recognizes April 24, 8 2022, as" 'Armenian Genocidel Remembrance Day" int the State of Rhode] Island; andi be iti further RESOLVED, That this Senate hereby respectfully requests the President of the United 10 States and the United States Congress to call on the government of' Turkey to face history and 11 acknowledge this crime of genocide committed by the Ottoman Turks in 1915, and urge the 12 Turkish government to make restitution for thel loss of lives, confiscated properties, and general 13 unlawful deportations, separating the indigenous population from their homeland; and be it  14 further 15  RESOLVED, That this Senate expresses its deepest sympathy tot the Armenian-American  16 community of Rhode Island and assures them that this genocide will always be commemorated  17 andi never forgotten; and! bei itf further  18  RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to  19 transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the Honorable Joseph Biden, President of the 20 United States, the Rhode Island Congressional Delegation, the Governor oft the State of Rhode 21 Island, the Armenian Assembly of America in Washington, and the Armenian National  22 Committee in' Washington. LC005701  LC005701- Page3 3 of3    NB-3  RECEIVED MAR 162025  CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION ADDING TOMORROWS March16,2023 Ms. Carol Wordell, Town Clerk Little Compton Town Hall 40 Commons, P.O. Box 226 Little Compton RI 02837 Dear Ms. Wordell,  The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation MASS-RI Chapter will be conducting its 12, 23 and 62 mile Cycle forl Life Bicycle Ride for 2023. The Ride is set for Saturday, September 23, 2023 and will start and finish at Westport Rivers Please let me knowi ift there are any roads ini the area that may be under construction or would block the routes You may call me on my cell4 401-662-1925 with any questions or email me at psantoshigins@rf.og  Vineyard. A copy oft the routes are attached. Iti ist the same route as inj prior years.  we will be riding on.  Thank you for your continued support.  Sincerely,  iomena Sanibo-lppine Philomena Santos-Higgins Sr. Development Director Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Mass/RI Chapter 220 North Main St. Natick, MA 01760    23 Mile Route Cue Sheet CF Cycle for Life RI Ride Saturday, September 23, 2023  GZCYCLE FOR LIFE CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION  Total Dir Cue 1.3 2.6 4.4 9.4 15.2  R Depart Westport Rivers Vineyard - go Right at Hix Bridge Rd.  L White Oak Rd. L Fisher Rd. L Old County Rd. 5.6 L Drift Rd. L Hix Bridge Rd. 10.4 R Horseneck Rd.  Police & Old County  PROCEED TO REST STOP/CHECK POINT- - BAYSIDE RESTAURANT- = 1253 Horseneck  Rd. Westport MA FROM REST STOP: R Out of Rest Stop (Horseneck Rd.) Follow Horseneck Rdi to Route 88  * Please check in with volunteers*  16.2  19.1 R On Route 88 22.4 R Drift Road  23.5 R Hix Bridge Road to Westport Rivers Vineyard and' Winery  FINISH LINE at' Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery  RULES OF THE ROAD: closing any roads. Remember, safety first! be shy about asking for help.  Please ride single file. Although we have help from our local police, they are NOT Use hand signals where possible and NEVER assume a motorist can see you. Ify you need assistance, please wait at roadside and flag down a sag wagon. Don't  Please communicate with other riders when passing.  Dial 774-230-6486 if you get off the route and cannot find your way back. For Medical Emergencies the number above will dispatch a rescue with  medical staff as well.    12 MILE ROUTE CUE SHEET - 2023  CF CYCLE FOR LIFE RIDE - Saturday, September 23, 2023  Cue Sheet  Turn right onto Horseneck Rd Turn right onto John Reed Rd Continue onto MA-88N Turn right onto Drift Rd Turn right onto Hixbridge Rd  0.2mi 5.2mi 6.0mi 8.1mi 9.0mi 12.3mi  Horseneck Rd turns slightly right and becomes E: Beach Rd    62-Mile Route Cue Sheet CF Cycle for Life RI Ride Saturday, September 23, 2023  ZCYCLE FOR LIFE CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION  Total Dir Cue 1.3 2.6 4.4 9.4 15.2  R Go Right at Hix Bridge Rd. ati the end of Westport Rivers' Vineyard  L White Oak Rd. L Fisher Rd. L Old County Rd. 5.6 L Drift Rd. L Hix Bridge Rd. 10.4 R Horseneck Rd.  PROCEED TO FIRST REST STOP/CHECK POINT = Bayside Restaurant 1253  Horseneck Rd. Westport MA * Please check in with volunteers* FROM REST STOP:  15.7 R East Beach Rd. 16.7 R John Reed Rd. 20.6 L Hotel Hill = Drift Rd. 21.6 R Main Rd. 23.3 L Cornell Rd. 25.2 L. Adamsville Rd. 27.5 L Route 179 27.6 R Lake Rd. 29.8 L Brayton Rd.  31.5 R At Corner of Brayton & Bulgarmarch Rd. Church Parking Lot  REST STOP/CHECK POINT - Community of Jesus Christ Church Parking Lot-1Bulgarmarsh  Rd. Tiverton RI * Please check in with volunteers* Atl lights on route 177 Merge onto Route 77  33.4 R Route 77 33.9 L Nanaquacket Rd. 35.9 R Sepowet Rd.  35.5 38.1  Merge onto Neck Rd.- -GOSTRAIGHT ONI NECK RD.    Total Dir Cue 40.1 40.6 45.5 46.7 47.9 50.2 51.1 51.8 52.3 53.4  L Pond Bridge Rd. R Route 77 L Swamp Rd. L R Simmons Rd. 48.6 Straight Straight on Snell Rd. R R  South Commons Rd. - Proceed to Little Compton Center  Pottersville Rd. R Mullin! Hilll Rd. R Old Harbor Rd. Howland Rd.  L Corner of Richmond Pond and Atlantic Ave. Atlantic Ave. Westport MA * Please check in with volunteers* FROM REST STOP: L Acoaxet St. 1 follow to River Rd. R At Stop Sign - Right on Old Harbor Rd. R Main St. - Adamsville Rd. Main Rd.  REST STOP/CHECK POINT - Elephant Rock Beach Club Parking Lot on Left-  54.1 57.5 57.9 60.3 61.3  R  L Hix Bridge Rd. into Westport Rivers Vineyard and' Winery- - Finish Line  RULES OF THE ROAD: closing any roads.  Please ride: single file. Although we have help from our local police, they are NOT Use hand signals where possible and NEVER assume ar motorist can see you. Ify your need assistance, please wait at roadside and flag down a sag wagon. Don't Dial 774-230-6486 if you get off the route and cannot find your way back. For Medical Emergencies the number above will dispatch a rescue with  Please communicate with other riders when passing.  Remember, safety first! be shy about asking for help. medical staff as well.    NB-4  RECEIVED MAR 162023  SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING SERVICES AGREEMENT RHODE ISLAND RESOURCE RECOVERY CORPORATION  Between the And the MUNICIPALITY  This solid waste and recycling services agreement (Agreement) is made and entered into by and jointly between The Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation, ("The Corporation" or' Corporation" or "RIRRC") a quasi-public corporation organized under the laws of the State of Rhode Island, and the under the laws of the State of Rhode Island, with a business address at covenants, promises and payments set forth herein, The Corporation and Municipality dol hereby agreeas 1. TERM. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date of municipal execution or July 1, 2023 whichever is the later and end on June 30, 2025, unless sooner terminated or extended as 2. DISPOSAL OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE. Fori the term oft this agreement and pursuant to Rhode Island General Law ("RIGL") Chapters 23-18.9-1 et seq. and 23-19-3, Municipality agrees to deliver for disposal to the Corporation's landfill located at 65 Shun Pike, Johnston, R.I. (hereinafter "Landfill" or' "Central Landfil"), one hundred percent (100%) ofi its Municipal Solid Waste as defined in RIGLS 23-19-5(5) for which Municipality has undertaken the collection, transfer or disposal, (hereinafter "MSW"), and the Corporation agrees to accept and dispose of one hundred percent (100%) of Municipality shall be deemed to have undertaken the collection, transfer or disposal of that MSW for a) Provides any of these aforementioned services through a contract or license, or by municipal b) Pays for any oft these aforementioned services with municipal funds, enterprise funds ort the like, Assigns, subject to the Corporation's approval, all or part ofi its municipal waste cap for disposal att the Landfill to a third party in accordance with RIGL $23-19-13(g/3). and 23-18.9-1(b)(3). Ineligible Solid Waste. This Agreement shall not apply to the disposal of any other type of solid waste, including, but not limited to: 1)solid waste generated by residents ofamunicipalityi in the course of their employment; 2) solid waste generated by any manufacturing or commercial enterprise or, 3) solid waste for which Municipality has not undertaken the collection, transfer or disposal, as set forth  (hereinafter Municipality"), a municipal corporation organized and existing  In consideration of the mutual  follows:  provided herein.  Municipality's MSW. which it:  employees, or or  above.  FY24-25 Municipal Agreement/ /DRAFTI1222/ApPDAed by RIRRCI Board on 11/30/22  1    3. FEES FOR THE DISPOSAL OF MSW. For the duration oft the term of this Agreement, Municipality agrees to pay the Corporation the municipal disposal fee set in accordance with the Rule "Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Fee Pricing Structure and Procedure", S 845-RICR-00-004 (Attachment 1), as adopted by the RIRRC Board of Commissioners on November 30, 2022, for the disposal of all its MSW upt toi its annual MSW Cap as defined herein below. The municipal disposali fee will bei fifty-eight dollars and fifty cents ($58.50) per ton in Fiscal Year 2024 (the one-year period from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024) and sixty-three dollars ($63.00) per ton in Fiscal Year 2025 (the one-year a) Municipal Solid Waste Cap (MSW Cap). MSW Cap means the MSW tonnage established by the Corporation for each municipality to dispose of at the municipal disposal fee. The MSW Cap iso calculated each year in accordance with the Rule "Rhode Island Resource Recovery Annual Municipal Solid Waste Cap Allotments," S 845-RICR-00-003 (Attachment 2). The Corporation shall notify municipalities of the MSW Caps for the following fiscal year no later than April 1 of b) "Over the Cap" MSW Disposal Fee: During Fiscal Year 2024 and Fiscal Year 2025, Municipality agrees to pay the Corporation one hundred and fifteen dollars ($115.00) per ton for disposal of  period from July 1,2024 through June 30, 2025).  each current year.  alll MSW in excess ofi its annual MSW Cap.  There shall be a minimum charge of one (1) ton for any! load of MSW.  4. BILLING AND PAYMENT. The Corporation shall bill Municipality monthly for the services rendered and Municipality agrees to pay all sums due within thirly (30) days of invoice date. 5. EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT. Upon receipt of full payment of an invoice within twenty (20) days of the invoice date which brings the Municipality's outstanding balance to zero, Municipality shall recalMeaone-ancomehair percent(1.5%) discount from the invoice's amount. Municpallyseligilly expires monthly and is renewed monthly with the issuance of each month's invoice. 6. DELIVERY OF RECYCLABLES FOR PROCESSING. Municipality agrees to deliver to the Corporation's Materials Recycling Facility (hereinafter "MRF") at 33 Shun Pike in Johnston one hundred percent (100%) ofthel Mixed Recyclables, as defined herein below, which are collected within For purposes oft this Agreement, Mixed Recyclables" includes materials defined as Mixed Recycling" int the' Materials Acceptance Criteria," attached and incorporated herein by reference (Attachment: 3). These Mixed Recyclables are generated by a household during the normal course of the day which are then placed in a recycling container set out for collection or are delivered to a recycling drop off facility or from a commercial recycling program for which Municipality has assumed responsibility for collection, either directly by municipal employees or through a contract or license. Municipality agrees to deliver all Mixed Recyclables collected under its municipal recycling program regardless of whether they are collected in a curbside program or through a drop-off program. The Corporation may allow additional materials to be accepted as Mixed Recyclables from time to time, and would therefore be Municipality must request iny writing permission from the Executive Director to direct mixed recyclables to an alternate recycler via a variance request, duet tot the Corporation by June 11 for the following fiscal year. Requests will be considered on a two year basis that coincides with the term of this agreement. The Corporation agrees to process and market one hundred percent (100%) of said municipally collected Mixed Recyclables that are delivered tot the Corporation and meet the criteria outlined in the Corporation's Materials Acceptance Criteria (Attachment 3) for as long as such markets exist and it is economically beneficial to do so, at no cost to Municipality, pursuant to RIGL S 23-19-31. Loads of Mixed Recyclables that don'tmeet the minimum qualitystandardsi may! be rejected by the Corporation.  its borders under its municipal recycling program.  subject tot thet terms oft this Agreement.  FY24-25 Municipal Agreement /DRAFT1 112322/Approved by RIRRC Board on 11/30/22  2    a) MRF Load Inspection and Rejection Procedure: The minimum quality standards have been established for Mixed Recycling and are defined in Attachment 3, Materials Acceptance Criteria. The rejection of a load by the MRF inspector is binding on all parties. The Corporation will notify the Municipality electronically by e-mail of any rejected loads, generally within 24 hours after the close of business oni the day of the load rejection. Load rejection email notifications will normally include a report identifying the material quality issue and include photographs of the contamination. Continuedi fallureofMunicipalilyl tomeet the minimumquality standards mayr result ina determination that this agreement has been breached. Municipality shall have the right to appeal the termination of the Agreement, and the appeal shall be heard by the Corporation's b) Rejected Loads. There will be an Equipment Use/MRF Rejected Load Handling Charge assessed for any load of municipal Mixed Recyclables that is rejected by the MRF, requiring reloadingi into aF RIRRC vehicle fort transfer tot thel landfill. Thei tonnage associated with the rejected load willl be charged to thel Municipality ati its applicable MSW rate anda applied tot thel Municipality's  Board of Commissioners.  annual MSW Cap as defined in Section 3 oft this Agreement.  7. MUNICIPAL RECYCLING AND DIVERSION PLANS. Pursuant to RIGL S 23-19-13(e)(3), the municipality's! 2023-2024 Recycling and Diversion Plan serves as an addendum tot this Agreement. It includes aresidential: and municipal waste stream evaluationand: a description of the process bywhich thirty-five percent (35%) ofi its solid waste will be recycled and fifty percent (50%) ofi its solid waste will be diverted from landfilling. The Municipality is responsible fori implementing the plan and reporting on the results. Reporting will be accomplished through completion oft the Corporation's 2023 annual data survey. An updated municipal recycling and diversion plan for the 2025 and 2026 time frame will be 8. DISPOSAL FEES FOR OTHER MATERIALS. Municipality agrees to pay the Corporation, any appropriate fees for materials delivered as set forth in the attached Fee Schedule and incorporated herein by reference (Attachment 4). Municipality agrees to only deliver materials that the Corporation accepts as outlined in Attachment 3 (Materials Acceptance Criteria). Municipality is encouraged" tot find alternate disposal or recycling options for other materials that can be divertedi from the CentralLandfil, including appliances (white goods), batteries, bulky rigid plastics, construction & demolition debris (C&D), leaf & yard waste (including brush, Christmas trees and stumps), scrap metal, unrecoverable (non-recyclable) mattresses, tires, and wood pallets, but excluding Mixed Recyclables as defined in a) Leaf & Yard Waste. For the term of this agreement and pursuant to RIGL S 23-19-3(17), the Corporation shall accept segregated leaf and yard waste from Municipality at no cost for tonnage up toi its annual leaf and yard waste Cap (L&YW Cap). The L&YW Cap shall mean the leaf and yard wastet tonnage established by the Corporation for each municipality, calculated byr multiplying the municipal population (as determined by the more current of the decennial U.S. Census or the State of Rhode Island Statewide Planning Population Projections) by 0.0251 tons. Thel L&YWC Caps for the following fiscal year shall be disseminated with the MSW Caps, as outlined in Section 3 i) Leaf and Yard Waste Borrowing Program. Municipalities shall have the opportunity to request leaf and yard waste cap from each other to hedge against overages. Pursuant to RIGL $2 2349307,munepaltes can borrow up to one-half (1/2)oft their established L&YW Cap from other municipalities, subject to the provisions outlined in the Municipal Leaf and Yard' Waste Debris Cap Sharing Policy and Form (Attachment 5), attached and incorporated  provided to the Corporation priort to February 1, 2025.  Section 6.  above, no later than April 1 of each current year.  herein by reference.  FY24-25 Municipal Agreement /DRAFT 11/23/22, Approved by RIRRCI Board on 11/30/22  3    ii) "Over the Cap" L&YW Disposal Fee. In accordance with RIGL S 23-19-3(17), Municipality agrees to pay the Corporation twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per ton for the acceptance of all leaf and yard waste in excess of its annual L&YW cap or adjusted L&YW Cap (the Municipality's established annual L&YW Cap plus any tonnage received from the leaf and b) Construction and Demolition Debris (C&D). Acceptable C&D is only that material as defined by RI Department of Environmental Management Solid' Waste Regulation, $250-RICR-140-051 andi further definedi in Attachment 3 (Materials Acceptance Criteria). C&D isl landfilled and tonnage will be applied against the Municipality's annual MSW Cap as defined in Section 3 of this Agreement and charged to the Municipality at its applicable MSW rate. It is recommended that  yard debris borrowing program).  municipalities attempt to find alternate outlets for C&D.  9. UNACCEPTABLE MATERIALS. No materials delivered pursuant to this Agreement may contain: any waste generated or collected outside the State of Rhode Island; hazardous waste, as defined in RIGL S 23-19.1-4 (4); or any other waste prohibited in statutes, regulations or Materials Acceptance Criteria (Attachment 3) by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the R.I. Department of Environmental Management or The Corporation. This Agreement shall not apply to the disposal of any other type ofs solid waste as defined under' "Ineligible Solid Waste" in Section 2. 10. TRANSFER OFI MATERIALS. Municipality must apply to the Corporation in writing for permission to utilize a transfer station for the shipment of Mixed Recyclables, MSW, or any other material(s) as defined above in Section 8 and Attachment 3 (Materials Acceptance Criteria) to Corporation facilities for the term of this Agreement. These materials can be transferred only if the Corporation grants permission in writing to do so and all transfers must comply with the Corporation's "Municipal Transfer 11. AGREEMENT INCENTIVES. To be eligible to participate in the below incentive programs, Municipality must have fully executed this Agreement with the Corporation and meet the minimum a) Finished Compost. Pursuant to RIGL S 23-19-3 (17) and subject to the provisions outlined in the "Compost Distribution Policy," Attachment 7, attached and incorporated herein by reference, the Corporation will periodically make finished compost available free of charge to those municipalities that have also delivered leaf and yard waste to the Corporation during the current b) MRF Profit Share. When the Board of Commissioners authorizes, a MRF profit share shall be offered to eligible municipalities. MRF profit share willl be based on a consistent measure of profit from the MRF operation and shared 50-50 between RIRRC and the municipalities as a group. The municipal share shall be distributed tot those municipalities with executed Agreements based on the per ton pro rata share of municipal recyclables delivered tot the MRF. The MRF profit will be calculated as the revenue derived from the sale of all MRF commodities less: all direct operating expenses from the MRF, capital depreciation associated with the MRF, disposal of process residue from the MRF, program grants and funding provided to municipalities, and a share of RIRRC administrative overhead. Municipality must use the recycling profit shares to further enhance and expand the municipal recycling and diversion program. Please use "Recycling Profit Share Annual Reporting Form" (Attachment 8) to record and report to the Corporation the use or intended use of the prior year's profit share. The annual reporting form is Condition: The Corporation will offset any and all profit share funds from any amounts due to the Corporation from the Municipality with a receivable greater than sixty (60) days on the  Policy," Attachment 6, attached and incorporated herein by reference.  applicable eligibility requirements of each:  fiscal year.  due to the Corporation by August 1 ofeach year.  Corporation's monthly Account Receivable Aged Balance Report. FY24-25 Municipal Agreement/DRAFT112322/APproVed by RIRRCI Board on 11/30/22  4    C) Municipal Grants. When thel Board of Commissioners authorizes, a competitive waste reduction and recycling enhancement grant program will provide funding for approved municipal proposals as outlined in the Municipal Grant Policy," Attachment 9, attached and incorporated herein by reference. Grant awards must be used solely for the purpose for which they were approved. Payment of grant funds tor recipients shalll be as ar reimbursement of approved expenditures only. d) Recycling Bin Discount. A twenty five percent (25%) discount shall be applied to the e) Tip Fee Rebate. A "Fiscal Year-End Tip Fee Rebate (Rebate)" is defined as a fixed per ton refund for MSW Cap wastes disposed, in accordance with Sections 2, 6, and 8 oft this Agreement, at the Corporation's facilities during FY24 and FY25. This Rebate isi issued tot those municipalities that qualify based on the following recyclable percentages, according to the actual recorded ) One Dollar ($1.00) Rebate: Applies to any municipality that delivers Mixed Recyclables between twenty-five percent (25%) and twenty-nine and ninety-nine hundredths percent Two Dollars ($2.00) Rebate: For any municipality that delivers Mixed Recyclables between thirty percent (30%) and thirty-four and ninety-nine hundredths percent (34.99%) ofi its solid ii) Three Dollars ($3.00) Rebate: For any municipality that delivers Mixed Recyclables greater Any municipality that delivers Mixed Recyclables between zero percent (0%) and twenty-four and ninety-ninel hundredths percent (24.99%) ofi its solidwaste at thel MRF will not qualify foraF Rebate. The Corporation shall issue a Rebate not later than September 1, 2024 and 2025 to those municipalities that qualified. The tonnage eligible for the Rebate in each fiscal year shall not exceed Municipality's MSW Cap calculated for that year, as defined in Section 3.  Corporation's wholesale price for standard curbside recycling bins.  tonnage delivered to the MRF:  (29.99%) of its solid waste at the MRF.  waste at the MRF.  than thirty-five percent (35%) or more ofi its solid waste at the MRF.  12. HOURS OF OPERATION. The normal hours of operation for receiving materials at the Corporation's facilities including the landfill and MRF are Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., and Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Corporation's facilities are closed on state holidays according tot the Corporation's holiday schedule published annually. Ont the Saturdayi following a holiday closure, the Corporation's facilities will remain open until 1:00 p.m. The Corporation may close or modify the hours upon reasonable notice to Municipality. Should the Governor of the State of Rhode Island declare an official state of emergency resulting in road closures leading to the Corporation facilities, the Corporation shall comply with the executive order immediately. In such cases, reasonable notice off facility closure or a change in operating hours may not be able to be provided. Municipalities may request an extension of the normal hours of operation due to extreme or unforeseen events, such as 13. INFORMATION. If Municipality engages the services of a private company or contractor to collect and/or transport MSW or Mixed Recyclables, then a copy of this Agreement shall be included in any request for bids and incorporated as a part of any agreement between Municipality and the private party/contractor and the agreement between Municipality and the private party/contractor shall expressly require the private party/contractor to abide byt thet terms oft this Agreement.  natural disasters. The Corporation has sole discretion to grant such requests.  FY24-25 Municipal Agreement/DRAFT 11/23/22/ Approved by RIRRGI Board on 11/30/22  5    14. TERMINATIONS AND REMEDIES.  a) TERMINATIONS. The Corporation has the absolute right in its sole discretion to terminate this Agreement if the Corporation determines that Municipality is not abiding by the terms of this Agreement or is otherwise not acting in conformance with Rhode Island laws and/or State regulations. Municipality shall have the right to appeal any termination of the Agreement, and the b) REMEDIES. Failure of Municipality or the Corporation to perform the obligations hereunder shall constitute a breach of contract. Ten business days after providing the other party with notice ofa  appeal shall be heard by the Corporation's Board of Commissioners. breach of contract, a party may take any or all of the following steps: Commence an action for damages and for injunctive relief;  ii) Pursue any other remedies available to it by law provided however that any delay or failure int the performance by either party hereunder shall be excused to the extent caused by the occurrence ofal Force Majeure. For purposes of this Agreement, Force Majeure" shall mean a cause or event that is not reasonably foreseeable or otherwise caused by or under the control of the party claiming Force Majeure, including acts of God, fires, floods, explosions, riots, wars, hurricane, sabotage terrorism, vandalism, accident, restraint of government, governmental acts, injunctions, labor strikes, and other like events that are beyond the reasonable anticipation and control of the party affected thereby, despite such party's reasonable efforts to prevent, avoid, delay, or mitigate the effect of such acts, events or occurrences, and which events ort the effects thereof are not attributable to the party's failure  top perform its obligations under this Agreement.  15. LICENSE RESTRICTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS. Municipality agrees to be bound by any additional requirements and/or restrictions, which may be imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency, the RI Department of Environmental Management, or any other local agency, as a 16. GENERAL RELEASE. Municipality, ori its employees, agents, subcontractors or assigns (hereinafter referred to as' Releasors"), inconsideration oft travelling on the property of the Rhodel Island Resource Recovery Corporation do hereby release, and forever quitclaim unto the said Corporation all manner of actions, claims and demands arising out of any assistance that the Corporation may give to the Releasors in pushing, towing, loading or cleaning any vehicles owned, rented, subcontracted or otherwise utilized to transport Releasors materials that may be stopped from progressing for any 17. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Municipality agrees to use its best efforts to ensure that Releasors, and alll MSW, Mixed Recyclables, as defined herein, and othermaterials delivered tot the Corporation's facilities by Releasors will comply with all state andi federal laws and R.I. Department of Environmental Management, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Corporation rules, regulations, and policies including anyf facility site regulations and policies. Releasors shall abide by all Corporation work rules, practices and procedures. While they are present on Corporation property, Releasors shall act ina safe, efficient and workmanlike fashion. The failure or refusal of Releasors to go, act, or follow instructions ofa Corporation official, operating manager or other responsible person of the Corporation ori its agents are grounds for the ejection of such person from Corporation property, and the removal of the Releasors vehicle, whether or not it has been off-loaded. The Corporation's "On-Site Safety  requirement ofi its operating license(s) or by a change in the regulations.  reason whatsoever.  Policy" is attached and incorporated herein by reference (Attachment 10).  FY24-25 Municipal Agreement /DRAFT 11/23/22/ Approved by RIRRC Board on 11/30/22  6    18. ASSIGNMENTS. Municipality may not assign, transfer, broker or otherwise vest in any other municipality, entity or person, any ofi its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the consent ofthe Corporation. Corporation may sell or assign any ofi its rights or obligations under this Agreement to any other entity, provided that Corporation shall provide written notice of same tol Municipality within fifteen (15) days of the assignment provided, however, that assignee agrees to undertake the 19. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be deemed to be a contract entered into and made pursuant to the laws of the State of Rhode Island and shall in all respects be governed, construed, 20. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement and incorporated attachments represent the entire understanding reached between the parties hereto with respect to Municipality's use of the Corporation's facilities, and shall supersede or replace any prior understandings or agreements, whelherornotinwnting. Anyr modifications hereofshall bei in writing and shall be signed by appropriate 21. SEVERABILITY. Ifanyp provision oft this Agreement is declared invalid by any tribunal, the remaining  obligations herein.  applied and enforced in accordance with the laws of said state.  authorized representatives of Municipality and Corporation. provisions of the Agreement shall not be affected thereby.  22. ATTACHMENTS.  (1) Municipal Solid' Waste Disposal Fee Pricing Structure and Procedure (2) Rhode Island Resource Recovery Annual Municipal Solid Waste Cap Allotments  (3) Materials Acceptance Criteria (4) Fee Schedule Municipal Transfer Policy & Form Compost Distribution Policy (8) Recycling Profit Share Reporting Form (9) Municipal Grant Policy (10)On-Site Safety Policy  (5) Municipal Leaf and Yard Debris Cap Sharing Policy & Form  During the term of this Agreement, the Corporation will provide 30 days notice to the municipality prior to adopting any revisions to pertinent attachments, excepting the Fee Schedule which shall remain in  effect without revision for the term oft the Agreement.  FY24-25 Municipal Agreement/DRAFT112322/Aproved by RIRRCI Board on 11/30/22  7    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly  authorized representatives.  FORTHE RHODE ISLAND RESOURCE RECOVERY CORPORATION:  BY: DRAFT DO NOT SIGN  Dated: DRAFT DO  NOT SIGN  Joseph Reposa, Executive Director  BY: DRAFT DO NOT SIGN  Dated: - DRAFTDO  NOT SIGN  Marc Coppolino, Director of Finance  FOR THE MUNICIPALITY: BY: DRAFT DO NOT SIGN  Dated: DRAFT DO NOT  SIGN  (SIGNATURE) DRAFT DOI NOT SIGN (NAME)  Title: DRAFT DO NOT SIGN  The execution of this Agreement has been properly authorized by the governing body of the  Municipality and is executed by the properlyauthorized official.  DRAFT DO NOT SIGN  Dated: DRAFT DO NOT  SIGN  (SIGNATURE) DRAFT DO NOT SIGN NAME: Solicitor for the MUNICIPALITY  FY24-25 Municipal Agreement/DRAFT112322/APproVed by RIRRCI Board on 11/30/22  8    NB-5    Jouun of ittle Compton  Omn Hall .0. Dox 226  Gittle Compton, R3 02837  To: From: Date: Subject:  Honorable Town Council Antonio A. Teixeira Town Administrator March 23, 2023  1h  Municipal Finances Consultant  l'am requesting to engage al Municipal Finances Consultant to assist the Finance Director with creation of policies and procedures. Ihave identified a consultant with 35 years of municipal experience. lask the Town Council approve hiring the consultant, at a not-to-exceed cost of $4,000.00, which will come from the Finance Department's current budget. The objectives of this assistance are the development of policies and procedures for the operations of the Finance Department and avoiding delays with future audits. The Finance  Director has agreed with this approach. lask for your support to engage the consultant.  Thank youl  Cc: Finance Director  1    NBL HECEITS  Coun of Gittle Compton  MRBI  2023  Onun Hall .0. Dnx 226  Gittle (ompton, 3R3 02837  To: From: Date: Subject:  Honorable Town Council Antonio A. Teixeira fh Town Administrator March 23, 2023  Town Way Engineering ABLE Engineering  Town Way is the site of one of the three projects covered by the Municipal Resiliency Program grant funded by the RI Infrastructure Bank. ABLE Engineering was engaged to survey the area at the end of Town Way as it drains into the Sakonnet River. ABLE also provided a pro bono RI Infrastructure Bank has extended the timeline for the grant funding to December 2023 from December 2022. We need to move to the next phase, which is to create al Request for Proposals (RFP) to address the storm water and establish capacities fori the flow of water into ABLE has proposed to draft an RFP tol be advertised for the construction. The draft RFP will be Please see attached the proposal from ABLE Engineering for your review and approval.  conceptual drainage design sketch for the area.  the Sakonnet River.  presented to the Town Council for review and approval.  Thank you!  1    Inc. E-mail:  ABLE  Dlengineeringecoznet Web: wwaDenewengland.com  2022 December, 2022 Town of Little Compton  c/o Anthony' Teixeira, Town Administrator Re: Proposal for Town Way Drainage Improvements  Existing Condition Drainage Analysis, Design of drainage improvements, Design of parking reconfiguration (west of Oliver Lane), preparation of CRMC Permit application and construction Able Engineering, Inc. (Able) is pleased to present this proposal for Civil Engineering services relative to the Town' Way right ofv way. The scope of work ist to design stormwater mitigation improvements, the reconfiguration of existing parking spaces, preparation of construction drawings, and preparation design and submission ofa CRMC Permit to obtain approval for construction of improvements. The purpose fort the worki is design development and approval of construction plans that meet the objectives of the Municipal Resiliency Grant program (administered by the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank) and is suitable for inclusion in a Public Bid advertisement for construction ofi improvements. Design amenities will address and mitigate existing erosion and sedimentation and provide for water quality treatment to the maximum extent practicable. The reconfigured parking layout will maintain the existing number of parking spaces, if possible. The drainage amenities will be designed for resiliency using Low Impact Design features and will minimize long term maintenance. The existing Public Access toi the shore willl be maintained and improved by stabilization oft the eroded area at the top of the bank oft the Sakonnet River. The area adjacent toi the top oft the bank currently used as a siting/viewingarea  drawings.  willl be maintained and improved. Able would perform the following tasks:  1. Determine the extent oft the watershed draining to Town' Way. Analyze existing drainage patterns andi identify specific locations where concentrated runoff flows into the Town Way 2. Design measures to direct concentrated flows into the gutters in Town' Way and to convey 3. Reconfigure parking between Oliver Lane and the end of pavement, add additional pavement to ensure: adequate space for vehicle turning movements and passage ofs safety vehicles. 4. Design upgrades to existing swales on both sides oft the roadway for sediment capture, water 5. Meet with Town officials and north and south abutters for swale Improvements and integration 6. Prepare Proposed Site Plan with construction details and regulatoryj jurisdiction data.  right ofv way.  gutter flow non erosively to the Sakonnet River.  quality treatment and storm flow bypass.  of parking layout with southerly abutter's proposed curb cut.  291 Long Highway" Little Compton, RI 028370 Phone: 401-592-1302    7. Prepare CRMC Assent and' Variance application and: supporting materials. Itisanticipated the increase in existing pavement (associated with parking improvements) will trigger the need fora 8. Respond to CRMC Staff Review, provide additional data and update plan as needed or required. 9. Provide Expert Testimony and assist in presentation of project at CRMC public hearing. Note: Ablei is aware that approval oft the project is time sensitive. Able would complete the design drawings and permit application within 60 days of receipt ofauthorization to proceed.  variance.  10. Provide Electronic drawing and sealed prints oft the plan.  The cost fort the above services would be. $8,975 dollars.  Should thet terms be acceptable, please sign and return this document to Able ati the address below. Your signature will constitute the contract fors services and authorization to proceed.  Thank youi for the opportunity to provide this proposal for Professional Services. Please letr mel know if  you have any comments or questions.  Thank you,  DONALD. J. MEDEIROS, PLS, PE, CFM ABLE ENGINEERING, INC. 291 Long Highway Little Compton, RI 02837 (401) 592-1302 coneaDenewengandcom  Town ofLittle Compton, RI By: AnthopyTeixeira, Town Administrator Lfl  Date  Izlzz/zz Date  Able Engineering Inc. By: Donald. J. Medeiros, President    RECEIVED  Comm-I MR15 2023  ERTO  2023-0006  RESOLUTION OFTHETOWNOE TIVERTON INSUPPORT OFJ HOUSING: DEVELOPMENTE  LANDI 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 toi 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 ofboth the Land-Use and Low- and Moderate-Income Housing study commissions toi identify ways to help cities and towns meet their obligations under the Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Act to ensure that at least 10% oft theirhousing  stock qualifies as affordable; and  WHEREAS, there have been challenges with implementing changes to state law that were NOW, THEREFORE, BE] IT. RESOLVED, that the Tiverton Town Council strongly encourages the state to work with cities and towns to encourage housing construction and rehabilitation, and BEIT FURTHER RESOLVED, to accomplish our housing goals, municipalities need the  approved in the last legislative session; and  remove barriers to housing, such as infrastructure improvements; and  following:  A clear menu ofinnovative solutions and funding opportunities from the state that can be Increased funding for infrastructure improvements and remediation, outside of federal Toj preserve and promote quality of life, based on the different communities' needs and Funding the implementation of programs and systems to supporty process improvements. Increased technical support and adequate funding to departments and agencies that facilitate housing growth, including thel Division ofStatewide Planning and Department of Workforce development to expand the pool of municipal planners and building and  implemented during the winter season.  aid opportunities.  respect the local voice in land use decisions.  Housing. zoning officials.  91397755.1    Adequate state and education aid to support the needs of residents.  A commitment to expanding reliable transportation opportunities for residents, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, both Commissions ensure that they will listen to municipal leaders regarding these meaningful policy changes sO they can be implemented and enforced BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Tiverton Town Council supports the housing and land use needs identified by the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns referenced above and BE. ITFURTHER RESOLVED, that the' Tiverton Town Clerk transmit a copy oft this Resolution to the Governor, the Speaker of the House, the Senate President, the members of Tiverton's  extending the urban service boundary; and  at the local level; and  General Assembly, and all municipalities in the Statec ofRhode Island.  Introduced by: Councilor Burk  Adopted by the Tiverton Town Council on March 13, 2023  Attest: /Joan B. Chabot/ Tiverton Town Clerk  91397755.1    Comm -  RECEIVED MAR 15 2023  RESOLUTION OF THE WARREN TOWN COUNCIL THE RHODE ISLAND GENERAL ASSMEBLY  TO  WHEREAS, certain amendments to the Home Rule Charter ofthe Town of Warren were adopted and approved by the electors oft the Town of Warren on November 8, 2022, and WHEREAS, the said amendments may require ratification, confirmation, validation, or  enactment by the Rhode Island General Assembly  NOW,THEREFORE, the Town Council oft the Town of Warren hereby RESOLVES to request that the Rhode Island General Assembly ratify, confirm, validate, and enact those amendments to the Home Rule Charter oft the Town of Warren that were approved by the  electors oft the Town of Warren on November 8, 2022.  Town By:  of he Town ofWarren  Johr!) Hanley, President, Warren Town Council  Attest: Sandrea  Datéd: 03-14-2023  Town Clerk  Sukluge  Spergni    Conm-3  RECEIVED MAR 152 2023  RESOLUTION OF THETOWN OF WARREN IN SUPPORT OF HOUSING DEVBLOPMENT & LAND USE  WHEREAS,Housing continues tol be aj priority at all levels of government in Rhode Island; and WHEREAS,Mumicipal 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; and  WHEREAS,Local leaders agree zoning and land use should remain a local decision; and  WHEREAS, ,as members ofthel Rhode Island League ofCities 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 atl least 10% oftheir housing stock qualifies as affordable;  and  WHEREAS, therel have been challenges with implementing changes to state law that were approved in the NOW,THEREFORE, BEITRESOLVED, that the Warren' Town Council ofthe' Town ofWarrens strongly encourages the state to work with cities and towns to encourage. housing construction and rehabilitation, BEITFURTHER RESOLVED, to accomplish our housing goals, municipalities need the following: 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 Toj preserve and promote quality oflife, based ont 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 A commitment to expanding reliable transportation opportunities for residents, extending the  last legislative session; and  and remove barriers to housing, such as infrastructure improvements; and  implemented during the winter season.  opportunities.  local voice in land use decisions.  officials.  Adequate state and education aid to support the needs of residents.  urban service boundary; and  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, both Commissions ensure that they will listen to municipal leaders regarding these meaningful policy changes sO they can be implemented and enforced at the local level; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Warren Town Council of the Town of Warren supports the housing and land use needs identified by the Rhode Island League of Cities and' Towns referenced above;  and  and    Passed as ai resolution oft the Town of Warre, Warren  of March, 2023.  Johh Hanley, Président Warren Town Council  Izg  ATTEST Aantu Mhere Sandrea. J. Speroniowplek    Comin-4 RECEIVED  RESOLUTION:  MAR 15 2023  TOTHE HONORABLERIC GENERAL, ASEMIBL/REOUESING  ANAMENDMENT TO P.L. 1991.CHAPTER330 THE ENABLING ACT CREATING  THE BRISTOL-WARREN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT  BE: IT RESOLVED BY' THE TOWN COUNCIL OF WARREN. AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS: The enabling act creating the Bristol-Warren Regional School District, Public Laws of1991, Chapter 330 ("hereinafter referred to as the "enabling act") has not been reviewed WHEREAS: There have been many changes in the almost thirty-two (32): years since its enactment, both at the district and state level in regard to education; and WHEREAS: There is no procedure set forth in the enabling act for a periodic review ofthe WHEREAS: A periodic review oft the enabling act is necessary to meet the constant, and  since its enactment in 1991; and  enabling act; and  changing, challenges of public education.  NOWTHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SECTION 1: That the Town Council of the Town of Warren requests that the Honorable General. Assembly amend P.L. 1991, Chapter 330 to include a section mandating periodic review ofthe enabling act by the member towns with ai report to the Honorable General Assembly for SECTION: 2: That this resolution shall be forwarded to the members oft the Town of Warren's legislative delegation, Bristol Town Council, as well as the Speaker oft the House of  WARREN, RHODE ISLAND AS FOLLOWS:  recommended amendments thereof,  Representatives and the Senate President upon passage.  SECTION: 3: THAT THIS RESOLUTION SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMBDIATELY  UPON ITS: PASSAGE BY THE WARREN TOWN COUNCIL.  Attesp Sandrea J. Town Clerk  W Jwy  LenL  Ma  John w. Hanley,  Town Council President, Town of Warren  44    C'omm-5 MAR 15  RECEIVED  2023  RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF WARREN 2023 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES  IN SUPPORT OF RHODE ISLAND LEAGUE OF CITIES AND TOWNS  WHEREAS, all 39 cities and towns are members of the Rhode Island League ofCities and' Towns; and WHEREAS, the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns serves as a convener-and advocates to the  Governor and General Assembly to support the needs ofr municipalities throughout the state;  and  WHEREAS, the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns believes in:  Supporting robust local government funding through municipal aid programs, education Opposing unfunded state mandates, particularly related to workforce management and Maintaining local control and decision-making that reflects community needs, including Supporting greater flexibility for local government toi innovate, improve efficiency and  aid and grants personnel costs  Opposing any constraints on1 the ability to raise local revenue  land use, business operations, licensing, etc.  save tax dollars; and  WHEREAS, the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns conducted a survey of all 39 members to  develop legislative priorities for the 2023 session of the Rhode Island General Assembly;  and  WHEREAS, stable local and education aid from the state will ensure that cities and towns can maintain  municipal operations while investing one-time Federal funds toward necessary capital  improvements and economic reçovery; and  WHEREAS,property taxes represent approximately two-thirds of revenue for municipal budgets WHEREAS, any reduction in state funding would exacerbate a dependence onj property taxes, ultimately WHEREAS, Rhode Island's municipalities are an important piece ofRhode Island's economic success. NOW,THEREFORE, BEITRESOLVED, that the Warren Town Council ofthe' Town ofWarren supports the priorities identified by the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns on behalf of the 39 cities and  statewide, and Rhode Island has the eighth-highest property tax burden in the nation; and  leading to service reductions, layoffs, and property tax increases; and  towns in Rhode Island.  Passed as a1 resolution ofthe Warren Town Council thjs Ath day ofFeblury, ,2023.  - L w/W john W. President Hanley, Warren Town Council  ATTPST: Sandrea. J. Town Clerk  SperoniMç  hla    Conm-L RECEIVED MAR 15  2023  RESOLUTION OF THE' TOWN OF WARREN IN SUPPORT OF ENABLINGIEGISLATON AUTHORIZING TAX. AMNESTY PERIODS! FOR MUNICIPALITIES (H5602, SLATER)  WHEREAS, ,Rhode. Island currently has the eighth highest property tax burden in the country; and WHEREAS, the economic impact from the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be felt by residents  throughout the state, ini many cases causing taxpayers to falll behind int thei tangible and motor  vehicle taxes; and  WHEREAS, the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns conducted a survey of all 39 members to  develop legislative priorities for the 2023 session of the Rhode Island General Assembly;  and  WHEREAS,Rhode Island General Laws currently prohibit any municipality from offering at tax amnesty WHEREAS,it is the belief of the majority of the Warren Town Council that these amnesty periods for  period to waive interest onj past due taxes; and  accrued interest on past due motor vehicle and tangible taxes may provide the necessary relief and incentive for past due taxpayers to become current on their taxes while  simulancouiyinerasing the cash resources for the Town of Warren.  NOW,THEREFORE, BEITRESOLVED, that the Warren' Town Council ofthe Town ofWarren supports legislation that would, upon ac concurrent and duly enacted ordinance, authorize: municipalities to offert tax BEITFURTHER RESOLVED that the Warren Town Council of the Town of Warren asked the General  amnesty periods in Fiscal Year 2024 or Fiscal Year 2025,  Assembly to approve House Bill 5602.  BEITFURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect upon passage.  Passed as ai resolution ofthe' Town of Warren, Warrenfgwn Counci/this j4th day of March, 2023.  John W.Hanley President Town of Warren, Town Council  ATTEST dreler    COMM- 7 RECEIVED MAR 142023 Phone! 401-568-4300, ext. 133 Faxi 401-568-0490. RI Relay -800.745:555TY)  TOWN OF BURRILLVILLE  Office ofTown Clerk. Email: oynelerx@oumlvileons  TGWN BuLn DING MARRISVIE,EA  Résolution of the Townof Burrillyille Environmental, Social and Governance. Investing  WHEREAS, the: Town of. Burrillville's commitment to. the environment is unwavering and clearly has been WHEREAS, the Town, of Burrillville lead the opposition for a new' energy generating facility" within its borders, WHEREAS, accordingto the 0.S. Securities and Exchange. Commission, "ESG": stands forenvironmenta/sodal  démonstrated byi its opposition to: à proposal for a hew power plant within its bordèrs; and déspite the then governor's, and sénateand. house eadeshp.suppoitotthat power plant; and and governance. ESG' investing is a way of investing in companies based on theirs commitment to one ory more.ESGfactors, itis often also çalled sustainable nvestineasaly/rpemsie investing,  and impact investing; and  WHEREAS, different inyestmentsmay weigh environmentalsocial and governancef factors diffèrently andmay  focus on different specific criteria within à factor: Investments. that don't have "ESG" in the name.  may still incorporate éléments of ESG investing intot their portfoliosiand  WHEREAS; the Town of BurrillvVillè firmly bélieves that all aspects of féderal, staté and municipal government WHEREAS;. the Town of Burrillville receivéd from Climate Action Bhode. Island à questionnaire regarding its WHEREAS, the Town, of Burrillville believes that the proponênts: of ESGI desire to control every. aspect.of  should be transparenty. and  support of) Environmental, Social and Governance InvestingESG. and;  government: and: desire that all government policies be formulated under the bellefthatall prior policiés notin-line with their ESGI theories; are. and were the. source of social and environmental  injusticeand  WHEREAS, the purpose: ofinvèstments: on thè. federal, staté or municipal, lèvels, whether to: fund pensions or  for other governmental purposes, ist to maximize profits for the benefit oft their pensioners and the operations ofgovernment,: and not.t to appease those who believe that all prior policies, ori investing in certain stocksor companies, is à disservicer to theénvironmentort thé citizens of this state, and  WHEREAS, the Town of Burrillville supports thes investing of funds to: sO maximize the return on investments, WHEREAS, notwithstanding the political motivations and lack of transparency of the ESG movement by  Within the bounds ofthe law; and  unelected political activists: ànd Organizations who. are actually implementing significant public policy initiatives, the town is focused on the overwhelming: negative financial impacts oft this type  ofi investment strategy on Rhode Island's pension system;and.  WHEREAS; Rhode Island's, pension system, (ERSRI) is already underfunded and inj jeopardy off failing to proyide  the expected pensions to thousands ofr municipal and school employees; and  105 Harrisville Main Street, Harrisville, RI 02830    WHEREAS, itis critical that ERSRI and the Statè Investment Commission disclose details of its ESG investment  strategy and the short and long-term financial impact of not maximizing investment returns resulting fromi investment in so-called ESG portfolios verses more traditional portfolios; and willl bear the consequences. of investment strategies that do not maximize returns; and  WHEREAS, it will be municipal and school èmployèes, judgès and state police, retired and to be. retired, who WHEREAS, Rhode Island municipal taxpayers, who already contribute matching funds' to fund the pension  system and defined contribution investments indirectly through real estate taxation, should not be put in a position to have to "bail out" the state's pension system becausé of a compromised  investment strategy by ERSRI.  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Town Council of the Town of Burrillville do hereby respectfully rèquest. that all federal, stâte and municipal governments operate transparently and. further rèquest that all investments made by federal, state and municipal governments, be made with the goal of maximizing the returins on said investments and further request that thè proponents of ESGI, whethèr they be. affiliated- with private enterprisès or affiliated with any branch of government, including, specifiçally, the government of the state of Rhode Island, noti interfere or attempt to interferei in the conduct and business oftheTownofBurlivile, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the State of Rhode: Island (ERSRI) shall disclose any and alll ESG investments and shall ceàse andi desist investingi in ESG portfolios or ESG initiatives unless it can be proventhât thosé investments  or more: simply, that those proponents mind their own business..  will maximize réturns fore each and eyery pénsioner in the state's rètirement. systèm. PASSED AS A RESOLUTION of the Burrillville Town Council this gth day of March, 2023,  WM Donald A. Fox, President Burrillville Town Counçil  ATTEST) S  Mark  Vick'Martin, Towh Clerk  2    Camm-r  RECEIVED MAR 21 12 2023  @mn Glerk's ffire TOWNHOUSE ROAD, HOPKINTON, R.I. 02833  TOWN OF HOPKINTON, RHODE ISLAND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL  RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF H 6119 AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES  MEDICAL ASSISTANCE  WHEREAS, there are only four nonprofit ambulance services left in the State of Rhode Island, namely, Ashaway Ambulance Association, Hope Valley Ambulance Corps, Westerly Ambulance Corps  and Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Service; and  WHEREAS, Rhode Island is fiftieth int the country in insurance: reimbursement rates; and WHEREAS, in] Providence the averagei reimbursement ratei for ambulance companies is twenty-five percent; however, for the four remaining nonprofit ambulance companies in Washington County it is  fourteen percent; and  WHEREAS, due to the rising costs of equipment and supplies these ambulance companies require WHEREAS, the residents of the Town of Hopkinton rely on these services and will be severely NOWTHEREFORE BEITRESOLVED, that thel Hopkinton Town Council urges thel Rhode Island BE IT. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy oft the Resolution to all Cities and' Towns inl Rhode. Island seeking their consideration and support, to thei members of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, the members of the Rhode Island State Senate, and the  amore equitable insurance distribution rate; and impacted should these companies become non-existent. General Assembly to support. H 6119 and urges passage.  Governor of] Rhode Island.  This resolution shall take effect upon passage.  B  Adopted: ATTEST:  March 20, 2023  Marita Town Clerk  AOhxpy