Date posted: JULY 3, 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 JULY 6, 2023  Live streaming at ittps/www.youtube.com/channe/uCNOKCOBPA3aHI4Z0AH098  AGENDA 7:00 P.M.  Salute to the Flag Announcements: Approval ofMinutes- Department Head Reports: Old Business:  June 15, 2023  1. Ratify execution ofl Memorandum ofUnderstanding entered into by the Town Administrator 2. First draft ofa proposed ordinance to create an Agricultural Overlay District, review and 3. Ratify the actions oft the DPW Director, Town Administrator and Council President and accept ai report from same on the award of] Roadside mowing after a sealed bid process 4. Consider extension ofr retainer for the services of Marissa Desautel, Esq. to represent the' Town regarding the Mayflower Wind, now SouthCoast Wind before the Energy Facility Siting Board.  regarding thej purchase of a van: from RII Public Transit Authority  consider how toj proceed  New Business:  1. Presentation from the LC. Agricultural Conservancy Trust updating the council on LCACT 2. Request from United Congregational Church to use the walking track for a child's race on. July 3. Request from Barbara Passmore to hold the LC Community Dinner on the Commons on 4. Ratify actions oft the Town Administrator to apply in conjunction with the School Dept. and the 5. Letter from Fire ChiefPetrin: requesting FF Brittany Cunha be removed from probationary status and appointed as a permanent member oft the LC Fire Department, effective 01 July 2023.  happenings.  gth in conjunction with its Church Fair and Road Race.  September 10, 2023 at 3 pm.  Community Center for Learn365RI Grant funds    Board ofLicense Commissioners:  1. Request from Gnome Inc. for a Class F one day Retail Beverage License for the Gnome Surf Clambake to bel held on. August 13, 2023 at the LC Game Club John Dyer Road facility.  Communications:  1. Letter from Martina Halsey asking the Council to address the matter of the Town's Solicitor serving as a Coastal Resources Management staff attorney as well as serving the Town ofLittle Compton asi it relates to off-shore wind farm projects currently before CRMC. 2. Thank you note from the LC Grange, No. 32 thanking the town for the partial repairs oft the steps at 32 Commons and looking forward toi more: repairs ini the future. 3. Request from the LC Community Center for the roadway in front ofthe Center to be closed to traffic during the Annual Summer Concert Series, specifically August 9, 16 and 23 of2023. 4. Request from Steven K. Reuter Lawn and Landscape Inc. to renew his license tol haul refuse to the Town Transfer station in a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight in excess of 4,000 Ibs. for the 5. Copy ofal Notice from RI Dept. of Environmental Management regarding an application under consideration from Shirley McHugh, Shaw Road requesting permission to alter freshwater 6. Electronic communication received from Kristen Fox expressing her support oft the flying oft the 7. Letter from Barbara Passmore expressing her concern with the School flying flags other than  ensuing year.  wetlands in the Town ofLittle Compton.  pride flag at the school. the American Flag at the school.  Consent:  1. Copies of emails received from Frank Haggerty forwarding articles on offshore wind project 2. Thank you card received from the Portsmouth High School Post Prom Party Committee 3. Copy ofai resolution adopted by the Burrillville Town Council opposing Senate Bill 2023-137 and House Bill 2023-5201 concerning injured on duty and disability pension for fire fighters  impact to a wide list ofi recipients. thanking the town for its donation.  and police officers. The General Assembly has adjourned for 2023.  Payment of] Bills  Executive Session - under RIGL Section 42-46-5(a)(2): - pending litigation  Consent Agenda - All: items listed are considered to be routine by the' Town Council and will be enacted by one: motion. There willl be: no separate discussion oft these items unless a council: member or citizen sO requests in which event thei item will be withdrawn from the General Order oft 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 481 hours prior to the meeting.    Minutes of Minutes of a meeting oft the' Town Council held on. June 15th, A.D. 2023 at 7:00 o'clock PMI held ini in-person format at the Little Compton Community Center, 34 Commons, Little Compton, RI. Members present: Paul. J. Golembeske, Andrew Iriarte-Moore, Gary S. Mataronas, Patrick McHugh and Robert L. Mushen. Also: Anthony DeSisto, Town  Solicitor, and Antonio Teixeira, Town Administrator.  At7:00 PM1 the Council President called the meeting to order with a Pledge of Allegiance  tot the Flag.  Announcements:  1) The Council received a Public: Notice: for comment on an application before Coastal Resources Management Council to: replace and revise the Army Corps of] Engineers Rhode Island General Permit for a standard period of 5 years. The comment period ends June 28, 2023. This matter was placed on by unanimous consent as follows: Motion made by Councilor Mushen, receiving a second from Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To refer to the Town Administrator a 15-day Publici Notice received from the Coastal Resources Management Council concerning an application #2023-05-091 to réplace and revise the Army Corps of] Engineers Rhode Island Genéral Permit for a standard" period of5 years due to: file comments necessary, no later than June 28, 2023 on behalf oft the' Town. Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second' from Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To approve, as written the. June 1stand, June 6, 2023 Town Council meeting minutes. Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, réceiving a second from Councilor Golembeske, voting in' favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To  place thei following Department Head Reports on file: 1, Town Clerk-N May: Monthly Report 2.. Police, Department- - May Activity Report 3. Finance: Director- - May Monthly Report 4: Tax Assessor: : May Monthly Report 5: Fire Department - May Activity Report  Councilor McHugh asked the Town Clerk to elaborate on1 the comment inl her report of daily interaction with the IT sub-contractor, Everlasting Design wondering if she was satisfied with the service. She rèsponded that she is very satisfied with the services.  Angela Denham addressed the Council with concerns of the seniors regarding a location for activities, a designated phone line for the seniors to call to for "any" information they need, and ai request to designate Councilor Iriarte-Moore as a liaison between the seniors and the  Council.  A lively discussion ensued:  The Council is appreciative of the communication  Currently the seniors believe the public does not know who to call for information  org guidance.  The current Director of Social Services is Susan Sisson    The Town Clerk's office number and Police Dispatch number is printed in town materials to contact the Director. This was started because the Director uses her home as her base office. Referrals are sent to the Director by churches, school, town hall, Police Dept., LCI Village Improvement Society... multiple sources.  Some feel the use oft the police dept. is not appropriate.  Seniors want al location thati is not a mixed use with other boards or groups. They want control over the building and its uses, willing to allow others use if they are The Council currently has a designated phone line for reserving use oft the senior van. That number could accommodate both van reservations and information When a designated number is determined it cân be listed on the town's website, Itwasr mentioned that the current Director of the Community Center, Amy Mooney isv willing to provide services, but would like to see a needs study completed. O The Director must get approval from the Board of Directors priort to Seniors have been using spaçe at both the Tiverton Senior Center, a church in Tiverton and the Westport Senior Center. They would like something similarto Could the old police station; 32 Commons bet the designated senior center? Currèntly used by others. from time. to time, but it could be a viable What is the anticipate. use oft the old maintenance garage/building after their new  able.  messages.  newsletters: and other media options  implementing any changes  The LCCC is suitable, but does' have mixed" uses  these examples and: suggest the Councilors visit the sites.  temporary. option. building is constructed?  O Currently, planned: for demolition due to its condition. Some feel it could be renovated to meet the senior's needs. Costs associated with a designated location is the purchase/renoyation options, salaries for Director and or Asst. Director. Costs for programs and  Where would: funding, come from?  materials as needed. Many residents spoke: Angela Dénham Sue Sisson Caroline Wilkie Wordell Sal Marinosci Barbara Passmore Carolyn Montgomery Mikel Folcarelli Bonnie Phinney  After discussion the following was voted:  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second from Councilor McHugh, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To secure a needs study regarding a senior center and needs oft the elder population and put    onl hold the current decision to demolish 30 Commons (Maintenance Garage/Building) Motion made by Councilor McHugh, receiving a second from Councilor Mataronas, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To appoint Councilor Andrew Iriarte-Moore as the liaison between the' Town Council and the! Little  until said study is complete.  Compton Seniors.  Motion made by Councilor. McHugh, receiving a second from Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To grant the following Professional Development stipends to be paid for Fiscal Year 2023:  Tax Assessor - Denise Cosgrove, RICA Town Clerk - Carol A. Wordell, CMC  amount: $750 amount: $750  Motion made by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, receiving a second from Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Tore- appoint Don McNaughton to serve as a trustee on1 thel LC. Agricultural Conservancy Trust Motion made by Councilor McHugh, receiving a second from Councilor. Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Tore-appoint Michael Mass to serve as the Town's Harbor Master/Commissioner of Wrecks for the Motion made by Councilor McHugh, receiving a second from Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toi re-appoint Chris Brady to sèrve as the' Town's Assistant Harbor Master for the ensuing year. Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second from Councilor Golembeske, voting ini favor, (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Tore- appoint Stephen Ham, Roger Lord: and Robl Marra to serve on thel Pension Committee as Môtion. made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second from Councilor Golembeske, yoting in favor (Golembeske; Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Tore- appoint Richard P.] D'Addario as the' Town's) Probate Judge: for ai term expiring July 1, Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second from Councilor. Iriarte-Moore, voting in favor' (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Tore- appoint Herbert. A. Case to serve as ai member ofthe Zoning Board of] Review and to re- appoint Mikel Folcarelli to serve as an alternate member oft the Zoning Board of Review  for at term expiringJuly 1,2028.  ensuing year.  :  members at large for the ensuing year.  2025.  for terms expiring. July 15,2028.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second from Councilor. Mataronas, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To set thei following salaries and benefits with authorization to the Finance Director for  approved payments asi found in item #10:  SALARIES. AND: BENEFITS JULY1,2023 -JUNE30, 2024  1.  Police Officer Reserve Program: Hourly at the Sergeant's rate of $33.10 per hour    Private Detail - As set by union contract at $52.88 per hour  Town Detail - As set by union contract at 1.5 times the sworn officer's hourly rate  2.  Substitute Firemen: (part time firefighters): Hourly ati the Probationary Firefighter rate. $22.20 per hour  Non-Civic Details; As set by CBA at 2 times the hourly rate of] Firefighter 2nd class. Town Details: As set by the CBA at 1.51 times thel hourly rate of the firefighter assigned.  $51.44 per hour  3.  Per diem town employees (less than 24 hours per week):  Clerks $18.50/hr. Laborers $18.00/hr.  4.  Harbor Master $15,000 per year; with reimbursement of $40 per month for cell phone use as Harbor Master until his personal contract expires and hej joins thet town's cell  phone plan; no other benefits Assistant Harbor Master - $2,000.00 yearly, Building Officials' Inspectors  5.  Electrical Inspectors $40.00 per visit PlumbingMechanica Inspectors $40.00 per visit  6. 7.  Leonard Corrao (DisabledF Firefighter) - Town payment as per vote of Financial Town  Meeting Tree Warden and Equipment (Contract Work). Labor- $50/hr. Pickup Truck- $25/hr. One Ton dump body $35/hr. Tractor and Loader - $25.00/hr. Bucket' Truck - $50/hr. Chipper -$45/hr. Stump Grinder, new: request, $60/hr.. Chipper Truck, new request, $35/hr.  Mini track excavator (with operator), newi request, $80/hr.  (Vote ofTown Council on 11/25/1985 - Outside contractors shall pay the tree warden $15.00/day and notify him not less than 72: hrs. (when possible). prior to entering' Town; also to notify him  immediately upon completion ofwork).  M, Labor $45/hr. Pickup Truck $25.00/hr. Backhoe w/operator- $88/hr.  8. Highway Personnel and Equipment (Contract Work):  Tractor w/ Rotary Mower and Operator - subject to bid process Tractor w/Side Mower & Operator - subject tol bid process Tracked Backhoe (excavator) and operator - $98/hr. Mini track excavator (with operator), newi request, $80/hr. Five to Seven (5-7) Yard Dump Truck. - $45/hr. Grader w/operator $75.00/hr. One' Ton Dump Truck- - $35.00/hr. *Machine Operator labor only $50/hr.  *Mechanic work on town owned equipment labor only $50/hr. *Storage ofTown Sander Truck and parts $200/month    Snow Removal (All w/operator): Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Pickup w/8 ft. Power. Angle Plow- $73.00/hr. One (1)T Ton (or Greater) Truck w/9 ft. Power. Angle Plow- -$78.00/hr. One (1)Loader w/operator- - $75.00/hr. Six (6) Wheel Dump Truck w/10 ft. Plow $74.00/hr. Sanding Town Roads $355/sand or $320/sand w/Town sander All Salaries and Benefits as set: forth in the signed contracts between the' Town Department Heads, LB.P.O,LA.F.F, and thel Little Compton Municipal Employees  9.  Association, and the' Town ofLittle Compton 10. Also, authorize! Finance Director to pay:  1. Salaries of elected officials as voted at the 2023. Annual Financial Town Meeting, 2. All bills presented by the L.C. Free Public, Library: and the Beach Commission. 3. Salary of Probate Judge as voted at the 2023 Annual Financial Town Meeting. Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second from Councilor Golembeske, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To accept with: regret the resignation of William Moore from his position as Director of Public Works effective. July: 15, 2023 and to send Mr, Moore al letter of gratitude for his Anthony DeSisto, Town Solicitor offered the opinion that RIGL 44-3-3 regulates exemption oftaxation for various groups. Thel LC Game Clubl has received an exemption from the Town Council under 44-3-3 subsection (25) non-profits efforts to keep open space. He believes subsection (8) Charitable Activities, also àllows some discretion to the Council for exemption of this club. Thel LC Game Club owns twoj parcels ofl land totaling over 10 acres. He proposes that the Council could ektend the exemption fort the Game Club if they believe the club has shown they meet the eligiblé criteria. He also suggests that for the next legislative session the Council should consider proposing an àmendment to. RIGL 44-3-3 to allow the Game Club to be  4. Longevity payments  years of service to the town.  listed as exempt in perpetuity.  Councilor Mataronas asked for representative oft the Game Club to speak. Scott. Lewis, Treasurer: for the Club gave briefl history: of the exemption by the Council in thej past. Since! 2018 the Club has submitted copies oft their tax filings (990 form) and al listing of charitable donations and educational activities undertaken by the club for the prior year. (Filed with. Assessor and Town Clerk for vault). Over the past 10 years the club has donated over $23,000.  The Solicitor notes that based on this representation and the past exemption history granted by the Council it would be awkward not to extend the exemption. After a brief discussion ofwhether to exempt this evening or delay by two (2) weeks to allow Councilors to read the Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second from Councilor. Iriarte-Moore, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh) Councilor Mushen opposed: To extend tax exemption to thel Little Compton Game Club and to additionally propose to submit to the' Town's Representative and Senator an amendment for consideration by the General. Assembly amending RIGL 44-3-3 to include the Little  yearly submittals thei following was voted:  Compton Game Club as ai non-profit exempt from taxation.    Chad Valcourt, member oft thel LC Game Club asked ift the club could review the proposed amendment prior to filing with the state. The Town Clerk will distribute thej proposal to Motion made by Councilor McHugh, receiving a second from Councilor. Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To grant permission to Ed) Burnett to use the Towns recreational fields and Veteran's. Field on August 19, 2023, rain date August 20, 2023 to hold the: first Caitlin Burnett Memorial Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second from Councilor. Mataronas, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To grant the renewal ofal Private Detective License to. Robert P. Skiffington for the ensuing Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second. from Councilor Iriarte-Moore, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To grant the renewal ofa Refuse Hauling Licènsé tol Fred! Bodington II for a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight in excess of4,0001 lbs. for the ensuing term expiring June 30, 2024. Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second from Councilor, Iriarte-Moore, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To 1. Copies of emails from Frank Haggerty concerning SouthCoast wind turbine 2. Copy ofaresolution adopted. by the Warren Town Council strongly encouraging the General Assembly to approve legislation toi authorize financing ofas school 3. Copy of a1 resolution adopted by the Barrington Town Council celebrating June as Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second from Councilor Mataronas, voting ini fayor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): That  the Council and Club upon receipt.  Scholarship Soccer Tournament.  year.  place on file the consent calendar as follows:  projects, varied articles  construction and/or renoyation project. Pridel Month in Barrington  thel bills be allowed and ordered paid as follows: $190,308.85  Petro Gasoline - Petro Diesel WBMason Town Clerk Goulart Petroleum, Inc. Harbor Management Funds East Bay Media Group Probate Bast Bay Media Group Probate East Bay Media Group DPW/Highway East Bay Media Group- DPW Southcoast Cleaning Town Hall/32 Commons Southcoast Cleaning Public Safety Complex Southcoast Cleaning Town Hall/32 Commons Southcoast Cleaning Public Safety Complex Bagle Leasing Co. - town hall storage units Anthony DeSisto Law Associates LLC-I Legal services Info Quick Solutions Inc. - Town Clerk RIJ Energy Town Hall (April and May) RI Energy Cell Tower RII Energy street lights  $511.03 $537.52 $65.59 $30.84 $52.50 $70,00 $123.00 $110.00 $600.00 $600.00 $725.00 $725.00 $569.96 $7,083.33 $1,045.25 $1,256.73 $526.96 $21.73    RIJ Energy Public Safety Complex RII Energy street lights Adamsville RI Energy Transfer Station RI Energy IOOF RIJ Energy 32 Commons RI Energy Town. Dock  $1,148.00 $61.59 $107.43 $39.24 $43.08 $145.38 $240.10 $210.00 $312.57 $80.00 $24.23 $50.00 $50.00  Salva N Sons Safe N Security Town Hall restoration Michael Massa - Harbor Management Funds CS&MTele-Systems Inc. Town hall phones RII Dept. of State - Assessor StA Annes Hospital Amb. Reimb. Fund Griggs & Browne - Public Safety Complex (fire) Griggs & Browne - Public Safety Complex (police) FSP Books & Videos - Fire Dept. Wilbur's General Store Fire. Dept. Crystal Rock - Fire Dept. Humphrey's - Fire Dept. Caseys Oil - multiple town buildings Griggs & Browne 30 Commons Griggs & Browne Town hall Griggs & Browne Transfer Station West Parts & Supplies -DPW Home Depot Highway Verizon Wastewater Treatment. Façility Verizon DPW Transfer Station Lynch Corp. - Highway Dave's Lawnmower. Repair-DPW Humphrey's Highway. Effluential Technologies wastewater treatment. facility Denise M. Cosgrove - Tax Assessor Postmaster Tax Assèssor RITCCA-Town Clerk WBMason Town Clerk WBMason Town Hall Everlasting Designs - computer Everlasting Designs - computer /town. hall restoration Everlasting Designs - Computer. thel Metalworks Çorp. ARPA Funds Street lights Cox- - Police Dept. State of] Rhode Island: - Police Dept. Crystal Rock Police Dept. Grogan-Marciano Sporting Goods - Police Dept. Wilbur's General Store Police Dept. Rob's. Auto Care Inc. Police Dept. Damon Company town hall restoration MH Architect,LLC-t town hall restoration MH Architect, LLC - town hall restoration East Bay) Media Group Probate East Bay Media Group DPW Emergency Training Associates - Fire Dept. Emergency Training Associates - Fire Dept.  $196.85 $8.55 $57.95 $184.90  $448.25 $1,174.95 $80.00 $120.00 $120.00 $301.31 $264.73 $56.23 $225.40 $182.32 $399.35 $97.43 $1,438.92 $534.67 $189.00 $42.00 $550.72 $30.96 $1,645.00 $1,470.00 $2,450.00 $9,000.00  $3.27 $40.00 $50.32 $159.55 $7.99 $296.95  $558.08 $146,701.97 $1,210.00 $1,100.00 $324.00 $17.50 $110.00 $2,300.00  Brennan, Recupero, Cascione, Scungio & McAllister LLP- legal  $300.00 $2,000.00  No further business before the Council the meeting was declared adjourned at 8:07 PM.    Carol A. Wordell, CMC, Town Clerk    OB/  Unun of Little Compton  Joun Hall 3.0. Mnx 226  Gittle Compton, RJ 02837  To: From: Date: Subject: Great news!  Honorable Town Council Antonio A. Teixeira Town Administrator July6,2023 RIPTA van purchase  Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has sent us a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for our review and approval to go forward with the purchase of the van. The agreement has been modified to reflect a change of contribution by the Town of Little Compton. The initial match/contriution from the Town was 20%. That amount has been picked up by CARES Act Coronavirus relief funds, the cost to the Town is zero percent. Please refer to the attached MOU, page two Section Two-P Performance.  lask the Town Council to ratify the signed MOU on behalf oft the Town of Little Compton. Ihad  to submit within the time frame.  Thank you!  1    MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING COMMUNITY VAN PROGRAM  This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") is entered into by the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority ('RIPTA") and Little Compton ("Municipalty"). RIPTA and Municipality  may be referred to collectively as the ("Parties").  RECITALS  WHEREAS, RIPTA has access to Federal Transit. Administration ("FTA") Section 5311 WHEREAS, the Municipality is in need of a van to meet the transportation needs ofi its WHEREAS, the Municipality seeks to obtain a van from RIPTA that the Municipality will NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration oft the promises in this MOU, and for other good and valuable consideration the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties  formula funding for vans that will provide rural transportation.  residents,  use, maintain and operate to provide transportation for its residents.  agree as follows:  SECTION ONE - PROVISIONS  Recitals. The Recitals above are true and correct and made part of this MOU for Incorporation by Reference. All of the terms and conditions described in FTA's Master Agreement, are expressly incorporated by reference into this MOU and made a Term. The term of this MOU shall commence on the date of execution and shall continue through until the ownership of the van has transferred from RIPTA to the Entire Agreement. This MOU represents the entire agreement between the Parties Modification. This MOU may only be modified in writing signed by both parties.  all purposes. part hereof. Municipallty,  with respect to its subject matter.    Waiver of Breach. The failure ofe either Party to enforce any provision oft this MOU shall not be deemed a waiver of such provision or modification of this MOU. A waiver of any breach under this MOU shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach. Governing Law. Venue and Waiver of Jury Trial. This MOU shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of the State of Rhode Joint Preparation. This MOU has been jointly prepared by the Parties, and shall Severability. In the event any part of this MOU is found to be unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, that part shalll be deemed severed from this MOU and Counterparts. This MOU may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same agreement. Signatures provided by facsimile or by e-mail delivery of a pdf-format  Island.  not be construed more strictly against either party.  the balance of this MOU shall remain in full force and effect.  file shall have the same force and effect as an original signature.  Indemnification. The Municipality agrees to indemnify and hold harmless RIPTA and the FTA against any liens, judgments, awards, demands, claims for personal Injuries or property damages, or damages of any nature relating to or arising from the Municipality's possession, maintenance, use and/or operation of the van, including but not limited to all amounts comprised of direct damages, indirect damages, consequential damages, catastrophic damages, punitive damages, interest, costs  and/or attorneys' fees.  SECTION TWO -PERFORMANCE  Purchase. RIPTA will purchase the type of van sought by the Municipality. RIPTA will cover one hundred percent (100%) oft the purchase price, furnishing eighty percent (80%) through the use of FTA Section 5311 formula funds and the remaining twenty percent (20%) match through CARES Act Coronavirus relief funds. RIPTA will retain ownership of the van during the Lien Period.  Possession. RIPTA willt transfer possession of the van to the Municipality. Lien Period. RIPTA will place and retain a lien on the van for a perlod off five years from the date Possession is transferred from RIPTA to the Municipality. This five- year period encompasses the van's useful life defined by the FTA. During the Lien  Period RIPTA will hold possession of the title.    Transfer, At the expiration oft the Lien Period RIPTA will remove the lien and Maximum Use, The Municipality agrees to maximize its use of the van at all times to provide transportation that meets the transportation needs of its residents and supports transportation needs promoted by other federal projects or public  transfer ownership of the van to the Municipality,  transportation initiatives.  Failure to Perform. Ifat any time the Municipality fails to perform the terms and conditions of this MOU, or otherwise engages in conduct so as to breach the terms and conditions oft this MOU, RIPTA shall have the right to reclaim possession of the van, with the Municipality forfeiting any right to claim reimbursement oft the amount paid to  purchase the van,  SECTION THREE - REQUIREMENTS  Insurance. Municipality shall secure and maintain commercial comprehensive general liabilltyi insurance, with limits of $3,000,000.00 per occurrence and $5,000,000.00 aggregate for the duration oft the term of the MOU. Municipality must name RIPTA: as an Proof of Insurance. Municipality shall furnish proof of insurance to RIPTA, which isa appended hereto as "Exhibit A". Municipality shall also seasonably supplement proof Maintenance, The Municipality shall be solely responsible for all timely and proper maintenance and repairs to the van that meets or exceeds manufacturer requirements and for compliance with all warranty requirements.  additional insured on the policy.  ofi insurance, upon expiration and renewal of any policies.  Records. The Municipality shall keep accurate records pertaining to the van's Inspection. At any time, upon reasonable notice to the Municipality, RIPTA shall be authorized and entitled to inspect the condition oft the van and to review all Records  operation, use, maintenance and/or repair.  maintained by the Municipallty in accordance with this MOU,  SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE    RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY  MC Scott Avedisian, Chief Executive Officer  L/23/2023  By:  Date:  Approved as to form and substance:   Date: 06.20.23  StévenA. Colantuono, Chiefl Legal Counsel  MUNICIPALITY  By: Ah Llehig Printed Name: ATOiO ATSIXSRA Title: (DwN -DHTNISTENTDR  Date: 5.16.2023    DB2  RECEIVED  JUN 30 2023  514-6.1.  Agricultural Overlay District.  $14-6.1.1 Purpose.  The agricultural overlay district (hereinafter referred to as the "AOD") shall overlie portions of otherzoning districts established by this ordinance. The area ofl Little Compton within the AOD shall be subject to this article and to the provisions of the underlying: zoning district in which the AOD is located that are not in conflict with the provisions oft the AOD. The purpose oft the AOD is to encourage farming and agricultural operations within the AOD by permitting existing establishments that provide food to visitors to also provide alcoholic beverages for sale to visitors subject to the issuance of proper licensing by the Town Council, in addition to the  principalagricuitural activities conducted upon the site.  $14.6.1.2 Definition. As used in this Article, "Farm" and "Agricultural Operation" means any commercial enterprise which has as its primary purpose horticulture, viticulture, viniculture,  floriculture ort the raising of crops.  $14-6.1.3 Agricultural Overlay District.  The AOD shall consist of that area sO delineated on a map entitled "Agricultural Overlay District" attached toi this ordinance and filed in the office of the Town Clerk. The boundary oft the AOD  shall consist of Assessor's Plat Lots  1    $14.6.1.4 Permitted Uses in the Agricultural Overlay District.  Upon any farm or agricultural operation located within the AOD, the following uses are permitted by right, subject to any licensing requirements of the Town of Little Compton:  1. For an existing restaurant or café: An eating establishment which offers food for sale to the public that has a kitchen facility to prepare food on the premises may also include a  bar area fori the service of alcoholic beverages to visitors.  $14.6.1.5 Other Ordinances and Regulations.  All dimensional regulations set forth ini this Chapter for the underlying zone shall apply in the AOD. All use regulations forth in this Chapter for the underlying zone that do not conflict with permitted uses set forth in S 14.6.1.4 shall apply in the AOD. All other Town of Little Compton ordinances, regulations and license requirements shall also apply in the AOD.  2    OB-3  Town ofLittle Compton Office ofthe Council President Post Office Box 226 Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837  3July2024  MEMORANDUM To: Town Council  Re: Solicitation for Roadside Mowing response to the subject solicitation.  This memorandum describes for the record the actions taken with the  The Town solicitation for roadside mowing services issued on 8 June 2023 resulted in a single response. Due to the urgency of commencing mowing, the Director of Public Works sought and received the concurrence of the Town Administrator and the Town Council President to open the bid for evaluation. Finding the bid responsive and responsible, the Director recommended  award. The Administrator and President concurred. 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The  whole race should be over by 8:45.  Thank you. Mary    NB-3  RECEIVED JUN 2 0 2023  today  276 West/hainRead 2:#. Gmpton.I June 20, 2033  Iown Louneil P.0. Bor 226-L.CR1 Dear Members,  Lam. asking Pour permisson to have the LiHe Lamplon Ammrity Dinner on Hhe  Commons on Sundey Septe.leaatsimpe Tast yeat alaut 60o_people attelded- T_hape we Aay Continue to loring  Our Community togelhet  RespectPully / Barbara Sassmete    NB4  Jown nf ittle Comptnn  Joun Hall .0. Mnx 226  Gittle ompton, R3 02837  To: From: Date: Subject:  Honorable Town Council Antonio A. Teixeira Town Administrator July 6, 2023 Learn365RI Grant  The Governor's Office is promoting grant opportunities for School Departments, Municipalities and other agencies within the municipalities to collaborate and extend learning opportunities Imet with Superintendent - Laurie Dias-Mitchell who agreed that this is a great opportunity to support "Little Compton After-School Enrichment Program". This willi insure that the students The grant application is attached for your review and to ratify my signature to the document.  beyond the school year and time.  from Wilbur School can benefit from continues out-of-school learning.  The deadline submission was Friday, June 30, 2023.  Thank you!    Learn365RI Municipal Compact  Little Compton recognizes thati improving educational outcomes is central to raising thei incomes of those who livei in our community and ensuring all residents lead healthier lives. Moreover, as Rhode Islanders, we recognize that all ofus together have ai rolet toj play in adding 1 million hours of out-of-school. learning time pers year across our statei tol help Little Compton aspires to be among the very best public education systems in New England and the United States; Little Compton will foster a culture ofinnovation, collaboration, and increased awareness of learning opportunities for all Little Compton will explore participating in and creating learning opportunities that support and enhance efforts both inside and outside of thet traditional school settings and schedules to enhance learning outcomes; Little Compton will work to ensure that children and adult learners are exposed to and deeply engaged in leaming While each city and town inl Rhode Island is unique, there are: several specific actions steps that municipal leaders can take tol help advance the concept of expanding the culture of learning from the 180-day school year to ai full: 365-day calendar  reach our goal ofi improving educational outcomes.  community members;  activities; and  year. Below is a sample of potential ways that municipal leaders can engage in this effort:  Conduct a community-wide needs assessment and audit of existing and desired out-of-school time opportunities Regularly promote out-of-school time learning activities using social media, constituent newsletters, and public Commit to reviewing both K-12 and higher education outcomes data with thel Rhodel Island Department of Create al Municipal Youth Commission to engage students in local leadership opportunities and develop critical Invest ine existing or new community learning programs, centers, and/or libraries that will help advance the goal of Ensure seamless family supports to connect: families from the school day to out-of-school time opportunities (e.g. Be creative and propose prograiyst that advance learning in wayst that are unique to the needs ofLittle Compton  forums  Host an annual community: forum on education thinking, communication skills, and more improving eduçational outcomes support awareness campaigns, transportation) Dyh  Bducation on an annual basis to bettér understand. areas fori improvement  Daniel J. Governor  L Cbing Town Administrator, Little Compton  Tony Teixeira  au  Mitchell Supbrintendent of Schools  Executivel Ditgctor, Little Compton dommunity Center ey leny-ds    Advancingleaming: Beyond the 180-Day SchoolYear Grant  Standard Grant Budget Narrative From  Municipality:  Little Compton School Department  Please provide an explanation of all line items in the Standard Grant Budget Request From and describe how they support the goals and activities of the project. This must show the costs for the period September: 1,  2023, through September 30, 2024. Please see instructions in Section VII of the RFP.  Budget Narrative  Tab 1: FY23 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS. This grant opportunity will allow for the Little Compton Community Center (LCCC) to increase wages, allowing the LCCC to recruit more qualified staff to operate our after school care program. Additionally, administrative costs are included Tab 2: FY23 PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL SERVICES (53000): The Little Compton Community Center will contract with one vendor/week to provide academic enrichment opportunities for after school care  fori fiscal management.  students.  Tab 3: FY23 PROPERTY: SERVICES (54000): Not applicable Tab 4: FY23 SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS (56000): Not applicable Tab 5: FY23 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (57000): Not applicable  Advancing Learning Beyond the 180-Day School Year Grant - Standard Grant Budget Narrative Form - page 1    Advancing Learning Beyond the 180-Day School Vear Grant Application Cover Form (Required, Signed)  Municipality: Town of Little Compton  Primary Contact Title of Primary Contact. Telephone # of Primary Contact Emall of Primary Contact Budget Request  Please identify the person who will serve as the primary contact fort this application. Name of Primary Contact for Application Laurie Dias-Mitchell  Superintendent of Schools 401-542-1116 dasmichelecakZnus  Please indicate whether you are applying for a Standard Grant ($50,000) only or whether you are applying for a Standard Grant or an Expanded Grant (up to $400,000). If the latter, please indicate the total budget amount requested for the Expanded Grant. Please note that applicants may be awarded  one or the other but not both. Applying for... B Standard Grant only D Standard or Expanded Grant LEA and CBO Partners  Amount Requested $50,000 $50,000or $  (Please indicate amount requested)  Ify you are partnering on this grant with any Local Education Agencies (regular school districts and/or charter public schools) and/or with any Community Based Organizations, please list them here. Please also indicate whether or not they would receive funds from this grant (N=partnering, but not receiving grant funds; S=receiving funds if awarded a Standard Grant only; E=receiving funds if awarded an Expanded Grant only; B=receiving funds if awarded either a Standard or Expanded grant). This should  also be reflected in the application budget. Name of LEA or CBO (expand table, as necessary)  Not funded (N) Standard only (S). Expanded only (E). Both (B) (S) (S)  Little Compton School Department - LEA Little Compton Community Center- CBO  Signatures  Please note that this form must be signed byt the City or Town Mayor, Town Administrator, or Town To the best of my knowledge, all information provided in the enclosed proposal, both programmatic  Manager- -I not their designees. and financial, is complete and accurate.  City or Town Mayor, Town Administrator, or Town Manager (Required) Name (printed) ANTONio A IEIsIBA  Signature  Lt LIfuie  Date 6-28.2023  Advancing Learning Beyond the 180-Day School Year- - Application Cover Form - page 1    Advancing Learning Beyond the 180-Day School Year Grant  Standard Grant Budget Request Form  Municipality 0  BUDGET SUMMARY  CATEGORY  DOLLAR AMOUNT  EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION (51000) EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (52000)  $37,120.00 $2,880.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $50,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $50,000.00  PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL SERVICES (53000)  PROPERTY SERVICES (54000) OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES (55000) SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS (56000) MISCELLANEOUS (58000) SUBTOTAL INDIRECT (60000)  PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (57000)  TOTAL  Indirect Rate used: 0.00%  Advancing Learning Beyond the 180-Day School Year Grant - Standard Grant Budget Request Form - page 1    Advancing Learning Beyond the 180-Day School Year Application Program Narrative From  Instructions: Please see Section Vioft the RFP and provide the requested information for each section. For applicants applying for Expanded. funding, within each. section of the proposal narrative you must first provide information about what you propose at the. Standard Grant level of funding and then provide  information about what you propose at the Expanded Grant level off funding.  Municipality:  Town of Little Compton  A. Partnerships Standard Grant  (Recommended length -S Standard Grant: %-1 page. Standard plus Expanded Grant: 1-) pages.) The Town of Little Compton, the Little Compton School Department (LCSD), and Little Compton Community Center (LCCC) will expand their current collaborative relationship (ESSER II and ESSER III- funded 2021, 2022, 2023 Summer Enrichment Camps and town budget allocation) to offer additional evidence-Dased academic enrichment and social emotional supports for after-school learning - "Little Compton After-School Enrichment Program" - that focus on areas most impacted by COVID-19 (i.e. reading, math, STEM, arts, music, Health and PE) and target student groups most in need of accelerated learning opportunities and increased academic, social-emotional support during the school year. The Town, LCSD and the LCCC leadership teams will meet as needed to discuss specifjc needs of students enrolled in the "Little Compton After-School Enrichment Program."F Fundraising and donor support (LCCC) will be used to support this program. In addition, ESSER II-funded school staff assigned to the Summer Enrichment Camp will also support the "Little Compton. After-School Enrichment Program."  Expanded Grant (Ifa applying. Ifr not, leave blank or delete.)  B. Student Needs and Outcome Measures  (Recommended length - Standard Grant: %-1page. Standard plus Expanded Grant: 1-1% pages) Being a very rural area with a disproportionate population of the elderly VS. minors, Little Compton has always posed a challenge regarding socialization for youth. In addition, there is no public transportation in Little Compton, making it difficult to navigate our community without having your own means, limiting social interactions further. Isolation was exacerbated by the COVID pandemic, hindering students' social and emotional development and well-being. As such, the students we are now serving require additional Students enrolled in the "Little Compton. After-School Enrichment Program" will have enhanced learning opportunities catered to their social, emotional, health and academic development needs. The social isolation of COVID continues to impact students' willingness and ability to engage in healthy social and  Standard Grant  support to foster their social and emotional wellness.  emotional activities.    Expanded Grant (If applying. Ifr not, leave blank or delete.)  C. Program Description Standard Grant  (Recommended length - Standard Grant: 4-5 pages. Expanded Grant: 5-7 pages.) The Town of Little Compton, the Little Compton School Department and Little Compton Community Center will expand their current collaborative relationship (ESSER II and ESSER II funded 2021, 2022, 2023 Summer Enrichment Camps and Town fiscal support) to offer additional evidence-based academic enrichment and Social Emotional supports for after-school learning - Little Compton After-School Enrichment Program - that target areas most impacted by ÇOVID-19 (i.e. reading, math, STEM, arts, music, health and PE) and target student groups most in need of  accelerated learning opportunities. Supporting Research:  Source: Learning, Equity & Accelerated Pathways (LEAP) Report and Recommendations, 2015. "Dr. Jennifer McCombs, RAND Corporation As Senior Policy Researcher and Director of the Behavioral and Policy Sciences Department at RAND, Dr. McCombs focuses on combining evaluations using implementation and outcome data to provide practitioners and policymakers guidance on how to improve programs and promote positive outcomes for children and youth. She shared the April 2021 Learning, Equity & Accelerated Pathways Task Force Report which revealed recent findings from the National Summer Learning Project regarding the characteristics and positive impacts of effective, high-quality summer learning programs that blend academic and enrichment opportunities for youth. "mprove students' literacy skills, notably in the areas of Reading Comprehension: Literature and Reading Comprehension: Informational Text.  Expanded Grant (Ifa applying. Ifnot, leave blank or delete.)  D. Data and evaluation Standard Grant  Recommended length - Standard Grant %-1 page. Standard Plus Expanded Grant 1-2 pages.) tame.tmeamapalsst The Town of Little Compton, the Little Compton School Department, and the Little Compton Community Center will accomplish this goal during the 2024 school year by leveraging existing enrichment opportunities within both organizations as a tool for re-engaging and re-energizing students with identified learning and/or social emotional vulnerabilities - focusing on students with IEPS, 504 Plans or who are in the Multi-Tiered Systems    of Support (MTSS) frameworkResponse to Intervention (RTI) process (i.e. for more regular attendance or services at school to support each participating student's learning acceleration and The program - a rebooting and amplifying of high-yield school-community collaborations forged during the pandemic- - includes both organizations (LCCC and LCSD) sharing resources and Relevant: Ongoing needs assessments reveal that many LCSD students (IEPs, 504 Plans or who are in the RTI process) require extra academic and social-emotional support in the coming years to compensate for learning loss during the pandemic. We believe this was due in part to chronic student absenteeism and an increase int the number of students who became disconnected from school and academic support during the pandemic. In addition, SurveyWWorks 2023 data reveals a need to re-engage students through supporting their participation in enriching programming and after-school programming throughout the school year. Our students' voices are valued and inform decision-making around programming. Students are included on our School Improvement Team and all of our hiring teams. In addition, student voice and choice are captured in various data gathering initiatives. For example, compared to pre-pandemic SurveyWorks results, 2023 data reveals that far Only 23% ofWilbur McMahon School students responded favorably to the Question: "Overall, Only 14% of Wilbur McMahon School students responded favorably to the Question: "How often do Only 29% (up from 13% last year) of Wilbur McMahon School students responded favorably to the The Little Compton School Department will also be running its annual on-site high-dosage summer  academic renewal).  physical spaces (RIDOH/CDC guidance-complant).  fewer students feel connected to their learning: how' interested are you in your classes?" you use ideas from school in your daily life?"  Question: "How excited are you about going to your classes?"  tutoring program, funded with local monies. Outcome measures & evaluation  The success of the program will be measured through the following: academic achievement (see below), structured and unstructured interviews with students, parents, teachers, and/or  administrators, and participant portfolios.  SMARTe Goal #1  Support all students in improving their literacy skills, notably in the areas of Reading Comprenension: Literature and Reading Comprehension: Informational Text.  Attainment/TimeframeframelEvaluation: The LCCC/LCSD will accomplish this goal by June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2024 through integrating RIDE-approved high-quality resources that are also culturally responsive and implementing aspects of AIMS Pathways to Proficient Reading toi increase student literacy outcomes through evidence-based interventions. Student success will be measured through ongoing growth monitoring: all participating students will exceed 100% of their Typical Growth measure by the end of the academic year in the areas of reading comprehension of literary texts and informational texts (i-Ready interim assessments, BOY and MOY - 2023 and 2024). All Little Compton After-School Enrichment Program employees will receive Professional Development in the Relevant: The most recent i-Ready assessment results (Fall 2022) reveal that K-8, all Wilbur McMahon School students excel in the areas of Phonological Awareness, Phonics, and High-  new EL Education curriculum and in the science of reading.    Frequency Words; however, our students, notably those in our middle school, struggle in the following areas: Reading Comprehension: Literature and Reading Comprehension: Informational Text. Source: A Case Study Of The Impact Of Reading Intervention In Early Elementary School Grade Literature supports the benefits of direct instruction, small group instruction, early intervention for struggling readers, collaboration, and student motivation linked to academic success. Purposeful instruction and early intervention is an important component in the become good readers. The type of instruction is especially important when working with at-risk learners. The Glossary of Education Reform (2014) defined direct instruction as an instructional approach that is structured, sequential, and teacher-led. Direct instruction can also be a presentation oft the content to students from the teacher in lecture or demonstration form. In both of these examples, the teacher is directing the instruction to the learners." Source: RIDE's Learning, Equity & Accelerated Pathways (LEAP) Task Force in its LEAP Report (2021).  Supporting Research: Levels, Bonnie S. Smith 2015  process of helping students to  "Ensure all students have access to high-quality instruction as well as personalized support from adults, through extended learning, partnerships for before and after school, and summer learning opportunities that are undergirded by high-quality materials and resources (p.3 30)." ".. implementation of high-quality instructional materials that are culturally responsive and  aligned to Rhode Island Core Standards (p. 37)."  SMARTe Goal #2 pandemic.  Support identified student needs and social-emotional. wellness in order to re-engage chronically absent students, the numbers of which have increased, due to the disruptions of the COVID-19 Attainment/imetramelramelEvaluation. The LCSD and LCCC are committed to a holistic, capacity- focused approach to meeting social-emotional wellness needs; accordingly, the LCSD is leveraging existing Student Support Services Staff (added a 4 Student Support Services staff member/Guidance Counselor during the pandemic and also post-Newport County Regional Special Education Program dissolution - 6/30/2023) to ensure all students whose learning and social-emotional health have been adversely affected by the pandemic (isolation, quarantine, family loss and trauma) continue to progress in their learning as well as have access to meaningful and culturally responsive educational opportunities, steeped inr real-application of knowledge that has been shown to correlate with increased engagement and daily attendance at The success of the Little Compton After-School Enrichment Program will be measured through the following: a 10% or more decrease in 2024 in the number of students deemed 'chronically absent" with a focus on the economically disadvantaged whose absenteeism rate is twice as high as the aggregate and a 15% or more decrease in disciplinary referrals across all student groups. The LCSD is steeped in restorative practices - having rebooted all student handbook language around discipline and related policies: all teachers and support staff have been trained/certified by the Youth Restoration Project of Rhode Island. Each LCCC teacher will receive Professional  school.  Development ini the restorative framework as well.  Relevant: In 2022, there were 220 instances of Wilbur McMahon School students placed in isolation ori in quarantine during the current school year; whereas, for the entire 2020/21 school year there were only 36. This uptick = likely related to the new more transmissible variants and the school's    and community's low vaccination rates (41% and 56% respectively) has resulted in the disruption of learning and social-emotional routines for nearly our entire student population necessitating an additional part-time Guidance Counselor whose focus is supporting students who are isolating (COVID positive) and quarantining (household contacts) at home and then supporting their transition back to school. In addition, 29% of our students who are economically disadvantaged are chronically PMpMaNdNA-gwARAISASAAMVANcOACa,  absent (source: Supporting Research: Witte, Wang, & Calhoun, 2021):  Source: Evidence-Based Practices For Assessing Students' Social And Emotional Well-Being (Hough, "The pandemic has introduced a great deal of hardship into many students' lives, which may make it difficult for them to learn. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs provides a framework. for thinking about how students' basic needs such as mental health, social systems of support, and a safe and functional learning environment are necessary preconditions for higher-level  learning.' .  "Disruptions to students' mental and emotional health, social systems of support, and learning environments require a newi focus on social and emotional well-being." "A comprehensive system for monitoring student well-being helps educators support students in schools and classrooms and allows for tiered referrals for special services." "  Staffing structure  All Little Compton Community Center staff involved in the program will be included in the LCSD's Professional Development Days (compensated for their time) and will attend grade-level and content-alike Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and Professional Development workshops (led by LCSD staff) throughout the school year (2024) in order tol learn, themselves, the broad sweeps and intricacies oft the LCSD's curriculum programs: English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Physical Education/Health, Technology and Research/Library courses, and International Baccalaureate  framework. School Year 2024:  Evidence-based academic enrichment activities for after-school learning targeting areas impacted by COVID (i.e. reading, math, STEM, arts, music, Health and PE) and target student groups most in need Aligned with our SMARTe goals for 2024, the Little Compton Community Center will implement a reading program, requiring students to read books of their choice for 15 minutes daily. A low barrier reading corner will be implemented to encourage students to engage in reading in a less formal yet supportive Additionally, the Little Compton Community Center's recreational components will continue to engage students in participation in our programming. Daily, students participate in physical activities which for many of our students who have emotional and social barriers creates an environment in which socialization is encouraged allowing for newi friendships and skill sets to develop.  ofl learning acceleration and academic renewal.  environment.    Expanded Grant (If applying. Ifnot, leave blank or delete.)    NB5  Little Compton Fire Department  Office of the Fire Chief 60 Simmons Road Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837  03July2023  Antonio A. Teixeira Town Administrator Town ofLittle Compton, Rhode Island Town Hall, 40 Commons Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837 Re: Completion of Probationary Status  Dear Mr. Teixeira:  As established in the Codified Ordinances of the Town of Little Compton, Section XIVXIXV 3.13-6, all regular employees shall serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months  after ptobationary appointment.  Based on his satisfactoty completion of] his probationary period,Irecommend Probationary Firefighter Brittany Cunha be appointed as a permanent member of the Little Compton Fire Department as a Firefighter. Firefightet Cunha will be promoted to a Third-Class Firefighter. This  action will become effective on 01July 2023.  Sincerely, Richard G. Petrin Fire Chief  RullaR  Tel. (401) 635-2325 Fax (401) 635-2013    BLE-1  RECEIVED JUN 21 1 2023  GNCOME  Be Free To Be You  Gnome, Inc. 15 Main Street Little Compton, RI 02837 June 21, 2023  Little Compton Town Council 40 Commons, PO Box 226 Little Compton, RI 02837  RE: Request for One Day, Class F Liquor License Dear Little Compton Town Council Members,  My name is Stephanie Pickup and lam the Co-Chair of the Gnome Surf Clambake Committee. Gnome Surf is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides life-changing surf therapy for both typical and neurodivergent (autism spectrum disorders, down syndrome, etc.) athletes. I'm writing to request a one day, Class F, liquor license for our non-profit's upcoming fundraiser on the afternoon of Sunday, August 13, 2023 at the Little Compton Game Club located at 80 John Dyer Road in Little Compton, RI. In addition to our guests enjoying a traditional New England Clambake we would like to offer beer and wine for their enjoyment. A member oft the Little Compton Game Club who has received alcohol server training will be serving the alcohol. Our third annual Gnome Surf Clambake will help raise funds, increase awareness of surf therapy benefits, and build relationships within our community. You are welcome to learn more about Gnome Surf by visiting www.gnomesur.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Ifyou! have any questions or require additional information, please contact me by phone at (508)517-3797 or by email at stephanie.pickup@carefreenomescompany.com.  and Twitter.  Thank you for your consideration, Stephanie Pickup  Gnome Surf Clambake Committee Co-Chairperson    CmMr/  RECEIVED JUN 26 2023  June 19, 2023  The Honorable Robert Mushen President, Town Council Town ofLittle Compton P.O. Box 226  Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837 Dear President Mushen,  Ilive in Little Compton and I am against the off-shore wind farms that will  blight our pristine ocean views and disenfranchise our fishermen.  Ispeak also for my children and for my grandchildren. Little Compton deserves According to the Providence Journal, the new Little Compton Town Solicitoris also the CRMC staff attorney. The CRMC recently green-lighted a windfarm project.  anon-conflicted Town Solicitor to protect our Town from the wind farms.  Did the new Town Solicitor choose the CRMC over. Little Compton?  Idon't like conflicts. It's high time for the new Solicitor = who does not live here - to choose his course, Will he protect us or will he protect the wind farms? Please address this issue at your next Council meeting. Thank you.  Martha Halsé 2 High Meadow Rbad Little Compton, RI 02834  24y  Cc: Sakonnet Times    RECEIVED JUN 282023.  OmA-2  LITTLE COMPTON GRANGE, No.32  Little Compton  Rhode Island  Oficeoft the Secretary  6jfar/a3  Tpemob deitelonybbn  af Tnib Cnypbn Phenge t 3aRbne ob Huboncigy RuneBL30R3 Riromge m wnemai Arel anheayas  semdlez meurs busemn Hefolby  adeb Conpbn anye saysi Thnhyb & Hhe  boum af Ylmypin fer  bo ae ohaits, andl bhfoworl, fon    MTEER Beky    CmA-3  RECEIVED JUN 15 2023  a COMPT  LITTLECOMPTONCOMNCOMMUNITYCENTEK TEL. 401-635-2400 Email-1 Icc@lccenter.com  PO Box 926 e Little Compton . RI . 02837  www.lccenter.com  UNITY  June 15,2023 Town Council Members c/o Carol Wordell, Town Clerk Town Hall Little Compton, RI 02837 Dear Honorable Town Council,  We are requesting road closures for our. Annual Summer Concert Series at the following dates and  times:  August 9th from :30pm-8:30pm August 16th from 5:30pm-8:30pm August 23rd from :30pm-8:30pm  Please let us knowi ifyoul have any questions or concerns,  incerel  amantha Snow Comnunications) Director Little Compton Community Center  Thel Little Compton Community Center is a 501 (c)(3) Organization    Cmary  Steven K. Reuter Lawn and Landscape, inc. 16' Wordell Lane Little Compton, R.I. 02837  June 21, 2023  TO: Town of Little Compton, R.I.  Town Council of the Town of Little Compton, R.I. REGARDING: Refuse Hauling License Renewal Dear Members of The Little Compton Town Council,  Steven K. Reuter Lawn and Landscape, inc.-per this letter, is requesting the renewal of our Refuse Hauling License. Please find attached, proof of registration for the vehicle used to haul - as well as the $500.00  renewal fee.  Ifany questions or concerns, please contact me via one of the following: Mobile/My Direct Line: (401)258-2086 *texts always welcomed  Office: (401)635-1624 Email: stelver@verizon.net  Thank You So Much,  - 5  Steven K. Reuter  Steven K. Reuter Lawn and Landscape, inc.    Cuan 5  RECEIVED JUN 2 8 2023  RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT  OFFICE OF WATER RESOURCES 235 Promenade Street Providence, Rhode Island 02908  June 22, 2023 Application No. 21-0252  NOTICE  The Department of Environmental Management's ("DEM") Freshwater Wetlands Program ("Program") has under consideration the application of Shirley McHugh ofP.O. Box 205, Tiverton, RI requesting The proposed project is located approximately 75: feet northwest of Shaw Road, by Utility Pole 17, approximately. 425 northeast of its intersection with Grange Avenue, Assessor's Plat32, Lot 12, Little The freshwater wetlands affected by the proposed project include at least a wetland complex consisting of swamp, wet meadow, its associated 50 perimeter. wetland, and an area subject tos storm flowage (ASSF). The purpose oft thej proposed alterations is for the installation ofa ai two (2) bedroom seasonal trailèr on a constructed concrete pad with a 2,000-gallon holding tank in lieu ofa conventional septic system, private The proposed alterations to freshwater wetlands consist of at least filling, grading, clearing, excavation and other construction related disturbance within the above-noted: freshwater wetlands. Thej project, as proposed, will result in the alteration and/or disturbance of approximately 3,365 square Full-sized site plans illustrating the proposéd project and detailing freshwater wetlands to be altered have been furnished to the Little Compton Town Council and theLittle Compton Town Clerk's Office and may be viewed at the' Town offices or at our Offices.. A reduced-size site plan has been provided.with this This NOTICE: is not authorization to do any work or to proceed with the project.  permission" to alter freshwater wetlands in the' Town ofLittle Compton.  Compton, RI.  well, gravel driveway, as well as rosebay rhododendron plantings.  feet (0.08 acres) of freshwater wetlands.  NOTICE.  The purpose ofthis NOTICE is toi inform all landowners whose properties are within twol hundred feet (200) of the proposed project, the' Town Council, the Conservation Commission, thel Planning Board, the Zoning] Board, and any other interested individuals and agencies oft the proposal and to provide fora period of forty-five (45) days (NOTICE Period) within which concerns or comments may bei received. Any comments and/or objections received during thel NOTICE period shall be used to evaluate the proposedi project and its impacts upon freshwater wetland functions and values. You are advised that ifs you desire to submit a statement or have a good reason to enter aj protest against the proposed project, iti is your privilege to do sO. Objections tot the proposed project must relate to the proposed. project's impacts on the: functions and values provided by the freshwater wetlands to be altered.  Telephone401.222-4700/www.dem.ri.gov |Rhode Island Relay711    Application No. 21-0252  Page 2  Such functions and values include but are: not limited to:  1) Protection oflife and/or property from flooding or flood: flows by retaining, storing, metering, 2) Providing andi maintaining surface and/or groundwatersupplies by acting as ai recharge or  or slowing flood waters from storm events; 3) Providing and maintaining valuable wildlife habitats; 4) Providing and maintaining high value recreation areas; and 5) Protecting and maintaining water quality.  discharge area;  Information regarding thel Program's practices and procedures for evaluating suçh comments, any definitions, or further information on wetland functions and values may be obtained by consulting the Rules and Regulations Governing the. Administration and] Enforcement oft thel Freshwater Wetlands Act, In accordance with 250-RICR-150-15-1.10(D)0)0), comments filed with thel DEM will be considered if they are in writing, are legible, contain a discernable name and address, are signed and are: received during thel NOTICE period. The application number appearing int this NOTICE or other information which will identify the comments to the proposed project is also required. Thel NOTICE period for this application ends at 4:00 p.m. on. August 7,2023. This Program cannot extend this NOTICE period. Anyone wishing to review the file in this matter should contact the Office ofCustomer and Technical Assistance in advance (telephone: 401-222-4700, ext. 2777265 or Email: DMDerwcwAcmigey  250-RICR-150-15-1.  to arrange an appointment. Sincerely, Szuir  h. wonek  Martin! D. Wencek, Program Supervisor Freshwater Wetlands Program Office of Water Resources MDW/RJL/rjl  Telephone Aea4pelmm.dem.tge. Rhode Island Relay711        Copk  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject:  Kristen Fox <kristen.m.fox@outlook.com> Tuesday, June 13, 202311:41AM  Town Council; dias-mithell@lcsd./2nusmoanmon@lcsd.k12.r.us; mgonzleze/cdkinus kmnaneelcakZrus.mochaelcakZrus  tauty@lcsd.ki2.rius; hayotte@lcsd.kl2.naus  Thank youl!  Good morning toy you alll  First and foremost, l'm writing to say THANK YOU and to express my enthusiastic support of Little Compton as a town and community, and also of Wilbur McMahon School fori their efforts to outwardly show support for ALL the members Asal heterosexual white woman raised in a very traditional family, continuing to raise her own children in traditionally defined family, particularly nowi in a very small town, it as always been a concern of mine that my children might not be exposed to different kinds of families or diversity in general, and grow upt to believe that there iss something wrong with being different than the majority or' WORSE, to believe there is something "better" about themselves than some oft the Itry to do my very best to teach my children to be kind, understanding and tolerant, and to LOVE, but as we are all very much aware, children learnj just as much, ifr not more, from their peers and teachers while they're in school. To know that inclusivity, respect, and tolerance are key elements of the school's curriculum is invaluable to both my family and me. believe it will build a small town legacy we can ALL bet truly proud of. It is not onlya a privilege to be a part ofthis tight knit community, but iti is also an honor to be able to live here knowing our very owni town charter demands that thei towns public officials and employees "adhere to the highest standards of ethical conduct". Maybe someday, with a Iti isa also a comfort knowing that the school board itself is devoted to making "decisions with a deliberate awareness of impediments to learning faced by students of color and/or diverse cultural, linguistic, or socioeconomic backgrounds" and that they are committed to ensuring "equity is the intentional result of district decisions". To our wonderful superintendent and principle, and toi those members ofi the town council and school board who are truly committed to instilling compassion in our children (our FUTURE), and honoring TRUE equality, lapplaud you and again, thank you. Tot those of you who are not, and are acting on behalf of your own personal biases, fears, and general lack of understanding, tolerance, or compassion, rather than the district and town policies you agreed to be bound by when you were elected by people like ME1 to represent us as a part of the governing body in our small town, hope that you will reevaluate what ist truly important, and the message your really want to send your children, our children, their children the future of this town. More importantly, remember that you were ELECTED and entrusted with the duty to acti ini the best interest of our town itself and EVERY SINGLE ONE oft the people who reside ini it. As was recently evidenced by the behavior of certain school board members- Behavior some might argue to be an abuse ofa authority and power it seems necessary to remind those members that their power exists as a BODY, and that power was not Practicing love and tolerance, and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for ALL of our students, teachers, and community members of ALL ages and ALLI backgrounds, should ALWAYS be on the forefront when making decisions and  ofour community byi flying the pride flag at our school.  others around them SIMPLY because they happen to be a part of the majority.  little work, we could even be an example for other towns striving fort the same!  simply bestowed upon any ONE ort two individuals.  taking action. Thank you again! Sincerely, Kristen Fox    lmm7  RECEIVED JUN 2 0 2023  today  76 Westain Road LHe Gmptan R.T. June 50, 3003  Tam Carcil .o. Bot 126 LHe Gamplm RI:  Dear members.  Qtour Schodl, Cant the Council restrict use ofHhat whrch foflects Qnyhing oher than representetio of Our Qmerican Plag at our Schoo7 Confinued ConCern aoout out Schoo! - 5 Our Chiléren eet to Knoio oub  a flag other than Hhe Americah-  Cmeri Can. Flag Only.hephesente all  aw eri Cayo.s.  Was Hhere R hequest  )  granted7 Barbara lassmohe  Wih Concern-    Consif/  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To:  inhaggertyQa0.com Friday, June 30, 2023 10:08AM  dcook@tiverton.rigov)magewPeastbaymedlagroup.com; eharteygeastpaymediagroup.com; aguareportsmoutmi.com: yiusaeportsmoumacom, dabbott@portsmouthri.com; amloneporsmomcon atmamnepotsmoutmi.com: alyPpotmoutricomyemepotsmoutmacon ngepovdercgpumalcon farzan@providencejourna.com; ranereporsmoumacom: hitcreneportsmoutimngon, geaneseportsmoumi.com, sinsa@potsmoutmicom: Town Council; Carol Wordell; wrchmondenepotricon: damon@newportricom,Zwolangegannet.com; DeeMeteroevetonnyon mhuikelveron.tgodpedrdeherongerer Rhode Island Communities Ask" To Stay SouthCoast Wind Offshore Wind Permits  Cc:  Subject:  Subject: Rhode Island Communities Ask" To Stay SouthCoast Wind Offshore Wind Permits  Rhode Island Coastal Communities Ask To Stay SouthCoast Offshore Wind Permits  June 28, 2023  htpslhbpucrigovalesllesoplessuAIes2023-0815B2022 02 Town9620of9620Middletowne20LC9a2Opost-hearing"620memo.pdh STATE OF RHODE ISLAND ENERGY FACILITY SITING BOARD IN RE: SOUTHCOAST WIND) ) ENERGY, LLC'S APPLICATION TO Docket No. SB-2022-02 CONSTRUCT MAJOR ENERGY FACILTY)  THE TOWN OF MIDDLETOWN AND LITTLE COMPTON'S POST HEARING MEMORANDUM INTRODUCTION The Towns of Middletown and Little Compton (the "Coastal Communities") hereby submit this post-hearing brief to the Show Cause Hearing held on June 12, 2023, for Energy Facility Siting Board ("EFSB") Docket No. SB-2022-02. The EFSB's Show Cause Order required SouthCoast Wind Energy, LLC (formally known as Mayflower Wind Energy, LLC)to (i)t the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities issues final orders on the applicable (ii) the Applicant has provided sworn testimony providing reasonable support for a conclusion that the offshore wind project to which the transmission facilities will be interconnected is economically and financially viable under the pricing and conditions of its Power Purchase Agreements, as approved by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities."  show cause "why the proceedings in this docketshould not be stayed until:  pending Power Purchase Agreements and Amendments, and  1    Emsnkl  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To:  inhaggerty@a0.com Friday,June 16, 20239:18AM  dcook@ltiverton.rigow)magageastbaymedlagroup.com, charteyeastbaymediagroup.com, laguareportsmoutimicom: huepommowtMiomdalbotepatmosanion, amltoneporsmoumcon atmaneporsmoummcom, alalyepontsmounhmiomiyenépatsmouthnicom ngepoAcenepumaicom, afarzan@providencejourna.com; raineropotsmoumicom, Mid-moparemashgesyemsepetmomont tans-epotsmoumacon, Town Council; Carol Wordell; wrichmond@newportri.com; dmonenemponi.omcaolangegmet.com: DaeMederoielveronngon mburk@tiverton.n.gow, pedwardselwertonngowa janicketivertonngow Federal watchdog investigation offshore wind whale deaths  Cc:  Subject:  Federal watchdog opens investigation into offshore wind impacts  amid whale deaths  June 15, 2023 whale-deaths  AesBaA.misisahewusmnasaaNse A top federal watchdog agency is opening an investigation into the impacts of offshore wind along the New Jersey coastline amid calls for a moratorium on development and an In a phone call Thursday afternoon, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), a nonpartisan agency tasked with conducting oversight of government operations, informed Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., that it would conduct the probe. Smith, who represents a district along the Atlantic coast, has repeatedly called for a GAO investigation into offshore wind development, expressing concern about its potentially wide-ranging impacts on wildlife  uptick in marine wildlife deaths.  and the marine economy.    Cnmb-/  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To:  nhaggery0a0.com Saturday, June2 24, 20238:37AM  dcook@ltiverton.rigovigor)magawpeastbaymedlagroup.com, hartey@eastbaymediagroup.com, laguar@potsmoutricom: awepontmashacomzaithassaMtanehamisnepatmoutmion atmaneportmourmicom, aelyepotsmouhicomipanepontsmouahnicom agepuidndomion.arnpoanduiat ranereporsmoummcon. hitcreneporsmoutngor, eumesepertsmoutm.con lesimak@portsmoutini.om: Town Council; Carol Wordell; wrchmondenepotricom: damonenemporisomcaomzaolangegamet.con: DdeMedeiros@tiverton.figov, mbukelvertonigor.pahadwandelheronigo, janick@ltivertonrigov Investigation Demanded On Martha's Vineyard Whale Deaths 6/22/23  Cc:  Subject:  Investigation Demanded On Martha's Vineyard  Whale Deaths 6/22/23 The New Bedford Light News Story:  Whale carcasses on Martha's Vineyard fuel speculation about wind turbines NOAA has said the whale deaths are part of what they call an 'unusual mortality event,' in which at least 200 dead humpback whales have washed up along the East Coast since 2016  6/22/23 wind-turbines  AasbasHaMseaMNSaNt Conservation groups and offshore wind critics are calling for an investigation into the deaths of two humpback whales that washed up  on the shores of Martha's Vineyard last week.  On Monday, June 12, a decomposing humpback whale was found in the surf on the south-east tip ofMartha's Vineyard. Early the next morning, a secondhumpbackz whale carcass was discovered about 5  miles away on the island's eastern shoreline.  Federal scientists say that the cause ofthe deaths remains unclear. In an email, a spokesperson for the Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office (NOAA), which is leading logistics, said that it will not be    performing an autopsy on either whale and that "any type of partner  supported exam is being stood down."  The first whale was stuck in the surf, making an autopsy difficult, a NOAA spokesperson said. The agency had plans to do a limited internal exam, >7 but abandoned efforts last week as the carcass drifted  north along the shoreline.  The decision has frustrated conservation groups curious about the unusual occurrence oftwo whale deaths discovered in two days. The carcasses were found about one week after construction began on the nation's first utility-scale wind farm - which is being built in waters 15miles south ofMartha's Vineyard - and has fueled speculation that the deaths may be connected to offshore wind development. deadhumpback whale on East Beach on Chappy. Credit: Courtesy of Abigail Rosen /N Martha's Vineyard Times EA dead humpback whale on East Beach on Chappy. Credit: Courtesy of Abigail Rosen/  E  Martha's Vineyard Times  2    Cmsnh2  THANK YOU  PHSO  M  Dear Post Prom Party Supporter, Thank youi for your generous donation towards the Portsmenth Higl Sshgot PM4 L graduating class. Because ofy your contribution and your commitment to keeping our! kids safe on what could've been a high- risk night, the senior class enjoyeda a wonderful event! Thanks success! community! PHSO  PROVIDENCERL 028  loungil  LiHclampbr_Taun 40Commons Po BOX 226 LiHe Complaryel  to the PHSO, a! 501(c) 3 not for profit organization*, and your generous tax- deductible support, the party,was al huge Thank you for your commitment to our  02837  PHS Post Prom Committee- 93752622957458    Comsnh3  RECEIVED JUN 1 5 2023  TOWN OF BURRILLVILLE  Office ofTown Clerk Email: owncle@humlvlcon  Phone:401-568.4300. ext. 133 Fax: 401-568-0490 RIF Relay -800-745-555(TY,  TOWN AURT DING "AFRISVILE,. Resolution of the Town of Burrillville Opposing Senate Bill 2023-137 and House Bill 2023-H5201 Presumption for Heart Diséase and Hypertension  Relating to Towns and Cities: - Relief of Injured and Decéased Fire Fighters and Police Officers  WHEREAS, Legislation has passed the General. Assembly that would expand the number of ways a municipal  employee can) retire with "injured on duty" status withoutt thei millions of dollars int financial support  itwillt take toi fund them; and  WHEREAS, Hypertension is one of the most prevalent pathologies in Ameriça affecting approximâtely one in  three US adults. Analyses have. also identified a linear relationship between elevated blood prèssure and ani increasedi skofcardoacuardiese whichi incréàses substantially with agé;and irréspective ofap person's job or position which increases the likelihood thatt théywill develop. either employment, any secondary employment or the timing of a "heat injury or stroke incident"; and manipulated: to thel benefit of someone potentially looking to abuse the system. Byr requiring "cleàr and convincing evidence," it limits. the ability of the State's retirement board pf the disability  WHEREAS, Certain individuals have a higher genetic predisposition to hypertension and heart disease WHEREAS, This legislation. does not consider the full financial impact, nor does it consider the duration of WHEREAS, Creating safèguards ensures that the system, and those responsible for administering it, are not  condition over time; and  subcommittee. to. refute the evidence that is presented; and and disability pensions with no meaningful progress.  WHEREAS, Rhode Island cities and towns have advocated for meaningfull reform of the injured on duty system NOW THEREFORE BE ITRESOLVED: that we, the Town CounciloftheTown: of Burrillville, do hereby oppose! Senate Bill 2023 - 137 and. House Bill 2023 - H 5201 and direct that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to every Rhode Island municipality  Governor of Rhode Island and urge him to véto this legislation. requésting their support in opposition to this legislation,  PASSED AS Al RESOLUTION of the Burrillville' Town Council this 14th day ofJ June, 2023.  : 4489  Stephen Rawson, Vice President Burrillville Town Council E8  ATTESI Mctagmart Vicki artipaTown Clerk  SE Ab 1  a   105 Harrisville Main Street, Harrisville, RI 02830    2023--S0137  LC000568  STATE OF RHODE ISLAND  IN GENERALASSEMBLY JANUARY: SESSION, A.D. 2023 AN ACT HYPERTENSION  RELATINGTO TOWNS AND CITIES- - RELIEF OF INJURED ANDI DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS. AND POLICE OFFICERS- - PRESUMPTION FOR HEARTI DISEASE AND  Introduced By: Senators F. Lombardi, Ciccone, DiMario, Lawson, Pearson, and Acosta  Date Introduced: February 01,2023 Referred To: Scnate Labor  Ilis cnacted by the General Assembly as follows:  SECTION 1.C Chapter 45-19 ofthc GeneralLaws entitled "Relief of Injured and Deceascd 2 Fire Fighters and Police Oflicers" isl hercby amended by adding thereto the following scction:  3 4  45-19-16.1. Presumption for heart disease and hypertension.  (a) Notwilhslanding the provisions of any general or spccial law lo the contrary, any 5 firefighter, as defined in $45-19-1, whoi is unable to perform the duties required thercof because ofani impairment of healh caused by heart discase, stroke or hypertension is presumed t0 have suffered: an in-the-line-of duty injury/disabiliy, unless the contrary can be proven by clear and convincing evidencc:andt the firefighter shall be cntitled to: all benefits provided for in chapters 19, (b)This presumption shall nol apply to fircfighters hired: afler July 1,2023 in the following ()lfa physical examination was conducted at the time thc firclighter was! hired and the (2)! Ifthe firelighter had regukrly or habitually usedt tobacco procucts during the five (5)  21,21.2 and 21.3 of this litle.  10 1 situations: 12 14  13 examination revealed that] person was suffering from heart discase orl hypertension. 15 years prior to: any diagnosis of heart discase or hyperlension or sufferingas stroke.    EXPLANATION BY THE LEISLATIVECOUNCL OF ANACT HYPERTENSION ***  RELATINGTO1 TOWNS AND CITIES-- RELIEF OF INJURED. ANDI DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS. ANDI POLICE OFFICERS--1 PRESUMPTION FOR HEART DISEASE. AND  This act would allow a fircfightcr who is unable to perforni dutics as a result of heart 2 discasc, stroke or hypertension to bc presumed to have suffered ani in-the-line-ol-duly disability, 3 unless the firelighter was hired after July 1.2023, and therci is clcar and convincing cvidencc that 4 the fircfighter suffcred thc condition ai the time ofl hirc or regularly used tobacco products for the  fivc (5): ycars prior to diagnosis.  This act wouldt lake effect upon passage.  LC000568  LC000568 Page 3of3    2023 - H5201  LC000541  STATE OF RHODE ISLAND  IN GENERAL. ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D.2 2023 ANACT HYPERTENSION  RELATING' TO" TOWNS AND CITIES - RELIEF OF INJURED. ANDI DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS ANDI POLICEOFFICERS. - PRESUMPTIONI FORI HEART DISEASE. AND  Introduced! By: RepresentativesChven, O'Brien, Vella-Wilkinson, Noret, and Costantino  Date Introduced: January 19,2023 Refcrred To:1 House Municipal Govemnment & llousing  Itisc cnacted by the Gencral Assembly as follows:  SECTION 1.C Chapter 45-19 of the General Laws entitled' "Reliefofi Injured and Deccased 2 Firc Fighters and Police Officers" is hereby: annended by: adding thereto the following section:  3 4  45-19-16.1.1 Presumption for heart discase and hypertension.  (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of any gencral or spccial law to the contrary,any 5 firefighter, as defined in $ 45-19-1, whoi is unable to perform the dutics required thercof because of an impuirment of health caused by heart discase, stroke or hypertension is presumed to have 7 suffered an in-the-linc-of duty injuryldisability, unless the contrary can be proven by clear and convincing evidence: and the firefighler shall be entitled to: all benelits provided fori inc chaplers 19, (b)This presumption shall not apply to fircfighters hired after. Julyl 1,2023 int the following (lfaphysical cxamination Was conducted at the time the firclighter was hired and the (2)If the firefighter had regularly orl habitually used lobacco products during the five (5)  21,21.2 and 21.3 oft thist title.  10 II situations; 12 14  13 examination revealed that person was suffering from hcart discase or hypcriension. 15 ycars prior tos any diagnosis of heart discase or hypertension or sufferingas stroke.    EXPLANATION BY THEL LEGBLATIVECOUNCIL OF AN ACT HYPERTENSION  RELATINGTO1 TOWNS AND CITIES - RELIEF OF INJURED. AND DECEASEDFIRE FIGHTERS. ANDI POLICE OFFICERS - PRESUMPTION FOR HBARTI DISEASE. AND  This act woild allow a fircfighter who is unable to perform dutics as a result of heart 2 discasc, strokc or hypertension to be presumed tol have suffered ani in-the-linc-of-duty disability, 3 unless ihe firefighter was hired after, July 1,2023, and therc is clear and convincing cvidence that the fircfighter suffcred the condition at the time ofhire or regularly uscd tobacco products for the  five (5): years prior to diagnosis.  6  This act would take effect upon passage.  LC000541  LC000541 Page 3of3