Date posted: MAY 16, 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 MAY 18, 2023  Live streaming at  ntps/www.youtubecom/chamnel/uCNOKCOBPA53aEiqz0xH099  AGENDA 7:00 P.M.  Salute to the Flag Announcements: Approval of] Minutes Department Head Reports:  May 1,2023 May 4, 2023  1. Police Department - April 2023 Report  Old Business: none New Business:  1. Letter received from Michael Brimbau, resident of Westport, Mai in regards to the Little 3. Review and authorize execution of auditor engagement letter with the firm ofl Hague, 4. Memorandum from Fire Chief Petrin to observe EMS week in Little Compton as. May 21,  Compton Harbor Master. Sahady & Co., PC: for FY23 2023-N May 27, 2023  2. Consider approval ofreplacement hoist for Town Dock  Board ofLicense Commissioners: none  1. Request from LC Game Club for a Class F-1 One Day Retail Beverage License fora clambake to be held on June 11,2023 at their facility at 88 John Dyer Rd.    Communications:  1. Electronic communication for Save Our Sakonnet River Rally, May 13,2023at11AM  from Nancy Howard.  Consent:  1. Resolution from the Warren Town Council in support ofFY 2024 Proposed  Infrastructure Funds. Laws.  2. Resolution from the Richmond Town Council in opposition to Rhode Island Gun Control 3. Resolution from the Warren Town Council to the RI General Assembly requesting a 4. Resolution from the Portsmouth Town Council to join the Town of Jamestown in support oft the request to RIDEM for the South Gould Island Public Recreation Area. 5. Electronic Communication received from Frank Haggerty sharing an article on South  repeal ofs section 44-5-68.  Fork Wind Farm RI Fishermen filing lawsuit notice  Payment of Bills  Consent Agenda - All items listed are considered to be routine by the Town Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member or citizen sO requests in which event the item willl be withdrawn from the General Order of business  and considered in the normal sequence on the agenda.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 ofaj joint meeting of the Town Council with the] Budget Committee held on May 1*,A.D.2023 at 7:00 o'clock PMI held in in-person format att the Little Compton Community Center, 34 Commons, Little Compton, RI. Members present: Paul] J.Golembeske, Patrick McHugh and Robert. L. Mushen. Absent: Andrew Iriarte-Moore and Gary S. Mataronas.  Budget Committee members present: Peter, Bermudez, George Crowell, Craig Curtis, The Budget Committee Chair called the joint meeting to order at 7:00 PM. A review of the various Articles that will be up for consideration during the Annual Financial Town Meeting ensued. Those in attendance participated in the review asking geferal questions and receiving  Brandon Pineo and Cory Soderlund.  clarification from both the Budget Committee and the Council.  George Crowell, Chair, Budget Committee mentioned that the Board will hold another meeting tomorrow, May 2, 2023 where they will vote their final recommendation for budgets presented and: finalize their letter to the voters for inclusion int their report, The committee was asked to include salaries and benefits for town employees, which will now. be found at the back of  their report.  Thei meeting was declared adjourned through a vote oft the Budget Committée: Motion  by Craig Curtis, second by Cody Soderlund: To adjourn at' 7:35) PM.  Cârol. A. Wordell, CMC, Town Clerk    Minutes ofa Town Council meeting held on May 4h, A.D. 2023 at' 7:00 o'clock PMI held ini in-person format at1 the Wilbur McMahon School Library, 28 Commons, Little Compton, RI. Members present: Andrew. Iriarte-Moore, Gary S. Mataronas, Patrick McHugh and RobertI L. Mushen. Also in attendance: Antonio Teixeira, Town Administrator and. Anthony DeSisto, Town Solicitor and Mark Hartman, Assistant, Dean Simmons, Building/Zoning Official and Denise Cosgrove, Tax Assessor. Council Members not present: Paul Golembeske.  At7:00. PM1 the Council President called the meeting to order with a Pledge of Allegiance The' Town Council sitting as the Board ofLicense Commissioners conducted: a Application for a Class BV: Retailers Beverage Licénse received from Dionysus Acquisition, LLCd/b/s Carolyn's Sakonnet Vineyard onj premises located at 53 Winery Road in Little Compton. Two (2) letter have been received for comment on the subject first from Larry  to the Flag.  Remonstrant's Hearing on the following:  Anderson and second from Miriam Clifford.  Cynthia Rocha, General Manager of Carolyn's Sakonnet Vineyard addressed the Council.  She explained the desire to serve adult beverages with food at the tables ini the café.  5  Comments given:  Martina Halsèy notes the vineyard could be establishing a  breweryldistillery, but are only asking to add adult drinks to the café. She feels the fashion, but feels the towns zoning and litigation documents prevent this type of  town and community needs thist type of yénue.;  Larry Anderson appreciatés the effort to, serve the community in this Amy Véri ai neighbor ofthe' Vineyard spoke ofher past problems with Natalie Eliason ai neighbor oft the Vineyard also spoke ofher past  intensification.  the establishment. and urged the Council to deny this application. grant this license ifit is not allowed in our zoning.  problems with the establishment and asked the Council to uphold the zoning and not The Town Solicitor explained toi the Council and those present that this establishment is located in ai residential zone. This application is fora a Class BV - Beverage Victualling License, which are. held by restaurants, Restaurants are not allowed in our current zoning ordinances. The Council does not have the ability, att this time, to grant this Class BV license. Ift the council chooses to pursue or accept a request to pursue amending the zoning to accommodate this type use in al residential zoning then this type ofapplication may be allowed ini the future.  Councilor McHugh read the 2022 vote oft the Council regarding the application fora  Class BV filed in 2022:  Motion made by Councilor. Mushen, receiving a second from Councilor. Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To defer action on an application for a Class. BV Retail Beverage License receivedj from Dionysus Acquisitions LLC d/bla Carolyn ', Sakonnet Vineyard for premises located at 162 West Main. Road, more specifically out ofal building address of 53 Winery Rd as newly mumbered by E-911 system, until the Vineyard has determinedaresolution to the conflict    with our zoning. found in 14-3.1, e Table 1-A Table ofPrincipal Use Regulations, C13- Councilor McHugh asked the Solicitor if any actions have taken place since this vote of the Council. The Solicitor noted that hel has seen no evidence ofa action to amend zoning. He stated that' Title 3, Chapter 7 ofRIGL governs the State Winery License which is separate from thel local Retail Beverage License. He still holds tot the opinion that the Council cannot entertain this application. Councilor McHugh asked ift the Vineyard could appeal this decision, he was  Restaurants as noted by the Zoning Official in his letter ofopinion.  informed that they could, but the Solicitor is confident inl his opinion.  Discussion ofhow the zoning could be amended. (1)Initiated by the Council (2) Initiated by a private citizen. Cynthia Rocha, Gen. Mngr. Carolyn's Sakonnet Vineyard stated that she made calls to the: zoning office after the 2022 decision, but was unable to secure guidance due the fact that thet town was in between Building and Zoning Officials at that time. Larry Anderson is worried about spot zoning and encourages the Vineyard to reach out to the agricultural community to develop aj proposal that meet the needs of all, notj just one establishment. The Council agreed in general that this should look at: the broad picture nots simply  one entity.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second from Councilor McHugh, voting in favor (Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To defer action on an application for a Class BV Retail Beverage License recéived from Dionysus Acquisitions LLC d/b/a Carolyn's Sakonnet Vineyard for premises located at 162 West Main Road, more specifically out ofab building address of 53 Winery Rd as numbered by E-911 system, until the Vineyard has determined aj resolution to1 thè conflict with our zoning found in 14-3.1, e' Table 1-A Table ofPrincipal Use) Régulations, C13 -J Restaurants as noted by the Zoning Official in his letter ofopinion and to ask the Town Solicitor to look the Towns Zoning Ordinances and  recommend an overlay structure.  A seçond matter listèd for the Board ofLicense Commissioners isi in need ofre-  adyertising, The following was voted:  Motion made by Councilor Mushen, receiving a second from Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To defer action on an application received from Simmons Café & Marketplace LLCd/b/a Simmons Café & Market for thei transfer ofi its Class BV-Limited Retail Beveragel License forj premises  located at 78. Crandall Road. Announcements:  1) Councilor McHugh read a resolution adopted opposing House Bill H5037 and Senate Bill S0198 concerning aquiculture - Fish and' Wildlife. The Bowen brothers have been pursuing licensing to establish an Oyster Farm ini the Sakonnet River, Tiverton. This process has taken 2 years and seems to be stalled at CRMC. Sean Bowen was present and offered that they are proponents of aquiculture farming. Councilor McHugh asked the Solicitor if an application before the CRMC could take 2 years. He responded that some applications could be in process for more than 2 years. No  further discussion occurred.    Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second from Councilor McHugh, voting in favor (Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To approve, as written the Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second from Councilor Iriarte-Moore, voting in favor (Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To place on: filet the  April 20, 2023 Council meeting minutes. following Department Head Reports: 1. Building Inspector/Zoning Official- April 2023 Report 2. Town Clerk - April 2023 Report 3. Fire Department- - April 2023 Report 4. Tax Assessor - April 2023 Report 5. Town. Administrator- - April 2023 Report  A question was raised by Councilor McHugh to thé Town Administration concerning a comment inl his report. Qu. What does the notation mean on your report "Local Solar- we. have come toi the consensus that the School's project will go forward under the Superintendent's supervision"? The. Administrator noted that he met with the School on the subject. A request was asked for the Solicitor to comment on thej project. He deferred to Councilor Mushen who commented that he decided toj put al hold on the Speçial Town Meeting on the solar project due to the lack ofs sufficient details for funding sources, where money would be spent from (school capital or town capital) and where refunds would bei made to, Advertising deadlines could: not be met as thej project did not have these financial details settled.. Hel believes this is not ready fora a vote oft the Town Meeting at this time. Councilor McHugh askèd ift there is any violation with this action duet to thei facti that the full Council yoted to hold the Sp. FTM onl May 24h. The Solicitor Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second from Councilor Iriarte-Moore, voting ini favor (Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To approve ai request toi remove Firefighter. Jason DaSilva from probationary status and acknowledge promotion to Third-Class Firefighter effective 25 April 2023.  state no violation in his opinion.  Môtion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second from Commclorlnarte-More, voting in favor (riarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To place on file the newly amended Zoning Board ofl Review application and to ask the Board supply a red- lined copy oft the application to the Council to clarify where changes were made. Motion made by Councilor. riarte-Moore, receiving a second from Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toauthorize the Council President to. sign a resolution welcoming the Golden Rule Reach Boat to. Rhode Councilor Iriarte-Moore noted the Council has supported a nuclear free world through  Island using the template supplied by Robert D. Watt, Jr.  resolutions int thej past.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second from Councilor McHugh, voting in favor (Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To change the Town Council meeting dates in. June from the gth and the 22nd to the 1stand the 15th.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second from Councilor. McHugh, voting ini favor (Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To authorize the Council    President to sign ai resolution on behalf oft the' Town Council supporting enabling legislation in House Bill H5602 and Senate Bill S879 authorizing tax amnesty periods for  municipalities.  Motion made by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, receiving a second from Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To grant a Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit to OnShore Brewing fora ai mobile unit to bel located at South Shore Beach, contingent upon meeting all state and local requirements and acknowledging authorization has been granted by thel LC Beach Commission, said license will expire concurrently with the State Mobile Food Establishment permit. Motion made by Councilor. Mataronas, receiving a second from Councilor Iriarte-Moore, voting ini favor (Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To grant a Holiday Sales License to Earle's Service Station for premisés located at 351 Meeting House Lane, contingent upon meeting all state and local requirements, said license will expire  November 30, 2023.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, reçeiying a second from Councilor Iriarte-Moore, voting in favor (Iriarte-Moore, Matàronas, McHugh, Mushen): To grant al Holiday Sales and Victualling License to Trolley Stop Ice Cream for premises located at 35 Meeting House Lane, contingent upon meeting all state and) local requirements, said  license will expire November: 30, 2023.  Motion made by Councilor McHugh, réçeiving a second from Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To: increase the number of allowed Mobile Food Establishment liçense/permits from five (5) tosix( (6).  Motion made by Councilor McHugh, receiving a second from Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To grant al Mobile Food Establishment License/Permit: to Chicken Trailer, LLC for premises located at 361 West Main) Road, contingent upon meeting all state and local requirements, said license will éxpire concurrently with the State Mobile Food Establishment permit. Motion' made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second from Councilor. Iriarte-Moore, voting in favor (Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): That the recommendation of the Tax. Assessor fort the cancellation oft thei following taxes be granted under Section 44-7-14 oft the General Laws of Rhode Island, as amended:  Acct/Name : Pare, George Acct. # 16-0162-45  Plat/Lot/MV Abatement Value  Abatement Year $215.23 $241.18 $217.44 $215.26 $28.67 $32.13 $28.99 $28.70 $28.85 $25.70 $24.95  Tangible  $21,962.00 $19,965.00 $18,150.00 $18,150.00 $2,926.00 $2,660.00 $2,420.00 $2,420.00 $2,420.00 $2,200.00 $2,200.00  2022 2021 2020 2019 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016  Broadview Contracting Tangible Acct. # 18-1060-50    Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second from Councilor. Iriarte-Moore, voting ini favor (Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toj place on filei the 1. Copies of electronic communication sent to the town from Frank Haggerty regarding articles and comments on the Mayflower Wind project proposed offshore on Cape Cod. 2. Copy ofa Resolution from' Westerly Town Council in opposition to Rhode Island 2023 3. Copy of a Resolution from the Hopkinton Town Council ins support of FY2024 proposed  consent calendar as follows:  Gun Control legislation. infrastructure funds.  4. Copies of electronic communications from Tom Clemow.. 5. Copy ofs signed RIRRC FY24-25 Municipal Agreement 6. Town Administrators memo, cost to bury Town Hall utilities.  Motion made by Councilor. Mataronas, receiving a second from Councilor Iriarte-Moore, voting in favor (Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): That the bills be  allowed and paid as follows: Natural Resource Services, Inc. - Housing' Trust  $92,523.72  $950.00 $100.00 $139.79 $105.34 $6.44 $1,610.00 $980.00 $450.00 $1,030.00 $364.00 $433.00 $240.00 $2.55 $264.73 $60.00 $60.00 $40.00 $549.80 $21.25 $142.72 $500.99 $463.69 $449.10 $56.23 $70.00 $328.00 $29,205.69 $1,223.25 $41.92  RITCCA - Town Clerk Cox - 32 Commons Cox- - Computer town! hall Crystal Rock- - Town Hall Everlasting Designs - computer Everlasting Designs computer Everlasting Designs -. çomputer Everlasting Designs - computer Valcourt Heating Inc. - Public Safety Complex Valcourt Heating Inc. Public Safety Complex Henry's Tire Service -] DPW Salva & Sons DPW. Home Depot - DPW Griggs & Browne Transfer Station Griggs & Browne Town Hall. Griggs & Brownè: - DPW Rob's Auto Care Inc. - DPW Wilbur's General Store -1 Highway Verizon - Highway - DPW: Petro Gasoline Petro- Gasoline Petro- - Diesel  Verizon - Wastewater Treatment Facility East Bay Media Group Probate East Bay Media Group Council Madden Electric Co- Town Hall restoration fund INFO Quick Solutions Inc. - Computer RI Energy street lights Apollo Safety) Inc. Fire Dept. Rob's Auto Care Inc. - Fire Dept.  $196.49 $55.00    Specialty Vehicles Inc. Fire Dept. LG Communications - Fire Dept. Brown Emergency Medicine - Fire Dept. Firematic Supply Co Inc. - Amb. Reimb. Fund Bound' Tree Amb. Reimb. Fund Southcoast Hospitals Group Amb. Reimb. Fund Target Solutions Learning LLC- Amb. Reimb. Fund Bound Tree - Amb. Reimb. Fund Casey's Oil -3 30, 32, 40 Commons, 60 Simmons Rd Direct Mail Manager Inc. - Budget Committee Devin Itzkowitz - Police Dept. Rob's Auto Care Inc. - Police Dept. Tiverton Auto. Body Inc Police Dept. AT&TMobility Police Dept. Robert Strom - Finance IRRI- Transfer Station Lynch Corp. Highway Lisco Irrigation - Civic Rec. Dave's Lawnmower Repair - DPW. South Coast Powerl Equip. -I DPW South Coast Power Equip. - DPW Valcourt Heating Inc. 32 Commons Stay Atl Home in] LCI Inc. Appropriation Ellen Toner- Assessor Sylvan Nursery Inc. Tree Fund. Sakonnet Tree Tree Fund Anthony DeSisto Law Assoc. LLC-1 litigation Anthony DeSisto Law Assoc, LLC-7 Town Solicitor. Maddén Electric Co Town Dock/crane emerg. Repairs  $560.00 $576.20 $250.00 $559.24 $426.37 $9.58 $1,352.00 $322.77 $80.00 $55.00 $125.00 $130.45  $1,637.69  $2,669.96 $1,864.85 $1,951.69  $390.45 $452.40 $1,350.00 $11,577.01 $217.00 $182.32 $150.00 $399.95 $68.99 $142.99 $205.50 $2,725.00 $1,512.50 $2,267.11 $1,630.00 $575.00 $7,083.33 $13,581.49  Effluential Technologies - Wastewater Treatment Facility Ocean State' Truck & Equipment Sales - Highway  With no further business before the Council the meeting was adjourned at 7:591 PM.  Carol A. Wordell, CMC, Town Clerk    DHR-I  Little Compton Police Department Town of Little Compton, Rhode Island  60 Simmons Road Office of the Police Chief MEMORANDUM  RECEIVED MAY 03.2023  Date: To: From: Subject:  May 1,2023  The Honorable Town Council Chief Scott N. Raynes Monthly Report for April 2023  April 2023 Patrol Activity  Totals Calls responded to Formal Complaints received Complaints closed this month Complaints closed (previous month) Motor vehicle citationsi issued Motor vehicle warning issued Criminal Arrest Violation ofTown Ordinances Accident investigated Burglar alarms Reported deaths Total Gallons of gasoline used Mileage Breaking & Entering Larceny Value of Stolen Property  1025 22 2 9 97 4 0 5 11 0 424 8,389 0 1 $2000    Little Compton Police Department Town ofLittle Compton, Rhode Island  60 Simmons Road Office of the Police Chief MEMORANDUM  April 2023 Police Overtime Hours  Totals: 8 0 109 0 2 0 66 0 0 0 0 0 0  Sick Leave replacement Personal leave replacement Vacation replacement Training replacement Court Town Detail Private Detail Patrol Supplement Comp-time replacement Injured on duty replacement Blue Riptide/Grant Military leave replacement Investigation  April 2023 Dispatch Overtime Hours  Totals: 16 0 0 0 0 0 8  Sick leave replacement Personal leave replacement Vacation replacement Training replacement Holiday replacement Comp-time replacement Weekend replacement    Little Compton Police Department Town of Little Compton, Rhode Island  60 Simmons Road Office of the Police Chief MEMORANDUM  April 2023 Part-time Dispatch Hours  Totals: 56 0 0 0 0 0 0  Weekend replacement Vacation replacement Sick leave replacement Personal day Holiday replacement Training replacement Comp-time replacement  April 2023 Town fuel log  Gasoline #1 Unused #2) Fire department # Unused #4 4 Maintenance #5F Highway Department 2,551.1 # 6 Senior Bus #7 Beach Commission #8 Police Department  March 76,010.0 27,959.1 4,223.5 41,683.4 5,146.5 1,410.1 10,597.5  April 76,010.0 28,096.8 4,223.5 41,833.6 2,560.2 5,171,5 1,410.1 11,064.0  Total 0 137.7 0.0 150.2 9.1 25.00 0.0 466.5  Total Gasoline: 788.5    Little Compton Police Department Town of Little Compton, Rhode Island  60 Simmons Road Office of the Police Chief MEMORANDUM  Diesel  March 44,112.4 11,043.7 5,313.2 4,709.2 362.8  April 44,384.5 11,043.7 5,313.2 4,734.1 362.8  Total 272.1 0.0 0.0 24.9 0.0  #11 Fire Department #21 Unused #3 Highway Department #4 4 Maintenance Department #5 Old Senior bus  Total Diesel: 297.0  Respectfully, gidiu John Faria Lieutenant Deputy Chief    NB-I  Recewedby wail SMay23rAeu Michael Brimbau 345 Charlotte White Road Westport, MA 02790 April 15, 2023  To members of the Little Compton Town Council:  would like to submit a formal complaint about your Harbor Master and the bad experience I Let me begin by saying that when I was about university age, many years ago, I was warned to stay out ofL Little Compton by my parents and other adults. Int the early 1970s, the consensus was that the town did not want you there and, if you were not from Little Compton, you should stay  had with him on Good Friday.  away.  Fifty-five years later, it seems the same is still true.  Ac couple of weeks ago, I purchased a new small 23-foot sailboat and was sailing it home to my Swansea mooring from the Cape. My course naturally took me around Sakonnet Point, about a mile south oft the lighthouse. The wind was in my nose and really blowing. It was quite a slog to This time, unfortunately, while rounding the Point on Good Friday, April 7, the main halyard jammed at the top of the mast, Icould not use the main sail, and then the shackle shattered on the jib and down it came.! I lost myj jib halyard also. To add insult to injury, not long after this, the engine failed. Being an experienced sailor, I was prepared with a second engine. However, it refused to start also. This left me adrift, moving with the wind and tide out tos sea, with no engine or sails. Ihadi no alternative but to hail the Coast Guard in an emergency. A rescue vessel towed me in. Idid not have a say as to where they were taking me. When they said Sakonnet Harbor, memories came back to me about the reputation thet town had when Iwas young. Sure enough, My wish was to anchor there, but the Coast Guard refused to allow it and placed me on a stray mooring at Sakonnet Harbor, a harbor that was nearly deserted of sailing or fishing vessels, by When my wife notified the Harbor Master the morning of Saturdyay, April 8, he told her we did not belong there and had a day to get off the mooring since the fisherman who owned it would be very angry to have us there and he could not predict his reaction nor be responsible for his actions upon seeing us in his spot. He did not offer to contact the owner of the mooring to determine when he might return sO we could know what kind of time frame we had to remove  round the Point, but Ihave done it many, many times before.  Little Compton and your Harbor Master lived up to its inhospitable notoriety.  the way. Butlhad no choice.    our boat. We were to remove the boat by Easter Sunday at the latest, one day following. Never did he ask, "How can I help?", show any compassion for our predicament, or offer advice or Then he insulted her further by asking for details of the emergency and what I was doing off Sakonnet Point in the first place. It was as if he was attempting to identify me as some inexperienced sailor who got himself into a jam because of a lack of knowledge. Ih have been sailing for over fortyyears.Ihaves sailed, alone, from Newfoundland to Florida, hundreds ofr miles offshore, and in twelve-to-sikteen-foot seas, in 40 knots of wind with never a problem or This is a new boat and what happened to me could have happened to any experienced mariner. Iti is sad that he has proven to me that what Ik believed as a young man about Little Compton is in fact true. Your Harbor Master is incompetent, lacks basic human decency, and an amateurish  friendlyconcern. Perhaps hej just didn'tcare.  emergency.  Conditions were blustery but manageable.  ambassador of tourism for your town.  Regards,  Michael Brimbau numBn  CC:  Robert L. Mushen, President Paul. J. Golembeske, Vice President Gary S. Mataronas Andrew' W. Iriarte-Moore Patrick A. McHugh    NB)  Joun of Gittle Compton  Jmun Hall .0. Box 226  Gittle (ompton, R3 02837  To: From: Date: Subject: companies;  Honorable Town Council Antonio A. Teixeira TA Town Administrator May 18, 2023  Authorization to purchase a hoist replacement  Councilor Mataronas and I did procurements for a hoist replacement. We came up with three  MASS Crane and Hoist Hoist Direct Walco Electric  $24,169 $27,964.00 $32,991.96  The recommendation is to award the purchase to MASS Crane and Hoist. They are the closest  to Little Compton and can provide maintenance as necessary.  Thank you!  1    NB-3  Onun of Gittle Compton  Jown Hall .0. Dng 226  Gittle (ompton, R3 02837  To: From: Date: Subject:  Honorable Town Council Antonio A. Teixeira T Town Administrator May 18, 2023  Town Auditor - letter of engagement  Please see attached the letter of engagement from Hague, Sahady & Co, P.C. to  perform the FY23 audit.  l'ask that you review it and authorize the Town Council President, Town  Administrator and Finance Director to sign it.  Thank you!  1    HAGUE, SAHADY & CO., P.C.  CERTIFIED PUBLICACCOUNTANTS 126F President Avenue Falll River, MA02720 TEL. (508)675-7889 FAX (508) 675-7859 www.haguesahady.om  May 12, 2023 Town ofLittle Compton  Attn: Mr.] Robert) L. Mushen, Town Council President Mr. Antonio A. Teixeira, Town Administrator Mr. Joseph) DeSantis, Finance: Director Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837  40 Commons  Dear Mr. Mushen, Mr. Teixeira, and] Mr. DeSantis, ("the Town"): for the year ended June 30, 2023. Audit Scope and Objectives  We are pleased to confirm our understanding of the services we are to provide the Town of Little Compton, Rhode Island We will audit the financial statements of the governmental activities, the aggregate discretely presented component units, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information, and the disclosures, which collectively comprise the basic financial statements oft the Town as of and for the year ended June 30, 2023. Accounting standards generally accepted ini the United States of America (GAAP) provide for certain required supplementary information (RSI), such as management's discussion and analysis (MD&A), to supplement the Town's basic: financial statements. Such information, although not aj part of the basic financial statements, is required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board who considers it to be an essential part of financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or historical context. As part of our engagement, we will apply certain limited procedures to the Town's RSI in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAS). These limited procedures will consist of inquiries of management regarding the methods of preparing the information and comparing the information for consistency with management's responses to our inquiries, the basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic: financial statements. We will not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the information because thel limited procedures do not provide us with sufficient appropriate evidence to express an opinion or provide any assurance. Thei following RSIi ist required by GAAP and willl bes subjected to certain limited procedures, but willi not be audited: 2) Budgetary Comparison Schedules, related budget GAAP basis reconciliation, and Notes for the General Fund and We have also been engaged to report on supplementary information other than RSI that accompanies the Town's financial statements. We will subject the following supplementary information to the auditing procedures applied in our audit of the financial statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the financial statements or to the financial statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance with GAAS, and we will provide an opinion on iti in relation to the financial 1) Combining and individual fund statements and other supplementary information (as outlined in the Town's table of  ) Management's) Discussion and Analysis School Unrestricted Fund  3) GASB required supplementary pension and OPEB information and disclosures.  statements as a whole in a report combined with our auditor's report on the financial statements:  contents) Committed to Excellence  1  Hague, Sahady & Co., Certified Public. Accountants P.C.    2) Tax Collector's. Annual Report  3) Annual Supplemental Transparency. Report (MTP2) and thei related notes  The objectives of our audit are to obtain reasonable assurance as to whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion about whether your financial statements are: fairly presented, in all material respects, in conformity with GAAP; and report on the fairness of the supplementary information referred to in the second paragraph when considered in relation to the financial statements as a whole. Reasonable assurance is a highl level of assurance buti is not absolute assurance and therefore: is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with GAAS and Government. Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements, including omissions, can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment of a reasonable user made The objectives also include reporting on internal control over financial reporting and compliance with provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and award agreements, noncompliance with which could have a material effect on the financial We will conduct our audit in accordance with GAAS and the standards fori financial audits contained in Government. Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, and will include tests ofs your accounting records oft the Town and other procedures we consider necessary to enable us to express such opinions. As part of an audit in accordance with GAAS and Government Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism We will evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management. We will also evaluate the overall presentation oft the financial statements, including the disclosures, and determine whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in ai manner that achieves fair presentation. We will plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free ofmaterial misstatement, whether from (1) errors, (2) fraudulent financial reporting, (3) misappropriation of assets, or (4) violations of1 laws or governmental: regulations that are attributable to the government or to acts by management or employees acting on behalf of the government. Because the determination of waste and abuse is subjective, Government Auditing Standards do not expect auditors to perform specific procedures to detect waste or abuse in financial audits nor do they Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, combined with the inherent limitations of internal control, and because we will not] perform a detailed examination of all transactions, there is an unavoidable risk that some: material misstatements may not be detected by us, even though the audit is properly planned and performed in accordance with GAAS and Government Auditing Standards. In addition, an audit is not designed to detect immaterial misstatements or violations of laws or governmental regulations that do not have a direct andi material effect on the financial statements. However, we will inform the appropriate level of management of any material errors, fraudulent financial reporting, or misappropriation of assets that comes to our attention. We will also inform the appropriate level of management of any violations of laws or governmental regulations that come to our attention, unless clearly inconsequential. Our responsibility as auditors is limited to the period covered by our audit and does note extend to any Iater periods for which we are not engaged as auditors. We will also conclude, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise: substantial doubt about the government's ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period Our procedures will include tests of documentary evidence supporting the transactions recorded in the accounts, tests of the physical existence ofi inventories, and direct confirmation of receivables and certain assets and liabilities by correspondence with selected customers, creditors, and financial institutions. We will also request written representations from your attorneys Wel havei identified the following significant risk(s) ofr material misstatement as part of our audit planning:  based ont thei financial statements.  statements in accordance with Government. Auditing Standards. Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit oft thel Financial Statements  throughout the audit.  expect auditors to provide reasonable assurance of detecting waste or abuse.  oftime.  as part oft the engagement. 1) Cash 2) Revenue Recognition  "Significant Risks" which include fraud risks, are those that require special audit considerations because of the nature of the risk ort thel likelihood and potential magnitude (including quantitative and qualitative considerations) ofi related misstatements.  2  Hague, Sahady & Co., Certified Public Accountants P.C.  Committed to Excellence    Its should bei noted that as oft the date of this letter, our audit planning is ongoing and has not yet concluded and the evaluation Our procedures will include tests of documentary evidence supporting the transactions recorded in the accounts, tests of the physical existence of inventories, and direct confirmation of receivables and certain assets and liabilities by correspondence with selected individuals, funding sources, creditors, and financial institutions. We may also request written representations We may, from time to time and depending on the circumstances, use third-party service providers in serving your account. We may share confidential information about you with these service providers but remain committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your information. Accordingly, we maintain internal policies, procedures, and safeguards to protect the confidentiality of your personal information. In addition, we will secure confidentiality agreements with all service providers to maintain the confidentiality of your information and we will take reasonable precautions to determine that they have appropriate procedures inj place toj prevent the unauthorized release ofy your confidential information to others. Int the event that we are unable to secure an appropriate confidentiality agreement, you willl be asked toj provide your consent prior to the sharing of your confidential information with the third-party service provider. Furthermore, we will remain  ofriski is subject to change.  from your attorneys as parto oft the engagement.  responsible fort the work provided by any such third-party service providers. Our audit of financial statements does not relieve you ofy your responsibilities.  Audit Procedures Internal Control  We will obtain an understanding of the government and its environment, including internal control relevant to the audit, sufficient to identify and assess the: risks of material misstatement of thei financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and to design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks and obtain evidence that iss sufficient and appropriate to provide al basis for our opinions. Tests of controls may be performed to test the effectiveness of certain controls that we consider relevant toj preventing and detecting errors and fraud that are material to the financial statements and to preventing and detecting misstatements: resulting from illegal acts and other noncompliance matters that have a direct and material effect on the financial statements. Our tests, if performed, will be less in scope than would be necessary to render an opinion on internal control and, accordingly, no opinion will be expressed in our report on internal control issued pursuant to Government. Auditing Standards. The risk ofn not detecting ai material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentation, or the override of internal control. An audit is not designed to provide assurance on internal control or to identify significant deficiencies or material weaknesses. Accordingly, we will express no such opinion. However, during the audit, we will communicate to management and those charged with governance internal control related matters that are required to be communicated under As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, we will perform tests of the Town's compliance with the provisions ofa applicable laws, regulations, contracts, agreements, and grants. However, the objective of our audit will not be to provide an opinion on overall compliance and we will not express such an We will also assist in preparing the financial statements and related notés of the Town in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America based on information provided by you. These non-audit services do not constitute an audit under Government Auditing Standards and such services will not be conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards. We will perform the services in accordance with applioable professional standards. The other services are limited to the financial statement services previously defined. We, in our sole professional judgment, reserve the right to refuse to perform any procedure or take any action that could be construed as assuming You agree to assume all management: responsibilities relating tot the financial statements and related notes and any other non- audit services we provide. You willl be required to acknowledge in the management representation letter our assistance with preparation of thei financial statements and related notes and that you have reviewed and approved the financial statements andi related notes prior tot their issuance and! have accepted responsibility for them. Further, you agree to oversee the non-audit services by designating an individual, preferably from senior management, with suitable skill, knowledge, or experience;  AICPA professional standards and Government. Auditing, Standards.  Audit. Procedures- Compliance  opinion in our report on compliance: issued pursuant to Government. Auditing Standards.  Other Services  management responsibilities.  evaluate the adequacy andi results ofthose services; and accept responsibility for them.  3  Hague, Sahady & Co., Certified Public Accountants P.C.  Committed. to Excellence    Responsibilities of Management for thel Financial Statements  Our audit will be conducted on the basis that you acknowledge and understand your responsibility for designing, implementing, establishing, and maintaining effective internal controls relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and for evaluating and monitoring ongoing activities to help ensure that appropriate goals and objectives are met; following laws and regulations; and ensuring that management and financial information is reliable and properly reported. Management is also responsible for implementing systems designed to achieve compliance with applicable laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements. You are also responsible fort the selection and application of accounting principles, for the preparation and fair presentation of the: financial statements and all accompanying information in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and for compliance with applicable laws and regulations and the provisions of contracts and grant Management is responsible for making drafts of financial statements, all financial records, and related information available to us and for the accuracy and completeness of that information (including information from outside of the general and subsidiary ledgers). You are also responsible for providing us with (1) access to all information ofv which you are aware that isr relevant to the preparation and fair presentation oft the financial statements, such as records, documentation, identification ofall related parties and all related-party relationships and transactions, and other matters; (2) additional information that we may request for the purpose of the audit; and (3) unrestricted access to persons within the government from whom, we determine it necessary to obtain audit evidence. At the conclusion ofo our audit, we will require certain written representations from you about your responsibilities for the financial statements; compliance with laws, regulations, contracts, and grant Your responsibilities include adjusting the financial statements to correct material misstatements and: for confirming to us in the written representation letter that the effects of any uncorrected misstatements aggregated by us during the current engagement and pertaining to the latest period presented are immaterial, both individually and in the aggregate, to the You are responsible for the design and implementation of programs and controls to prevent and detect fraud, and for informing us about all known or suspected fraud affecting the government involving (1) management, (2) employees who have significant roles in internal control, and (3) others where the fraud could have a material effect on the financial statements. Your responsibilities include informing us of your knowledge of any allegations of fraud or suspected fraud affecting the government received in communications from employees, former employees, grantors, regulators, or others. In addition, you are responsible for identifying and ensuring that the government complies with applicable laws, regulations, contracts, agreements, and grants and for taking timely and. appropriate steps to remedy fraud and noncompliance with You are responsible for the preparation of the supplementary information, which we have been engaged to report on, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted int the United States of America (GAAP). You agree toi include our report on the supplementary information in any document that contains, and indicates that we have reported on, the supplementary information. You also agree to include the audited financial statements with any presentation of the supplementary information that includes our report thereon. Your responsibilities include acknowledging to us in the written representation letter that (1)s you are responsible for presentation oft the supplementary information in accordance with GAAP; (2): you believe the supplementary information, including its form and content, is fairly presentedi in accordance with GAAP; (3) the methods of measurement or presentation have not changed from those used in the prior period (or, if they have changed, the reasons for such changes); and (4) you have disclosed to us any significant assumptions or interpretations Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining a process for tracking the status of audit findings and recommendations. Management is also responsible for identifying and providing report copies of previous financial audits, attestation engagements, performance audits or other studies related to the objectives discussed in the Audit Scope and Objectives section of this letter. This responsibility includes relaying to us corrective actions taken to address significant findings and recommendations resulting from those audits, attestation engagements, performance audits, or other studies. You are also responsible for providing management's views on our current findings, conclusions, and recommendations, as well as your planned corrective actions, for the report, and for thet timing and format: for providing thati information.  agreements.  agreements; and other responsibilities required by GAAS and Government. Auditing Standards.  financial statements of each opinion unit taken as a whole.  provisions oflaws, regulations, or contracts or grant agreements that wei report.  underlying the measurement or presentation of the supplementary information.  4  Hague, Sahady & Co., Certified Public. Accountants P.C.  Committed to Excellence    Engagement Administration, Fees, and Other locate any documents selected by us for testing.  We understand that your employees will prepare all cash, accounts receivable, or other confirmations we request and will We will provide copies of our reports to the Town; however, management is responsible for distribution oft the reports and thei financial statements. Unless restricted by law or regulation, or containing privileged and confidential information, copies The audit documentation for this engagement is the property of Hague, Sahady & Co., P.C. and constitutes confidential information. However, subject to applicable laws and regulations, audit documentation and appropriate individuals will be made available upon request and in a timely manner to the State of] Rhode Island or its designee, ai federal agency providing direct or indirect funding, or the U.S. Government Accountability Office for the purposes ofa quality review oft the audit, to resolve audit findings, or to carry out oversight responsibilities. We will: notify you of any such request. If requested, access to such audit documentation will be provided under the supervision of Hague, Sahady & Co., P.C. personnel. Furthermore, uponi request, wei may provide copies ofs selected audit documentation tot the aforementioned parties. These parties may intend ord decide to distribute the copies ori information contained therein to others, including other governmental agencies. The audit documentation for this engagement will be retained for a minimum of five years after the: report release date or for any additional period requested by the State of Rhode Island. If we are aware that a federal awarding agency or auditee is contesting an audit finding, we will contact the party(ies) contesting the audit finding for guidance prior to destroying the Mary L. Sahady, CPA is the engagement partner andi is responsible for supervising the engagement and signing ther reports or authorizing another individual to sign them. We expect to begin our audit on approximately August 8, 2023 and toi issue our Our fee for services will be at our standard hourly rates plus out-of-pocket costs (such as report reproduction, word processing, postage, travel, copies, telephone, etc.) except that we agree that our gross fee, including expenses, will not exceed $35,000. Our standard hourly rates vary according to the degree of responsibility involved and the experience level of the personnel assigned to your audit. Our invoices for these fees will be rendered each month as work progresses and are payable on presentation. In accordance with our firm policies, work may be suspended ify your account becomes 60 days or more overdue andi may not bei resumed until your account is paidi in: full.] Ifwe elect tot terminate our services fori nonpayment, our engagement will be deemed to have been completed upon written notification of termination, even if we have not completed our report. You will be obligated to compensate us for all time expended and to reimburse us for all out-of-pocket costs through the date of termination. The above fee is based on anticipated cooperation from your personnel and the assumption that unexpected circumstances willi notl be encountered during the audit.) Ifs significant additional time is necessary, Wey willi issue a written report upon completion of our audit of the' Town's financial statements. Ouri report will be addressed to the Town of Little Compton, RI. Circumstances may arise in which our report may differ from its expected form and content based on the results of our audit. Depending on the nature of these circumstances, it may be necessary for us to modify our opinions, add a separate section, or add an emphasis-of-matter. or other-matter paragraph to our auditor's report, ori ift necessary, withdraw from this engagement. Ifo our opinions are other than unmodified, we will discuss the reasons with youi in advance. If, for any reason, we are unable to complete the audit or are unablet toi form or have not formed opinions, we We will also provide a report (that does not include an opinion) on internal control related to the financial statements and compliance with the provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements, noncompliance with which could have ar material effect on the financial statements as required by Government Auditing Standards. The report on internal control and on compliance and other matters will state (1) that the purpose of the report is solely to describe thes scope of testing of internal control and compliance, and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control on compliance, and (2) that the report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government. Auditing Standards in considering the entity's internal control and compliance. The report will also state that the report is not suitable for any other purpose. If during our audit we become aware that the Town is subject to an audit requirement that is not encompassed in the terms of this engagement, we will communicate to management and those charged with governance that an audit in accordance with U.S. generally accepted auditing standards and the standards for financial audits contained in Government. Auditing Standards may not satisfy the relevant legal, regulatory, or contractual  ofour reports are tob bei made available for publici inspection.  audit documentation.  reports no latert than) December 31,2023.  we will discuss it with you and arrive at al new: fee estimate before wei incur the additional costs.  Reporting  may decline to express opinions ori issue reports, or wei may withdraw: from this engagement.  requirements. Committed toi Excellence  5  Hague, Sahady & Co., Certified Public Accountants P.C.    We appreciate the opportunity tol be of service to the' Town ofLittle Compton, Rhode. Island and believe this letter accurately summarizes the significant terms of our engagement. Ify you have any questions, please let us know. If you agree with the  terms of our engagement as described int this letter, please sign the attached copy and return itt to us,  Very truly: yours,  Hayus, Sahahy 4 Co.R  Hague, Sahady & Co.,P.C. RESPONSE:  This letter correctly sets forthi the understanding of the Town ofLittle Compton.  Management: Title: Date: Management: Title: Date: Governance: Title: Date:  Hague, Sahady & Co., Certified Public. Accountants P.C.  Committed to. Excellence    NB-4  Town ofLittle Compton, Rhode Island Little Compton Fire Department Office of the Fire Chief MEMORANDUM  Date: May 16,2023  To: Robert Mushen 1l' Tony Teixeira  From: ChiefPetrin Subject: 2023 EMS Week  Mr. Mushen, this year the week ofl May 21 -27 is designated has Emergency Medical Services Week. Emergency medical services are a vital public service. The Little Compton Firefighters are ready to provide lifesaving cate to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Having access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience  sudden illness or injury.  Emergency medical services has grown to fill a gap by providing important out of hospital care including preventative medicine, follow = up care, and access to telemedicine. The emergency medical services system in Little Compton is comprised of first responders, EMT's, firefighters, police officers and dispatchers. The Little Compton Firefighters spend hundreds of hours in  specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills.  Ifeel that it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of the Little Compton Firefighters by designating May 21 - 27 2023 Emergency Medical Services Week in Little Compton. With the theme "Where Emergency Care Begins'Iencourge the Little Compton Town Council to observe EMS week. I respectfully request that the Town Council acknowledge this week at theit  next meeting. Respectfully, Richard G. Petrin RR ChiefofI Department    bC-I  RECEIVED MAY 152 2023  PETITION TO THE TOWN COUNCIL  TO THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON, RI  The undersigned respectfully requests ofyour honorable board, that a  license may be granted to:  Thlme GAmE CLuR Sanpcipnenk TENEDON PEENSESAT SSTEN Ro  aN JuaEuLp003 CLASS 6L IENSE  eshsu  Signature  In Town Council,  Read and granted  Witness,  Town Clerk    Canm-I  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To:  Nancy Vhowardi7Ocoxnet> Friday, May 5, 2023 8:50 AM  Middletown Town council; Town Council; /@ctyotnewpor.com, napoltano@ctyormnewport.com, maraniedlyenewport.om,  amcala@rctyoinewponewportomperoceredtlyoinewpor.com, Camrinedyomewportcom: gleedyotmewportcom, DeMeteroelveronngon mburkotverton-ngov. edwardsetyeronngov, ganicxotveronngov. dmiboum-elwrmigpaw,  Ebhatdspenyelwetonigo"  Subject:  Save Our Sakonnet River Rally May 13 Saturday 11am  Good morning, I'm bringing attention to what Ithink will be catastrophic damage to the Sakonnet River. Asa resident ofPortsmouth I'm concerned that we, the public, are not getting the information we deserve. Additionally, SouthCoast is saying that they have a "Host Agreement" with the Town of] Portsmouth. That simply is NOT' TRUE, since the Town Council does not have the authority of approve a Host. Agreement  without aj public hearing.  About SouthCoast Wind in Rhode Island  Rhode Island plays an important role in bringing clean offshore wind energy to Southern New England. Our SouthCoast Wind 1 project will deliver millions of dollars in state and local revenue including the submerged land lease to the State of Rhode Island and a host community agreement with the Town of Portsmouth. SouthCoast Wind will also create supply chain opportunities for local businesses as well as the equivalent of 8,000 direct full-time jobs in the  region.  Respectfully, Nancy Howard SAVE OUR SAKONNET RIVER D.  SouthCoast Wind is proposing 345,000-volt cables at 1,200 megawatts thel length of the Sakonnet River and through Island Park. Underwater installation of submarine cable the length of the Sakonnet River and Boyd's Lane will immediately effect the quality of life for Island Park, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Little Cable installation by hydro plowing depths of3 to 11ft would disrupt and release sO much contaminated sediments from coal fired plants, hurricane devastation (houses, apples, various metals), and silt onto the beaches and waters on all Sakonnet River beaches from 1st beach to Island Park to Grinnell, with  Compton, Middletown and Newport residents.  absolutely NO benefit to surrounding residents! Only destruction.  Additionally, DEM spokesman Mike Healey was recently quoted in thel Providence Journal regrading removal of a sunken barge in the Providence River..-..CRMC's concern was that removal would disturb and release too much potentially contaminated mud from the riverbed into the water," DEM spokesman Mike Healey wrote in an email. "Another issue was the possibility that parts oft the barge  1    would become embedded into the riverbed and require digging to remove, thus disturbing more  sediment." Please be involved!  Please attend the rally Saturday, May 131lam, Island Park Beach.  2    Cosunt -I RECEIVED  TOWN OFI RICHMOND, RHODE ISLAND  MAY 05  Town  2023  Council Resolution # 2023-8  RESOLUTION: IN SUPPORT OFI FY 20241 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE; FUNDS WHEREAS, Municipalities have seen: ani influx off federal aidt tos support our economic recovery: from COVID- WHEREAS, in FY 2022 and FY 2023, approximately $3.5 million was allocated to the Municipal WHEREAS, Int the first round of funding proposals, 17 municipalities requested almost $8.5 million dollars WHEREAS, many communities are interested ins securing Infrastructure Investment &. Jobs Act (IJA) funds NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the Town of Richmond strongly encourages the General Assembly to approve the FY 2024 proposed Municipal Roads Program for $20.0 BEITFUATAEKRISOLVEP, the Town Council ofthe Town ofRichmond: strongly encourages the General Assembly toi identify an annual source off funding for the Municipal Roads Program similar tol Massachusetts BEITFURTHER: RESOLVED, the Town Council ofthe Town ofl Richmond strongly encourages1 the General Assembly to approve the! FY20241 proposed] Municipall Infrastructure. Matching Pooli for $5.5r million tos support BEITFURTHER: RBSOLVED, the' Town Council ofthe Town ofE Richmond. strongly encourages1 the General Assembly to support municipal infrastructure and resilience projects by allocating $30.0 million to the Municipal Infrastructure Grant program fori twos years asi itis critical to expanding the housing stock across the BEI IT: FURTHER RESOLVED that thei following: motion was: made on May 2, 2023: A motion was) made) by Councilor Sheehan, seconded by Councilor Colasante to approve the Amended Resolution in Support OfFY20241 Proposed Infrastructure Funds. Vote: President Trimmer, Aye; Vice. President Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Sheehan, Aye; Councilor Colasante, Aye; BEI IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy oft this Resolution be: forwarded to every Rhode Island) Municipality, State Senators, Statel Representatives, the Governor and thel Lt. Governor GIVEN UNDER THE SEAL OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF  19, those funds are intended to support our communities through the new challenges they are Infrastructure Grant program, for the: first time sincet the program was established in2 2017.; and  facing; and  from this program across 24 project proposals; and  but arel lacking matching fundst tol be seen as competitive nationally.  million SO cities andt towns can complete road, sidewalk, and! bridge projects; and  "Chapter 90" program; and  municipalities applying for IIJA: funds, butl lackl local matching funds; and  state.  Councilor Wilcox, Aye.  respectfully requesting their support. RICHMOND THIS: 2ND DAY OFI MAY2023.  ATTEST:  sose  AI Erin F.Liese, Town Clerk  AHT Matkirmmé, Council President    Consent-a 05/03/2023 3Pages  RECEIVED MAY 0 5 2023 TOWN OF RICHMOND, RHODE ISLAND Instr: 2023-7 Town Council Resolution # 2023-7 RESOLUTION OF THET TOWN OFI RICHMOND  RESOLUTIONS  INOPPOSITIONTO RHODE! ISLAND GUN CONTROLIECIBLATON WHERBAS, the Town Council oft the Town of) Richmond pursuant to Rhode Island statute and the WHEREAS, the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified on December 15, WHERBAS, the United States Supreme Court in District of Columbia V. Heller, 554 U.S.570 (2008), WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Court in McDonald V. Chicago, 561 U.S. 742 (2010), affirmed  Town of Richmond Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of 1791 as part oft the Bill of Rights, protects the inalienable and individual right of the people affirmed ani individual's right toj possess firearms, unconnected with servicei in ar militia, for traditionally! lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home; and that the right of an individual to "keep and bear arms,' " as protected under the Second Amendment, isi incorporated byt the) Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and that firearms that are part of ordinary military equipment, or with use that could contribute to the common defense are protected byt the Second. Amendment; and rightofthe people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.' "; and  the Town of Richmond, Rhode) Island; and  tol keep'and bear arms; and  isapplicablet tot the states; and  WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Court in United States V. Miller, 307 U.S. 174 (1939), opined WHEREAS, Article I, Section 22 of the Rhode Island Constitution adopted in 1842, provides that "The WHEREAS, Articlel I, Section 60 of the Rhode. Island Constitution provides that "The right of the! people  tol be secure in their persons, papers and possessions, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated; and no warrant shall. issue, but on complaint in writing; upon probable cause, supported. by onthi or affirmation and describing as nearly as many as may be, the! place toi be searched andi the persons ort things to be seized.' "; and WHEREAS, as a matter of general principle, and in recognition of over 230 years of lawmaking under the guidance of the Constitution for the United States of America having properly established: numerous. laws regarding criminal use of firearms that are wholly adequate whenj judiciously enforced such that additional laws are unneeded, any law which upon passagerendersa a life- long law-abiding citizen af felont through no action of their own,i is an unjustified1 law and: shouldi be unconstitutional under multiple amendments int the Bill support of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and to the provisions ofthel Rhodel Island Constitution which protect the citizens ofthe State ofRhode) Island's United States Constitution, the Rhode Island Constitution, andi the laws oft the State of Rhode Island which are not deemed unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, James Madison, Jr., the fourth President oft these great United States that: "Oppressors can tyrannize only when they achieve a standing army, an enslaved press, and a disarmed  ofRights; and  WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Town Council of the Town of Richmond to declare its  inalienable andi individual right to! keep and bear arms; and  WHEREAS, the Richmond Town Council members each took an oath to support and defend the  and the Charter of the Town of Richmond; and  WHEREAS, the Richmond Town Council members give great weight to and adhere to the belief of  populace";a and    WHEREAS, the Richmond Town Council desires to protect the rights of law abiding citizens, WHERBAS, many of the. bills being considered by the General Assembly would require the WHEREAS, thel Rhode Island General Assembly, ini its 2023 legislative session has pending before  individuals whol have committed crimes with firearms should be fully prosecuted with confiscation and storage of otherwise lawfully owned firearms, and make the Towns and itr numerous bills regulating and: restricting the rights afforded the citizens oft the State of Rhode Island through the Second. Amendment to the United States' Constitution andt the Constitution oft the State of Rhode Island, including, but not limited to: House Bill 5300 and Senate. Bill 0379, thel Rhode: Island Assault Weapons Ban Act of2023, would prohibit the possession of' "assault weapons," defined as any shotgunt thatl holds more than six (6) rounds or a rifle that holds more than 10 rounds. In order to be exempt, the weapon must, within twelve (12) months of the bill's passage, be registered, be rendered inoperable, be surrendered to a registered firearm dealer or police department or be transferred to a person in another, jurisdiction where such firearms are allowed. It would also require any heirs ofa decedent to surrender or transfer the firearm. Ifr registered, the lawful owner would be required to submit fingerprints and pay a fee for registering the House Bill 5893 and Senate Bill 0645, notwithstanding the purchaser's background check and eight day waiting period, this act would prohibit the purchase of more than one firearm in a 30-day period. This act not only penalizes law abiding citizens from exercising their Constitutional right for owning a firearm, but it also damages federally licensed firearms dealers, who are Rhode Island business owners. The act would House Bill 5434 and Senate Bill 0321, which would require all firearms within a home to be kept in a locked container or equipped with at tamper resistant or mechanical lock, House Bill 5892 and Senate Bill 0325, which would require trigger guards be issued for rifles and shotguns at time of purchase, further increasing the cost of doing business for  existing laws on the books; and,  Cities of Rhode Island, responsible: for these costs; and  firearm;  artificially restrict their sales and livelihood;  and creates a new felony for noncompliance; federally licensed firearm dealers;  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RBSOLVED; that the Town Council of the Town of Richmond declared itself a Second Amendment Sanctuary Town, now: reaffirms that declaration, and hereby takes the following position on state legislation that potentially abridges our Second Amendment rights. We find and declare that these gun restriction bills, if enacted by the Rhode Island General Assembly, infringe upon the rights of the People of the Town of Richmond and the People of the State of Rhode Island to keep and bear arms, We are collectively opposed to the infringement of BE) ITFURTHER: REOLVED, that we urge the General. Assembly to repeal 2022: House Bill 6614 and Senate Bill 2653 which criminalized previously lawful ownership by making it a felony, without merit, for an individual to possess any semi-automatic firearm magazine capable of holding more than ten (10) rounds of ammunition. This law has created hardship, uncertainty, and fear amongst law-abiding gun owners, while arguably doing nothing in the past year to reduce gun-related criminal activity in Rhode BBITFURTHER REOLVED, that we urge the General Assembly to repeall Rhode) Island General Law $11-47-60  these rights established by our Founding) Fathers.  Island,  Possession offirearms on school, grounds,    BEI ITI FURTHER RESOLVED that these bills impose unfunded mandates upon local governments; and the Town Council of the Town of Richmond will not appropriate funds for capital construction of building spaçe and/or the purchase of storage systems to store weapons seized, pursuant to any requirements set forth in the legislation if enacted by the General Assembly for the purpose of enforcing any law, that unconstitutionally infringes upon the rights of, the People of the Town of Richmond to keep and BEI ITI FURTHER. RESOLVED that the: following motion was made on April 18, 2023: AI motion was made by Councilor Colasante, seconded by Councilor Sheehan tos support the Burrillville Resolution and approve al Richimond: Resolution in Opposition tol Rhode) Island 2023 Gun Control) Legislation. Vote: President' Trimmer, Aye; Vice] President! Nassaney, Aye; Councilor Sheehan; Aye; Councilor Colasante, Aye; BB IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to every Rhode Island Municipality, State Senators, State Representatives, the Governor and the Lt. Governor respectfully GIVEN UNDER THE SEAL OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN oF RICHMOND  bear arms.  Councilor Wilcox, Nay.  requesting their support. THIS 18TH) DAY OF APRIL2023. Afls ErinF.Liese, Town  ATTEST:  CMalln MarkTrimmer, Council President  Clerk    Consort-3  RECEIVED MAY 082023  RESOLUTION:  TOTHE HONORABLE RI GENERAL ASSEMBLYI REQUESTING  THAT SECTION 44-5-68  OF THE RHODE ISLAND GENERALLAWS  BE REPEALED  BE: IT RESOLVED BY THE' TOWN COUNCIL OF WARREN AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS: RIGL 8 44-5-68 states that "[U/pon adoption of a classification oft taxable property by the Town of Warren, all ratable property in the' Town of Warren shall be classified by the assessor as follows: (1).Class 1: all ratable: real estate and tangible personal property. (2) Class 2 all motor vehicles and trailers subject to the excise tax created by chapter 34 ofthis title; WHEREAS: RIGL S 44-5-11.8 allows cities and towns to adopt ai tax classification plan, by ordinance that allows for tax classifications that include: (1) Class 1: residential real estate. (2) Class 2: commercial and industrial real estate. (Class 3: all ratable, tangible personal property. Class 4 Motor vehicles and trailers subject to the excise tax created by chapter 34 oft this title; WHEREAS: The Town Council oft the Town of Warren has adopted an ordinance for tax  and  and  classifications pursuant to RIGL $ 44-5-11.8; and  WHEREAS: In order to avoid confusion between the two above-cited statutes, RIGL S 44-5-68 NOW' THEREFORE, BE ITI RESOLVED BY' THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SECTIONI: That the Town Council ofthe' Town of Warren requests that the Honorable  should be repealed.  WARREN, RHODE ISLAND. ASI FOLLOWS: General Assembly repeal RIGL 8 44-5-68.  SECTION2: That this resolution shall be forwarded to the members oft the Town ofWarren's legislative delegation, as well as the Speaker oft the House ofRepresentatives and the Senate SECTION 3: THAT THIS RESOLUTION SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMBDIATELY  President upon passage.  UPON: ITS PASSAGE, BY' THE WARREN TOWN COUNCIL.    fwgw  John) Hanley, TOWN COUNCIL PRESIDENT TOWN OF WARREN    Consent-4 MAY 08 2023  RECEIVED  TOWN OF PORTSMOUTH, RI RESOLUTION # 2023-02-13A  A RESOLUTION TO JOIN THE TOWN OF JAMESTOWN INSUPPORT OF THE REQUESTTO RIDEM FOR THE SOUTH GOULD ISLAND PUBLIC RECREATION PLAN  WHEREAS, the Town Council of Portsmouth requests that the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management develop a. Plan toj provide public recreation ont the southernmost 16.9 acres of Gould Island, as described in the attached Jamestown Town Council Resolution 2022-14, WHEREAS, the Rhode Island Federal Delegation has expressed willingness to seek Federal funding for development of public recreation on South Gould Island, subject to the development ofan acceptable Plan from RIDEM and the Town of Jamestown and subject to the demonstration NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Town Council of Portsmouth joins Jamestown BEI ITI FURTHER RESOLVED, that the' Town Clerk submit a copy oft this Resolution to the Town ofPortsmouth's State Senator and Representatives, the Speaker oft the House of Representatives and the President oft the Senate and every. Rhode Island municipality.  dated November 7, 2022,  of public support for the Plan within Rhode Island,  in advocating for the use of 16.9 acres of Gould Island for public recreation.  Adopted this 13th day of] February 2023.  Kevin M. Aguiar, President Portsmouth Town Council  ATTEST: Snnsmdak  Jennifer M. West, CMC, Town Clerk    Cmslif5  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Cc:  fnhaggerty@aol.com, Friday, May 12, 20238:01AM  dcook@tiverton-r.gow) mgmPssymypens narteygeastbaymedlagroup.com, aguarepotsmoutiricom: yntaeportmoutmicom: dabotepotimouthnicom: umitbomepotimoutricon, atmaneporimoutmacom: ayPpetemoutmicompoeepotsmouthicom amamepoAémpumitcon: mamnerepotsmouthricom, nitcmeneporsmoumgo, gemes@portsmoutiricom: leins@portsmoutinicom: Town Council; Carol Wordel,wichmondenewportri.com; damon@newporticom, wolangegannetcom, DaeMeerselveronngoemluRelwetongoe padwardglivetonrigoy, djanickotvertonrigov, ngepowdencgpumalcon R.I. fishermen file lawsuit notice over South Fork WindF Farm  Subject:  R.I. fishermen file lawsuit notice over South Fork Wind Farm  Complaint alleges illegal expansion of no-fishing boundary in) Rhodel Island Sound  BY:! NANCYLAVIN- N MAY11, 2023  htps/thodeislandeurentcom20230SA1811r-ehemen-ieiawsutnoisecwerso.th-fork-wind-farm) A group of Rhode. Island fishermen arej preparing tos sue state and: federal agencies and: a private wind developer over the construction ofa 12-turbine offshore wind farm southeast of] Block Island. Marisa Desautel, an attorney representing thel Fisherman's. Advisory Board andi individuall local fishermen, sent legal notice on Wednesday ofl her clients' intentions tos sue thel U.S. Secretary of the Interior, U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Orsted Offshore. North America and the. Rhode Ther notice, which was shared with) Rhode. Island Current, alleges that construction work for the 132- megawatt South Fork Wind Farm has not followed the: agreed-upon plans, therefore. violating federall law governing offshore development. Preliminary work) laying the cables that will eventually connect the turbines to the mainland electric grid on Long) Island, east ofl Montauk, started last fall.' Thej project is  Island Coastal Resources Management Council.  scheduled to be completed by the end oft this year.  Local fishermen say that Orsted, which is co-developing thej project with) Eversource. Energy LLC, illegally expanded the no-fishing and no-travel: zonej inl Rhode Island Sound around the area wherei ity was laying cables last month. The approved construction and operations plan for the project calls for a 500- meter) buffer on either side of the cables, but on. April 20, fishermen in the: area were told, allegedly by an Orsted vessel, that they needed to stay 1.51 miles away from either side oft the cable. "The) restriction: in traffic and fishing caused by Orsted also caused fishermen tos suffer direct damages in "Thisl loss to tishermen is uncontemplated and questionably compensable under the current framework  thel loss ofincome from profits from fishing," thel letter states. oft the) BEOM approval of the current COP." Truncicated click) link for entire story  E  The South Fork Wind Farm (in red) is one of several wind farms being builti in federal waters southeast of Block Island, in addition tot the Revolution Wind Farm (blue) and' Vineyard Wind (brown).  (Courtesy U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management)