TOWN COUNCILMEETING Monday, June 17, 2024 6:00 P.M.  An motion was made by Vice President Meagher to move into Executive Session with a second by Councilor M. White that the Town Council convene into Executive Session to discuss, take possible action, and/or vote pursuant to the relevant requirements of R.I.G.L. $ 42-46-5(a) Subsection (I) Personnel (job performance, character, or physical or mental health of Town Administrator Edward Mello) who was notified and indicated his agreement to meet with the Town Council in Executive Session. Vote: President Beye, Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye; Councilor  Brine, Aye; Councilor M. White, Aye; and Councilor R. White, Aye.  I.  EXECUTIVE SESSION  A) The Town Council may convene into Executive Session to discuss, take possible action, and/or vote pursuant to the relevant requirements of R.I.G.L. $ 42-46-5(a) Subsection (1) Personnel (job performance, character, or physical or mental health ofTown Administrator Edward Mello; Performance Review; provided that such person affected shall have been notified in advance in writing and advised that he may require that the discussion be held at an open meeting). Discussion and/or Potential action, announcement, and/or vote(s) from Executive Session and/or Open Session concerning Town Administrator Performance Review; with terms and conditions ofemployment to be discussed and voted upon by the Town Council  at the meeting.  II. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION continued to the July meeting oft the Town Council.  Upon return to the open session, Vice President Meagher announced that the executive session was A motion was made by Vice President Meagher to seal the minutes and adjourn from Executive Session with a second by Councilor M. White. Vote: President Beye,Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye; Councilor Brine, Aye; Councilor M. White, Aye; and Councilor R. White, Aye.  It was announced that no votes were taken. The Town Council reconvenes the regular meeting.  III. ROLLCALL  Ar regular meeting of the Jamestown Town Council was held on June 17, 2024. Town Council Members present were as follows: Nancy A. Beye, Mary Meagher, Michael G. White, Randy Also, in attendance: Town Administrator Edward A. Mello, Solicitor Peter Ruggiero, Finance Director Christina Collins, Chief Jamie Campbell, Public Works Director Michael Gray, Town Planner Lisa Bryer, Harbor Executive Director Fred Pease, Stenographer Brenda Hanna, Water &  White, and Erik Brine  Sewer Clerk Denise Jennings, and Town Clerk Roberta Fagan.  06-17-2024 Town Council Minutes  Page 1 of18    IV. CALLTOORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Town Council President Beye called the meeting of the Jamestown Town Council to order at 6:41 p.m. int the. Jamestown Town Hall Rosamond. A. Tefft Council Chambers at 93 Narragansett. Avenue V. TOWN COUNCILSITTINGA ASTHE BOARD OF WATERAND SEWER  and led the Pledge ofA Allegiance. COMMISSIONERS  Amotion was made by Vice President Meagher with a second by Councilor M. White to convene as the Town Council Sitting as the Board of Water and Sewer. Vote: President Beye, Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye; Councilor Brine,Aye; Councilor M. White, Aye; and Councilor R. White,  Aye.  See Board ofV Water and Sewer Commissioners Meeting Minutes.  A) Acknowledgements, Announcements, Presentations, Resolutions, And 1) Review, Discussion, and/or Action and/or Vote: Resolution 2024-16 oft the Water and Sewer Commission Relative to a Temporary Moratorium on Applications and Permitting for Water Service Extensions, through Memorandum from Town Administrator Mello to the Jamestown  Proclamations:  December 31, 2024. a)  Water and Sewer Commission.  Commissioner Brine recused from agenda item B) Unfinished Business, 1) through 4) and left  the dais at 6:44 p.m.  B) Unfinished Business:  1)  Review, Discussion, and/or Action and/or Vote on the application of. Jeffrey and Deborah Saletin (Plat7 7Lot135, 14 Seaview. Avenue) for utility service connection (water) and as amended on March 29, 2024, to an application The following have been received and reviewed by the Board of Application for utility service connection (water) received Memorandum dated February 13, 2024, and revised on April 11, 2024, from Michael Gray, Public Works Director to the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners. iii) Memorandum dated February 16, 2024, from Robert F. Ferrari, PE to the Town ofJamestown. iv) Application for water line extension received March 29, Review, Discussion, and/or Action and/or Vote on the draft decision letter from the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners to. Jeffrey and Deborah Saletin (Plat 7L Lot 135, 14 Seaview Avenue) for utility service connection (water) and as amended on March 29, 2024, to  for a water. line extension:  a)  Water and Sewer Commissioners: January 2, 2024.  i) ii)  2024.  b)  an application for a water line extension  06-17-2024 Town Council Minutes  Page 2 of18    2)  Review, Discussion, and/or Action and/or Vote: on the Letter dated 01/02/24 from Attorney Joelle C. Rocha and the application of Glenn and Marjorie. Andreoni (Plat 7Lot 34, 10 Seaview. Avenue) for water line  extension: a)  The following have been received and reviewed by the Board of Letter dated January 2, 2024, from. Attorney Joelle C. Rocha and the application for water line extension received on Memorandum dated February 13, 2024, and revised on April 11, 2024, from Michael Gray, Public Works Director to the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners. iri) Letter dated February 19, 2024, from Attorney Joelle C. Rocha and an exhibit showing existing OWTS & Well. b) Review, Discussion, and/or Action and/or Vote on the draft decision letter from the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners to Glenn and Marjorie Andreoni (Plat 7Lot 34, 10 Seaview Avenue) for water Review, Discussion, and/or Action and/or Vote: On the application of Paul Frechette (Plat 7Lot 101, 19: Seaview. Avenue): for utility service connection (water) and as amended on March 29, 2024, to an application for a water a) The following have been received and reviewed by the Board of  Water and Sewer Commissioners:  i) ii)  January 2, 2024.  line extension  3)  line extension:  Water and Sewer Commissioners: January 2, 2024.  i) ii)  Application for utility service connection (water) received Memorandum dated February 13,2024, and revised on April 11, 2024, from Michael Gray, Public Works Director to the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners. ini) Addendum (3 pages) submitted February 20, 2024 re: well. iv) Addendum with note (5 pages) submitted March 21, 2024, Application for water line extension received April 1,2 2024. b) Review, Discussion, and/or Action and/or Vote on the draft decision letter from the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners to Paul Frechette (Plat 7 Lot 101, 19 Seaview Avenue) for utility service connection (water) and as amended on March 29, 2024, to an  re: well.  v)  application for a water line extension  06-17-2024 Town Council Minutes  Page 3 of18    4)  Review, Discussion, and/or Action and/or Vote: on the application of Stephen Zimniski and Suzanne Gagnon (Plat 71 Lot 94, 7 Seaview. Avenue) The following have been received and reviewed by the Board of Application for water line extension received January 2, Memorandum dated February 13,2024, and revised on April 11, 2024, from Michael Gray, Public Works Director to the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners. ini) Wellworks LLC report and estimate dated October 1,2018. iv) Letter dated May 1, 2024, from applicants Stephen Zimniski and Suzanne Gagnon to Public Works Director Michael Gray requesting a continuance of the original application if no decision can be rendered on May 61 by the Board ofWater  for water line extension:  a)  Water and Sewer Commissioners:  i) ii)  2024.  & Sewer Commissioners.  b) Review, Discussion, and/or Action and/or Vote on the draft decision letter from the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners to Stephen Zimniski and Suzanne Gagnon (Plat 7 Lot 94, 7 Seaview Avenue) for  water line extension.  C)  Open Forum - Water & Sewer Matters 1) Scheduled request to address - None. 2) Non-scheduled request to address.  Councilor Brine rejoined the meeting and returned to the dais at 6:53 p.m. Stenographer Brenda Hanna exited the meeting at 6:54 p.m.  D) Report ofTown Officials: Review, Discussion, and/or Action and/or Vote:  1) 2)  Pumping Report Town Project Reports a) Town Wells b) Water Treatment Plant c) Transfer Pumping/Reservoir d) Distribution System e) Wastewater Treatment Facility  E) Letters and Communication:  1)  No items at this time.  06-17-2024 Town Council Minutes  Page 4 of18    F) New Business: 1)  Review, Discussion, and/or Action and/or Vote: Approval of request to authorize Town Administrator Mello to sign on behalf of the Town of Jamestown the proposed draft Emergency Water Supply Agreement dated May 7, 2024, between the Town of Jamestown and the Town of North  Kingstown.  G) Consent Agenda 1)  Finance Director's Report: Water and Sewer Comparison Budget to  Actuals as ofMay 31, 2024.  Amotion was made by Vice President Meagher with a second by Councilor M. White to adjourn from sitting as the Board of Water And Sewer Commissioners. Vote: President Beye, Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye; Councilor Brine, Aye; Councilor M. White, Aye; and Councilor R. White,  Aye.  VI. OPEN FORUM  A) Scheduled request to address: None at this time. B) Non-scheduled request to address  Marian Falla, 75 Green Lane, asked ift the Town Council would consider conducting a beach Town Administrator Mello stated the proposed Jamestown Hazard Mitigation Plan (JHMP)could provide a pathway for engineering projects. The JHMP does not specifically call out Mackerel Cove beach, but the Plan would allow the Town to work with the Army Corps of Engineers  erosion study in Jamestown, similar to other coastal communities.  (ACOE) toward as solution.  VII. ACKNOWLEDGEMENIS,ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS,  RESOLUTIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS  A) Presentations: Jamestown Conservation Commission presentation on the proposed project and fundraising initiative to make the "Kit Wright Trail" wheelchair-  accessible.  Jamestown Conservation Commission (JCC) member Anne Kuhn Hines made aj presentation to the Town Council on the proposed project and fundraising initiative to make the "Kit Wright Vice President Meagher requested placing the proposed "Kit Wright Trail" whelchair-accessible project and fundraising initiative on the next agenda for Town Council consideration.  Trail" wheelchair accessible.  06-17-2024 Town Council Minutes  Page 5 of18    The Town Council opened the Public Hearing.  VIII. PUBLICI HEARINGS, LICENSES, AND PERMITS  A) Public Hearing: Review, Discussion, and/orAction and/or Vote: Jamestown Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan (JHMP) presented for public comment; and consideration of adoption by the Town Council contingent upon Rhode Island Emergency Management Administration (RIEMA) and Federal Emergency Management Review, Discussion, and/or Action and/or Vote to direct the project Consultant Weston & Sampson to finalize the JHMP for final review by Review, Discussion, and/or Action and/or Vote: Approval and adoption of Resolution 2024-17, a Resolution oft the Town of. Jamestown. Adopting the 2024 Jamestown Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, and toi include any modifications received under the public review period and any required by RIEMA and FEMA during their reviews to the JHMP.  Administration (FEMA) approval.  1) 2)  RIEMA.  Town Planner Lisa Bryer reviewed the draft JHMP prepared by Weston & Samson (attached). A motion was made by Vice President Meagher with a second by Councilor M. White to waive the reading of Resolution 2024-17 and to approve the Resolution oft the Town of. Jamestown Adopting the 2024 Jamestown Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, and to include any modifications received under the public review period and any required by RIEMAa and FEMA during their reviews to the JHMP. Vote: President Beye, Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye; Councilor Brine, Aye; Councilor An motion was made by Vice President Meagher with a second by Councilor M. White to approve directing project Consultant Weston & Sampson to finalize the. JHMP for final review by RIEMA. Vote: President Beye, Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye; Councilor Brine, Aye; Councilor M. AI motion was made by Vice President Meagher with a second by Councilor M. White to convene as the Town Council sitting as the Alcohol Beverage Licensing Board. Vote: President Beye, Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye; Councilor Brine, Aye; Councilor M. White, Aye; and Councilor R.  M. White, Aye; and Councilor R. White, Aye.  White, Aye; and Councilor R. White, Aye.  White, Aye.  B) Town Council Sitting as the Alcohol Beverage Licensing Board  Notice is hereby given by the Town Council of Jamestown, being the Licensing Board in said Town as provided under Title 3, Chapters 1-12 of the General Laws of Rhode Island 1956, and as amended, the following has been received: Pursuant to RIGL $3-7-14, the following license application has been received under said. Act forao one-day license on July 18, 2024:  1)  CLASSFNONPROFTD Jamestown Chamber ofCommerce PO Box 35 Jamestown, RI 02835  a)  Review, Discussion, and/or Action and/or Vote for Approval of the  CLASS F NON-PROPIDLIQUOR LICENSE  06-17-2024 Town Council Minutes  Page 6of18    Amotion was made by Vice President Meagher with a second by Councilor M. White to approve the Jamestown Chamber of Commerce One-Day Class F Liquor License scheduled for July 18, 2024, taking place at TPG/Dutch Harbor Marina, 251 Narragansett Avenue. Vote: President Beye, Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye; Councilor Brine, Aye; Councilor M. White, Aye; and Councilor  R. White, Aye.  2)  Pursuant to RIGL $3-7-14, the following license application has been received under said. Act for a one-day license on July 26, 2024:  CLASS FNON-PROFIT) Jamestown Historical Society PO Box 156 Jamestown, RI 02835  a)  Review, Discussion, and/or Action and/or Vote for Approval of the  CLASS F (NON-PROFIT) LIQUOR LICENSE  Amotion was made by Vice President Meagher with a second by Councilor M. White to approve the Jamestown Historical Society One-Day Class F Liquor License scheduled for. July 26, 2024, taking place at 378 North Road. Vote: President Beye, Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye; Am motion was made by Vice President Meagher with a second by Councilor M. White to adjourn from sitting as the Alcohol Beverage Licensing Board. Vote: President Beye, Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye; Councilor Brine, Aye; Councilor M. White, Aye; and Councilor R. White, Aye. President Beye recused from agenda item C) Licenses and Permits, 1) Jamestown Rotary Club,  Councilor Brine, Aye; Councilor M. White, Aye; and Councilor R. White,Aye.  48th Annual Jamestown Classic Bike Race, and left the dais at 7:37 p.m.  C) Licenses and Permits  One-Day Event/Entertainment License: All One-Day Event/Entertainment license application approvals are subject to any COVID-19 protocols in effect at the time of the event; Review, Discussion, and/or Action and/or Vote for the following:  1)  Applicant: Jamestown Rotary Club  Event: Date: Location: a)  48th Annual Jamestown Classic Bike Race Sunday, October 13, 2024 Ft. Getty, Rembijas Pavilion  Approval of request to waive fees associated with al Police detail and use of the Ft. Getty, Rembijas Pavilion, as historically granted.  Amotion was made by Councilor M. White with a second by Councilor R. White to approve the Jamestown Rotary Club 48th Annual Jamestown Classic Bike Race One-Day Event/Entertainment License scheduled for October 13, 2024, taking place at Ft. Getty, Rembijas Pavilion; and to approve the request to waive fees associated with a Police detail and use ofthe Ft. Getty, Rembijas Pavilion, as historically granted Vote: Vice President Meagher, Aye; Councilor Brine, Aye;  Councilor M. White, Aye; and Councilor R. White, Aye.  President Beye rejoined the meeting and returned to the dais at 7:38 p.m.  06-17-2024 Town Council Minutes  Page 7 of18    IX. COUNCIL, ADMINISTRATOR, SOLICITOR, COMMISSION/COMMITTEE  COMMENTS & REPORTS  A) Town. Administrator's Report: Edward A. Mello  1)  CMS/Jamestown Newport Ferry Agreement (New Business).  The Town Council previously directed the solicitor and Town Administrator Mello to develop an agreement with Conanicut Marine Service and Jamestown Ferry for the continued use oft the ferry dock and a portion of the wood pile pier. A proposed agreement has been included under New The JHC has recommended a revision to the Harbor Management Rule Book specific to the use of the touch-and-go docks at East Ferry along with the use of the Ferry Dock at East Ferry. The proposed rules would prohibit the commercial use ofthe outer touch-and-go docks. The use ofthe concrete ferry dock would be allowed for RIPUC ferry service with a permit at no cost and other Thel Public Works Department continued thei repair work at Ft. Getty Pier which included the repair and/or replacement of sleepers, stringers, and decking along with the removal of broken piles and Town staffo continued to meet with) FEMA to recover any eligible expenses related to both Ft. Getty Improvements to the audio and visual components int the Council Chambers have been made which include an upgrade to the sound system. Video display options in the Chambers are also being explored, such as adding 85" monitors to both the front and rear walls. A digital image example The clerk's office has continued to expand the use of OpenGov for online resident services. Transfer station annual permits are available online and will be mailed to the applicant upon  Business.  2)  Harbor Management Rule Book/ Rates for the Ferry Dock (New Business).  commercial charter vessels based upon a fee schedule as proposed.  3)  Ft. Getty Pier repair update.  ladders.  Pier and Mackerel Cove Beach.  4)  Town Council Chambers audio and visual proposed improvements.  was included in the packets for review.  5)  OpenGov online resident services update.  approval.  X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS  A) Review, Discussion, and/or Action and/or Vote: Approval of the Final Charter Amendment Questions for submission to the voters at thel Next Regular Election as Question 1- Amendment to the Jamestown Charter (Amends Preamble): Shall the Charter be amended to list the official name oft the state of Rhode  follows: 1)  Island?  Amotion was made by Vice President Meagher with a second by Councilor M. White to approve the Final Charter Amendment, Question 1- "Amendment to the Jamestown Charter (Amends Preamble): Shall the Charter be amended to list the official name of the state of Rhode Island?" for submission to the voters at the Next Regular Election. Vote: President Beye, Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye; Councilor Brine, Aye; Councilor M. White, Aye; and Councilor R. White,  Aye.  06-17-2024 Town Council Minutes  Page 8 of18    2)  Question 2 - Amendment to the Jamestown Charter (Amends Article II - The Town Council - $212- Vacancies): Shall the Charter be amended to modify the procedure to fill a vacancy on the Town Council by authorizing the membership of the Town Council to select a qualified person to fill the  vacancy for the remainder ofthe term?  AI motion was made by Vice President Meagher with a second by Councilor M. White to approve the Final Charter Amendment, Question "2 - Amendment to the Jamestown Charter (Amends Article II - The Town Council - $212- Vacancies): Shall the Charter be amended to modify the procedure to fill a vacancy on the Town Council by authorizing the membership of the Town Council to select a qualified person to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term?" for submission to the voters at the Next Regular Election. Vote: President Beye, Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye; Councilor Brine, Aye; Councilor M. White, Aye; and Councilor R. White, Aye.  3) Question 3 Amendment to the Jamestown Charter (Amends Article II - The Town Council $ 216-Procedure For Adopting All Ordinance): Shall the Charter be amended to provide that only a digest or description of a proposed ordinance or amendment of an ordinance need be published in a  newspaper of general circulation?  Ar motion was made by Vice President Meagher with a second by Councilor M. White to approve the Final Charter Amendment, Question 3 - "Amendment to the Jamestown Charter (Amends Article II-The Town Council $ 216-Procedure For Adopting All Ordinance): Shall the Charter be amended toj provide that only a digest or description ofa a proposed ordinance or amendment ofa an ordinance need be published in a newspaper of general circulation?" for submission to the voters at the Next Regular Election. Vote: President Beye, Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye; Councilor  Brine,Aye; Councilor M. White, Aye; and Councilor R. White, Aye.  4)  Question 4 - Amendment to the Jamestown Charter (Amends Article III - The Town Administrator - $ 301 -Appointment and Qualifications): Shall the Charter be amended to allow: a person appointed as Town Administrator up to twelve (12) months to become a resident ofthe State?  An motion was made by Vice President Meagher with a second by Councilor M. White to approve the Final Charter Amendment, Question 4 - "Amendment to the Jamestown Charter (Amends Article III - The Town Administrator- - $ 301 Appointment and Qualifications): Shall the Charter be amended to allow a person appointed as Town Administrator up to twelve (12) months to become a resident of the State?" for submission to the voters at the Next Regular Election. Vote: President Beye, Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye; Councilor Brine, Aye; Councilor M. White,  Aye; and Councilor R. White, ,Aye.  06-17-2024 Town Council Minutes  Page 9 of18    5)  Question 5- Amendment to the Jamestown Charter (Amends Article IV- Administrative Departments $ 409 Building Official): Shall the Charter be revised to allow the building official to also serve as the zoning  enforcement officer?  Amotion was made by Vice President Meagher with a second by Councilor M. White to approve the Final Charter Amendment, Question 5 " Amendment to the. Jamestown Charter (Amends Article IV- Administrative Departments $ 409- Building Official): Shall the Charter be revised to allow the building official to also serve as the zoning enforcement officer?" Vote: President Beye, Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye; Councilor Brine, Aye; Councilor M. White, Aye; and  Councilor R. White, Aye.  6)  Question 6-4 Amendment to the Jamestown Town Charter (Amends Article V-T The School Committee - $ 503 - Vacancies): Shall the Charter be amended toi modify thej procedure to fill a vacancy ont the School Committee by authorizing the membership of the Town Council to select a qualified  person to fill the vacancy for the remainder oft the term?  Amotion was made by Vice President Meagher with a second by Councilor M. White to approve the Final CharterAmendment, Question 6" Amendment to the. Jamestown Town Charter (Amends Article V- The School Committee S 503 - Vacancies): Shall the Charter be amended to modify the procedure to fill a vacancy on the School Committee by authorizing the membership oft the Town Council to select a qualified person to fill the vacancy for the remainder oft the term?" Vote: President Beye, Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye; Councilor Brine, Aye; Councilor M. White,  Aye; and Councilor R. White, Aye.  7)  Question 7 Amendment to the Jamestown Charter (Amends Article XI- Financial Provisions- - S 1104- Public Notice): Shall the Charter be amended  torevise internal section references for consistency?  Amotion was made by Vice President Meagher with a second by Councilor M. White to approve the Final Charter Amendment, Question 7" 7 Amendment to the Jamestown Charter (Amends Article XI- Financial Provisions - $ 1104- Public Notice): Shall the Charter be amended to revise internal section references for consistency?" Vote: President Beye, Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye; Councilor Brine, Aye; Councilor M. White, Aye; and Councilor R. White, Aye.  8)  Question 8 Amendment to the Jamestown Charter (Amends Article XII- Amendment of Charter $ 1201 - Charter Revision Committee): Shall the Charter be amended to require a full review of the Charter beginning in September 2029 and thereafter at no less than six (6) year intervals thereafter and that special reviews can take place as needed?  Amotion was made by Vice President Meagher with a second by Councilor M. White to approve the Final Charter Amendment, Question 8 "Amendment to the Jamestown Charter (Amends Article XIl-Amendment of Charter $ 1201 - Charter Revision Committee): Shall the Charter be amended to require a full review ofthe Charter beginning in September 2029 and thereafter at no less than six (6)yeari intervals thereafter and that special reviews can take place as needed?" Vote: President Beye, Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye; Councilor Brine, Aye; Councilor M. White,  Aye; and Councilor R. White, Aye. 06-17-2024 Town Council Minutes  Page 10of18    B) Review, Discussion, and/or Action and/or Vote: Review and discussion ofTown Council meeting dates for June, July, and August 2024, with potential new dates to  bec considered. Current meeting dates: Friday, June 215, Special Meeting Monday, July 1st Monday, July 15th Monday, August 5th Monday, August 19th  1) 2) 3) 4) 5)  A discussion ensued.  AI motion was made by Vice President Meagher with a second by Councilor M. White to modify the July and August Town Council schedule; meetings will take place on Monday, July 15th, and Monday, August 19th, only. Vote: President Beye, Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye; Councilor  Brine, Aye; Councilor M. White, Aye; and Councilor R. White,Aye.  XI. NEWI BUSINESS  A) Review, Discussion, and/or Action and/or Vote: At the recommendation of the Jamestown Harbor Management Commission, approval of the revised Harbor Management Rule Book, specific to the use of the East Ferry public touch-and-go docks, the concrete ferry dock and the proposed commercial charter vessel use fee  schedule.  Town Administrator Mello reviewed the document with the Town Council and referred to the fee Councilor R. White asked a clarifying question about the transferofamooring: to a family member. Town Administrator Mello stated the Ordinance addresses those specific circumstances. Paul Sprague, 11 Mast Street, addressed the Town Council. At the recent Harbor Management Commission meeting he questioned why the Coastal Queen would be required to pay rent to use the wood pile pier and pay the charter fee as well. He asked the Town Council before approving the revised Harbor Management Book and the proposed commercial charter vessel use fee schedule, to consider exempting the Coastal Queen from paying the commercial charter vessel use President Beye asked Town Administrator Mello how the Harbor Management Commission Paul Sprague stated the Harbor Management Commission voted to approve the Harbor Management Rule Book and fee schedule, and they did not comment on a commercial charter vessel use fee exemption for the Coastal Queen. He wanted to make the Town Council aware and Ar motion was made by Vice President Meagher with a second by Councilor M. White to approve the revised Harbor Management Rule Book. Vote: President Beye, Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye; Councilor Brine, Aye; Councilor M. White, Aye; and Councilor R. White, Aye. Town Administrator Mello asked if the motion also included approval of the commercial charter  schedule on page 15.  fee.  responded tol Paul Sprague's suggestion.  was hopeful there would be an exemption for the fee.  vessel use fee schedule.  06-17-2024 Town Council Minutes  Page 11 of18    Vice President Meagher amended her motion as follows: A motion was made by Vice President Meagher with a second by Councilor M. White to approve the revised Harbor Management Rule Book, specific tot the use oft the East Ferry public touch-and-go docks, the concrete ferry dock, and the proposed commercial charter vessel use fee schedule. Vote: President Beye, Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye; Councilor Brine,Aye; Councilor M. White, Aye; and Councilorl R. White,  Aye.  B) Review, Discussion, and/or Action and/or Vote: At the recommendation of Town Administrator Mello authorization to finalize an agreement between the Town of Jamestown and Conanicut Marine Services, Inc. Jamestown Newport Ferry for the use of the Town-owned touch and go docks, a portion of the wood pile pier and ferry dock at East Ferry, with final review by the Town Solicitor Peter Ruggiero.  Town Administrator Mello reviewed the proposed elements of the agreement between the Town ofJamestown and Conanicut Marine Services, Inc. Jamestown Newport Ferry. The Town Council had previously directed the solicitor and Town Administrator Mello to develop an agreement with Conanicut Marine Service and Jamestown Ferry for the continued use of the ferry dock and a The agreement was developed in conjunction with the proposed rules, permit requirements, and permit fees which regulate the use oft the touch-and-go docks and ferry dock at East Ferry. These rules and fees have been reviewed and recommended by the Harbor Management Commission at  portion oft the wood pile pier.  theirJune 12, 2024 meeting  The basic elements oft the proposed agreement are: typically specific to a particular vessel.) Arch sign to remain as is Use ofs sandwich board sign Use oft tent  The flexibility to use the 100' of rented dock space with any CMS vessel (this permit is  Declare. Jamestown as port-of-origin for commercial charters  Use oft the southeast side ofthe wood pile pier for as many as 9 trips oft the Islander oft the  equivalent during the three festivals  Term of3 years Rate $1,000/year  This would be in addition to the required standard dockage agreement of $44/ foot for the 100 feet of dock space at $4,400 and the commercial charter vessel permit fee of$2,500. Town Administrator Mello requested Town Council approval to finalize this agreement with ai final A motion was made by Vice President Meagher with a second by Councilor M. White to approve the request to finalize an agreement between the Town of Jamestown and Conanicut Marine Services, Inc. /Jamestown Newport Ferry for the use of the Town-owned touch and go docks, a portion oft the wood pile pier and ferry dock at East Ferry, with final review by the Town Solicitor Peter Ruggiero. Vote: President Beye, Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye; Councilor Brine, Aye;  review by the Town Solicitor Peter Ruggiero.  Councilor M. White, Aye; and Councilor R. White, Aye  06-17-2024 Town Council Minutes  Page 12 of18    XII. ORDINANCES,APPOINTMENTS, VACANCIES, AND EXPIRING TERMS  A) Appointments, Vacancies, and Expiring Terms; Review, Discussion, and/or Action  and/or Vote: 1)  Harbor Management Commission, One (1) member, unexpired three-year term ending 12/31/2024, duly advertised in the May 2nd and gth editions of the. Jamestown Press with ai request to submit applications prior to May 15,  2024: a) i) b) i)  Letter ofresignation Interested Applicant(s): Paul Sprague 2,2023.  Dan Wurzbacher, letter oft resignation, April 5, 2024.  - Applications received November 29, 2021, and October ii. Interviewed on January 10, 2022 iii. Confirmed continued interest on May 8, 2024. iv. Interviewed on May 29, 2024. ii) Antonio DaRosa Pinheiro  Initial application received on April 11, 2024.  ii. Interviewed on May 29, 2024.  iri) Daniel Lilly  Initial application received on May 9, 2024. ii. Interviewed on May 29, 2024.  iv) Robert Laman  Initial application received on May 13, 2024.  11. Interviewed on May 29, 2024.  Councilor R. White stated he and Bob Laman(Conservation Commission member). have served as the liaison(s) to the Harbor Management Commission and have been impressed by his involvement. Councilor R. White also commented that Paul Sprague would also be a good candidate, but would be as more effective as an active participant ini the meetings as ai resident. Councilor Brine was impressed with all the candidates and felt Dan Lilly's as a longtime resident and riparian mooring owner, experience with writing state and federal grants would be valuable. Vice President Meagher commented the Council has four great candidates to choose from. She also agreed that Bob Laman had the communication and public interaction skills that make him a An motion was made by Councilor R. White with a second by Vice President Meagher to appoint Robert Laman to the Harbor Management Commission for the unexpired three-year term ending 12/31/2024. Vote: President Beye, Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye; Councilor Brine, Aye;  great candidate.  Councilor M. White, Aye; and Councilor R. White, Aye.  06-17-2024 Town Council Minutes  Page 13of18    XIII. CONSENT. AGENDA  A) Adoption ofTown Council Meeting Minutes 1) May 20, 2024 (Regular meeting) May 29, 2024 (Special Meeting) June 3, 2024 (Financial Town Meeting) Affordable Housing (April 17,2024) Bike Path Committee (February 16, 2024) Zoning Board ofReview (April 23, 2024)  2) 3) 1) 2) 3)  B) Minutes of Boards/Commissions/Committes  C) Finance Director's Report: Comparison Budget to. Actuals as ofl May 31, 2024. D) Abutter Notifications: Notice is hereby given that the Jamestown Zoning Board of Review will hold a public hearing on June 25, 2024, at the Jamestown Town Hall 93 Narragansett. Avenue, Jamestown, Rhode Island at 7:00p.m. upon the following: Application of William and Glenna McCaffrey, whose property is located at232 BeaconAve., and further identified as Assessor's Plat 16, Lots 67 and 70 for a special use permit from Article 3 Special Use Permits and Variances, section 82-300 Considerations of the zoning board, pursuant to Article 8, Special Regulations, Section 82-800 High groundwater table and impervious layer overlay district as relating to subdistrictA. Toadd a17'x 20' addition to the east side of the existing house. The addition is conforming to all setbacks and lot coverage requirements. Said propertyis  1)  located in a R40 zone and contains 28,800 sq ft.  E) Tax Assessor's. Abatements and Addenda ofTaxes  ABATEMENTADDENDATOTHE TAXROLL TAX ACCOUNT INFORMATION TAXPAYER DECEASED TAXPAYER DECEASED TOTALABATEMENTS TOTAX ROLL TOTALADDENDA TOTAX ROLL GRAND' TOTALTOTHE TAXI ROLL  ACCT 23-0356-00M) 2021 23-0356-00M) 2021  AMOUNT -$ 0.59 -$ 0.81 -$ 1.40 $ 0.00 -$ 1.40  YEAR  F) Request from Parks and Recreation Director DeFalco to the Town Council to approve the Jamestown Recreation Center Gym Floor and Optional Recreation Center Stage Bid to Aramsco, DBA Casey EMI, based on the reviewand evaluation Memorandum from Parks and Recreation Director DeFalco to recommend the bid be awarded to the lowest and only bidder, Aramsco, DBA Casey  oft the bid, for an amount not to exceed $26,430.00:  1)  EMI for the repair and refinishing of the following: a) Item 1: Recreation Center Gym Floor b) Item 2: Optional Recreation Center Stage  $16,690.00 $ 9,740.00  06-17-2024 Town Council Minutes  Page 14 of18    G) Request from Public Works Director Michael Gray to the Town Council to approve the 2024 Annual Road Paving Bid to. J.R. Vinagro, for. Jamestown roadways based upon the estimated quantities for each of the roadways listed for an amount not to Memorandum from Public Works Director Michael Gray to recommend the bid be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder, J.R. Vinagro for the a) Item 1: Reclaimed Pavement for Base Course $3.95 per Square Yard  exceed $813,882.45:  1)  following:  b) Item 2: Bituminous Base Course C) Item 3: Bituminous Surface Course  $109.50 per Ton $115.00 per Ton  H) Approval of Pole Placement Request by the Narragansett Electric & Verizon New England Inc. to bury underground primary wire from P12 Dumpling to the driveway of301 Dumpling Dr; and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as they may find necessary, said poles erected or to erected substantially in accordance with the plan filed Pursuant Jamestown Code ofOrdinances, Chapter 26, Article II-Fire Department, Sec. 26-27 Notice ofr names of officers, "On the second Monday of] May, annually, the board of fire wardens, by the direction ofthe fire department, shall, in writing, notify the town council the names of the chief, deputy chiefs, and other officers as Ratification ofthe. Administratively approved Short-Term Rental application fori the  herewith marked: WR#30706421.  I)  may exist for recording".  J)  period ofJanuary 1,2024 through December 31, 2024: STR-48, Paul Sylvia, 59 North Road STR-9 99, Stephen Braman, 75 Southwest. Avenue STR-110, Michael Allen, 37 Newport Street STR-67, Caroline Boden, 361 Newport Street STR-132, Kenneth Newman, 23 Avenue B  1) 2) 3) 4) 5)  K) Ratification of the Administratively approved Jamestown Arts Center (JAC)One Day Event/Entertainment License application: JAC, Newport Live Presents:  Suitcase Junket, 18 Valley Street, held on June 7,2024.  06-17-2024 Town Council Minutes  Page 15 of18    L) One-Day Event/Entertainment License Applications: All One-Day Event/ Entertainment license application approvals are subject to any COVID-19 protocols  in effect at the time oft the event:  1)  Applicant: Jamestown Chamber of Commerce Location: TPG, 251 Narragansett Avenue Applicant: Jamestown Yacht Club  Event: Date: Event: Date: Location: Event: Date: Location: Event: Date: Location: Event: Date: Location: Event: Date: Location: Event: Date: Location:  Annual Chamber Weenie Roast July 18, 2024  2)  Fools Rules Regatta (scrivener'se error) East Ferry Beach JAC Summer Soiree June 28, 2024 JAC, 18 Valley Street June 20, 2024  August 17TH July17, 2024 (rain date August July 18, 2024)  3)  Applicant: Jamestown Arts Center (JAC)  4)  Applicant: Jamestown Historical Society  Jamestown Chamber of Commerce Meeting JHS Museum, 92 Narragansett Avenue Evening at the Windmill July 26, 2024 378 North Road Windmill Day July 27,2024 378 North Road St. Matthew's Summer Fair July 20, 2024 871 Narragansett Avenue  5)  Applicant: Jamestown Historical Society  6)  Applicant: Jamestown Historical Society  7)  Applicant: St. Matthew Episcopal Church  M) One-Day Vendor/Peddler License Applications: All One-Day Vendor/Peddler license application approvals are subject to any COVID-19 protocols in effect at  the time of the event: Event: Date: Location: Event: Date: Location:  1)  Applicant: Jamestown Chamber of Commerce  Sub-applicant of. Jamestown Fireworks 2024 East Ferry (adjacent to Veterans Square) Sub-applicant of. Jamestown Fireworks 2024 East Ferry (adjacent to Veteran's Square)  July 7,2024  2)  Applicant: Java Jai Coffee Company  July 7,2024  06-17-2024 Town Council Minutes  Page 16of18    N) Public Notice of CRMC and RIDEM of application for Assent filed by Stephanie & Peter Medeiros & John Mastalski, 63 Seaside Drive, to construct and maintain a manually operated boat lift and access ladder connected to an existing residential boating facility. No variances are required. Written comments/obyections are due by July 10, 2024, to CRMC, O.S. Government Center, 4808 Tower Hill Road, Rm  116, Wakefield, RI 02879, or staf@erme.rigovy,  Vice President Meagher read aloud each Short-Term Rental host application name and address, An motion was made by Vice President Meagher with a second by Councilor M. White to approve the Short-Term Rental applications for licensing as listed on the Consent Agenda. Vote: President Beye, Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye; Councilor Brine, Aye; Councilor R. White, Aye; and An motion was made by Vice President Meagher with a second by Councilor M. White to accept the Consent Agenda. Vote: President Beye, Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye; Councilor M.  asking those in attendance for any objections or comments to bel known.  Councilor M. White, Aye.  White, Aye; Councilor R. White, Aye; and Councilor Brine, Aye.  Communications were acknowledged.  Vice President Meagher made note oft the letter received from the Water & Sewer Department staff members and stated she welcomes comments from all town staff. She praised and expressed appreciation for their efforts to support the operations at the Water & Sewer facilities as the Town Additionally, Vice President Meagher appreciated the communication from the. Jamestown Senior Service Committee regarding the 6 West Street project. Should the 6 West Street project be placed on a future agenda to discuss the Senior Service Committee's concerns and recommendations? lown.Administrator Mello: stated town staffcontinue to research opportunities for the 6 West Street  continues to search for qualified technicians.  project and will present findings at a future Town Council meeting.  XIV. COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS, AND ROCLAMATIONSAND RESOLUTIONS FROM OTHER RHODE ISLAND CITIES ANDTOWNS  A) Communications Received:  1)  Copy of memo to: Town Council  From: Dated: Re: From: Dated: Re:  Jamestown Planning Commission Development Plan Review approval CISF Jamestown Senior Service Committee  June 12, 2024  2)  Copy ofl letter to: Town Council  May 13, 2024 6 West Street project  06-17-2024 Town Council Minutes  Page 17of18    3) Copy of letter to: Town Council  From: Dated: Re: 4) Copy ofletter to: From: Dated: Re: From: Dated: Re: Copy of report to From: Dated: Re: From: Dated: Re:  Water & Sewer Department staff members  June 3, 2024 Water Department Town Council Damiano & Company, LLP June 7,2024  Town of. Jamestown financial statements audit.  5)  Copy ofe email to: Town Council  Richard Doyle June 3, 2024 CISF building Town Council The Trust June 5, 2024 2023 Annual Report Marian Falla June 12, 2024  6)  7)  Copy ofarticle to: Town Council  Middletown allocates $42k for beach erosion study.  B) 1) 2)  Communications and Resolutions from other Rhode Island Cities and Towns: Town of Charlestown, Resolution in Support of Amendments Relating to Town of Little Compton, Resolution Urging the RI State Legislature to support Article 5, Question 3, of Governor McKee's Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Proposal to the State Legislature for a $100 Million State Housing Bond Issue to Fund the Construction of Affordable and Attainable Housing  Waters and Navigation Harbors and Harbor lines.  inl Rhode Island  XV. ADJOURNMENT  An motion was made by Vice President Meagher with a second by Councilor M. White to adjourn at 8:08 p.m. Vote: President Beye, Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye; Councilor Brine, Aye;  Councilor M. White, Aye; and Councilor R. White, Aye.  Attest:  2ouh dfl Roberta. J. Fagan, Tgwn Clerk  06-17-2024 Town Council Minutes  Page 18 of18    Q  V    y  4