Town Council Meeting September 26, 2024  The September 26, 2024 Town Council Meeting was called to order by Denise L. DiFranco,  President, in Foster, RI at 5:00 p.m. att the Benjamin Eddy Building.  The following members were present: Denisel L. DiFranco, President Heidi Rogers, Vice President Cheryl Hawes David Paolino Chris Stone I.  Also present: Kelli Russ, Finance Director Julia Chretien, Assistant Solicitor  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. II. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Pursuant to RIGL42-46-5(a), (1) Personnel:  Planner Position Interviews 2. Pursuant to R.I.G.L. 42-46-5(a),(2) Contract Negotiations: Police Building Contract Providence Water Moved to this position  1. Pursuant tol RIGL 42-46-5(a), (1) Personnel: Anthony Renzi- Planning Board Chair Denise L. DiFranco opened the public session. Shes said that two votes were taken inl Executive Session. One to ask for the resignation ofap planning board member. The Thes second was to approve the proposed tax treaty between the Town of Foster and the Providence Water Supply Board which passed 5 - 0. This willl be discussed Ron Cervasio, Old) Plainfield Pike, thanked Ms. DiFranco for coming tol his house to discuss hisi issues. He said theyl had an agreement that, one, there wouldn't be any well, and two, Gordon Rogers would not be on his property. When] he was onl his wayt to the doctor's he stopped and saw Gordon and asked him what he was doing. Mr. Rogers said he was digging a trench and that he was going toj put in a well. Mr. Cervasio called the police who called Ms. DiFranco andt the well stopped. When he gotl home, he went to speak tol Mr. Rogers and heard things like, "You know, ifthis driveway wasn't here, Iwould divert all the water onto your field." Mr. Rogers inserted, "Not true." Denise L. DiFranco asked. Julia Chretien ifthis conversation could continue ori ifwe were in violation. Ms. Chretien advised her not to continue in conversations about employees, but as this is Public Comment, the council cannot respond anyway. Mr. Cervasio asked if his property could be used by the town to divert water from the road. He saidi in the Spring, iftherei is aj pond in his field, he willl have the water tested. Iftherei is salt and road pollutants, then he wills soil test. He said he wanted them tol know how aggravating iti is to deal with a person whoj just [purports] tol know everything. He has had two Class One surveys. Have they? Do theyl know where the road is? Gordon says he knows where the roadi is. He says it'sat three-rodi road. Mr. Cervasio defied them to find anything in the' Town ofl Foster that says wel have three-rod roads. Mr. Cervasio said that hel knows that a fence can be within five feet ofai road. Hel hasi maintained  II. OPENSESSION  vote was 2-3 and failed. further in open session.  IV. ANNOUNCEMENIS PUBLICCOMMENT  1    Town Council Meeting September26,2024  that five feet all these years. So who really owns the road? Ask the lawyer. Maybe Mr. Rogers shouldn'tcome Cheryl Hawes spoke and said she wanted to acknowledge and thank the Foster Police Department: for what they did fort the Senior Citizens lunch. The 80 or 90j people were so appreciative oft their acknowledgement oft them. The setting was beautiful; thes servers who were the dispatchers and officers were wonderful. She applauds Gina for making itl happen. 1. Meeting Minutes for September 12, 2024 2. Approval of General Warrants a)) FY2024#29 b)FY2025 #4 $125,629.53 3. Monthly Reports (July) 4. Quarterly Reports (April, May, June) Chris Stone moved to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. David Paolino seconded. Discussion: None. Motion passed 5-0. Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; David Paolino, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L. DiFranco, aye. Denisel L. DiFranco opened the public hearing. Anthony Renzi reviewed the Ordinance Recommendations. Sec. 81 refers tol kennel licenses. Sec. 8-217 Application fori initial issuance Recommendation to add provisions for waiver request made tol Planning Board for land development project Recommendation to make distinctions between projects requiring development plan review and major land Recommendation to specify that a business license fee is required in addition to thef fees for land development Mr. Renzi said the Class AI license would be $25. Class B $50, and the planning fee $100.00 for land development. Annal Rao asked] how many dogs constitute: al Kennel. Mr. Recommendation toi replace the term' "town treasurer" with "finance director." By April 1 ofe each year. Class A Recommendation to cite major land development as a possible review type based on amendments found in Denise L. DiFranco asked three times ifa anyone would like tos speak in opposition to the ordinances. Denise L.] DiFranco asked three times ifanyone would like tos speak in favor oft the ordinances. Denise L. DiFranco closed the public hearing. Cheryl Hawes moved to approve the ordinances Sec. 8- 217, Sec. 8-221, Sec. 8-222 with the change of "town planner" to "planning official." David Paolino seconded. Discussion: None. Motion passed 5-0.  out and do things.  V. CONSENT AGENDA  $280.07  VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS Second Public Hearing: Chapter 8 animals:  applications. development Sec. 8-221 Fees application.  Paolino said four or five. Sec. 8-222 Renewal would be $25. Class B, $50.  H7949.  2    Town Council Meeting September: 26, 2024  Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; David Paolino, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L. DiFranco, aye. Denise L. DiFranco opened the public hearing. Anthony Renzi reviewed the ordinance. Recommendation to cite RISBC-1 for visibility and number size for addresses oft buildings. Annal Rao said1 her house is at ani intersection. Denisel L. DiFranco asked three times ifa anyone would like tos speaki in opposition to the ordinance. Denise L. DiFranco askedt three times ifa anyone would like tos speaki in favor oft the ordinance. Denise L. DiFranco closed the public hearing. Cheryl Hawes saids she would like to change the word "street" to "road" because we don'thave streets in Heidi Rogers moved to approve the recommendation of the planning board to amend Sec. 10-3- Address identification with the change oft the word "street" to Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; David Paolino, aye; Cheryl) Hawes, aye; and Denise L. DiFranco, aye. Anthony Renzi reviewed the ordinance Sec. 12-31- Application, renewal or transfer Recommendation to remove development plan review notice, review, ande eligibility citations based on amendments required by H7949. Recommendation to specify thatl liquor and cannabis businesses are: required to appear ini front oft the Town Council for aj public hearing. [Not everyone hadt the same copy of the ordinance.] Heidi Rogers moved to continue thej public hearing of Sec. 12-31. David Paolino seconded. Discussion: None. Motion passed 5-0. Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; David Paolino, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L. DiFranco, aye. Denise L. DiFranco noted that these were all State changes that we have to adhere to. Denisel L. DiFranco opened the public hearing. Anthony Renzi reviewed the recommendations. Sec. 38-1 Purpose of Chapter Recommendation' to addt that in the instance of uncertainty in the construction or application ofany section of the zoning chapter, the ordinance shall be construed in ai manner that will further the implementation of, and not be contrary to, the goals and policies and applicable elements of the comprehensive plan as required by) RIGL 45-24-34. Sec. 38-36- Enforcement of chapter: Recommendation to cite RIGL 45-24-54(1)-(8). Sec. 38-38- Public notice requirements Recommendation to amend special-use permit notice requirements to meet RIGL45-24-42 as amended.  Second) Hearing: Chapter 101 Building  and Building Regulations Sec. 10-3-4 Address identification  Foster. "road." Discussion: None. Motion passed 5-0.  Second Hearing Ch.12- Denise L. DiFranco opened the public hearing.  Businesses  recommendations.  Second] Public Hearing: Chapter 38- Zoning  3    Town Council Meeting September 26, 2024  Recommendation to addt text to match] RIGL 45-24-41 Recommendation to amend section toa achieve consistency Recommendation toa amend section to achieve consistency Recommendation to amend section to achieve consistency Recommendation to amend section to achieve consistency Sec. 38-68 - Continuing education for zoning board Recommendation to add section to cite requirements for continuing education for zoning board mémbers as required by RIGL45-70. Sec. 38-91 - Procedure Recommendation to amend section to achieve consistency with RIGL 45-24-64. Sec. 38-92- - Stay of proceedings Recommendation' to amend section to achieve consistency with RIGL 45-24-65. Sec. 38-93-1 Public hearing Recommendation' to amend section to achieve consistency with RIGL 45-24-66. Sec. 38-94.- Decision and records of the zoning board Recommendation: to amend section to achieve consistency with RIGL 45-24-68. Sec. 38-95- Appeals to superior court Recommendation to achieve consistency with RIGL 45- 24-69. Sec. 38-96- - Appeal oft the enactment or amendment of this chapter Recommendation to amend section to achieve consistency with RIGL 45-24-71. Sec. 38-97- Notice of appeals to superior court. Recommendation to add section to achieve consistency with RIGL 45-24-69.1. Sec. 38-98- Participation in zoning hearing. Recommendation to add section to achieve consistency with RIGL4 45-24-67. Sec. 38-99- Priority inj judicial proceedings. Recommendation: to add section to achieve consistency with RIGL45-24-70 Anna Rao asked what happens tot the lands and houses now that they own. Denisel L. DiFranco said they get grandfathered in. Lynne Rider, Burgess Road, asked that since they are redoing all oft these ordinances, in our online publication, isi itp possible for the Statel Law tol be spelled out? Denise L. DiFranco said maybe ifwe get a new planner. Denisel L. DiFranco asked three times ifa anyone would like tos speak in opposition to the ordinance. Denisel L. DiFranco asked three times ifa anyone would like tos speak ini favor oft the ordinance. Denisel L. DiFranco closed the public hearing. Heidi Rogers moved to approve the recominendations of the planning board for amendments to the following sections: Sec. 39-1, Seç. 38-36, Sec. 38-38, Sec. 38-63,  and 45-23-501. Sec. 38-63-1 Powers and duties with] RIGL45-24-57. Sec. 38-64-Voting with RIGL45-24-57. Sec. 38-65- - Application Procedure with RIGL4 45-24-58. Sec. 38-67- - Decisions and records with RIGL45-24-61. members  ofreview  4    Town Council Meeting September: 26, 2024  Sec. 38-64, Sec. 38-65, Sec. 38-67, Sec. 38-68, Sec. 38- 91, Sec. 38-92, Sec. 38-93, Sec. 38-94, Sec. 38-95, Sec. Discussion: Denisel L. DiFranco said she commented on the continuing education for Zoning Board members. We can't get people to volunteer and now we are going to tell them they have to gete educated on it? Anthony Renzi saidt that will test their commitment. Motion passed 5-0. Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; David Paolino, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L. DiFranco, aye. Denise L. DiFranco said this is the transfer of the property. Mr. Brayton representing the South] Foster Fire Company, and Grant has approved the application as complete with notes. South Foster is on the planning board's agenda for October 16, 2024 to review the five thingst that need to be documented. One oft the things she would like the council to consider is that therei isa$100 Heidi Rogers moved to waive the fee for the planning board hearing for South Foster on October 16.  38-97, Sec. 38-98, and Sec. 38-99. Cheryl Hawes seconded.  VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Transfer ofLand for Police Building  application fee tol be waived. David Paolino seconded. Discussion: None. Motion passed 5-0.  Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; David Paolino, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and) Denise L.1 DiFranco, aye. Denise L. DiFranco noted that there is as stipulation that if thej property not developed as a police station within five years theni it would go back to South Foster. Design-Build services. The Building Committee met and wei interviewed four companies and wei recommended one tot the council. Mr. Walsh included al letter (see Exhibit A) which] Ms. DiFranco: read aloud. Heidi Rogers moved to accept the recommendation oft the Police Station Building Committee to award the Design- Build services tol New England Construction in the Discussion: Lynne Rider, Burgess Road, said she was wondering ift this was just for the design. Mr. Smolley said it was to develop a site drawing within budget.I It will take two and a halft to three months. Annal Rao wants tol know how much the building will cost. Denise L. DiFranco said we don'tknow yet. Heidil Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; David Paolino, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L.1 DiFranco, aye. Denisel L. DiFranco said in] Executive Session, the council approved thé proposed treaty! between the Town of Foster and the Providence Water Supply Board. Last Thursday, she met with) Kelli, David, Julia, and Providence Water and as ai result, wel have ai treaty. Kelli Russ explained that thel basis of the treaty ist that they have a starting point, which ist this year's levy. So, whatever their tax billi is this year, we added the exempt property that they haven'th been taxed oni for the last four orf five years because when they purchased it, it was part  2. Awarding of] Design- Denise L. DiFranco said that next is the awarding of  Build Services for Police Station RFQ  amount of $65,850.00. David] Paolino seconded.  Motion passed 5-0.  3. Providence Water Contract  5    Town Council Meeting September: 26, 2024  oft the original treaty where their assessed value would noti increase regardless of what they purchased. We addedt that property. Eachy year their burden will increase at the same rate ast the levy. We got away from the assessed value because that fluctuates. She said she analyzed this and said this is the wayt to go. David Paolino asked what this means tot the average resident. Ms. Russ said it would go up about $15,000t to $20,000 per year. They currently pay about $400,000. Denise L. DiFranco noted that we no longer owe them Heidi Rogers read the letter from Ana Martinez (see Cheryl Hawes moved to accept the resignation of Ana Martinez with regret. David Paolino seconded. Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; David Paolino, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L. DiFranco, aye. Heidi Rogers read the letter of resignation from Allison Cheryl Hawes moved to accept the resignation of Allison Bouchard with regrets. David Paolino seconded. Motion passed 5- 0.1 Heidil Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; David] Paolino, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L. Cheryl Hawes moved, Chris Stone seconded, to advertise Discussion: Cheryl Hawes said she doesn't think we Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; David Paolino, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L.] DiFranco, aye. Denise L. DiFranco said she was thinking of two council members. Heidi Rogers volunteered. Denise L. DiFranco David] Paolino moved to create an interview team fora new DSS director. Heidi Rogers seconded. Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; David Paolino, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L. DiFranco, aye. Denisel L. DiFranco said there isa aj photo of the sign, which is being spearheaded! byt the Recreation Committee. He isi inviting Seth Magaziner, Jack Reed, Gordon Rogers, Mike Chippendale, andt the council members to dedicate it on Veteran' 'sl Day, November 11, at2o'clock at the field and! having games that day. The cost is $1,443.75 for the sign. Heidi Rogers moved to approve the decision toj purchase the sign for the Capt. Henry Richardson: Phillips fieldi in the amount of$1,443.751 to bej paid out of contingency. Chris Stone seconded. Motion passed 5-0. Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; David Paolino, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L. DiFranco, aye.  any more: money. Exhibit B). Discussion: None. Motion passed 5-0.  4. Resignation of Recreation Member Ana Martinez  5. Resignation ofDSS Director  Bouchard (see Exhibit C).  DiFranco, aye. for thel DSS position. should wait. Motion passed 5-0.  6. Advertisement for DSS Discussion regarding coverage.  Director Position  7. Committee for DSS Director Position  also volunteered. Motionj passed 5-0.  8. Captain Henry Richardson: Phillips Field Sign  6    Town Council Meeting September 26, 2024  9. Appreciation Susan Boucher Retirement  Denisel L. DiFranco said Sue Boucher has retired after nineteen years as a clerk int the' Town Hall. We want to give appreciation for all she has done for the town and Dennis Burke, Inc. at the recommendation oft the DPW Director as presented. Chris Stone seconded. Discussion: Denise L. DiFranco said the amount is. .24 per gallon above cost for gas, and. .145 above cost for Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; David Paolino, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L. DiFranco, aye. Heidi Rogers moved to award the Winter Sand bid to DiFazzio Materials, LLCi in accordance with the DPW Director's recommendation at aj price ofe either $20.90 /ton delivered or $17.90 /ton picked up, and it was the lowest bid. David Paolino seconded. Discussion: Mr. Rogers said this is the third year with him. Motion passed 5-0. Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; David Paolino, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L. DiFranco, aye. Heidi Rogers moved to award the Gravel bidt to Vinagro in accordance with the DPW Director's recommendation at the price of$16.83 /ton delivered, and $13.00/ ton picked up and1 he was the lowest bidder. Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; David] Paolino, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L. DiFranco, aye.  we gavel her a gift.  10. Bid. Award Gas and Heidi Rogers moved to award the Gas and Diesel bid to  Diesel Fuel  diesel. Motion passed 5-0.  11.E Bid Award- - Winter Sand  12.E Bid Award Gravel  Discussion: None. Motion passed 5- -0.  VIL EXECUTIVE SESSION Heidi Rogers moved, David Paolino seconded, to go Pursuant tol RIGL42-46- into. Executive Session pursuant to RIGL42-46-5 5(a),(1) Personnel: Planner foraworks session regarding according to RIGL42-  Position Interviews  46-5-(A)1 Personnel andt to reconvene into open session and to further keep the minutes ofs said meeting closed andt the minutes of all executive sessions held previous to this meeting remain closed ina accordance with provisionsi in RIGL42-46-4 &5. Denise L. DiFranco announced that no votes were  No discussion. Motion passed5-0. taken.  RETURNTOOPEN SESSION IX. ADJOURNMENT  Meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.  Submitted by,  Susan M. Dillon, Town Clerk  7    Town Council Meeting September 26,2024  The September 26, 2024 Town Council Meeting was called to order byl Denise L. DiFranco,  President, inl Foster, RI at 5:00p p.m. att the Benjamin Eddy Building.  The following members were present: Denise L. DiFranco, President Heidi Rogers, Vice President Cheryl Hawes David Paolino Chris Stone I.  Alsoj present: Kelli Russ, Finance Director Julia Chretien, Assistant Solicitor  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Thel Pledge of Allegiance was recited. II. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Pursuant tol RIGL 42-46-5(a), (1)) Personnel:  Planner Position Interviews 2. Pursuant tol R.I.G.L. 42-46-5(a),(2) Contract Negotiations: Police Building Contract Providence Water Moved to this position  1.1 Pursuant tol RIGL42-46-5(a), (1) Personnel: Anthony Renzi- Planning Board Chair Denise L. DiFranco opened the public session. She said that two votes were taken in Executive Session. One to ask for the resignation pfaj planning board member. The The second was to approve the proposed tax treaty between the' Town of Foster and thel Providence Water Supply Board which passed 5- 0. This willl be discussed Ron Cervasio, Old] Plainfield Pike, thanked Ms. DiFranco for coming tol his house to discuss his issues. He said they had an agreement that, one, there wouldn'tbe any well, and two, Gordon Rogers would: not be onl his property. When he was onl his way to the doctor's he stopped ands saw Gordon and asked him what he was doing. Mr. Rogers said he was digging a trench and that he was goingt to puti in a well. Mr. Cervasio called the police who called Ms. DiFranco and the well stopped. When he got home, he went to speak tol Mr. Rogers and heard things like, "You know, ifthis driveway wasn't here, Iwould divert all the water onto your field." Mr. Rogers inserted, "Nott true." Denise L. DiFranco asked. Julia Chretien ift this conversation could continue ori ifwe were in violation. Ms. Chretien advised her not to continue in conversations about employees, but as this is Public Comment, the council cannot respond anyway. Mr. Cervasio asked if his] property could be used by the town to divert water from the road. He saidi in the Spring, ift there is aj pond in his field, he willl have the watert tested. Iftherei is salt and road pollutants, then he will soilt test. He said he wanted them tol know how aggravatingi iti is to deal with aj person who just [purports] tol know everything. Hel has hadt two Class One surveys. Have thèy? Do they! know where the roadi is? Gordon says hel knows where the: roadi is. He says it's at three-rod: road. Mr. Cervasio defied them to find anything in the Town of] Foster that says we have three-rod roads. Mr. Cervasio said that he knows that a fence can be within five feet ofar road. He has maintained  II. OPEN SESSION  vote was 2-3 and failed. further in open session.  IV. ANNOUNCEMENIS PUBLICCOMMENT  1    Town Councill Meeting September26,2024  that five feet all these years. So who really owns the road? Ask the lawyer. Maybe Mr. Rogers shouldn'tcome Cheryl Hawes spoke and said she wanted to acknowledge and thank thel Foster Police Department for what they did for the Senior Citizens lunch. The 80 or 90 people were so appreciative oft their acknowledgement of them. The setting was beautiful; the servers who were the dispatchers and officers were wonderful. She applauds Gina for making itl happen. 1.N Meeting Minutes for September 12, 2024 2. Approval ofGeneral Warrants a) FY2024#29 b)FY2025 #4 $125,629.53 3. Monthly Reports (July). 4. Quarterly Reports (April, May, June) Chris Stone moved to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. David] Paolino seconded. Discussion: None. Motion passed 5-0. Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; David Paolino, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L. DiFranco, aye. Denise. L. DiFranco opened the public hearing. Anthony Renzi reviewed the Ordinance Recommendations. Sec. 81 refers tol kennel licenses. Sec. 8-217 Application for initial issuance Recommendation to addj provisions for waiver request made tol Planning Board for land development project Recommendation to1 make distinctions between projects requiring development plan review and major land Recommendation tos specify that al business license fee is required in addition tot the fees for land development Mr. Renzi said thè Class A license would be $25. Class B $50, and the planning fee $100.00: for land development. Annal Rao asked how many dogs constitute al Kennel. Mr. Recommendation tor replace the term "town treasurer" with "finance director." By April 1 of each year. Class A Recommendation to cite major land development as a possible review type based on amendments found in Denise L. DiFranco asked three times ifa anyone would liket tos speak in opposition to the ordinances. Denise L. DiFranco: asked three times ifa anyone would liket tos speak in favor of the ordinances. Denise L. DiFranco closed the public hearing. Cheryl Hawes moved to approve the ordinances Sec. 8- 217, Sec. 8-221, Sec. 8-222 with the change of "town planner" to "planning official." David Paolino seconded. Discussion: None. Motionj passed 5-0.  out and do things.  V. CONSENT. AGENDA  $280.07  VI. PUBLIC: HEARINGS Second Public Hearing: Chapter 8 animals:  applications. development Sec. 8-221 Fees application.  Paolino said four or five. Sec. 8-222 Renewal would be $25. Class B, $50.  H7949.  2    Town Council Meeting September 26, 2024  Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; David] Paolino, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L. DiFranco, aye. Denise L.J DiFranco opened the public hearing. Anthony Renzi reviewed the ordinance. Recommendation to citel RISBC-1 for visibility and number size for addresses of buildings. Annal Rao said her house is at ani intersection. Denisel L. DiFranco asked three times if anyone would like tos speak in opposition to the ordinance. Denise. L. DiFranco asked three times ifanyone would like tos speak ini favor of the ordinance. Denise L.J DiFranco closed the public hearing. Cheryl Hawes said she would like to change the word "street" to "road" because we don'thave streets in Heidi Rogers moved to approve the recommendation of the planning board to amend Sec. 10-3- Address identification with the change oft the word "street" to Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; David Paolino, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L. DiFranco, aye. Anthony Renzi reviewed the ordinance Sec. 12-31- Application, renewal or transfer Recommendation toi remove development plan review notice, review, and eligibility citations based on amendments required by H7949. Recommendation to specify that liquor and cannabis businesses are: required to appear ini front oft the Town Council for a public hearing. [Not everyone had the same copy oft the ordinance.] Heidi Rogers moved to continue the public hearing of Sec. 12-31. David Paolino seconded. Discussion: None. Motion passed 5-0. Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; David Paolino, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L. DiFranco, aye. Denise L.J DiFranco noted that these were all State changes that wel have to adhere to. Denise L. DiFranco opened the public hearing. Anthony Renzi reviewed the recommendations. Sec. 38-1 Purpose of Chapter Recommendation to addt that in the instance of uncertainty in the construction or application of any section of the zoning chapter, the ordinance shall be construed in ai manner that will further the implementation of, andi not be contrary to, the goals and policies and applicable elements oft the comprehensive plan asi required byl RIGL45-24-34. Sec. 38-36- Enforcement of chapter: Recommendation to citel RIGL 45-24-54(1)-(8). Sec. 38-38- Public notice requirements Recommendation to amend special-use permit notice requirements to meet RIGL 45-24-42 as amended.  Second Hearing: Chapter 101 Building  and Building Regulations Sec. 10-3- Address identification  Foster. "road." Discussion: None. Motion] passed 5-0.  Second Hearing - Ch.12- Denise L. DiFranco opened the public hearing.  Businesses  recommendations.  Second] Public Hearing: Chapter 38- Zoning  3    Town Council Meeting September 26, 2024  Recommendation to addt text to match RIGL 45-24-41 Recommendation to amend section to achieve consistency Recommendation' to amend section to achieve consistency Recommendation' toa amend section to achieve consistency Recommendation: to amend section to achieve consistency Sec. 38-68 - Continuing education for zoning board Recommendation to add section to cite requirements for continuing education for zoning board members as required byl RIGL45-70. Sec. 38-91 - Procedure Recommendation' to amend section to achieve consistency with RIGL 45-24-64. Sec. 38-92- Stay of proceedings Recommendation' to amend section to achieve consistency with RIGL 45-24-65. Sec. 38-93- - Public hearing Recommendation' to amend section to achieve consistency with RIGL 45-24-66. Sec. 38-94.- Decision and records of the: zoning board Recommendation' to amend section to achieve consistency with RIGL 45-24-68. Sec. 38-95- Appeals tos superior court Recommendation to achieve consistency with RIGL45- 24-69. Sec. 38-96- - Appeal oft the enactment or amendment oft this chapter Recommendation to amend section to achieve consistency with RIGL 45-24-71. Sec. 38-97- - Notice of appeals to superior court. Recommendation' to add seçtion to achieve consistency with RIGL 45-24-69.1. Sec. 38-98- - Participation in zoning hearing. Recommendation to add section to achieve consistency with RIGL 45-24-67. Sec. 38-99 - Priority in judicial proceedings. Recommendation to add section to achieve consistency with RIGL 45-24-70 Annal Rao asked what happens to the lands and houses now that they own. Denise. L. DiFranco said they get grandfathered in. Lynne Rider, Burgess Road, asked that since they are redoing all oft these ordinances, in our online publication, isi it possible for the State Law to be spelled out? Denise L.I DiFranco said maybe if we get a new planner. Denise L. DiFranco asked three times ifa anyone would liket tos speak in opposition to the ordinance. Denisel L.1 DiFranco asked three times ifa anyone would liket tos speak ini favor of the ordinance. Denisel L.1 DiFranco closed the publicl hearing. Heidi Rogers moved to approve the recommendations of thep planning board for amendments to the following sections: Sec. 39-1, Sec. 38-36, Sec. 38-38, Sec. 38-63,  and 45-23-501. Sec. 38-63- - Powers and duties withl RIGL45-24-57. Sec. 38-64- -Voting with RIGL45-24-57. Sec. 38-65- Application Procedure with RIGL 45-24-58. Sec. 38-67 - Decisions and records with RIGL 45-24-61. members  ofreview  4    Town Council Meeting September26,2024  Sec. 38-64, Sec. 38-65, Sec. 38-67, Sec. 38-68, Sec. 38- 91, Sec. 38-92, Sec. 38-93, Sec. 38-94, Sec. 38-95, Sec. Discussion: Denise L. DiFranco saids she commented on the continuing education for Zoning Board members. We can't get people to volunteer andi now we are going to tell them they have to get educated on it? Anthony Renzi said that will test their commitment. Motion passed 5-0. Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; David Paolino, aye; Cheryl) Hawes, aye; and Denise L. DiFranco, aye. Denisel L. DiFranco said this is the transfer oft the property. Mr. Brayton representing the South Foster Fire Company, and Grant has approved the application as complete with notes. South Foster is ont the planning board's agenda for October 16, 2024 toi review the five things that need tol be documented. One oft the things she would like the council to consider is that there isa$100 Heidi Rogers moved to waive the fee for the planning board hearing for South Foster on October 16.  38-97, Sec. 38-98, and Sec. 38-99. Cheryl Hawes seconded.  VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Transfer ofLand for Policel Building  application fee to be waived. David Paolino seconded. Discussion: None. Motion passed 5-0.  Heidil Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; David Paolino, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L.J DiFranco, aye. Denise L. DiFranco noted that therei isa a stipulation that if thej property not developed as aj police station within five years then it would gob back to South Foster. Design-Build services. The Building Committee met and we: interviewed four companies and we recommended one to the council. Mr. Walsh included al letter (see Exhibit A) which Ms. DiFranco read aloud. Heidi Rogers moved to accept the recommendation oft the Police Station Building Committee to award the Design- Build services tol New England Construction in the Discussion: Lynne Rider, Burgess Road, said she was wondering ift this was just for the design. Mr. Smolley saidi it was to develop a site drawing within budget. It will take two and al halft tot three months. Annal Rao wants tol know how much thel building will cost. Denise L. DiFranco said we don'tknow: yet. Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; David Paolino, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L. DiFranco, aye. Denisel L.1 DiFranco said inl Executive Session, the council approved the proposed treaty between the Town of] Foster and the Providence Water Supply Board. Last Thursday, she met with Kelli, David, Julia, and Providence Water and as ai result, wel have a treaty. Kelli Russ explained that the basis oft thet treaty is that they have a starting point, whichi is this year's levy. So, whatever their tax bill is this year, we added the exempt property that they haven't! been taxed oni for the last four orf five years because whent they purchasedi it, it was part  2. Awarding of Design- Denise L. DiFranco said that next ist the awarding of  Build Services for Police Station RFQ  amount of $65,850.00. David] Paolino seconded.  Motion passed 5-0.  3. Providence Water Contract  5    Town Council Meeting September 26, 2024  oft the original treaty where their assessed value would not increase regardless of what they purchased. We added that property. Eachy year their burden willi increase att thes same rate as thel levy. We got away from the assessed value because that fluctuates. She saids she analyzed this ands said thisi is the way to go. David Paolino asked what this means tot the average resident. Ms. Russ saidi it would go up about $15,000t to $20,000 per year. They currently pay about $400,000. Denise. L. DiFranco: noted that we: no longer owe them Heidi Rogers read the letter from Ana Martinez (see Cheryl) Hawes moved to accept the resignation of Ana Martinez with regret. David Paolino seconded. Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; David Paolino, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L. DiFranco, aye. Heidi Rogers read thel letter ofi resignation from Allison Cheryl Hawes moved to accept the resignation of Allison Bouchard with regrets. David Paolino seconded. Motion passed 5- 0. Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; David Paolino, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L. Cheryl Hawes moved, Chris Stone seconded, to advertise Discussion: Cheryl Hawes said she doesn'tthink we Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; David Paolino, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L. DiFranco, aye. Denise L. DiFranco said she was thinking of two council members. Heidi Rogers volunteered. Denise L. DiFranco David Paolino moved to create an interview team fora new DSS director. Heidi Rogers seconded. Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; David Paolino, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L. DiFranco, aye. Denise L. DiFranco said there is a photo of the sign, whichi is being spearheaded by the Recreation Committee. He is inviting Sethl Magaziner, Jack Reed, Gordon Rogers, Mike Chippendale, and the council members to dedicate it on' Veteran'sl Day, November 11, at2o'clock: at the field and having games that day. The cost is $1,443.75 for the sign. Heidi Rogers moved to approve the decision toj purchase the sign for the Capt. Henry Richardson Phillips fieldi in the amount of$1,443.75 to be paid out of contingency. Chris Stone seconded. Motion passed 5-0. Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; David Paolino, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and] Denise L.1 DiFranco, aye.  any more money. Exhibit B). Discussion: None. Motion passed 5-0.  4. Resignation of Recreation Member Anal Martinez.  5. Resignation of] DSS Director  Bouchard (see Exhibit C).  DiFranco, aye. for the DSS position. should wait. Motion passed 5-0.  6. Advertisement for DSS Discussion regarding coverage.  Director Position  7. Committee for DSS Director Position  also volunteered. Motion passed 5- -0.  8. Captain Henry Richardson: Phillips Field Sign  6    Town Council Meeting September 26, 2024  9. Appreciation Susan Boucher Retirement  Denise L. DiFranco said Suel Boucher has retired after nineteen years as a clerki in the Town) Hall. We want to give appreciation for all she has done for the town and Dennis Burke, Inc. att the recommendation oft the DPW Director as presented. Chris Stone seconded. Discussion: Denise L. DiFranco said the amount is. .24 per gallon above cost for gas, and. .145 above cost for Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; David Paolino, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L. DiFranco, aye. DiFazzio Materials, LLCi in accordance with the DPW Director's recommendation at aj price ofe either $20.90 /ton delivered or $17.90. /tonj picked up, and it was the lowest bid. David Paolino seconded. Discussion: Mr. Rogers said this is the third year with him. Motion passed 5-0. Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; David] Paolino, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L. DiFranco, aye. Heidi Rogers moved to award the Gravel bid to Vinagro ina accordance with the DPW Director's recommendation at the price of$16.83 /ton delivered, and $13.00/t ton picked up and he was the lowest bidder. Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; David Paolino, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L.1 DiFranco, aye.  we gave her a gift.  10.) Bid Award- Gas and Heidi Rogers moved to award the Gas and Diesel bid to  Diesel Fuel  diesel. Motion passed 5-0.  11.E Bid Award- - Winter Heidi Rogers moved to award the Winter Sand bid to  Sand  12.1 Bid. Award- Gravel  Discussion: None. Motion passed 5-0.  VIL EXECUTIVE SESSION Heidi Rogers moved, David Paolino: seconded, to go Pursuant tol RIGL42-46- intol Executive Session pursuant to RIGL4 42-46-5 5(a), (1) Personne!: Planner forawork session regarding according tol RIGL42-  Position Interviews  46-5-(A)1 Personnel and toi reconvene into open session and toi further keep the minutes ofs said meeting closed and the minutes ofa all executive sessions held previous tot this meeting remain closed in accordance with provisions in RIGL42-46-4 &5. Denise L. DiFranco announced that no votes were  No discussion. Motion passed5-0. taken.  RETURNTOOPEN SESSION IX. ADJOURNMENT  Meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.  Submitted by,  Susan M. Dillon, Town Clerk  7    Exhibit A TC Mtg. 9-26-2024  Foster Police Department Building Committee  September 25, 2024  Denisel DiFranco /Town Council President VIAI Email: difancoft@mail.com  RE: Foster Police Department. Building Committee recommendation  Dear Denise,  Asy you are aware, in this evenings meeting the FPDBC made ai motion, seconded and voted to draft and forwardi this letter, andi its content, tos youi inj your capacity ast the Town Council member ofthel building committee. This is done with thei intention that you may present it tot the On September 3, 2024, the FPDBCi interviewed all four respondent contractors, their associates and consultants, tot the' Towns RFQ (Request for qualifications): fori the new. Police Station. Thel FPDBC met againi int the evening on- September 3, 2024 to discuss our satisfaction with the Thel FPDBC met on September 17, 2024 to discuss ift the committee was prepared tor makea a recommendation tot the' Town Council. A motion was made, seconded and voted to approvea recommendation tot thel Foster Town Council toi retain the services of New England Construction Ther recommendation will bet to secure the services ofNew] England Construction to prepare the schematic design for the project as detailed int their proposal. The FPDBC believes that this first step with New England Construction will produce positive results that willl lead to a design that aligns with our mission statement, a building that blends intot thé character ofthe Town and will  remainder ofthe Foster Town Counçil on September 26, 2024.  qualifications of each contractor and their team.  for step one ofal Design Builds solution for the new Foster Police Station.  fally within thel budget constraints the Towni is working with.  This evening thel FPDBC met to discuss and vote ont the content oft this letter.  In conclusion, the recommendation oft the committee is for the townt to move: forward with New England Construction whereas the committee believes they presented the most complete team of industry experts int thei interview stage and clearly conveyed their understanding of, and their  interesti int thej project.  Josephl Walsh] Jr. /FPDBC Chair a    Exhibit B TC Mtg. 9-26-2024  9/19/2024  To Whom It! May Concern:  My namei is Anal Martinez, and I am writing this letter toi inform you that I am resigning fromi my position as Secretary on the Town of Foster's Recreation Committee. Currently, Iam unablet toi fully assist the Rec Committee due to working full time and being in school full time for my Nurse) Practitioner degree. Thank yous SO much for the opportunity andl Iv wish the Reç  Committee nothing but thel best.  Respectfully, Ana Martinez    Exhibit C TC Mtg. 9-26-2024  Sue Dillon From: Sent: To: Subject: Thank you, Denise  Denise DiFranco diranconic@gmail.com> Monday, September 23, 202411:17AM Sue Dillon Fwd: Letter of Resignation  Please include in SugarSync linked tol DSS resignation.  Forwarded message From: Allison Bouchard Asaglomofosse Date: Fri, Sep 20, 2024 at 11:24AM Subject: Letter of Resignation To: Denise. DiFranco ddifransafte@-mail.come To Mrs. DiFranco & members of Town Council,  lam writing toi inform you of myi intention tor resign from my role as Social Services Director at Foster Town Halle effective as of Thursday, September 26, 2024. This decision has not come lightly! butl Ifeel like thet time has come for me to pursue another opportunity that is more aligned withr my aspirations. lappreciate the opportunity tos serve Foster residents àndi it has certainly been a pleasure working with the Foster community. Please let me know what assistance Ican offer to ease this transition. Iplan to meet with Kellir next week over plans andi finds somei interim help. My goal ist to allow residents to access the food pantry while Foster finds-a another persont tot fill my role. Ican be available remotely, as needed, for the week of September  to go  30th. Regards, Allison Bouchard