Date posted: September 17, 2024 by 4:00 P.M. All items on this agenda are to be discussed and/or acted upon.  TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON TOWN HALL TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 40 Commons Little Compton, RI 02837 Live streaming at  itips/www.youtubecom/chamne/uCNOKCOBP933aE1gz0XH099  MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2024  AGENDA 7:00 P.M.  Salute to the Flag Announcements: Approval of Minutes Department Head Reports: Old Business:  09-05-2024 Council meeting  1. Receive: recommended wording for an amendment to the Town Code: relating to parking at Sakonnet Point, consider scheduling aj public hearing. Continue to 2. Receive recommendation for the appointment ofJohn Sweeney to the Pension Committee to fill the unexpired term of] Rob Marra. Appoint Mr. Sweeney to fill 3. Acknowledge a vote oft the LC Agricultural Conservancy Trust that the application from Sakonnet Vineyard was consistent with the terms, conditions and provisions oft the Deed to Development rights held by the' Trust (verbal receipt, formal 4. Ratify actions of Council President to allow Sakonnet Vineyard to change the hours ofe entertainment on September 21st from 1-4 pm to 12-3 pm due to an unanticipated need of the Musicians. It was noted that ift the Council did not ratify, 5. Discussion of sign ordinance, specifically Section 14-7 of the Zoning Ordinance  October 10,2024 unexpired term.  documentation to be received after agenda posted)  that music will only take place from 1-3 pm.    New Business:  1. Presentation tol be given by Bart Fromuth, CEO, Freedom Energy Logistics presenting 2. Request from Corporal Caitlin Silveira and Fire Fighter Jason DaSilva to use Veteran's Field on October 26th for the annual Trunk or Treat event for the community. 3. Request from Councilor Iriarte-Moore for the Council to request a status and balance 4. Copy of an email from Claire Johnson to the Town Administrator, copied to the Council wondering ift the lanterns (antique lights) on the south side oft the Commons  the benefits ofCommunity Choice. Aggregation.  ofLCI Housing Trust fund within the town's fund.  are nowi repaired and operating?  Board ofLicense Commissioners:  1. Request from the LC Historical Society for a Class SE (special event) one day retail beverage license for Sept. 28, 2024 for a feast celebration of the launching ofa Wampanoag mishoon, celebration taking place at the LC Community Center. They additionally ask that the road be closed from 6j pm to 8:30 pm to allow a: free public concert featuring Jennifer Kreisberg, an award-winning Native American vocalist.  Communications:  1. Request from Young Family Farm, LLC to hold its Annual Apple Picking and Music 2. Request from the Tiverton & Little Compton Prevention Coalition to use Veteran's Field on September 26 from 5:30 to 7 pm for the. Annual Family Dinner night with 3. Request from Caroline Wilkie Wordell, and Michael and Cora Rocha to usel Pike's Peak during the month ofNovember 2024 to: install 1000 American flags as well as banners containing the names of veterans who have served our country. They will be 4. Abatement list submitted by the Tax Assessor for four accounts, clarification on each  Festival on October 12th and 13th with ai rain date of Oct. 14th  the school.  removed in time for the Tree Lighting.  account  Consent:  1. Copy of a letter from Dr. Paul Healey, retired to the US Army Corp of Engineers, NE District concerning the planned dredging oft the Taunton River.  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 willl be no separate discussion of these items unless a council: member or citizen sO requests in which event thei item will be withdrawn from the General Order oft business  and considered int 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 ofa Town Council held on September 5th, A.D. 2024 at' 7:00 o'clock PM held in in-person format at the Town Hall, 40 Commons, Town Council Chambers, Little Compton, RI. Members present: Paul J. Golembeske, Andrew TIriarte-Moore Gary S. Mataronas, Patrick McHugh and Robert L. Mushen. Alsoi in attendance: Anthony DeSisto, Town Solicitor and. Antonio Teixeira, Town  Administrator.  At7:00 PM the Council President called for a Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.  Announcement: 1.  Thel Brownell Library will have one-on-one appointments available the second Monday ofeach month with Maria Sol Cuesta from The Point, part oft the United Way of RI to assist residents in makingi informed choices and decisiôns regarding many publicly funded programs and community resources. Contact the Library for information about scheduling an Motion made by Councilor Golembeske; receiving a second by Councilor. McHugh, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To approve, as written the Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To place on: file the  appointment. 635-8562  August 22, 2024 Town Council meeting minutes.  following Department Head Reports for August 20245  1. Town Clerk 2. Fire Department 3. Town. Administrator 4. Building/Zoning Official 5. Tax Assessor  Councilor McHugh asked ai few questions, oft the Town Administrator with regard to his report. ) Regarding town paving, when will we. have an update from BETA? Ans. Hoping to 2) Seéi reference to grant through Office of] Health and Aging, how much? $9,079 3) See reférence to meeting with Christine Shea, Architect who willl be offering aj proposal on 30 and 32 Commons building: needs. Councilor McHugh request that hel be involved in any The Town Solicitor reviewed for the Council the grammatical changes made to the wording of the. Attainable Housing ordinance based on public comment, planning board comments and his internal review. A letter has been received from the Planning Board supplying the vote taken on September 3, 2024 to accept the final draft oft the Chapter 18-7 ordinance wording. Said final draft is the same draft currently before the Town Council. The Solicitor notes iti is in good order and recommends final  schedule BETA to visit next méeting  future meetings.  adoption.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toratify the final wording of an amendment to include Chapter 18-7 Attainable Housing in the Little Compton Town Code    adopted. July 25, 2024 contingent upon ratification of wording and now effective September 5, 2024- -  Expiration September 5, 2029, reads as follows:  PROPOSED ATTAINABLE HOUSING AMENDMENT TO LITTLE COMPTON ZONING ORDINANCE  S 18-7. Attainable Housing. [Added 9-5-2024. - Expires 9-5-2029]  a. Purpose  1. The purpose of this section is to promote the creation of suitable, sustainable housing units in the residential zone by allowing additional residential density inai manner that balances the need for such housing with concerns for the environment, the carrying capacity of land, and. the health, safety and welfare of current and future residents, to be defined as Attainable Housing." While many local workers such as teachers, trade-workers, service, workers, and farmers may qualify for Affordable Housing, we récognize thati there may be some who may not. The "Attainable" category expands beyond the current income qualifications for state and federal affordable housing programs, to reach mémbers of our community who do not qualify for affordable, but who still are unàble to access  local housing.  b. Definitions  1. Attainable Housing Residential housing built or set aside for year round,  owner-occupied habitation for sale that is:  (a) affordable to households. whose adjusted gross income is less than 140%, with no lower limit, of the area median income, adjusted for family size, based on applicable United States Department of Housing and (b) deed. restricted sO as to remain permanently affordable toi the extent permitted by appliçable law, but in no event less than ninety nine (99) (1) shall be renewed for an additional ninety nine (99) years upon (2) shall provide for appointment by the Little Compton Town Council of a Monitoring Agent for Attainable Housing ("Monitoring Agent") tor monitor the long-term affordability of the units and compliance with the terms of this section, such Monitoring Agent to be selected in accordance with the duties and qualifications set forth inA Article 7 ("Administration and Enforcement of Regulations") of the Subdivision Regulations of the Town of Little Compton; (3) shall require execution of a monitoring services agreement by the Monitoring Agent, the applicant for a Special Use Permit required by S 18-7(c)(1) hereunder, and the Town of Little Compton; and  Urban Development, Schedules; and  years, provided furtheri that deed restrictions:  each conveyance of the property;    (4) shall be approved by the Planning Board.  2. Affordability - For the sole purpose of determining Attainable Housing, 35% of the purchasers' GMI is used only to calculate the maximum price for a house,  including real property taxes and insurance.  C. Approval Procedure  1. Subdivision. The creation of any new lots for Attainable Housing shall be reviewed as a subdivision by the Planning Board simultaneously with the review 2. Special Use Permit. A special use permit to allow up toi four (4) units of Attainable Housing may be granted by the Planning Board under Unified Development,  of a special use permit.  subject to the standards set forth below in Subsection d.  d. Standards for Attainable Housing Special Use Permit  1. Attainable Housing must consist. of single family dwelling units. 2. The proposed development must conform to the characteristics of the surrounding area toi the greatest extent possible. 3. Reduction in Minimum Lot Areas. Attainable Housing shall be permitted in a  Residential Zone:  (a) onal lot with a lot area of not lèss than 30,600 Sq. Ft.; (b) with road frontage no less than 120 feet;,  (c) with a lot width of no less than 120 feet extending back for 100 feet; and, (d). with a loti width no less than 75 feet wide for the remainder oft the lot. 4. A lot created. in accordance with the Attainable Housing Ordinance shall not be treated as a substandard lot of record, and shall not be eligible for further subdivision, the placement of an ADU or any relief available to substandard lots  of record.  5. Other Dimensional Requirements  (a) A lot. designated for Attainable Housing, in accordance with the Attainable Housing Ordinance, shall not contain a dwelling larger than 1,800 square (b) Front yard setbacks shall be no less than 301 ft. and side and rear yard  feet, nor a dwelling more than 301 feet in height; setbacks shall be no less than 251 ft.; and, (c) Lot coverage shall be no more than 10%.  6. Potable Water. Potable water shall be available and shall meet all Rhode Island Department of Health requirements. The Planning Board shall require a tested flow of no less than 2 gallons/minute for 4 hours. However, this condition shall  not be required until Final Approval stage.    7. DEM approved septic. A septic system approved by RI DEM shall be a condition ofa approval for any Attainable Housing, this condition shall not be required until  Final Approval stage.  e. Termination Date: This ordinance shall terminate upon a date five (5) years after passage unless otherwise sooner repealed or extended by the Town Council.  End vote.  The Council President noted that he has not been able to speak with the individual who expressed an interest in filling the vacancy on the Pension Committee. This mattèr will be placed on the next  Council agenda for further update.  The' Town Administrator was asked to report the steps he has taken to remediate the fire inspection deficiencies at 32 Commons. He noted that he has contacted Madden Electric, Crescent Alarms and Sakonnet Plumbing. Sakonnet Plumbing does not believe his sèrvices will be: needed. Both Madden electric and Crescent Alarms will return with, estimates for anticipated work. Councilor Mataronas believes many items could be assigned to. the DPW or he and Councilor Mushen can assist as needed. Councilor Golembeske noted that the electrical work could be costly.  Councilor McHugh noted that he and Councilor Mushen have met to review and recommend the structure of the proposed Historical Preservation Advisory Committee. This committee will be charged, ifadopted, with the actions and goals listed in the" Town Comprehensive Plan section HC2.A and with implementing a voluntary Historic Building Plaque program. They.rebommend a seven (7): member  committee as follows: AH Historian  An owner of property in the Commons An owner of property ih the Village of Adamsville AP Preservationist An owner of property in Sakonnet Point area Two (2) Members at Làrge The following was suggested and voted:  Motion made. by Councilor. McHugh, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, voting ini favor (Golembeske; Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To establish al Historic Preservation Advisory Committee tol be charged with actions and goals noted in the Town Comprehensive Plan section HC2.a and implementing a voluntary Historic Building Plaque program, said  committee will have seven (7) members and designated as follows: AHistorian- - Marjory O'Toole to: serve in this capacity An owner of property in the Commons- - Leslie Foxt to serve in this capacity AP Preservationist- - Clark Schoetlle to serve in this capacity  An owner of propertyi in the Village of Adamsville - need to secure volunteers for consideration An owner of property in Sakonnet Point area- - need to secure volunteers for consideration Two (2) Members at Large - Mikel Folcarelli and Ara Sadaniantz to serve ini this capacity.    The' Town Clerk will post the open position for receipt of letters ofi interest and return to a future Discussion ofthe next steps in the process to secure al Director for the Public Works Department. Councilor Mataronas noted hel has discussed the matter with the Solicitor. Councilor Mataronas wants to hire Ted Bodington with stipulations that he cannot bring trash to the Transfer Station with another town official handling oversight to the' Transfer Station. He asked the Solicitor to add to his comments. An motion was placed on the floori in order to allow discussion: Motion made by Councilor Mataronas with a second from Councilor Iriarte-Moore: to hire Ted Bodington with. stipulation that he cannot bring trash to the Transfer Station and another town official will oversee the Transfer Station. The Solicitor noted that ifthe trash delivery did: not také place then the conflict is eliminated. Oversight by another town official may limit the conflict. Hél believes an advisory opinion should be secured. Councilor Golembeske feels this is opening a can of worms. Councilor Mushen hopes to put  Council meeting upon receipt.  someone in place for oversight oft the department at a minimum.  Sal Marinosci commented that he was al building official for nine years ànd that he feels conflicts The' Town Clerk, speaking as an individual and not the Town Clerk disagreed with the motion. She asked the Solicitor ifl he meant Mr. Bodington himself delivering trash or his company. The Solicitor asked ifMr. Bodington owned the company to which he was answered yes. The response then was that no he could not deliver. Mrs. Wordell interpreted that to mean that neither Mr. Bodington nor his business could deliver trash during his reign as DPW director. until a successful advisory opinion is render, ifit can be. She also reminded those présent thati in the past there was an ethics ruling that Adolf Haffenreffer the then current Highway, Supervisor could not sit int that position and be the sole company  like this can bel handled.  conducting the work assigned. He suggests an opinion is sought first.  Larry Anderson - rememberéd the ruling for, what he admitted, is his in-law, Mr. Haffenreffer. Mrs. Wordell asked if the council could wait a few more weeks given theyl have been living this way: for a while. Councilor Mushen asked for a Council volunteer to work in thei interim. Councilor Golembeske offered to take on that duty until an opinion could bei rendered. A call to vote the motion on  the floor took place with the following result:  Motion made. by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, voting ini favor (Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh) Voting opposed (Golembeske, Mushen): To hire Ted) Bodington with the stipulation that he cannot bring trash to the' Transfer Station and another  town official will oversee the Transfer Station.  Discussion continued in order to bring clarification toi the vote. Consider aj probationary period, and setting a deadline for the advisory opinion to bei requested. After discussion the vote was amended Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, voting ini favor (Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh) Voting opposed (Golembeske, Mushen): Amend thej previous vote oft the Council to: now: read: Tol hire Ted Bodington as probationary. Director of Public Works with the stipulation that hei nor any employee ofhis business cannot bring trash collected by his business to thet town transfer station and any action having to do with the transfer station will be  and voted again, results as follows:    handled by the town administrator, and to set a deadline for Mr. Bodington toi file: for an advisory opinion to be before the next council meeting which is 2 weeks, ifMr. Bodington fails to complete that action he  willl be removed from this position.  Upon receipt of an advisory opinion from the RI Ethics Commission on Mr. Bodington's Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To authorize the  employment the matter willl bei reviewed and reconsidered.  Council President to execute the following proclamation:  PROCLAMATION  The' Town Council is pleased to recognize the exceptional cohtributions ofal host of people who worked together to build a replacement bridge in Wilbour Woods, The éombined efforts ofindividual residents, town employees, volunteers. And construction workers, under thè supervision of Arkins Construction, has resulted in a magnificent and sturdy structure which will serve the community for many  years to come. Town.  The efforts oft this group represent the essence ofthe spirit of community which characterizes our  For the Town Council,  Robert. L. Mushen, Town Council President  The Council considéred ai request that a meeting bes scheduled between the Town and RI Dept. of Environmental Management. During the discussion the Solicitor asked if he could be allowed to speak  with the RIDEM legal counsel first.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor McHugh, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Matàronas, McHugh, Mushen): To allow the' Town Solicitor to speak with RI Dept. ofl Environmehtal Management legal counsel on behalf oft the Town and to put this  subject down on a Council agenda for a status update ini four (4) weeks.  An) Entertainment License application. has been submitted by Dionysus Acquisition LLC Sakonnet Vineyard. A copy oft the Zoning Official's opinion letter has been supplied to the Council as well. It was noted that thel LC Agricultural Conservancy Trust will still need to render an opinion and  that they plan to schedule a special meeting to handle the matter next week.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas; To approve an application for an. Entertaimment, Licenser received from. Dionysus. Acquisition. LIC d/bla Sakonnet Vineyard, contingent upon the LC. Agricultural Conservancy Trust rendering a supportive  opinion at aj yet to be determined: meeting of the Trust.  Natalie Eliason stated that, although she appreciates the contingency that the Council is placing within the proposed vote, she is still concerned that the new: managers may not be able to keep the sound low enough to not bother the neighbors. The newj plan sounds wonderful, but it is still the same owner.    Councilor Triarte-Moore asked ift thel LCACT approves the proposal, as being in compliance with their restrictions, does the Town Council have to allow the license. The Solicitor said the Council does not have to allow the license. The Vineyard is required to seek out the opinions ofboth the Zoning  Official and the LCACT, but the Council has the final determination. The Solicitor made the following suggested contingencies: 1) Must meet Town Code- Chapter 6-7.4 specifically! b, c,d,e  2) Ifissues or problems are: found with the: first event then the subject should be revisited at Councilor Mataronas commented that he hoped that issues or problems would bej justified James David, co-manager of Sakonnet Vineyard statéd that this proposal is different than past events, one specific change ist thei music is moved to the çourtyard. Hei is. confident there will not be problems, 1-4 pm in afternoon and not in evening. Soft, light music. Hé feels they are a farm first and foremost, surrounding the event around agriculture, music is background entertainment. Larry Anderson - notes the license has a duration expiring Nov. 30th, 2024. Good trial period. Amy Veri - expressed that the whole presentation seems nice, but has lived through thé past problems andi is not convinced the new: management will live up to their intentions. Feels the location in courtyard may indeed amplify rather than reduce volume,: Wants stricter conditions and no amplification. Did not Councilor McHugh asked both ladies what their expectations were as an outcome to this matter.  the next available council meeting.  complaints, agreeing then the matter should bel looked at again.  like Councilor. Mataronas comment regardingjustified çomplaints.  Ms. Veri does not want tol be able to heàr the music.  Mrs. Eliason agreed, adding thati in long past they might hear a "tinkling" of music if thel breeze was headed in their direction. Ultimately shè does not want to be able tol hear thei music. James David stated that he and his co-manager are. trying to focus on farm and vineyard. They would like to bring the vinéyard back; to how it has beèn described during the Samson's ownership. They Sal Marinosci owned ai restaurant: in East Greenwich, which is next door to thel Blue, a heavy music venue. Blue uses sound curtains to curtail the sound. His restaurant has had light music which could not be heard on the street. There does not have tol bei issues with acoustic and not amplified. Motion on floor: Paul- Gary approve application contingent upon. LCACTrendering a supportive opinion at aj yet to be determined meeting ofthe Icact. Discussion of amending motion. To approve an Entertainment License application received from Dionysus Acquisition LLC d.b.a 2) Ifthere are issues found with the first event then the subject should be: revisited at the next 3) Contingent upon LC. Agricultural Conservancy Trust satisfactory review and approval at a meeting yet to be determined, should thel LCACT determine the application meets its standards.  are. looking to gain the trust of the community again.  Sakonnet' Vineyard with stipulations offered by solicitor: 1) Must meet town Code Chapter 6-7.4 specifically b, c,d,e;  available council meeting.    Natalie wants no interference from councilors sitting on west main: road listening to sound and warning Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving as second by Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, McHugh, Mataronas): To approve an Entertainment License application received from Dionysus Acquisition LLC d.b.a Sakonnet Vineyard with stipulations 2) Ifthere are issues found with the first event then the subject should be revisited at the next 3) Contingent upon LC. Agricultural Conservancy Trust satisfactory review and approval ata meeting yet to be determined, should thel LCACT determine thé application meets its standards. Motion made by Councilor McHugh, receiving as second by Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, McHugh, Mataronas): To approve ai request that] Ms. Jennifer Adams bej promoted: from part-time public safety dispatcher to full-time effective Sept. 10, 2024 witha 6- Motion made by Councilor McHugh, receiving as second by Councilor Mataronas, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, McHugh, Mataronas): To appoint Matthew Hughes as a permanent member oft the Little Compton Fire Department as a Firefighter Third-Class, effective on 04  vineyard to turn down the volume.  offered by Town Solicitor:  1) Must meet town Code Chapter 6-7.4 specifically b, c,d,e;  available council meeting;  month probationary period ending February 10, 2025.  September 2024. following:  At 8:09) PM1 the Town Council sitting ast thel Board ofLicense Commissioners voted the Motion made by Comncilor.Melugh, receiving as second by Councilor Golembeske, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, McHugh, Mataronas): To grant a Class F-1 one day Retail Beverage License to the LC Game Çlub for a clambaké tol bel held on September 15, 2024 at the. John  Dyer Road facility.  Mrs. Barbara Passmore wrote a letter asking the Council to consider at traffic study for the area around Pikes Peak. After al brief discussion it was noted that Councilor Mushen will discuss the matter with Police Chief] Raynes and return with a draft petition that will: need to be considered for filing with  thel RI State Traffic Commission.  Mrs. Passmore also asked ift the Town could consider moving thej port-a-jons at the recreational fields or placing aj pleasant fence around them before thet towns 350th Celebration in 2025. After a brief  discussion the following was voted:  Motion made by Councilor McHugh, receiving as second by Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, McHugh, Mataronas): To refer to the Recreation Committeea request to consider movement or fencing of the town port-a-jons located at the recreational fields,  additionally asking for ai recommendation of aj proposed action.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving as second by Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, McHugh, Mataronas): Toj place on file ai meeting notice received from the Coastal Resources Management Council ofai meeting to bel held Oct. 15,2024 as part  of the federal performance evaluation oft the RICRMC.    Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving as second by Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, McHugh, Mataronas): Toj place on file the consent  calendar as follows:  1. Announcement offering more details for' The Sakonnet Mishoon Project scheduled for September 2024 and sponsored by the LC Historical Society. 2. Copy of a resolution adopted by the Charlestown Town Council supporting funding for emergency temporary repair oft the Charlestown Breachway West Wall. Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving as second by Councilor Iriarte-Moore, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, McHugh, Mataronas): That the bills be allowed and  ordered paid as: follows: $53,671.72 Cox Computer RI Energy Street Lights WBMason Town Hall WBMason Assessor  $144.76 $103.13 $17.80 $17.98 $56.65 $61.50 $17.50  Verizon - Wastewater Treatment Facility East Bay Media Group Town Clerk East. Bay Media Group Probate West Place Animal Sanctuary Police Dept. WBMason Police Dept. AT&T Mobility - Police Dept. AT&TI Mobility - Police Dept. Info Quick Solutions Inc. - Computer Goulart Petroleum Inc. : Harbor Management Funds Everlasting Designs Inc. - Computer, Everlasting Designs Inci Computer Everlasting Designs Inc. Computer IRRI-7 Transfer Station Madden Electric 7 Public Safety Complex Fernco Services Inc. Public Safety. Complex Bound' Tree: Amb. Reimb: Fund HEN: Nozzles- Amb. Reimb. Fund Northeast Rèscue Systems Amb. Reimb. Fund. St Annes Hospital A Amb. Reimb. Fund ENOS Medical - Amb. Reimb. Fund ENOS Medical - Amb. Reimb. Fund Brown Emergency. Medicine: - Amb. Reimb. Fund Coronis Health Amb. Reimb, Fund Tiverton Auto Body Fire Dept. Louis A Cerbo Fire Dept. Blades Small Engine Repair - Fire Dept. On Scene LLC- Fire Dept. Northeast Rescue Systems - Fire Dept. Sakonnet Plumbing & Heating Inc. -] Fire Dept. Anna's Uniform Supply Inc. - Fire Dept. Anna's Uniform Supply Inc. - Fire Dept. Gaskell's Towing Inc. Fire Dept. Gaskell's Towing Inc. - Fire Dept.  $458.00 $233.46 $47.81 $82.46  $821.73 $1,291.25 $22.96 $1,575.00 $1,200.00 $1,340.00 $308.00 $154.19 $175.00  $680.45 $2,080.00 $2,163.00 $179.54 $435.00 $335.00 $250.00 $505.70 $180.00 $1,035.00 $100.98 $1,028.45 $500.00 $401.83 $594.00 $360.99 $481.25 $330.00  $6,628.69    FSP Books & Videos Fire Dept. Randall Watt - Fire Prev. Funds Flooring Solutions Capital funds Petro - Diesel WBMason Administrator Seekonk Supply Inc. Highway Verizon DPW-Transfer Station General Code- - Computer WEJackson & Company Assessor Lawrence Waste Services - Harbor Management Funds Black Earth Compost - Transfer Station Tiverton Materials LLC-1 highway Anthony DeSisto Law Assoc. - litigation Southcoast Cleaning Public Safety Complex Southcoast Cleaning Town Hall grange  $264.91  $5,277.41 $180.00 $25,750.00 $732.51 $120.62 $1,518.76 $83.64 $1,195.00 $141.00 $158.10 $180.00 $111.04 $1,637.50 $1,325.00 $1,325.00  With no: further business before the Council thé meeting was declared adjourned at 8:18PM.  Carol. A. Wordell, CMC, Town Clerk    OB2  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject: Carol,  Robert Mushen Carol Wordell  Friday, September 6, 2024 10:53 AM FW: Pension Committee Appointment  FYI. Please add to the agenda fori the 19th.  Bob  From:. John Sweeney malto,sauxzegmal.om, Sent: Friday, September6 6, 202410:43AM To: Robert Mushen rmushen@littlecomptonri.org> Subject: Re: Pension Committee  Bob John Sweeney  Iam interested in filling the vacancy and serving on the Pension Committee.  1    0B-3  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Marissa,  Robert Mushen Marissa Stashenko Carol Wordell RE: Quick Question  Wednesday, September 11, 20243:37PM  Thank you fory your question. Ibelieve your shift of time slot to one hour earlier is consistent with the intent ofy your By copy, lam requesting the Town Clerk to place the matter on the 9/19 Council agenda for ratification of this change.  application. Accordingly, please proceed with 12-3 on 9/21.  Bob  From: Marissa Stashenko malto:marissa@sakonnetwine.com, Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2024: 11:39, AM To: Robert Mushen rmushen@littlecomptonr.org>  Subject: Quick Question Hil Bob,  Ihope your week is going well. You are probably aware, but the special session with the Ag Trust iss scheduled for Monday. Iami tentatively scheduling artists to play on our 3 dates, pending final Ag Trust approval obviously, and Ihad a quick question for you. On 9/21, the group can do 12-3 (vs 1-4) because they are playing a wedding in Newport in the evening. Our application states 1-4, so. Ijust wanted to reach out and seei ifit would be a big deal if we shifted the time on that one date by an hour, and ift there is anything we would need to do. Alternatively, he couldj just play from 1-3 of  course. Let me. know what you think.  Thank you! Marissa Marissa Stashenko Marisa@skometwimecon 508.451.1954 Sakonnet Vineyard 162 West Main Rd Little Compton, RI 02837  1    OB-5  Town ofL Little Compton, RI Monday, September 16, 2024  Chapter 14. Zoning $14-7.SIGNS.  $1 14-7.1. Signs Permitted in the Residence (R) District.  [Ord. 6/23/94, Art.7]  a. Aname plate or identification sign, not exceeding 1 1/2 square feet in area, indicating the name of the occupant or identifying a permitted home occupation or residential professional office. Such a sign shall be illuminated only by continuous, white, indirect light with no animation or movement and shall b. At temporary unlighted sign not exceeding 12 square feet in area nor exceeding eight feet in height, pertaining to the prospective sale or lease of the premises upon which it is located. This may also include a temporary political or voting sign. Such a temporary sign shall be limited to six months G. A sign or announcement board, not exceeding 12 square feet in area nor exceeding eight feet in height, pertaining to a permitted religious, institutional or government use or to a lawful nonconforming use. Such sign shall be located on the site of the principal use and may be lighted only by continuous, d. Regulatory signs not exceeding one and one-half square feet in area indicating restrictions on or e. Signs required in connection with uses permitted as special use permits shall be considered as special f. All signs, except regulatory signs, shall be located at least 151 feet from any side or rear lot line except where such sign is located on the wall of a building or structure. No sign shall extend over or onto a public right-of-way and any illumination shall be oriented SO as to direct glare away from neighboring g. Billboards or other outdoor advertising devices, not related to a use or activity on the premises, are  be located on the site oft the use to which it is attached.  duration.  white indirect light with no movement or animation. prohibitions on the use of public or private property.  use permits, subject to authorization by the Zoning Board of Review.  property and highways. prohibited.  S 14-7.2. Signs Permitted in the Business (B) Districts.  [Ord. 6/23/94, Art.7 7]  a. Signs permitted in the RI District as listed in Subsection 14-7.1a through d.  b. One sign in connection with a permitted or lawful nonconforming use, provided that such sign shall pertain to and be located on the site of the principal use. Such signs shall be no greater than 12 square feet in area and shall be located no closer than 30 feet to any R District. Such signs shall project no more than 5 feet above the main cornice line of the structure to which they pertain. Signs shall be located no closer than 5 feet to a front lot line except where they are attached to a structure housing the principal use. In such cases, no part of any sign shall project over a public right-of-way and no portion of any projecting sign shall be less than 10 feet above the grade of the land below. Signs shall bei illuminated only by continuous, white, indirect lighting with no animation or movement.    C. Signs in connection with a use permitted as a special use permit shall be considered as special use d. No sign shall exceed 12 square feet in area except where the Zoning Board of Review grants a e. Billboards or other outdoor advertising devices, not related to a use or activity on the premises, are  permit, subject to action by the Zoning Board of Review. dimensional variance to exceed such limit.  prohibited.  S 14-7.3. Portable or Mobile Signs.  [Ord. 6/23/94, Art. 7]  Portable or mobile signs designed for movement to a site by truck or hauled to a site on its own running  gear and not permanently installed at the site are prohibited in all zoning districts.    Heather Cook From: Sent: To: Subject:  VB  Mike Murphy MMuplyplepowercom, Friday, September 6, 20242:12PM Freedom Energy Logistics--Follow Up  Heather Cook  You don't often get email from mmuply@repowercom. Learn why this is important  Hello Heather,  Iappreciate you speaking with me: for a few: minutes today. 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We thank you for your continued support for the Public Safety in our  community.  Sincerely,  Corporal Caitlin Farrar Fire Fighter Jason DaSilva    NB3  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject: Hi Carol,  Andrew' W. Iriarte-Moore <andrewmoorewider@gmail.com>  Monday, September 9, 20246:25PM  Carol Wordell Agenda item  Can you please include the following agenda item on: next week's agenda? Status and balance ofthe Little Compton Housing Trust fund within the town's funds.  Thank you, Andrew  Andrew W. Iriarte-Moore Mobile Phone . (401)400-2294  President & Owner . CFO Consulting Group, LLC Town Council Member . Town of Little Compton, RI  1    Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject:  MB4  Claire Johnson sckwyohn@coxnet> Friday, September 6, 20247:27PM Robert Mushen; Gary Mataronas; Town Council Lanterns south side of Commons  Tony Teixeira  Dear Mr. Teixeira: question.  Ileft aj phone message for you yesterday morning Sept. 5 around 1lam and this isa follow up onn my Ihave included the previous emails dating back to 20171 regarding correspondences for repair oft the south  lanterns on the Commons working again. PLEASE SEE BELOW.  The roads in LC: now are absolutely beautiful and specially in town around the Commons. Yesterday Ij parked opposite the United Congregational Church Parish House, on the south road on Commons, noting that the finishing landscaping is being done- soil has been filled in and smoothed in behind the curbstone ready for grass seeding. The Lanterns electrical Conduits that were exposed for years, are now Irecall speaking with you at the LCHS HOUSE Tour back in September of2022; we were at the Wunnegin Estate on West Main Road, across from the LCHS. (The McNoughton Farm). You shared that there was: much hope that the upcoming paving ini town would: make the repairs oft the lantern electric conduits underground possible because curbing was being put ini to cover the exposed conduits and prevent future erosion. My question is: "Are thel lanterns now repaired and operating, and ready to shine, now that the final Iam crossing my fingers that you will reply YES! It has been a while, and now the final paving and finishing work is being completed. What a sad day it would bei ift the very important lanterns for the safety ofthet town, on the south side, are still going to stand in darkness during the upcoming months. (I won't say years as 5 years The United Congregational Church would benefit from the road being illuminated by working lanterns for their evening services and activities. There are other LC Civic organizations also, that regularly have annual meetings at the UCCLC, including the LC Historical Society; the Sakonnet Preservation Society; Little Compton Garden Club; the Nature Conservancy are among a few. Additionally, concerts open to the public are often held at the church too. And usually in the evening. Wel have a public piano concert on September 20th which begins at 7PM. SAFETY for the townspeople by proper lighting with the lanterns is ESSENTIAL and SO Please let me. know the status; we are sO eager to have all the townspeople able to park and see: in the evenings, especially now that we. have CURBING tol be concerned about as well as the south commons road being  covered with soil.  finishing work of covering the conduits and planting grass is being done?"  have passed while we waited!!!)  very necessary.  narrowed by the curbing and paving.  1    Sthardsonesmal.com, tekeraelteompomors Subject: Re: Lanterns south: side of Commons Hi Carol, Tony, and Bob:  April is here again, and I wanted tot touch base with you regarding repair of the lanterns on the south side of the Commons and lighting them once again. Is there any hope at all that new conduits will replace the worn broken ones, and the lights Iam hopeful that repairing them will be addressed soon. Itl has been almost a year and al half now since If first inquired about them, and it surely would be wonderful tol have these few lanterns illuminating evening church activities once again on the South side oft the Commons, and providing needed safety for the Thank you sO much for your inquiries and support regarding this; and looking forward to seeing them on again soon!! Please let me. know the status.  will operate once more?  town.  Thanks you sO much! Claire Claire Johnson Deacon  United Congregational Church Little Compton, RI 02837  On Dec 17,2018, at 3:12. PM, Carol Wordell cwordel/Qtler.om> wrote:  Claire,  Ihave no further information on the lights, but Iwill reach out again.  Carol  From: Claire. Johnson mallosewohnerokne. Sent: Monday, December 17, 20182:48PM To: Carol' Wordell cwordell@tcr.como; Robert Mushen mushen@tfcr.como Rebecca Floyd Marshall rebecca@uccittecompton.orp>; Peter & Prudence Fallon alonation@coxnep; Peter Derbyshire peter@dwc.necoxmal.com>; Shirley Hardison smhardisonermal.om Subject: Lanterns south side of Commons  Dear Carol,  Since Christmas is next week, and it) has been  3    best news tol hear! Thank you SO much for making this happen, and my deepest thanks for this! We are presently in Kenwood, Ca, north Bay, visiting son Will, and his family, and grandson Rowan, and especially appreciate your contacting me, and everyone via this email, sinceI Iwouldn't be able to hear your Thank you sO very: much...what a great night it will be to have the entire commons once again beaming and shining with lights, particularly in front oft the Church! With much appreciation and gratitude, Claire  voicemail.  Sent from my iPad On Oct 12, 2018, at12:07 PM, Ocwordell@tcrii.com-mailto: umel@tCricmweue malo,cwordell@tel@ticr.comwrote": Claire and to all addressees, Iwanted to touch base to let you know oft the progress ofs your request. Claire, Idid leave a voice mail at your home phone in an effort to speak directly to explain the matter, but felt it important enough tor not delay the explanation simply because we could not immediately The electrician has the ability to have those lights working, and has activated the lights to test the connection. We have, however, asked that he disconnect the power to those lights beyond a series of exposed conduits as iti is a huge safety issue to have those cables  speak.  5    From: Claire Johnson mallochwiohn@coxnet <mailto: sckwiohn@coxnel) Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 1:36. PM To: Robert Mushen <mushen@tleri.com <mailto-rmush en@ticri.com>> Cc: Rebecca Floyd Marshall revrebeccaQuec.necoxmail.coms mallorevrebecaQucc-necoxmal.c om>>; Peter Derbyshire PIBssNsRONN @cox.net>>; Carol Wordell <cwordel@ter.com-malloxcword ell@ticri.com>>. Peter Fallon falonation@coxnel-maltofallon ation@cox.neb>; Sue Chase <rainbowranch299Qaol.comemalt rainbowranch299Qa0l.com>; <suttel4Qa0.commalto-suttel4 Qaol.com>>; Shirley Hardison shrhardison@gmail.com-maltos harison@emal.com towncou nci@ticricomemaillotownoouneil Subject: Re: Lanterns not working in front oft the United Congregational Church on the Commons Hi Bob and Carol:  Mary Suttell  @tlcri.com>  With Fall and darker evenings now upon us, Iwrite once more about the lighting issue in front oft the United Congregational Church along the South side oft the Commons. Iknow we have touched base about this over the past year; however, the darkness along the road continues to be a grave safety issue for those who attend evening church events and meetings, and must park along the Imyself am one oft those concerned, when walking to and from my car. Do you see the lanterns on the South side oft the Commons ever being restored to working order again?I know you have contacted an  street to attend.  7    the east border oft the Commons - he pointed out to us at that time that the south border would involve significant excavation of underground cables.  Ini fact, iti is coordinating his and the excavator's schedules that has slowed progress. Wel have received his assurance that he will work to get excavation started soon sO as to get the: new cable conduits ini the ground and lighting restored. As Carol has said, we acknowledge the safety implications and will keep on top oft this issue. Thank you for  your patience. Bob Robert Mushen Town Council President 401.635.4529 From: Claire. Johnson maltoewom@cosne <mailto: sckwiohn@cox.nep) Sent: Friday, December 08, 2017 8:46. AM To: Carol Wordell Cc: Robert Mushen; lowncounclQitle- compton.com maltorowncouncie little- compton.com>; towncounci@ticr. com aliptomcucillstsom >Rev. Rebecca Floyd-Marshall; Kate Schmitt; Peter Derbyshire Subject: Re: Lanterns not working in: front of the United Congregational Church on the Commons Dear Carol Thank you sO much for your prompt attention to this matter. Itis greatly appreciated! Claire  Claire Johnson  9    little-  compton.com>; towncounci/@ticn. com mallpiomcousildlericm Cc: Carol Wordell; Rev. Rebecca Floyd-Marshall; Kate Schmitt; Peter Derbyshire Subject: Lanterns not working in front oft the United Congregational Church on1 the Commons  Dear Council President Mushen and Members oft the Town Council: Could the Lanterns alongside the southernmost road on the Commons ini front oft the United Congregational Church, extending down to Pikes Peak, be lit? Tonight after a church meeting we were shocked to see. halfofthe Commons "in the dark". Not one oft the lanterns along this southern road on the Commons was lit tonight. The South side oft the Commons was in total darkness! With the Christmas Eve Services coming in ai few weeks, having proper lighting where many ofthe church attendees park, is paramount, particularly with the darkness during the evening services. There are also other evening events at the United Congregational Church throughout the entire year. Why aren't the lanterns working? Ifthere is a problem getting them tol light, then why can't it be corrected and repaired?Irecall that the lanterns in front of the Little Compton Community Center were  11    Clss - SE bunke  RECEIVED SEP 0:9 2024  BLE-I  LITTLE COMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY  September 4, 2024  Dear Little Compton Town Council,  Thel Little Compton Historical Society requests a one-day special license to serve wine and beer at no charge to our guests at the Little Compton Community Center on September 28 from 4 to 6:30j pm. We expect between 100 and 140 people to attend a feast to celebrate the launch ofa Wampanoag mishoon (dugout canoe) from Lloyd's We also request that the road in front oft the Community Center be shut down from 6to 8:30P PM to enable us to host a free public concert featuring Jennifer Kreisberg, an award- winning Native American vocalist. We will gladly pay for aj police detail. For your information, we. have also requested a police detail on Rhode Island Rhode during the mishoon launch at 10 am to monitor parking and pedestrians. We have consulted with Harbor Master Mike Massa concerning safety issues. We have notified residents in the Lloyd's Beach area ofthe event and asked them to reach out to us ifthey have any concerns. We are also extremely grateful for the outpouring of support from Gary Mataronas, Lisa Lyons, and the Sakonnet Yacht Club: for their offers of special event parking to accommodate our launch participants, elders, and guests with handicapped parking stickers. We are also arranging a continuously operating shuttle bus from a large parking field at the Historical to the beach, and arranging for aj portapotty on Gary Mataronas' field. There willl be additional restrooms at the Yacht Club and at the Wel hope that the Town Council members will join us at the Feast. Tickets can be purchased at www.itlecompton.org Ifyou have any questions, please contact me at Thank you: for your support with this important event honoring the history oft the  Beach earlier that day.  Historical Society.  401-418-4327 or chson@icompnorz Sakonnet people and our Wampanoag neighbors.  Sincerely,  mayy O'loole Marjory O'Toole Executive Director  548 West Main Road P.O. Box 577 Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837 phone: 401-635-4035  e-mail: chistory@yahoo.com www.liglecompton.org    CDAA-I  RECEIVED SEP 11202  Entertainment License Application Single Event Application License fee - $15 per event  Name ofe entity requesting license and physical address of venue location:  Younglily uA, uc  1. Name, residence, mailing address, telephone number of person responsible for day-to-day  operations:  hadutr Touns 01339-7460 /40,35-5783  2. Day oft thev week and hoursthat entertainment will be offered:  101Z4 lol3 - Panbate  lol4 13-3ph  3. Nature andt type ofe entertainment event Apple Dacliny 4 Musc  offered; erist  4. Maximum number of participants expected at thel largest event: 50-lboo peope-/dss  Aluess Lethes Nepesbient tol limit the number ofparticipants to the maximum pks lot denkirss MOL ony addes  V6. As scaled drawing oflocation, size and dimension of major element for thej planned event 7. An opinion oft the Zoning Official that the proposed activity is compliant with thej provisions Ist the property to be used subject to a' "conservation restriction" pursuant to RIGL: 34-39,Sych as aconservation easement, deed for development rights, or other similar instrument? YES/NO IfYES, a written statement is attached from the agency or organization: holding such a conservation restriction affirming that thej proposed entertainment activity is fully consistent with thet terms, conditions, and provisions of the conservation restriction.  of Chapter XIV (Zoning)  All required submittals have been attached.  ghlzy Date  o  So bays.  NOTE I tonlacled L.C. Bolue Nept  10/25/2017  66 lotin  a Polie Duly    ENTRANCE PApabE  Mouk FANALY FARH MAP FOR APPLEFEST    3  35 : 4.0+A.  319  50205 51631  37883 246t 36 e LC007 37,000t SEEN NOTE 29243 3751 150r 37 27,000+ 175: X185:) 156t 38 1.0+A. (2+A.) 190t 6520 132 100.0 39 40,000+ PVT. 230 RO.W. 230.0  9,00  /  BAND ENT KIDDiE GAMES  FAJuCs FARH MAP Fop APPLEFEST  Yous6  DEVELOPMENTRIGHTS CONVEYED TOT THE  STATE OF RHODE! SLAND.AGRICULTURAL LANDE PRESERMATION COMMS:  90.27 ACRES    STATEOF RHODE ISAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS Agrcultural Lands Preservation Commission clo Department of Environmental Management 235 Promanade Street Previdance, RI 0290E  00001  September 6, 2018 Karla and Tyler Voung Young Family Fars 260 W Main Rd Little Compton, RIC 02837 Mr. & Mrs. Voung,  This letter is to respond to your request for written notiçe that) your annual  and Development Rightsas proposed  Festivais are consistent with the terms, conditions, and provisions oft the Deed Apple to Picking Blue Grass  required by the Town oflittle Compton.  ina accordance witia avotet taken 038 Oclober 27, 2016, the ALPC confmsi that these  activities  do not violate thet terms oft the Deed to Development Rights.  Sincerely, hobses L t. Michelle Sheehan State Land Conservation Manager    Comm)  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Hi Carol,  Little Compton itiecompton@rprevention.org> Tuesday, September 10, 20241:13PM Robert Mushen; sraynes@ticr.com; petrin@ticri.com Veteran's Field September 26th  Carol Wordell  We are hoping to use Veteran's field for our Annual Family Dinner night with the school. Can you help us get that approved. It would be from 5:30-7:00pm Please let mel know ift there are any forms which. I need to complete as well.  Police&Fire on copy here to expedite. Thank you!  Brian Gough Coordinator 401-965-0197 itlsomptomdnmesemimans coalitions Thel Tiverton &L Little Compton PREVENTION COALITIONS  Tiverton & Little Compton Prevention Coalitions  1    CM3  00  5  TO THE TOWN COUNCIL:  We respectfully ask that November 2024 be named VETERANS MONTH in Little Compton, and request that, once again, we may install 1000 American flags on Pike's Peak as well as banners containing names of veterans who have served our country. Flags and bânners will remain on Pike's Peak for the month of November and be removed in time for the Tree Lighting. Caroline Wordell will be responsible for the flag installation, and Mike and Cora Rocha will take responsibility for the banner installation.  Thanking you in advance, we remain,  Sincerely,  Caroline Wilkie Wordell Cora Rocha Michael Rocha    CmA-Y  Town ofLittle Compton OFFICE OF' THE TAXASSESSOR Post Office Box 226 Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837 (401)635-4509  September 19, 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 five thousand, one hundred and twenty-two dollars  and one cent ($5,122.01). Respectfully Submitted  Gfye Denise M Cosgrove, RICA Tax Assessor        Kiml  Date: 16 September 2024  To:  Charles Farris, Regulatory Division htsalamdiscimom. Somerset Board of] Health/S Selectmen Fall River Mayor/B Board ofHealth Swansea Board ofHealth /S Selectmen Little Compton Board ofHealth / Selectmen Assonet Board of Health / Selectmen Portsmouth Board of Health /S Selectmen  USA Army Corps of Engineers, New England District  CC:  From: Paul Healey, MD (ret)  Public Health Physician, Occupational & Environmental Medicine  Subject: Planned Dredging in' Taunton River by Prysmian Cables and Systems USA, LLC  One Brayton Point Road, Somerset, MA 02726 File Number: NAE-2022-01537  Dear Sir,  Thank you: for the opportunity to review on comment on this project. Ihave reviewed the findings and offer the following comments as a private citizen of Somerset, MA. Please acknowledge receipt oft this document. My conclusion is that we need additional information prior to Prysmian conducting dredging activities (highly contaminated with oil and hazardous The' Taunton River/M Mount Hope Bay are tidal waterways with the potential for upstream/ downstream impacts on multiple towns and cities. Somerset residents swim at] Pierce's beach and other areas are likely to be impacted by the planned activities. Inote that there isi no indication that Federal, State or Local Public Health officials have provided an opinion on the impact of and duration ofa any restrictions on the use oft the local waters for swimming, fishing, or clamming. There are no estimates of the levels of contamination as a: result oft the proposed mechanical The proposed method for mechanical dredging oft the sediment is to use "clamshell bucket" from al barge to transfer the dredged materials to SCOWS. I suggest it would be more advisable to use a vacuum: method for atl least the top two (2): feet ofmaterial which: ist the most contaminated and although more expensive more. likely to: minimize the re-solubilization and dissemination of the contaminated material upstream and downstream oft the site and would minimize contamination The current situation ini the Taunton River and surrounding waterways is that the oil and hazardous waste: material (OHM), including metals, has settled since the closure oft the Brayton Point plant and the contaminants are essentially of no immediate hazard to the waters, however, the planned dredging will create a situation of immediate hazard and risk to the Public that  materials) in the Taunton River to build a pier.  method ofdredging proposed.  spreading to those areas.  Page 1 of7    use the local waters, fish and clam int the area, including the Lee River for an unknown period of time. Many ofmy comments are based on1 the findings in your report (extracted verbatim areas Ihope you will provide a: forum for public discussion in the Somerset/S Swansea area and local communities. I encourage you to also include Public Health Officials and Environmental Scientists to provide additional information on the impact oft the dredging using the clamshell The focus ofmy comments is on the method of] handling, removal and disposal of composites 1, 2, and 3, presumably over land, through the Town of Somerset, MA on route to its final  ofconcern). Irefer the reader to the full report ift there are questions.  bucket" technique.  destination. Ihope you can shed some light on1 the following.  1. What plans are: mandated for the appropriate removal from the' Taunton River, loading onto a vessel/barge and where, to be loaded onto trucks, how will material be contained 3. What oversight is mandated to protect the residents of Somerset, MA: and intervening Towns in the transport oft these contaminants to their final resting place? 4. Will Somerset Town Board of] Health have oversight responsibilities? 5. Who will monitor the levels of oil and hazardous materials that are resuspended in the My second series of questions have to do with the impact on. local fishing, clamming and recreation on1 the Taunton and Lee Rivers and Mount Hope Bay during the period of excavation. 1. What type of water access does the US COE NE: recommend and for how long until the levels of disturbed contamination noted in your report settle to safe level? 2. As these waters are contiguous and there is clam collection in the Lee River, what restrictions and for how long, if any, before clams might be consumable again? 3. What is the potential, and who will monitor, impact on other wildlife in the area as a result of disturbing the contamination from Prysmian's dredging in the area? 4. What is the impact on our: food supply by dumping any additional contaminated material in the ocean off Cape Cod or RI and the subsequent impact of cumulative dosing to the area on: marine life ini that area and our: food source of material that is contaminated but  int those vehicles and transported off site? 2. Who regulates this process?  local waters?  not severely that it cannot be deposited off Cape Cod and RI?  Thei report notes the Risk ranking oft the site following a' Tier One review oft the site characteristics and the available historical data, the Brayton Point project was given aj moderate to) high risk ranking according to the following matrix. Much ofthe following are direct quotes  from the: report.  Page 20 of7    Table 1: Project Risk Ranking  Rank Low Low-Moderate Moderate High  Guidelines  Few or no sources of contamination. Data available to verify no significant potential for adverse biological effects. Few or no sources of contamination but existing data is insufficient to Contamination sources exist within the vicinity of the project with the potential to produce chemical concentrations that may cause adverse Known sources of contamination within the project area and project area or project(s) in the vicinity were previously unsuitable for unconfined  confirm ranking, biological effects. open water placement.  Evaluating the Chemical Results: From the Report  "To examine the sediment concentrations in an ecologically meaningful context, NAE used Sediment Quality Guidelines (SQGs) to screen the chemical concentrations found in the sediment samples from the Brayton Point project. Applicable SQG screening values for marine and estuarine sediments are the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) effects-range low (ERL) and effects-range median (ERM). Iti is important to understand that these values were not derived as toxicity pass-fail thresholds. Rather, ERL: and ERM values are empirically derived guidelines based on al large number of studies nationwide that identify contaminant levels that indicate probability oft toxic effects toi inform decision making (Long et al., 1998). Effects are considered unlikely at concentrations below the ERL with an increased probability of toxic effects as concentrations increase. At concentrations above the ERM toxic effects are considered likely. For samples with sediment concentrations that fall between the ERL and ERM: levels, consideration is given to both the number of contaminants that exceed ERL values and where the concentrations fall in the: range between ERL and ERM values in assessing the probability oftoxic effects and the potential need for additional testing." . (Emphasis. Added.)  Page 3 of7    25  3:1 SIDE SLOPE.  Legend: e Ssmple Location Limit ofF ProjectArea Side Slope Existing Navigation Channel Proposedy Walkway DredgeA Area Bathmetry 1ft0 Contours Bathymetry provided by Rambol: 2022  MOUNT HOPE BAY  Findings:  "Several contaminants of concern (COC) were: found at concentrations exceeding the ERLO or ERM: in the surface samples collected along the boundary oft the project area. Inj particular, mercury concentrations exceeded the ERM and Rhode Island Sound Disposal Site (RISDS) or the Cape Cod Bay Disposal Site (CCBDS) reference site values in the surface samples from stations B and F and the sample from station L. Zinc was: found above the ERM and reference site values int the surface samples at stations A and E. Lead and copper were: found above the ERL: and reference site values in the surface samples at stations A,B.C,Fa and the sample from station L. Chromium, cadmium, and arsenic were also found above the ERL in some samples "The greatest concentrations of organic COCs were also found in the surface samples collected along thel boundary of the project area. Acenaphthylene and fluorene were found at concentrations above the ERLint the surface samples at stations B and F and fluorene was also above the ERLin the sample from station. L. Total high molecular weight PAHS (HPAH) were above the ERL and RISDS and CCBDS reference site values in the surface samples from stations B,C,a and F. All other PAHS in all other samples were found at concentrations below the ERL. The pesticide 4,4'-DDT was found at a concentration more than 5 times the ERM in the surface sample from station B. 4,4'-DDD also slightly exceeded the ERL in the surface sample from  along the dredge boundary." " (Emphasis Added.)  Page4of7    station B and total DDX (the sum of4,4'-DDD, 4,4'-DDE, and 4,4'-DDT) and dieldrin exceeded the ERL and reference site values ini the surface samples from stations B and) K and the sample from station L. Total chlordane also exceeded the ERLin the sample from station L. Total polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) exceeded the ERL: and reference site values ini the surface samples from stations B and F: and the sample from station L. All other samples had total PCB  concentrations below the ERL." (Emphasis Added.)  Biological Analysis of Sediments:  "Composites 1 and 2: represent the top 3 feet ofs surface sediment ini the southern edge and southwest corner oft the dredge area. Composite 3 includes the middle and eastern portions oft the northern edge of the dredge area and extends from the -27f ft. MLLW contour to the over depth elevation at -35 ft MLLW. The deeper material below composites 1 and 2 as well as the material from the middle portion oft the dredge area is represented by composites 4 and 5 (see Table 5 and  Figure 5)." (Emphasis Added.)  Table 5: Biological Testing Composites Composite 1 Surface samples from A (0-2 ft), B (0-3 ft,F(0-2ft) Composite 2 Surface samples from C (0-2 ft), D (0-3ft), E(0-2ft) Composite 3 Land surface sample from K (0-2 ft) Composite 4 A (2-17f ft), B (3-16.5 ft), C(2-21f ft), D (3-17.8ft), *F(2- Composite 5 H,J, E (2-12.5ft), *I, *G, *K (2-7.4) Note: Intervals in ft below sediment surface *Sample material not included in biological testing composite, represented by other samples in the composite based on location, lithology, and chemistry results.  21.1)  Evaluating Potential Effects to Human Health:  "In order to assess the potential risk tol human health through the exposure pathways identified in the CSM, a 28-day bioaccumulation test was performed with the clam Macoma nasuta and the marine worm. Alitta virens (previously known as Nereis virens) on the composite samples."  (Emphasis Added.) Comparison to RISDS:  "Results showed statistically significant increases of certain contaminants of concern (COCs) in tissue samples from clams exposed to project sediments when compared to tissue samples from clams exposed to RISDS reference area sediments including 7 metals, 15PAHS, 7PCB congeners, 4-4°-DDE, and dieldrin. Most notably Denzo@)anthracene, benzo(a)pyrene, benzolb)fluoranthene, bemzo@gluoranthene, benzolg.h,perylene, imdemo,2,-g,pyrene and pyrene were, more than 10 times the RISDS reference site value and mercury was more than 5t times the RISDS reference site value in composites 1,2, and 3. Fluoranthene, PCB 118, PCB 138, and dieldrin were also more than 10 times the RISDS reference site value in composite 3. Composites 1,2, and 3 had the greatest concentration of organic COCs with composite 3 having the highest total PAH and PCB concentrations overall." (Emphasis Added.) "Significant increases in worm tissue samples as compared to. RISDS reference area tissue samples included 51 metals, 51 PAHS, 101 PCB congeners, and dieldrin. Most notably PCB1 180 was  Page 5of7    1501 times the RISDS reference site value in composite 3. The chromium concentration in composite 5, fluoranthene and dieldrin in composite 3, pyrene in composites 1,2, and 3, and PCB5 52 in composites 2 and 3 were all more than 10 times the RISDS reference site value. Composite 3 had the highest total PAH and PCB concentrations ofa all five composites."  (Emphasis Added.)  "For Alitta virens, all contaminants were less than established FDA action levels and were below the EPA carcinogenic risk threshold (1x104) for all composites. Composites 1,2, 4, and 5 were below the EPA Hazard Quotient for non-carcinogenic risk of1.0, however, composite 3 exceeded the EPA Hazard Quotient for non-carcinogenic risk of1.0 for total lobster and "Based on this analysis there is unacceptable risk to the receptors identified in the CSM (conceptual site model) from the bioaccumulation of contaminants through exposure to the dredged material from composites 1,2, and 3. However, there isi no unacceptable risk to the receptors identified ini the CSM: from the bioaccumulation of contaminants through exposure to  lobster nepatopancreas.  (Emphasis Added.)  the dredged material from composites 4 and 5." (Emphasis Added.)  Comparison to CCBDS:  "Results showed statistically significant increases of certain COCs (Chemicals of Concern) in tissue samples from clams exposed to project sediments when compared to tissue samples from clams exposed to CCBDS reference area sediments including 8 metals, 10 PAHS, 4 PCB congeners, 4-4'-DDE, and dieldrin. Most notably, pyrene was more than 10 times the CCBDS: reference site value and fluoranthene, bemzoluoranthene, and benzo@anthracene were more than 5 times the CCBDS reference site value in composite 3. Mercury was more than 5 times the CCBDS reference site value in composite 2 and pyrene was also more than 5 times the CCBDS reference site value in composites 1 and 2." (Emphasis "Significant increases in worm tissue samples as compared to CCBDS reference areai tissue samples included 6 metals, 4 PAHS, PCB 52, and dieldrin. In particular, nickel and copper were more than 5 times the CCBDS reference site value in composite 5 and pyrene and PCB52 were: also more than 5 times the CCBDS reference site value in composite 3. Composite 31 had the highest total PAH and PCB concentrations of all five composites." (Emphasis Added.) For Macoma nasuata, "(a)ll other contaminants were below the EPA Hazard Quotient for non- carcinogenic risk of1.0 and were. less than established FDA action levels for all composites. Composites 4 and 5 were below the EPAcarcinogenic: risk threshold (1x1 10-), however, composites 1,2, and 3 exceeded the EPA carcinogenic risk threshold(Ix] 10-4) fort total "For Alitta virens, all contaminants were less than established FDA action levels and were below the EPA carcinogenic risk threshold (1 X 104) for all composites. Composites 1,2, 4, and 5 were below the EPA Hazard Quotient for non-carcinogenic risk of1.0, however, composite 3  Added.)  lobster." (Emphasis Added.)  Page 6 of7    exceeded the EPA Hazard Quotient for non-carcinogenic risk of1.0 fort total lobster and lobster Thei report notes in Section 5. Suitability Determination the following "Based ont the weight of evidence, significant adverse impacts through the exposure pathways identified in the conceptual site model were found for composites 1,2and 3 for the Brayton Point project sediments. According to the testing and evaluation requirements set forth in Section 103 oft the MPRSAand Section 404 ofthe CWA, the project area: represented by composites 1,2, and 3, including material adjacent to composites 1 and 2 within the side slopes, approximately 26,500 cy, is considered unsuitable for unconfined open water disposal at RISDS and CCBDS (Figure 6)." Itv would seem: more prudent to: require Applicant (Prysmian) to be mandated to remove the top 3 feet ofmaterial for disposal and to declare it is "unsuitable for unconfined open water disposal"  hepatopancreas." (Emphasis Added.)  (Emphasis Added.)  to ensure there is less contamination of the waters off RI and Cape Cod.  Respectfully submitted for your consideration,  Paul Healey, MD (ret) 76 Gay Street Somerset, MA02726  Public Health Physician, Occupational & Environmental Medicine  Page 7 of7