TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Monday, July 15,2024 6:10 P.M.  I.  TOWN COUNCIL INTERVIEW SCHEDULE: The Jamestown Town Council conducted interviews with the following applicants for the committee vacancy(s) as  follows: TIME 6:10 6:20  NAME Joyce Hooley Bartlett Kevin McLaughlin  COMMITTEE 250th Commission 250th Commission  At6:10 p.m. the. Jamestown Town Council convened for the scheduled interviews. Ms. Joyce Mr. Kevin McLaughlin was present and therefore was interviewed by the Councilors.  Hooley Bartlett was not present at this time.  II. ROLLCALL  A regular meeting of the Jamestown Town Council was held on Monday, July 15, 2024. Town Council Members present were as follows: Nancy A. Beye, Mary Meagher, Michael G. White, and Also, in attendance: Town. Administrator Edward A. Mello, Solicitor Peter Ruggiero, Finance Director Christina Collins, Public Works Director Michael Gray, Town Planner Lisa Bryer, and  Erik Brine. Randy White was absent. Deputy Town Clerk Keith Ford.  III. CALLTO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Town Council President Beye called the meeting of the Jamestown Town Council to order at 6:28 p.m. int the. Jamestown Town Hall Rosamond. A. Tefft Council Chambers at 93 NarragansetAvenue An motion 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  and led the Pledge of Allegiance.  President Meagher, Aye; Councilor Brine, Aye; and Councilor M. White, Aye. See Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners Meeting Minutes.  IV. TOWN COUNCILSITTING ASTHE BOARD OF WATER AND SEWER  COMMISSIONERS  A) Open Forum Water & Sewer Matters 1) Scheduled request to address - None. 2) Non-scheduled request to address.  07-15-2024 Town Council Minutes  Page 1 of13    B) 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 3) C) 1)  Consumer Confidence Report - 2024/Covering Calendar Year 2023 Review, Discussion, and/or Action and/or Vote on the Letter from Bonnie Kennedy of 177 Conanicus Avenue re: request for relief from her 04/2024  Letters and Communication:  Water and Sewer bill. No items at this time. Adoption of Minutes: a) May 6, 2024 (special meeting) b) May 20, 2024 (regular meeting)  D) New Business: 1) E) Consent Agenda 1)  2)  Financel Director's Report: Water and Sewer Comparison Budget to Actuals  as ofJune 30, 2024.  AI motion 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; and Councilor M. White, Aye.  V. OPEN FORUM  A) Scheduled request to address: None at this time. B) Non-scheduled request to address.  James Thompson, 831 North Main Road, commented that ift thei issue of Short-Term Rentals with unregistered septic systems will be discussed, he would like to speak on the matter. Marian Falla, 75 Green Lane, commented shel has questions regarding Short-Term Rentals and will Sasha Pinchuk, 65 Narragansett. Avenue, commented that he brings gratitude from Odesa, Ukraine. During the winter of 2023 while Russia attacked Odesa non-stop Mr. Pinchuk reached out to the residents of. Jamestown for assistance. Citizens of. Jamestown provided supplies, food, and money which helped special needs children sheltering in underground parking garages. Mr. Pinchuk personally thanked the Walsh, Hubbard, Brine, Riley families as well ast the Ukraine ReliefProject, Mr. Pinchuk presented the Town Administrator a document of gratitude. He also presented a card signed by Ukrainian soldier on Snake Island as well as the flag ofOdesa, Ukraine.  hold her questions until later ini the meeting.  Lena Tamulyne and many others.  07-15-2024 Town Council Minutes  Page 2 of13    VI. ACKNOWLEDGEMENIS,ANNOUNCEMENIS, PRESENTATIONS,  RESOLUTIONS,AND PROCLAMATIONS  A) Proclamation: Review, Discussion, and/or Action and/or Vote: Proclamation 2024- Councilor Brine read aloud Proclamation 2024-18, August 24, 2024 Sunflower Family Festival An motion was made by Vice President Meagher with a second by Councilor M. White to approve Proclamation 2024-18, August 24, 2024 Sunflower Family Festival Day. Vote: President Beye, Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye; Councilor Brine, Aye; and Councilor M. White, Aye. An 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; and Councilor M. White,Aye.  18, August 24, 2024 Sunflower Family Festival Day.  Day.  VII. PUBLICHEARINGS, LICENSES, AND PERMITS  A) 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 ofRhode 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 forac one-day license on July 19th (F-24-5) and July  1)  315t (F-25-6), 2024:  CLASSENONPROETD Jamestown. Arts Center (JAC) 18 Valley Street Jamestown, RI 02835  a)  Review, Discussion, and/or Action and/or Vote for Approval of the ACCASPOONROTDUgON LICENSE (Number 10& 11of12 licenses per calendar year issued RIGLS3-7-14).  An motion was made by Vice President Meagher with a second by Councilor M. White to approve the Jamestown Arts Center One-Day Class F Liquor License (F-24-5)scheduled for. July 19,2024, taking place at 18 Valley Street. Vote: President Beye, Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye;  Councilor Brine, Aye; and Councilor M. White.  07-15-2024 Town Council Minutes  Page 3 of13    2)  Pursuant to RIGL $3-7-14, the following license application has been received under said Acti forao one-day license on July 18th (F-24-7), 2024:  CLASSFNONPROETD Out oft the Box Studio & Gallery (OBSG) 11 Clinton Avenue Jamestown, RI 02835  a)  Review, Discussion, and/or Action and/or Vote for Approval oft the OBSG CLASS F( NON-PROPDDLQUOK LICENSE (Number 3 of12 licenses per calendar year issued RIGLS3-7-14).  Amotion was made by Vice President Meagher with a second by Councilor M. White to approve the Out oft the Box Studio & Gallery One-Day Class FI Liquor License (F-24-7) scheduled forJuly 18, 2024, taking place at 11 Clinton Avenue. Vote: President Beye, Aye; Vice President Meagher, Amotion 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 VIII. COUNCIL, ADMINISTRATOR, SOLICITOR, COMMISSION/CON/COMMITTEE  Aye; Councilor Brine, Aye; and Councilor M. White.  Meagher, Aye; Councilor Brine, Aye; and Councilor M. White, Aye.  COMMENTS & REPORTS  A) Town Administrator's Report: Edward A. Mello  1)  Ft. Getty Pier update.  The Public Works Department completed the Ft. Getty Pier repair on June 21. The total cost was $90,477 as outlined below. As a reminder, Foth Engineering has recommended a review in two- years. Town staff continue to work with FEMAI to seek any eligible reimbursement for this project.  Town workforce labor Material Engineering Disposal Total:  $9,326 $33,459 $46,282 $1,410 $90,477  2)  Street Light Transfer to the RIDOT (Consent Agenda).  Town staff are working to finalize the transfer of eighty-eight (88) street lights to RIDOT. Previously, the Town had been billed annually for these street lights. Through an agreement with RIDOT and RI Energy and following the upgrade to all LED lighting, the Town will transfer the annual expense to RIDOT. The Town will retain ownership and responsibility of approximately The Conservation Commission received an application under the new ROW adoption program. Resident John Aquino applied to adopt the Hull Street ROW and the Conservation Commission  340 street lights located on Town owned roads.  3)  Hull Street ROW adoption application (New Business).  has recommended approval.  07-15-2024 Town Council Minutes  Page 4 of13    4)  RFP. Broadband infrastructure project.  Jamestown has been selected by RI Commerce to be one ofonly three communities in the state to take part in a $24 million infrastructure project which will provide broadband to unserved and underserved properties. An estimated 1,800 properties in Jamestown will be in included in this round of the project. RI Commerce has issued an RFP for vendors to submit to design and build a "last-mile" of the highspeed project. Broadband upgrades must be deployed and activated by During the licensing process for the 2024 license period, Town staff 0 discovered a number ofissues which the Town Council may want to consider addressing through an amendment to the ordinance.  December of2026.  5)  Short-Term Rental update (New Business).  IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS  A) Review, Discussion, and/or Action and/or Vote: Update on the Jamestown  Sustainable Resident Program:  1) 2)  Memorandum from Town Planner Lisa Bryer regarding an update on the Jamestown Sustainable Resident Program Pilot Program. Copy of the Jamestown's Sustainable Resident Program Pilot Project  pamphlet.  Town Planner Lisa Bryer commented that the Affordable Housing Committee has been working on the Sustainable Resident Program which would allow income eligible home owners to remain int their residences by selling the land to the Town and utilize those proceeds to age in place. Ifand when the homeowner decides to move or can no longer occupy the residence, the property would then be added to the Town's permanent affordable housing stock. Discussion ensued. President Beye reiterated that this is a Pilot Program to see who and how much interest there would be. No  action taken.  B) Review, Discussion, and/or Action and/or Vote: At the request oft the Town Council at the January 2, 2024, Short-Term Rental Application Public Hearing, review of  STR-4, Casey and Lauren Duva, 128 Garboard Avenue.  President Beye commented that there have not been any complaints regarding Short-Term Rental at 128 Garboard (STR-4) during the six-month review period. Discussion ensued. There were no complaints made at the: meeting and the Town Council agreed STR-4 was in satisfactory standing.  No further action taken. X. NEW BUSINESS  A) Review, Discussion, and/or Action and/or Vote: At the recommendation of Town staff, review oft the 2024 Short-Term Rental registration and license process: Memorandum from Town Administrator Mello regarding Short-Term Memorandum from Town Engineer Jean Lambert regarding information request for Short-Term Rentals with Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems  1) 2)  Rentals. (OWTS).  Town Administrator Mello referenced the memorandum regarding the 2024 Short-Term Rental  registration and license process: 07-15-2024 Town Council Minutes  Page 5of13    The short-term rental ordinance requires that all new applications and renewals be filed with the Town Clerk by October 1 of each year. Following the review and approval by various Town Departments, the application will then be submitted to the Town Council to consider During the 2024 licensing process period, the staff discovered a number ofissues which the Town Council may want to consider addressing through an amendment to the ordinance. Off street parking requirement-This requirement was included in the earlier version of the draft ISDS requirements-In some cases, permit applicants have been unable to produce any Inspections-The current ordinance requires an inspection every two years by the fire marshal and building inspector. The fee is $30: for each. In a significant number of cases, it has been necessary to re-inspect due to deficiencies. Town Administrator Mello recommended a reinspection fee of Permit cap limit-For the 2024 permit year, the Town Council has issued 111 permits. Some communities are setting a cap on the number of permits for various reasons. Should the STR ordinance be amended to consider a maximum number of permits to bei issued? Ifso, what would Multiple units per property- The current ordinance does not prohibit multiple STRs per property i.e. ai multi-family home which could result in two or more STRs on the same property. Should Any such changes that the Town Council may wish to consider would need tol be developed intoa proposed amendment(s) to the STR ordinance and placed on the August 19th agenda for  renewing/issuing aj permit for the 2025 calendar year.  ordinance but was not later adopted.  documentation of an approved ISDS system. See memo from Jean Lambert.  $30.  the process be for new applications?  the STR ordinance be amended to limit the number ofSTRs per property?  consideration, and aj public hearing in September.  Councilor Brine inquired about parking issue complaints. Town. Administrator Mello commented parking complaints have been filed with the police department, but currently there is no way to Town Administrator Mello also commented regarding enforcement, the Planning Department is working with the host-compliance company, Granicus, to identify STR's that are not registered with the town or have advertised their STR with the incorrect number of bedrooms, etc. These  cross reference them with STR's. The town needs to develop ai method.  properties will be receiving violation notices in the coming weeks.  07-15-2024 Town Council Minutes  Page 6 of13    Marian Falla, 75 Green Lane, inquired ift the STR enforcement and management is cost neutral or isi it costing the town. Town Administrator Mello commented that it is still too early to quantify  the amount ofeffort the town has put forth.  B) Review, Discussion, and/or Action and/or Vote: At the recommendation of the Jamestown Conservation Commission approval of the Town of Jamestown Right ofWay (ROW)Adoption application submitted by John G. Aquino, ROW #2, Hull Copy of the ROW Adoption application submitted by John G. Aquino,  Street: 1)  dated May 16, 2024, ROW #2, Hull Street.  Robert Laman, 224 Conanicus Ave, commented on behalf of the Conservation Commission that this is the first adoption of a right ofway by a town resident. The Conservation Commission held an meeting and unanimously voted to approve John G. Aquino's ROW adoption application. A motion was made by Vice President Meagher with a second by Councilor M. White to approve the Town of. Jamestown Right ofWay (ROW)Adoption application submitted by John G. Aquino, ROW #2, Hull Street. Vote: President Beye, Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye; Councilor Brine,  Aye; and Councilor M. White,Aye.  C) Review, Discussion, and/or Action and/or Vote: At the recommendation of the Jamestown Conservation Commission approval of the proposed project and fundraising initiative to: make the "Kit Wright Trail" whelchair-acessible.  Robert Laman, 224 Conanicus Ave, commented on behalf of the Conservation Commission that the plan is to make the Kit Wright Trail wheeichair-acessible. the first type trail in. Jamestown. An motion was made by Vice President Meagher with a second by Councilor M. White to approve the proposed project and fundraising initiative to make the "Kit Wright Trail" wheelchair- accessible. Vote: President Beye, Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye; Councilor Brine, Aye; and XI. ORDINANCES,APPOINTMENTS, VACANCIES, AND EXPIRING TERMS  Councilor M. White, Aye.  A) Appointments, Vacancies, and Expiring Terms; Review, Discussion, and/or Action  and/or Vote: 1)  Jamestown 250th Commission, Five to Seven (5-7) member vacancy, for a term ending December 1, 2027, duly advertised in the February 15th and  22nd editions ofthe. Jamestown Press: Interested Applicant(s) Laura Goldstein  a)  1)  Application received March 7, 2024. Previously interviewed (for Tick Task Force). Application received March 24, 2024. Interview scheduled July 15, 2024.  ii) Kevin McLaughlin  07-15-2024 Town Council Minutes  Page 7of13    iri) Joyce Hooley Bartlett  Application received June 12, 2024. Interview scheduled July 15, 2024.  A1 motion was made by Vice President Meagher with a second by Councilor M. White to appoint Laura Goldstein and Kevin McLaughlin to the Jamestown 250th Commission, for a term ending December1,2027. Vote: President Beye,Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye; Councilor Brine,Aye; Councilor Meagher requested the vacancy(s) to be re-advertised and to ask the Jamestown Press to publish an article regarding the Jamestown 250th Commission and the Statewide  and Councilor M. White,Aye.  commemorative event(s). XII. CONSENT AGENDA  A) Adoption ofTown Council Meeting Minutes 1) June 17, 2024 (Regular meeting) 2) June 17,2024 (Executive Session) 3) June 21, 2024 (Special Meeting) B) Minutes of Boards/Commissions/Commitees  1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18) 19) 20) 21) 22) 23) 24)  Affordable Housing, (May 15, 2024) Elections Training and Advisory (May 8, 2024) Elections Training and Advisory (May 24, 2024) Elections Training and Advisory (June 13,2024) Jamestown Housing Authority (December 13,2 2023) Jamestown Housing Authority (February 14, 2024) Jamestown Housing. Authority (March 13, 2024) Jamestown Housing Authority (April 17,2024) Jamestown Housing Authority (May 8, 2024) Library Board ofTrustees, (December 12, 2023) Library Board ofTrustees, (January 9, 2024) Library Board ofTrustees, (February 16, 2024) Library Board ofTrustees, (March 20, 2024) Library Board ofTrustees, (April 9,2024) Library Board ofTrustees, (May 14, 2024) Planning Commission (April 17,2024) Planning Commission (May 15, 2024) Planning Commission (June 5,2024) Tree Preservation & Protection (September 20, 2023) Tree Preservation & Protection (January 17,2024) Tree Preservation & Protection (February 21, 2024) Tree Preservation & Protection (April 3, 2024) Tree Preservation & Protection (April 17,2024) Zoning Board ofReview (May 28, 2024)  07-15-2024 Town Council Minutes  Page 8 of13    C) Finance Director's Report: Comparison Budget to. Actuals as of. June 30, 2024. D) Public Hearing Notifications: Notice is hereby given that the Jamestown Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 17, 2024, at the Jamestown Town Hall 93 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown, Rhode Island at 6:30 p.m. upon the Application of. Joe and Mary Ellen Walek whose property is located at 117 Howland. Avenue, and is further identified as Tax Assessor's Plat 9, Lot 639 for Development Plan Review and a Variance from Article 6, Section 82- 602 entitled "District Dimensional Regulations", Table 6-2 for the Village Special Development District Zones R-8, R-20, CL, and CD authorized by this Ordinance, and Article 3, Section 82-305 entitled "Variances Authorized by this Ordinance" and Sections 82-306 and 82-307 to attach an existing garage currently located 6" from property line to an existing home with a new addition where a 10' side setback is required. Said property is  following: 1)  located in an R-20 zone and contains 8,450 square feet.  E) At the recommendation of Town Administrator Mello approval to execute the Agreement between the State of Rhode Island Department ofTransportation and the Town ofJamestown for the Gratis Transfer of Streetlight Facilities.  F) At the request of Town Planner Lisa Bryer, award the bid and contract for the Jamestown 2024 Comprehensive Plan to Weston & Samson Engineers, Inc., Memorandum from Town Planner Lisa Bryer to recommend the bid be awarded to the lowest and only bidder, Weston & Samson Engineers, Inc.  Foxboro, MA, for an amount not to exceed$152,000.00:  1)  for the. Jamestown 2024 Comprehensive Plan. period of. January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024: 1) STR-56, Frederic Liss, 44 Columbia Avenue 2) STR-144, Robert Roach, 170 Conanicus Avenue STR-66, Caroline Boden, 71 Howland Avenue  G) Ratification ofthe Administratively approved Short-Term Rental application for the  3)  H) Ratification of the. Administratively approved Event/Entertainment License (ENT- 24-16) application: Jamestown Community Theatre, "Arcadia", held on July 14- One-Day Event/Entertainment License Applications: All One-Day Event/ Entertainment license application approvals are subject to any COVID-19protocols  20, 2024, at the Jamestown Senior Center.  I)  in effect at the time ofthe event:  1)  Applicant: Jamestown Arts Center (JAC)  Event: Date: Location:  Artist Talk & Reception (ENT-24-13) July 19,2024 JAC, 18 Valley Street  07-15-2024 Town Council Minutes  Page 9 of13    2)  Applicant: Jamestown Arts Center (JAC)  Event: Date: Location: Event: Date: Location: Event: Date: Location:  Above Us Only Sky (ENT-24-14) July 31, 2024 JAC, 18 Valley Street Get It Together (ENT-24-15) July 18, 2024 OBSG, 11 Clinton. Avenue August 10, 2024  3)  Applicant: Out oft the Box Studio & Gallery (OBSG)  4)  Applicant: Jamestown Parks and Recreation  Jamestown Striper Club Kids Fishing Derby (ENT-24-17)  North Reservoir, 650 North Main Road  J)  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 oft the event: Event: Date: Location: Event: Date: Location: Event: Date: Location:  1)  Applicant: Jamestown Yacht Club (ODVP-24-3)  Fools Rules Regatta August 17, 2024 East Ferry Beach July 27, 2024  2)  Applicant: AI Mano Pizza and Gelato (ODVP-24-6)  JHS Windmill Day (sub-applicant) JHS Windmill, 378 North Road  3)  Applicant: Kona Ice of Washington County (ODVP-24-5)  Jamestown Sunflower Festival (sub applicant)  August 24, 2024 55 Lawn Avenue  Vice President Meagher read aloud each Short-Term Rental host application name and address, Councilor Brine inquired that within the Comprehensive Plan, there is little mention ofthes schools. Town Planner Bryer commented that the current Comprehensive Plan does include the schools, and the 2024 Plan will as well. She will confirm with the vendor. Town Administrator Mello commented that the school committee plans to conduct al long-term planning study for the schools, staffing, student population, and facilities. Committee Member Andrew Allsopp has submitted a Councilor Brine inquired as to the status of the survey that was conducted. Town Planner Bryer commented the results of the study were just completed and will be reviewed at the July 17th Amotion 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; and Councilor M. White, Aye.  asking those in attendance for any objections or comments to bel known.  grant application to contract a consultant to assist with this study.  Planning Commission meeting. A discussion ensued.  07-15-2024 Town Council Minutes  Page 10 of13    A 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.  White, Aye; and Councilor Brine, Aye.  XIII. COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS AND RESOLUTIONS FROM OTHER RHODE ISLAND CITIES. AND TOWNS  A) Communications Received:  1)  Copy of email to: Town Council  From: Dated: Re: From: Dated: Re: From: Dated: Re:  Priscilla Blackman May 21, 2024  Wages/hour for part-time workers.  2)  Copy of email to: Town Council  Christopher Olobri June 16, 2024  Head's Beach Dog Rule infractions.  3)  Copy ofarticle to: Town Council  Marian Falla June 20, 2024  Middletown Council approves 30% tax hike for  non-resident property owners.  4)  Copy of letter to: Town Council  From: Dated: Re: Copy ofl letter to: From: Dated: Re:  Stephen J. MacGillivray, Mary Lou Sanborn June 24, 2024 JB's On the Water - Demand. Town Council Michael L. Mineau, Esq. July 8, 2024  5)  Response to June 24, 2024 letter from Attorney Stephen MacGillivray re: 150 Conanicus Avenue, Jamestown, RI 150 Conanicus Ave., LLC and operated by JB's On the Water, LLC. Jamestown Lawn School 5th graders  6)  Copy ofletter(s) to: Town Council  From:  Braden D' Amico, re: Dog park in Jamestown. Theodore Schipritt, re: Dog park in Jamestown. Josh Castner, re: Dog park in Jamestown. Ayla Parkhurst, re: Dog park in Jamestown. Abigail DeMolles, re: Dog park in Jamestown. Ester Meyer, re: Dog park in Jamestown. Logan Rathbun, re: Dog park in. Jamestown. Vivian Catallozzi, re: Dog park in Jamestown.  Hannah Sandler, re: Save the bees/pollinator gardens to help save bees. Samuel Barone, re: Save the bees/Jamestown as a bee-safe community.  07-15-2024 Town Council Minutes  Page 11 of13    Jillian Cashwell, re: Save the bees/increase bumblebee population. Georgia Foster, re: Protecting Jamestown's estuaries. Colby Dourado, re: Sea level rise concerns. Nathan Silvia, re: School lunches and climate change. Breslin Kirmi, re: Invasive plants affect environment and ecosystem. Caitlin Pushee, re: Installation of public electric car charging stations. Elise Foster, re: Installation of public electric car charging stations. Mason. Atkins, re: Installation of public electric car charging stations. Riley Bentley, re: Installation of public electric car charging stations. Reese Taji, re: Energy use/solar energy on town buildings. Faith Phillips, re: Privatization of the water treatment plant. Lucy Logioco, re: Plastics in our oceans and coastlines.  Milo Reiff, re: Repair potholes. Copy ofletter to: Town Council  Jacob Murphy, re: Keep kids safe from tobacco and nicotine products.  7)  From: Dated: Re:  Maryse Poirier July 10, 2024  Concerns regarding vendor practices at the Jamestown Farmer's Market. Gould Island Advisory Committee Barbara Carton June 5, 2024 Gould Island use. Margaret Hemp June 8, 2024 Gould Island use.  8)  Copy of letter to: From: Dated: Re: From: Dated: Re:  9)  Copy ofletter to: Gould Island Advisory Committee  Councilor Brine thanked the fifth-grade students who submitted letters regarding various issues  within town.  Communications were acknowledged.  Ar motion was made by Councilor Meagher to move into Executive Session with a second by Councilor M. White. Vote: President Beye, Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye; Councilor Brine,  Aye; and Councilor M. White, Aye.  07-15-2024 Town Council Minutes  Page 12 of13    XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION  The Town Council may seek to enter into Executive Session for review, discussion, and/or A) Review, Discussion, and/or Action and/or Vote in Executive Session and/or open session pursuant to RIGL $ 42-46-5(a) Subsection (5) related to the acquisition or lease of real property for public purposes, or of the disposition of publicly held property wherein advanced public information would be detrimental to the interest  potential action and/or vote on the following:  ofthe public.  Amotion was made by Councilor 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; and Councilor M. White, Aye. Itwas announced that no votes were taken. The Town Council reconvenes the regular meeting.  XV. ADJOURNMENT Councilor M. White,Aye.  Amotion was made by Councilor Meagher with a second by Councilor M. White to adjourn at 7:54 p.m. Vote: President Beye, Aye; Vice President Meagher, Aye; Councilor Brine, Aye; and  Attest: AL  Keith Ford, Deputy Town Clerk.  07-15-2024 Town Council Minutes  Page 13of13