Date posted: August 20, 2024 by 4:00 P.M.  Alli items on this agenda are tol be discussed and/or acted upon.  TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON TOWNHALL TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 40 Commons Little Compton, RI 02837 Live streaming at  itips/www.youtubecom/chamne/.uNOKCOBP433aEtgz0XH099  MEETING OF AUGUST2 22, 2024  AGENDA  6:30. PM- the Council may enter into Executive Session pursuant to RIGL $ 42-46-5(a)(1) personnel, to discuss the status oft the DPW Director position (candidates have been notified of  the executive session).  7:00 P.M.  Salute to the Flag Announcements:  1. Thel LC Historical Society will bel hosting al launch ofa a dug out canoe on September 28th, weather permitting, from Sakonnet Point and ideally from Lloyd's Beach because Squant Rock (aka Horse Rock, Moshup's Rock)i is located there, and iti isa sacred Wampanoag site connected to ocean travel. A Wampanoag artis, Jonathan James Perry will bel baking the dug out canoe on the Historical Society's property in  September.  Approval ofN Minutes - Old Business:  August 8, 2024  1. Copy of Chapter 18-7- ordinance adopted 7-25-2024 supplied for ratification of 2. Report from the Town Administrator on status ofremediation of deficiencies at 32 3. Letter from Angela Denham requesting a senior representative be hired to assist the seniors and their desire for organizing programs and meeting their needs.  wording - further discussion with Solicitor as needed Commons regarding the fire inspection in. July.    New Business:  1. Grant permission for the Annual Community Dinner on the Commons to bel held on September gtha arrive to set up your table after 3 pm with dinner bell ringing at 4 pm. 2. Receive letters ofinterest to: fill the vacancy on the Pension Committee of a member at 3. Review and consider approval ofi report from Town Administrator and Council President's proposed end-of-fiscal year financial allocations 4. Report from the PickleballTennis Court fund raising group on efforts to date. 5. Letter from the Harbor Commission offering town lot and street parking  large, unexpired term to. June 30, 2025.  recommendations for Sakonnet Point. ofthe probationary period.  6. Letter from Fire Chief Petrin recommending Probationary FF Tyler Lopes be removed from probationary status effective August 18, 2024 due to his satisfactory completion 7. Request from Administrator for the Town to hire William Moore as Interim DPW  Director until such time as the vacancy can be filled.  Communications:  1. Copies ofPublic Notices received: from Coastal Resources Management Council,  public comment ends September 15, 2024  a. Proposed Amendment to Rule 650-RICR-10-00-1 Management Procedures to reference the administrative penalty matrix guidance for violations to the b. Proposed Amendment to its Red Book to include the administrative penalty 2. Abatement List received from the Tax Assessor to abate two accounts due to errors. 3. Email from Travis Snow expressing concerns regarding the debris washing ashore from the wind turbines, receive direction from the Solicitor on who this can be  CRMC program.  matrix guidance for violations of CRMC program.  referred to as iti is now under Federal jurisdiction.  Consent:  1. Listing of September activities for the LC Community Center.  2. Copy of an email sent to RI Dept. of] Environmental Management from Andrew Stoeckle concerning the Town Landing. This matter is pending litigation.  Payment of Bills  Consent Agenda - All items listed are considered to be routine by the Town Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion oft these items unless a council member or citizen sO1 requests in which event the 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 72 hours prior to the meeting.    Minutes ofar meeting ofal Town Council held on August g", A.D.2 2024 at 6:04 o'clock PMI held ini in-person format at the Town Hall, 40 Commons, Town Council Chambers, Little Compton, RI. Members present: Paul J. Golembeske, Andrew! Iriarte-Moore (arrived at 6:101 PM), Gary S. Mataronas, Patrick McHugh and Robert L. Mushen. Also in attendance: Antonio Teixeira, Town. Administrator. Don McNaughton, Chair oft thel LC Agricultural Conservancy Trust introduced Jill Dixon, Primary of Agency Landscape & Planning to make aj presentation on a study conducted on land use in Little Compton. Ms. Dixon reviewed the data gathered during the study and offered two (2) potential scenarios for thet town to consider during discussion off future growth in town. Thej presentation is meant to offer as ai tool to begin discussions on how thei town will want toi move: forward inl land planning  regarding preservation as well as development.  Thej presentation will eventually be finalized and placed on the LC. Agricultural Conservancy At6 6:461 PM the Town Council took al briefr recess until 7:00 PM to continue with the remaining Also in attendance at this time: Anthony DeSisto, Town Solicitor and Mark Hartmann, Asst. Solicitor. The meeting was called back into open session at 7:00 PM with al Pledge of Allegiance to the  Trust website forj public use. agenda items.  Flag.  Announcements:  1) RII Dept. of Education has agreed to award the Town through the LC Community Center 2) The Council President ençourages all residents to see the road improvements happening in Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving as second from Councilor. Iriarte-Moore, voting in favor (Golèmbeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toaccept, as written  $40,000 in grant funds in support oft the After School Program:  the Commons and surrounding roadways..  the. July 25, 2024 Town Council meeting minutes,  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second from Councilor Mataronas, votingi in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To accept, as written Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second from Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toj place on: file the  the. August 1, 2024' Town Council meeting minutes.  following Department Head Reports:  1. Town Clerk - Office activities for thei month of July 2024 Police Department- - Activity for month of. July 2024 Building/Zoning- - Activity for month of] July 2024 4. Fire Department - Activity for month of] July 2024 5. Tax Assessor - Activity for month ofJuly 2024 6. Town. Administrator - Activity for month ofJ July 2024  2. 3.  The Town Solicitor noted that thel Planning Board met on Tuesday evening and have more questions regarding the process of sub-divisions and Special Usel Permits as it would relate to the Attainable Housing Ordinance currently before the Council for ratification of wording. Iti is his    recommendation that his office review ifa Special Use Permit is the proper vehicle for this program and  return to the next Council meeting before the Council takes action on this wording.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second from Commclorlnarte-Mpor, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To continue until the August 22, 2024 Council meeting final ratification oft the wording fori the new Attainable Housing Ordinance tol be located in Chapter 18-7 ofthe Town Code in order to allow the Town Solicitor to review Mr. Azrack asked the Solicitor to address the Planning Boards concerns. Mark Hartmann, Asst. Solicitor was in attendance at thel Planning Board: meeting andi noted that their concerns were with: regard tos subdivisions VS. special use permits causing the Solicitor to want a closer review before moving  questions raised by the Planning Board.  forward. They stated they would have a sufficient review by August 22nd.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second from Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To approve oft the appointment ofI Rebecca Miranda as the Tax. Assessors Clérk effective August 3, 2024. Motion made by Councilor McHugh, receiving a second from Councilor Golembeske, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To ask the Town Administrator to review opportunities for a potential fireworks display including speaking with the) Fire Chiefto determine the disposition of any changes ini regulations or restrictions that may affect the' Town  coordinating said event and to return to the Council..  The Town Administrator submitted ai request to authorize him to contract with Melissa Hutchinson for architectural services related to thej proposal of construction ofal DPW building at the' Town Transfer Station. Councilor McHugh voiced his desire to meet with Ms. Hutchinson to discuss the proposed work prior to awarding this contract. The Solicitor suggested that the wording be amended from "estimate". to  "not to exceed" unless going back to the Town Council for approval.  Motion made by Counçilor Mataronas, receiving a second from Councilor Golembeske, voting ini favor (Golembèske, Iriarte-Moore, Matàronas, Mushen) Opposed Councilor McHugh: To allow the Administrator to move forward with a contract for architectural services with Melissa Hutchinson d/bla MH. Architect, LLC, contingent upon said contact stipulating an amount not to exceed $3,125 unless she has sought permission from the' Town Council for additional expenses. Motion made by Councilor. Mataronas, receiving a second from Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To accept with regret the resignation of] Robert Marra from the Pension Committee and to authorize the Council President to  write M. Marra thanking him for his years ofs service to the town.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second from Councilor. Iriarte-Moore, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toj place on file a copy ofal Public Notice received from Coastal Resources Management Council for comments on a regional federal consistency certification by the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service Office of Protected Species CRMC file 2024-07-047 for the proposed amendment sot thel North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Councilor Mataronas noted this was in relationship to vessels lengths and speed to assist in preventing collision with whales as they breach and surface. The Fishermen's Association is actively  Strike Reduction Rule.  commenting on this new certification.    A: fire inspection has taken place resulting in ai report dated. July 23, 2024: for 32 Commons. Said report notes both minor and potential major deficiencies with a (30) Thirty day period from the notice to  remedy the deficiencies. After al brief discussion the following was voted:  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second from Councilor Iriarte-Moore, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To task the Administrator to assign minor deficiencies found in al Fire Inspection of32 Commons to bel handled by the Dept. of] Public Works, and to execute aj plan to: request relief ofr major deficiencies to be filed with  the RIJ Fire Board before the (30) Thirty day expiration period.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second from Councilor Golembeske, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To grant al Holiday Sales License to Ted Marvell d/b/a Seaconnet ImporTED located at 33 Meetinghouse Ln., contingent  upon meeting state and local requirements.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second from Councilor Iriarte-Moore, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To grant a Victualing and Holiday Sales License to Bruce Elwell d/bla the' Trolley Stop Ice Cream, contingent upon Mr. Elwell  satisfying all local and state requirements before issuance of said licenses.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second from Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): That thel bills be  allowed and ordered paid as follows: $89,867.95 WBMason - Town Courcil - Town Hall  $188.29 $2,795.61 $222.50 $389.79 $110.00 $16.98 $84.44 $244.80 $109.96 $15.29 $452.25  Petro - Gasoline Petro - Diesel Petro- - Diesel Western Oil - Transfer Station WBMason - Town Hall Vérizon - DPW - Transfer Station Lawrence Waste Services Harbor Mngt. Funds RII Energy Street Lights Wilburs General Store Maintenance Valcourt Heating Town Hall project Crystal Rock - Police Dept. Wilburs Genéral Store- Police Dept. Sullivan' Tire Police Dept. WBMason Police Dept. WBMason - Police Dept, West Place. Animal Sanctuary Police Dept. Spartan Int. Consulting Group Police Dept. Edward Deutch Police Dept. AT&TI Mobility Police Dept. AT&TMobility: Police Dept. Info Quick Solutions Inc. computer US Postal Service Town Hall Madden Electric Public Safety Complex Bound' Tree Ambulance Reimb. Fund Brown Emergency Medicine Amb. Reimb. Fund  $105.08 $7.96 $1,460.00 $159.87 $299.74 $458.00 $485.00 $871.00 $47.81 $82.46  $3,976.92 $1,219.75 $256.00 $295.98  $193.07 $250.00    Bound Tree - Ambulance Reimb. Fund Crystal Rock - Fire Dept. OnScene LLC-1 Fire Dept. AT&T Mobility - Fire Dept. - Capital funds West Parts & Supplies Inc. - Firel Dept. OnScene! LLC-Fire: Dept. Everlasting Designs - Computer RITCCA- -Town Clerk Goulart Petroleum Inc. Harbor Management Funds East Bay Media Group Probate Lisco Irrigation Civic Rec. Southcoast Cleaning Town Hall Southcoast Cleaning Public Safety Complex DeSautel & Browning Law legal other Vision Government Solutions Inc. - Computer Anthony DeSisto Law & Associates LLC-S Solicitor Anthony DeSisto Law & Associates LLC- legal other Crescent Alarms Town Hall Crescent. Alarms Public Safety Complex Crescent Alarms- - 30 &32 Commons Griggs & Browne - DPW Griggs &1 Browne Town Hall Griggs & Browne Transfer Station CSa.MTele-Systems Inc, - Town Hall and PSC phones CentralSquare Technologiès - Police Dept: Beta Group, Inc. paving  $124.69 $119.20 $1,074.86 $1,309.80 $4.38 $2,932.47  $567.76  LG Communications- - Fire Dept. Amb. Reimb. Funds $1,115.65  $6,556.36 $1,612.50 $70.00 $48.09 $17.50 $1,307.75 $1,625.00 $1,625.00 $1,095.00 $8,065.98 $7,083.33 $562.50 $600.00 $600.00 $500.00. $40.00 $60.00 $60.00 $608.84 $14,546.03 $32,237.75  At7:24. PM the Town Council President polled, individually, each Councilor as to their wishes to enter into executive session under RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2): litigation - Discussion and possible action regarding Town of Bàrrington, et. als. V State of Rhode Island, et. als., C.A. No.: PC-2019-10870 (evergreen contracts lawsuit, Little Compton being one oft the municipal plaintiffs), and RIGL42-46- 5(a)(5): for potential land acquisition; all responded in the affirmative (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore,  Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen).  Members present at this timé: PaulJ. Golembeske, Andrew Iriarte-Moore, Gary S. Mataronas, Patrick McHugh and Robert] L. Mushen. Also in attendance: Anthony DeSisto, Town Solicitor; Mark Discussion re: RIGL42-46-5()2) litigation and Discussion re: RIGL 42-46-5(a)(5) acquisition ofr real property, both cited within the call to executive session. No votes taken in executive session. At7:521 PM1 the Town Council President polled, individually, each Councilor as to their wishes to come out ofe executive session under RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2) litigation - Discussion and possible action regarding Town ofl Barrington, et. als. V State of Rhode Island, et. als., C.A. No.: PC-2019-10870 (evergreen contracts lawsuit, Little Compton being one oft the municipal plaintiffs), and RIGL 42-46- 5(a)(5) for potential land acquisition, all responded int the affirmative (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore,  Hartmann, Esq, Asst: Sôlicitor and Antonio Teixeira, Town Administrator.  Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen). following actions:  In open session the Council disclosed no votes were taken in executive session and took the    Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To remain as a plaintiffin Town of Barrington, et. als. V State of] Rhode Island, et. als., C.A. No.: PC-2019-10870 (evergreen contracts! lawsuit) with a retainer amount: for the new legal representative not to exceed $845.00. Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To direct the Town Solicitor to carry out the actions discussed during an executive session held August 8, 2024 and act in accordance Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To: seal the minutes oft the executive session under RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2): litigation - Discussion and possible action: regarding' Town of Barrington, et. als. v State ofRhode Island, et. als., C.A. No.: PC-2019-10870 (evergreen contracts lawsuit, Little Compton being one of the municipal plaihtiffs), and RIGL 42-46-5(a)(5): for potential land  with said discussion.  acquisition and to affirm no votes were taken during said executive session.  Having no further business before the Town Council the meeting was declared adjourned at 7:54  PM.  Carol A. Wordell, CMÇ, Town Clerk    OB-3  RECEIVED AUG 192024  Senior Center  fes we do need a senior center for this town. It also has been approved by all Council members Nhatlam asking is that a senior epresentatve/dvocate be hired by this town and have an office n the town hall with a dedicated phone and number to be reached by all our seniors who are in leed. Someone to start organizing programs for all our seniors to gete educated on what's available  that our seniors need a place to call their own.  oassist them in their time of need.  Please consider this request it is so very importan.....  laving our hopes rise with all these years of asking our council, only to be left behind with nothing  to show for it. Angela Denham    NB3  DRAFT  MEMORANDUM From: Town Council President To: Town Council  20 Aug 2024  The Town Council is requested to approve the following end-of-year financial actions for FY24.  1. Make the following transfers fromi the Contingency account (balance: $83,989) to accounts with shortfalls:  Acct # 1510 1536 1539 1540 1545 1590 1668 1691  Account Name Canvassers Housing Conservation Cmsn Insurance Town Hall Fire Department Town Landing Project Meeting Hall Sum  Amount $6,035 $321 $3,500 $50,215 $2,198 $3,260 $75,707  Reason Special election Additional project Additional well sampling Department turnover Well enclosure repair Heating system repair  $7,215 Higher than expected insurance premium $2,963 Greater than expected department expenses  2. Make the following transfers from the indicated special funds to the indicated accounts with shortfalls:  From Special Fund To Acct # Account Name Amount  Reason  3. Make thei following intradepartmental revisions to beginning-ol-year estimated budgets:  Department Police Recreation  From Account Police (1585) Civic Rec (1670)  To Account Dispatch (1586) PSC( (1588) Beach (1671)  Amount $5,200 $15,500  Reason Dispatcher turnover Poor beach season  Public' Works Public Works (1640)  $42,125 Safety Complex repairs  4. Transfer the following account balances to the related Councl-estabished funds fori the purposes  indicated: 1566 1610  Acct # Account Name  Fund Name Revaluation Capital Fund  Amount $67,000 $389,227  Reason Periodic revaluation Capital program  Revaluation Capital  1    5. Encumber the following amountsi for the purposes noted:  Acct # 1500 1530 1531 1534 1565 1570 1580 1585 1625 1635 1640 1655 1670 1677  Account Name Town Clerk Building Official Inspectors Charter Review Assessor Audit Information Tech Police Transfer Station Highway Public' Works Street Lights Civic Recreation Wilbour Woods  Amount $13,000 $5,000 $4,000 $1,000 $30,000 $2,860 $32,000 $67,800 $447,000 $64,000 $5,100 $28,500 $1,200  Reason Digitize bound records Training, education Expected additional inspections Next review Service contracts, training Audit preparation review Increased staffing Repairs and upgrade Road repairs Road repairs Replacement lights Courts upgrade Overdue maintenance  $18,800 Vehicle maintenance, accreditation, BW cameras  Robert L. Mushen  Copies: Town Administrator, Town Clerk, Town Finance Director  2    NB-5  RECEIVED AUG 19 2024  Town Lot and Street Parking Recommendations for Sakonnet Point  19Aug 2024  Little Compton Harbor Commission  This paper captures the issues, historical attempts at remedy and recommendations for a parking policy as discussed in Little Compton Harbor Commission meetings throughout the  Summer of 2024. 1. Issues of overcrowding:  A. Since the easing of the COVID pandemic there has been tremendously increased visitor activity at Sakonnet Harbor, bringing overwhelming pressure on parking in the area. The harbor streets and parking lots are beyond capacity on sunny weekdays and all B. The Town Lot has become a popular place for visitors to park with complete disregard for posted signs allocating the East edge to permitted Commercial Daytrip Fishermen and the South Edge to permitted Overnight Tripl Fishermen. Licensed Commercial Fishermen are arriving to find nowhere to park on many days, and having to seek relief C. The No Parking signs West of the Boat Ramp on Sakonnet Point Road westbound are often ignored, as are Trailer-only signs in the DEM boat ramp parking area. D. The deterioration ofi the fence-lines (repurposed telephone poles) along the northerly side of Sakonnet Point Road have allowed visitors to park ini the brush and encroach on the beach, town and private property and approach areas toi the DEM boat ramp. E. The oversubscribed parking conditions complicate the mission of first responders  weekends under this increased demand.  from local landowners in order to pursue their livelihood.  coming to the rescue boat, the marina and the breakwater.  2. Historical Attempts at Remedy:  A. The Town Lot adjacent to the Town Pier has been a longstanding problem. In recent years a solution was posed to designate portions of the lot for Commercial Trip Fishermen, Commercial Day Fishermen, and' Visitors. Parking permits were to be issued tot the commercial fishermen to justify access toi their respective spaces. The procedure for issuing permits did not recognize that deckhands would be unable to present a commercial license, and the process was abandoned before being B. An Emergency' Vehicle response area had been allocated to a turning circle at the end of Bluff Head Ave nearest the dock of Parascondolo and Co. No Parking signage was placed facing the Point Club's northerly fence line and along the westerly side of Bluff Head Ave for ai few spaces to complete the turning circle. Ared painted keep out circle  implemented.  was implemented but never maintained. Present Status of remedial plans:  The' Visitor parking signs for the dock staging area along the westerly stone wall oft the town lot and roadside No Parking signs south of the SYG have been removed by No commercial fishermen display any parking permit. This being the case, no one outside of the fishermen who know each other can recognize any permitted user of any  persons unknown.    5'3  parking space. Thus everyone seems to find the lot open territory. The LCPD cannot be expected to cross reference license plates toi town-registered Commercial fishermen. Parking policy enforcement is not possible under present operating conditions. The No Parking spaces that border the emergency vehicle turning circle are often ignored by visitors. Inj prior years when the Point Trap Co. had weekend sales dockside,  the entire area was full.  3. Recommendations oft the Harbor Commission:  A. The Council should consider designating the Town Lot as Permit Only Parking, with the  following simplified policy:  Parking Permits should be issued to Commercial Fishing Boat Captains, presenting their license and requesting permits for themselves and their required number of deckhands. Permits in thet form of hang tags are preferred to make them easier to recognize and to provide fishermen the ability to use various vehicles. The Town Clerk's office can issue the parking tags to the Licensed Commercial Captains as simply as they issue Transfer Station stickers. No other information than Captain's name and number ofi tags need be recorded. The Harbor Commission has the bandwidth to work with the Harbormaster, creating a database of Commercial harbor mooring and dock listings for the Clerk's office and LCPD ahead of the issuance of parking passes. As the fleet changes the Harbormaster and Harbor Commission can update the registry and recall or invalidate numbered permits as Ata designated Start Date, the Fishing Fleet and public will be notified that parking permits willl be required as the basis to avoid parking tickets in the Town Lot. The mobile Police Department message board can also be used to notify everyone of the policy change going into effect. Assured access will carry a minor responsibility the fishing fleet understands. Iti is also understood that a written violation is instantly registered and cannot be undone as was the case in years past. Public Access to the Town Dock (Built with the help of Federal Monies) is preserved, and signage should be restored for the temporary loading zone and staging area along the northwest corner of the lot to allow vehicle preparations for dock users. B. The Council should consider restoring and maintaining the no parking turning circle at the end of Bluff Head Ave by re-painting al keep-out circle in the road that makes clear the intent of the signage on the perimeter. This would be most important in the paved section where the C. The Council should consider restoring parking guardrails along the East edge of the Town lot as well as ini the harbor beach parking areas that are being overrun by visitors. These should eliminate parking into the brush and driving onto the beach. Fori improved safety, brush needs to be maintained as part of the mowing detail along the dinghy beach stairway and also the D. The Council should consider restoring no parking signs that have gone missing from Sakonnet Point road south of the SYC alli the way outbound along Bluff Head Ave.  they do with the mooring list.  most often violated No Parking signs exist along the westerly fence line.  rampi to the cement platform near Town Dock.    These recommendations are made in respect fort the importance of our commercial fishing economy, for public safety, for the Harbor environment, for local landowners and fort the rights ofi the public to open access. The Little Compton Harbor Commission welcomes any request  for further clarification on the issues and recommendations herein.    NB-6  RECEIVED AUG 19 2024  Little Compton Fire Department  Office oft the Fire Chief 60 Simmons Road Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837  August 19, 2024  Antonio A. Teixeira Town. Administrator Town ofLittle Compton, Rhode Island Town Hall, 40 Commmons Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837 Re: Completion ofProbationaty Status  Deat Mr. Teixeira:  As established in the Codified Ordinances of the Town of Little Compton, Section XIVXIXV 3.13-6, all regulat employees shall serve a probationary period of twelye (12) months  after aj ptobationary appointment.  Based on his satisfactory completion ofl his probationary period, I recommend Probationaty Fitefighter Tyler Lopes be appointed as a permanent membet of the Little Compton Fire Department as a Firefighter, Firefighter Lopes will be promoted to a Third-Class Firefighter. This  action will become effective on 18. August 2024.  Sincerely, RellsRk Richard G. Petrin Fire Chief  Tel. (401) 635-2325 Fax (401) 635-2013    NB-7  Onun of ittle Compton  Unun HHall 3.0. Dnx 226  Gittle Compton, R3 02837  To: From: Date: Subject:  Honorable Town Council Antonio A. Teixeira Th Town Administrator August 22, 2024  Request for DPW Director interim appointment  Bill Moore, former Town Director of Public' Works and Building Official, has offered to fill the Irecommend that the Town Council accept his offer to assistant, in light of the number of pending department tasks (e.g., roadside trimming, winter preparation, and Meeting Hall Irequest the Town Council authorize the Town Administrator to engage Bill Moore as Interim  vacant Director position as Interim Director until a replacement is hired.  repairs), as well as necessary administrative and reporting tasks.  Director of Public' Works.  Thank you!  1    Compla  RHODE ISLAND GOVERNMENT REGISTER PUBLIC NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL Management Procedures 650-RICR-10-00-1)  Title of Rule: Rule Identifier: Important Dates:  650-RICR-10-00-1  Rulemaking Action: Proposed Amendment Date of Public Notice: August 15, 2024 Hearing Date: August 27, 2024 End of Public Comment: September 15, 2024 Rulemaking Authority: R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 46-23 et seq. Summary of Rulemaking Action:  The CRMC proposes to amend its Management Procedures at S 1.1.4.15to reference the administrative penalty matrix guidance for violations of the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Program within the State of the Rhode  Island.  Additional Information and Public Comments:  All interested parties are invited to request additional information or submit written or oral comments concerning the proposed amendment until September 15, 2024 by  contacting the appropriate party at the address listed below:  Bruce Lofgren 4808 Tower Hill Road Wakefield, RI 02879 blofgren@ermor.gov Public Hearing: Meetings.  Coastal Resources Management Council Coastal Resource Management Council  Ap public hearing, in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws S 42-35-2.5, to consider the proposed amendment shall be held at which time and place all persons interested therein will be heard. This hearing is subject to R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-46, Open  Public Hearing Information: Date: August 27, 2024 Time: 6:00 P.M.  Location: Department of Administration Conference Room A One Capitol Hill Prowidence,R,02908    The place oft the public hearing is accessible toi individuals with disabilities. If communication assistance emepeteepone. is needed, or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please call 401-783-3370 or Ri Relay 711 at least three (3) business days prior toi the meeting so arrangements can be made to provide such assistance at no cost to the person requesting. For questions regarding available parking, please contact the agency staffperson listed above. Regulatory Analysis Summary and Supporting Documentation: R.I. Gen. Laws S 46-23-7.1 enables the Coastal Resource Management Council to administer and enforce administrative penalties. Also pursuant to the Red Book 650-RICR-20-00-1) CRMC Staff developed an Administrative Penalty matrix. The regulation change would allow the Executive Director or designee to consider the most recent revision oft the Administrative Penalty Matrix guidance form inl hearing cases that may result in administrative fines. This Administrative Penalty Matrixi is proposed to be referenced in the Red Book Section RICR-20-00-1.1.13 and int the The intent of the matrix is to show the nexus between the CRMC's enabling legislation on assessing penalties and the rationale and backup. in determining actual fines. The matrix will allow further application of set standards that will increase the transparency and fairness in hearing these matters.  Management procedures 650-RICR-10-010-00-1.1.4.15.  For full regulatory analysis or supporting documentation contact the agency  staffperson listed above.    Lomal Ib  RHODE ISLAND GOVERNMENT REGISTER PUBLIC NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL  Title of Rule: Rule dentifier: Important Dates:  Red Book 650-RICR-20-00-1) 650-RICR-20-00-1  Rulemaking Action: Proposed Amendment Date of Public Notice: August 15, 2024 Hearing Date: August 27, 2024 End of Public Comment: September 15, 2024 Rulemaking Authority: R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 46-23 et seq. Summary of Rulemaking Action:  The CRMC proposes to amend its Red Book at S 1.1.13 to include the administrative penalty matrix guidance for violations oft the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Program within the state of the Rhode Island.  Additional Information and Public Comments:  All interested parties are invited to request additional information or submit written or oral comments concerning the proposed amendment until September 15, 2024 by  contacting the appropriate party at the address listed below:  Bruce Lofgren 4808 Tower Hill Road Wakefield, RI 02879 Dlotgren@crmcngov Public Hearing: Meetings.  Coastal Resources Management Council Coastal Resource Management Council  A public hearing, in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws $ 42-35-2.5, to consider the proposed amendment shall be held at which time and place all persons interested therein will be heard. This hearing is subject to R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-46, Open  Public Hearing Information: Date: August 27, 2024 Time: 6:00 P.M.  Location: Department of Administration Conference Room A One Capitol Hill Providence, RI, 02908    The place oft the public hearing is accessible toi individuals with disabilities. If communication assistance peaepoeNeS needed, or any, other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please call 401-783-3370 or Ri Relay 711 at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting sO arrangements can be made to provide such assistance at no cost toi the person requesting. For questions regarding available parking, please contact the agency staffperson listed above. Regulatory Analysis Summary and Supporting Documentation: R.I. Gen. Laws S 46-23-7.1 enables the Coastal Resource Management Council to administer and enforce administrative penalties. Also pursuant to the Red Book (650-RICR-20-00-1) CRMC Staff developed an Administrative Penalty matrix. The regulation change would allow the Executive Director or designee to consider the most recent revision of the Administrative Penalty, Matrix form when hearing, cases that may result in administrative fines. Reference to the Administrative Penalty Matrixi is also proposed in 650-RICR-10.00-14.15: Administrative Penalty Matrix of The intent of the matrix is to show the nexus between the CRMC's enabling legislation on assessing penalties and the rationale and backup in determining actual fines. The matrix will allow further application of set standards that will increase the transparency and fairness in hearing these matters.  the CRMC Management Procedures.  For full regulatory analysis or supporting documentation contact the agency  staffperson listed above.    Lomm-2  Town ofLittle Compton OFFICE OF' THETAX ASSESSOR Post Office Box 226 Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837 (401)635-4509  August 22, 2024  To The Honorable Town Council Dear Council Members:  The Assessor of the Town of Little Compton submits herewith the names oft the taxpayers' whose debts come within the provisions of Section 44-7-14 oft the General Laws of Rhode Island, 1956, as amended, with the recommendation that the taxes as herein set forth, together with any interest due on proposed taxes, be canceled by the Honorable Body. ABATEMENTS: See attached list totaling ninety-one dollars and forty-four cents ($91.44).  Respectfully Submitted  Toni )megas KICH Denise M Cosgrove, RICA Tax Assessor        CmA-3  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject: Morning all, ago.  Travis Snow. tavseempowermedacom Friday, August 9,202412:47PM dwardsenegsaturegos Town Council Offshore wind trash.  ep-megaw@riegslaturegosendpalmsentegsaturegoyrep-  Idid an interview with WPRI 12 yesterday, regarding increasing amounts of debris I've witnessed collected by lifeguards, beach patrons, and families since the turbine blade failure out at Vineyard Wind 1 almost ai month  Link to interview:  htpslpepicomheualntuhultisysmichakmiaassunsemabusriatine Asal Rhode Islander, I'm concerned that all the clean-up efforts on Nantucket by Vineyard Wind US were conducted with their employees wearing protective outerwear, while over here, young children and their parents are cleaning this stuffi up without sO much as aj pair of gloves. Why isn't Vineyard Wind coming to clean up  ebris-washing-ashore-thode-ssland-beaches  their mess over here?  VINEYARDWIND:BLA ADEONDAMAGED WINDT TUREINECOULDDETACHSOON.  5.  NEWONS  It's not the job of your constituents to pick up another state's externalities, ini this case, garbage and lots ofit. We know who is responsible, and I'd like to see some action from policy makers. I'd love to sit down and have a  conversation with you on this topic, either in person or on the phone.  Respectfully, Travis Snow Founder + Media Director Empowers Media T:401.626.6247 Evaeempoweamadlacon www.empowersmedia.com    Omsnr/  LECOMP  LITTLECOMPTONCOMNCOMMUNITYCINTER TEL.401-635-2400 Fmal-lexeleenter.com  PO Box 926 e Little Compton e RI . 02837  www.lccenter.com  NITY  August 22, 2024 Town Council Members c/o Carol Wordell, Town Clerk Town Hall Little Compton, RI02837 Dear Honorable Town Council, upcomingprograms and/or events:  Thel Little Compton Community! Center requestst thaty yous sharet the following information about our Join us on September 14th in our theater for al live presentation of1 110Stories, a docuplay by Sarah Tuft. This story walks us through ai moment in time which changed our lives, nation and world forever as we recaps stories told at ground zero on 9/11. Doors 6pm, show 6:30pm, suggested donation of $15/person. Proceeds benefit thel Little Compton Fire &1 Police Departments. Presented by WatermelonAligator theater company. Visit our website for morei information or to] purchase tickets. -The first Friday ofe each month (September 6th) Ed Burnett willl bej joining us at the community center from 11:30to 12:301 to: answer any questions about key aspects of personal finance. EdisaLittle Compton resident and financial professional with New York] Life] Insurance Company, talking about topics such as recent tax changes, lifei insurance, retirement: income, andl long-term care concerns. -Children's/ Movie Nighti is on September 7th 6-8pm, offering popcorn and candy for purchase. -LCI Business Owners virtual meeting is on September 12th from 8:15-9:15 am. -Circle of Friends is on September 14th from 5-7pm, taking place at Young'sFamily! Farm. Sponsored Senior Lunch is on September 18th, serving seafood stuffed cod. Sponsored by Rose & -Summer camp was very successful this year, with thet many activities and themes for the weeks thel kids  Sal.  -Senior Haircuts are every Tuesday 8:30am to 12pm for $15.  hada al blast.  -Oura afterschool program will continue when school begins on September 3rd. -Now seeking hosts forl Fall Fest on October 19th! Contact. Amy for morei information.  Pleasel let us know ifyoul have any questions or concerns,  Sincerely,  Thel Little Compton Community Center is a 501 (c)(3) Organization  Dyfingy    vosna  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject:  andrew stoeckle stoecklea@gmal.com> Thursday, August 15, 20242:11PM DiPrete, Megan (DEM)  Mulcahey, Ryan (DEM); Keith Kyle; lsaMicreanyPdem.ngowa MaykayOdem.ngov, oephlobam.ogdemtgoa Murtaugh, Brittany (DOA); Town Council; tonyQadlawlc.net Tony Teixeira; Lip C; David Rockermann; andrew stoeckle Re: Fw: New User Support Form Has Been Submitted  Some people who received this message don't often get email from stoecklea@gmail.com. Learn why this is  important Dear) Megan,  Thank you: for your recent email. We hope the following clarifies our: interests.  We respectfully request that the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) void the recreational grant agreement (2020-40-4) with the Town ofLittle Compton. Specifically, the grantor devising thej property to the town in 1949 established ai restrictive covenant limiting use oft the property to town residents only. This access restriction is also Int the interest ofe exploring how to resolve this conflict, wej propose an in-person or virtual meeting involving relevant DEM: staff, Division of Grants Management staff in thel Rhode Island Department of Administration, Little Compton Below is information we believe is relevant to the initial decision to award the grant and our request to DEM1 to revisit that  recognized in every comprehensive plan and at town ordinance pertaining to use oft the property. Town Council representatives, and interested residents (at least the signatories to1 this request).  decision.  Town ofLittle Compton actions:  Int the course of preparing the grant application, the Town Landing Committee, formed at the direction oft the Town Council to raise private donations and restore the' Town Landing property, stated to the' Town Council: "Rob. Marra offered ai report oft the Town. Landing Committee noting they were considering applying.f for Dept. of1 Environmental. Management grant funds. The Administrator and Town, Solicitor will assist in the appropriate wording. for the grant to be clear that the land was devised to the town through a will with specific access rights for the community. Project plans will be needed. by Nov 7 in order to solicit a Request for Proposal for use with the grant application. Councilor. Anderson: requests the committee be mindful oft the level offinding as it wouldi relate to potential. Financial Town. Meeting approval." [emphasis The grant application and supporting materials submitted by the Town to DEM (December 5,2019) contained no mention oft the: restrictive covenant limiting access to town residents, did not include thet town's 2018 Comprehensive Plan, and did not include the town ordinance 9-3.3, which restricts use ofTown Landing property to town residence only.  added] - Town Council meeting minutes September 26, 2019  DEM actions:  While DEM was likely unaware ofa all defects int the application at the time of grant review, it should have been apparent that the then current (2018)Town Comprehensive Plan was missing from the application. Ini reviewing prior recreation    grant decisions, the Town ofLittle Compton applied for ai recreation grant in 20121 that was denied due to conflicts with  property use documented int the Town's Comprehensive Plan.  Standing of residents:  In 2023, the Town Council was informed ofa and acknowledged the restrictive covenant on the Town Landing property At our request, On January 4, 2024, the Town Council passed ai motion asking the Town Solicitor to approach DEM with the following question: Can the' Town "return $80,000 ofs grant funds received from. RI Dept. ofEnvironmental Management (RIDEM) thereby undoing the grant relationship over the Town. Ianding-"-Town Council meeting minutes, Wel have been diligent in our attempts to work with our Town representatives (as DEM has suggested) since the DEM contract is with the Town ofLittle Compton. The fact that the' Town'sr representatives communicating with DEM were also involved in preparing the grant application presents a conflict ofi interest that is difficult for us to overcome as we Not town residents have been a party to any of the meetings or communications between DEM and the' Town ofLittle Compton' s representatives regarding the grant. Consequently, we do not know ift the' Town officials relayed the' Town Council's requests correctly, what DEM's responses were, ifTown officials properly explained the restrictive covenant on In closing, thank you for your attention to this matter. We look forward to discussing ways we: might resolve this  and the conflict with DEM grant requirements related toj public access.  January 4, 2024  work with the Town.  the property, or ifTown officials ever explained the mistepresentations in the grant application.  situation.  Sincerely, Little Compton residents Phil Casey David Rockermann Andrew Stoeckle  On' Tue, Jul 30, 2024 at 8:12. AM: DiPrete, Megan (DEM) Megan.DiPreteldem..gov wrote:  Hello Mr. Stoeckle,  Iam writing in response to your inquiries which the Department of Administration has forwarded. Ihave included Ryan Mulcahey on this email. Ryan is DEM's Director ofLegislative Affairs.  2    It appears you are inquiring relative to the Outdoor Recreation Grant program. The Rhode Island Code of Regulations 250RICR110-00-7, addresses this program. The Outdoor Recreation Grant program is  administered through the RI Department of] Environmental Management.  You present a very unusual set ofhypothetical circumstances however we cannot provide definitive information or guidance without a specific proposal from the grantee. The Chief Administrative Officer oft the grantee municipality (town administrator or city manager, for example) should reach out to this office to  discuss any specific issues or concerns the Town has.  Thank you for your interest in the Outdoor Recreation grant program.  Best, Megan  RIDEM Megan DiPrete, AICP (she/her)  Division Chief  Rhodel Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Planningand) Development 235 Promenade: Street, Providence; RI02908 401.537.4468 (o): megendporegemngort (E)  Follow DEM onF Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Pleqse consideri the environmen!! before pinfing this e-mail.  From: Murtaugh, Brittany (DOA) Sent: Thursday, July 25,202410:29AM To: andrew stoeckle soccklea@gmal.com"  Subject: RE: Fw: New User Support Form Has Been Submitted  Hello Andrew,  Ini response to your question on statewide oversight, you can reference the RIGL35-1.1.5. The Department of  Administration provides support to DEM as part ofthat role.  3    We have reached out to DEM on your agency and program specific questions and I will: follow up with you  when II hear back.  Best,  Brittany Murtaugh  Programming Services Officerl Grants Management Office  Department of Administration I One Capitol Hill, 4th) Floor I Providence, RI 02908  itanymurgMoanges  https//controler.aminrgov/grants-managementgrantemanagementsystem-gms  From: andrew stoeckle socca@gmal.com Sent: Monday,July: 22, 20243:19PM  To: Murtaugh, Brittany (DOA) Srtaaasaise Subject: Re: Fw: New User Support Form Has Been Submitted  Brittany,  Related to a DEM recreation grant awarded to Little Compton in 2020,  1)Could you tell: me a bit about the relationship between DEM's grant programs and DOA? Is DEM's  recreational grant program subject to any oversight outside ofDEM?  Ifthere is any documentation related to grant oversight responsibilities and activities within the Rhode  Island state government, could you direct me to those resources?  2) Is there a statewide or DEM-specific ombudsman?  4    Andrew Stoeckle Little Compton  On Fri, Feb 16, 2024 at 10:01 AM: Murtaugh, Brittany (DOA) Brittany.Muraugn@d0.Lgov wrote:  Hello,  Thank you for reaching out with your question. Please review the terms of your subaward agreement with the grantor agency. If you believe that you are: not in compliance with the agreement, returning the funds to your Please connect directly with your grantor agency to review the terms of your agreement and determine ifa  grantor agency would be the nest step. return of funds is required.  Brittany  Brittany Murtaugh  Programming Services Officerl Grants Management Office  Department of Administration I One Capitol Hill, 4th] Floor Providence, RI 02908  itanymuragsolnges  htpsllcontroller.adminigolgmtsmensementgamemansenagementsystemgms  From: noreplyhautonmationsQairableemal.com noreply-tautomationsQarrableemall.com> on behalfof To: Murtaugh, Brittany (DOA) <Britany.Murtaugh@doa..gov; Benoit, Katje (DOA - Contractor)  Airtable Automations noreply+automationsQartableemail.com>  Sent: Thursday, February 15,20248:50PM Sie.spicTRelarswr  Subject: New User Support Form Has Been Submitted  This Message Is From an External Sender This message came from outside your organization.  5    Report Suspicious  Name: andrew stoeckle Ticket Number: RIGMS-1025 Email: tocckica@gmal.com  Description of] Issue: Is there any policy or guidance regarding the following scenario: Following grant award and completion, if we: find that our initial application was defective, can we: return the  grant money and be relieved oft the grant requirements?  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