Town Council Meeting September: 12, 2024  The September 12, 2024, Town Council Meeting was called to order by Denise L. DiFranco,  President, inl Foster, RI at 6:00 p.m. at thel Benjamin Eddy Building.  Thef following members were present: Denise L. DiFranco, President Heidi Rogers, Vice President Cheryl Hawes Chris Stone David Paolino, excused I. II.  Also present: Kelli Russ, Finance Director Mark Tourgee, Solicitor  PIEDGEOFALLEGIANCE Thel Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  ANNOUNCEMENIS  Denise L. DiFranco announced that David Paolino was She also announced that the State came door knocking thatt the covered bridge willl bei fixed and will needa a Ms. DiFranco also announced that the Moosup Valley Fire Station received a grant for $425,000 that does not need any matching funds from thet town. Ron Cervasio, Old Plainfield Pike, spoke about the Zoning Changes, which hes said wereg going tol be done 25years agol by Brad Gorham. Hei noted thati ifyou are buildinga police station withouta al basement tos save money, you're doing the wrongt thing. A person int this community unnecessarily drovet the cost up to $9 million dollars. We're now downt to a $41 million] building, andi toi not buy 6ft. of concrete to double the space oft thel buildingi is the wrongt thing to do. Looking at the' Town House with the windowsills rotting, yet this council doesn't do a cost benefit analysis and sayt the person who writes themselves nicel letters costst thet town millions of dollars. Meeting Minutes for August 8, 2024 Approval of General Warrants a)FY2024# #28 $8,361.38 b) FY2025#3 $653,324.20 Chris Stone moved to accept the consent agenda as presented. Heidi Rogers seconded. Discussion: Lynne Rider, Burgess Road, asked what the $653,324.20 was. Kelli Russ said $530,000-+ was paid to Vinagro for roadwork. Ms. Rider asked ifthat was something matching something from the State. Ms. Russ said wel have toj payi ita and then we will get reimbursed from the State. That's the 2/3s-1/3 program from the Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; Hilary Downes-Fortune, Planning Board member, spoke Denise L. DiFranco said this is the first hearing sO we First Hearing. Ch.8- Animals: Kennels Sec.8-217- Application for initial issuance Recommendation to add provisions for waiver request made tol Planning Board for land development project application. Recommendation: to make distinctions between projects requiring development plan review and  excused. detour.  III. PUBUICOOMMENT  IV. CONSENT AGENDA  DOT. Motion passed 4-0. and Denise L. DiFranco, aye. on alll Public] Hearings. won't! be voting.  V.  PUBLIC: HEARING  major land development.  1    Town Council Meeting September 12, 2024  Sec. 8-221-Fees application.  Recommendation to specify that al business license feei is required in addition to the fees for land development Sec. 8-222 - Renewal (Boarding Kennels) Recommendation toi replace the term "town treasurer" with "finance director." Recommendation to cite major land development as aj possible review type based on amendments found in) H7949. Discussion: Annal Rao asked how many cars can be parked in aj person' 's driveway. One, two, three, four, five, Ms. DiFranco said they will talking about that later. Ms. DiFranco asked three times ifa anyone would like to speak in opposition. There was none. Ms. DiFranco asked three time if anyone would like to speak in favor. There was none. First Hearing. - Ch.1 10-] Buildings and Building Ms. DiFranco said this also includes Chapter 16,3 31-60. Wel had voted to tablet that until wel have ai mutual meeting with the Planning Board. They have not responded. So we will only look at 10-3 and 12-31. Ms. Downes-Fortune said 10-3 regards the size and requirement for signs onl houses according with RI State Atty. Tourgee said State Lawl has to be complied with sO therei is no need for a town discussion. Sec. 10-3-A Address identification Recommendation to citel RISBC-1 for visibility and number size for addresses of buildings. No action was taken. First Hearing - Ch. 12-1 Businesses Sec. 12-31 Application, renewal or transfer Recommendation toi remove development plan review notice, review, and eligibility citations based on amendments required byl H7949. Recommendation to specify thatl liquor and cannabis businesses are required to appear in front oft the Town Council: for aj public Sections 16-31, 16-57, 16-58, 16-59, and 16-60 tabled. First] Hearing - Ch.16-1 Manufactured homes Recommendation to define "mobilel home" "house trailer" and' manufactured home.' " Definition for manufactured home ist that whichi is defined in RISBC-2. Definition for "mobilel home" is the same as the definition for "manufactured home" with the condition that a "mobile home" was built prior to 1976. Definition for "house trailer"i is at temporary structure with or without a permanent foundation thati is used as a temporary residence following an unexpected event.  six.  Regulations  Law.  hearing.  AI RIGL. No action taken.  Sec. 16-31 - Definitions  2    Town Council Meeting September 12, 2024  Sec. 16-57- Procedure for applying for installation Recommendation to specify thatt the procedure for application fori installation permit ist the same as that Sec. 16-58- Standards to govern issuance ofi installation Recommendation' to specify that installation permits shall only be issued ift thes standards found inl RISBC-2 are met. Sec. 16-59- - Hearing on issuance ofi installation permit; Recommendation toi remove this section. There isi no requirement for al hearing for ani installation permit in Sec. 16-60- Temporary permit following damage. Recommendation tos specify that at temporary structure may bei issued by the building official as described in Denise L.1 DiFranco asked three times ifanyone would liket to speak against. There was none. Denise L. DiFranco asked three times is anyone would liket to speak ini favor. There was none. First] Hearing - Ch.24-1 Planning: Denise L. DiFranco said iti is the first hearing so we will not be voting oni it. Ms.1 Downes-Fortune said this was toi make the ordinance match the Charter. Sec. 24-34-1 Membership and term; compensation; vacancies. Recommendation to amend section to achieve consistency! between the Town Charter and Code of Ordinances regarding Planning Board membership, term, and vacancy. Chris Stone moved tos sendi it back; Heidi Rogers seconded. Discussion: None. Motion passed 4-0. and Denise. L. DiFranco, aye. First] Hearing - Ch. 38-2 Zoning:  permit for manufactured home which is foundi in RISBC-2. permit for manufactured home  issuance or denial of permit  RISBC-2.  RIGL45-24-37).  Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; Denisel L. DiFranco saids some of these are State and some are Foster's but there some without the correct Sec. 38-1- Purpose of chapter Recommendation to add 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, andi not be contrary to, the goals and policies and applicable elements oft the comprehensive plan as required by RIGL 45-24-34. Sec.3 38-2-1 Definitions Recommendation to amend definitions to meet RIGL 45- 24-31 and toi make definitions more succinct.  language.  3    Town Council Meeting September 12, 2024  Ms. Downes-Fortune said that the term "growth area" should be added to definitions. Heidi Rogers moved to send back Sec. 38-2. Definitions To the Planning Board for clarification. Cheryl Hawes seconded. Discussion: None. Motion passed 4-0. Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L. DiFranco, aye. Sections 38-361 through 99 are all State requirements. No discussion necessary. 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. Recommendation' to; addt text to match] RIGL45-24-41 Sec. 38-63- Powers and duties Recommendation to amend section to achieve consistency with RIGL 45-24-57. Sec. 38-64- Voting Recommendation to amend section to achieve consistency withl RIGL 45-24-57. Sec. 38-65- Application Procedure with RIGL45-24-58. Sec. 38-67-1 Decisions and records with RIGL45-24-61. members  and 45-23-50.1.  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 members as required by RIGL4 45-70. 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-P Public hearing Recommendation to amend section to achieve consistency with RIGL 45-24-66.  Sec. 38-94.-1 Decision and records oft the zoning board of Recommendation to amend section to achieve consistency with RIGL 45-24-68.  review  4    Town Council Meeting September 12, 2024  Sec. 38-95-4 Appeals to superior court  Recommendation to achieve consistency with RIGL 45- Sec. 38-96- Appeal oft the enactment or amendment of Recommendation' to amend section to achieve consistency with) RIGL4 45-24-71. Sec. 38-97- - Notice ofa appeals to superior court. Recommendation to add section to achieve consistency with RIGL45-24-69.1. Sec. 38-98 - Participation in zoning hearing. Recommendation to add section to achieve consistency with RIGL45-24-67. Sec. 38-99- - Priority inj judicial proceedings. Recommendation to adds section to achieve consistency with RIGL45-24-70. Sections 38-36t through 99 are all State requirements. No discussion necessary. No: action taken. Sec.38-131-1 Division oft towni into: enumeration Recommendation' to designate the GB and] HC2 zoning districts as "designated growth areas. Pursuant tol RIGL 45-24-31 as amended, designating these zoning districts as growth areas will enable all applications submitted in this district tol bei reviewed under development plan Heidi Rogers moved to send Sec.38-131 Division oft town into; enumeration back to the planning board. Chris Stone Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; Recommendation' tor require as special-use permit for uses having potential to cause hazards tot the public. Recommendation toi remove. Administrative and] Formal Development Plan review citations due toj proposal to designate US-6 as a growth area. Heidi Rogers moved tos send 38-191 -Table ofUses back tot the Planning Board for clarification. Chris Stone seconded. Motion passed 4-0. Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L. DiFranco, aye. Sec.38-226- - Substandard lot of record Recommendation to amend section to achieve consistency with RIGL 45-2-38 as amended. Heidi Rogers moved to send 38-226 - Substandard lot of record back to the Planning Board for clarification. Chris Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye;  24-69. this chapter  review (DPR). seconded. Motion passed 4-0. and Denise L. DiFranco, aye. Sec. 38-191 - Table ofuses  Stone seconded. Motion passed 4-0. and Denise L. DiFranco, aye.  5    Town Council Meeting September 12, 2024  Sec.38-227-1 Merger of substandard) lot ofi record Recommendation to specify that only contiguous unimproved, ori improved and unimproved substandard lots ofrecord in the same ownership shalll be automatically merged. Heidi Rogers moved tos send 38-227 - Merger of substandard lot ofi record backt to the Planning Board for clarification. Chris Stone seconded. Motion passed 4-0. Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L. DiFranco, aye. Sec. 38-228- - Lawfully existing or established buildings. structures or uses of land Recommendation to amend this section tos state that lawful uses, structures and buildings can be established prior to. July" 7, 1967 or amendment that rendered the building, structure, parcel ofl land or use ofl land out of Heidi Rogers askedi ift that meant ifs somebody hada property that was formerly in conformance, is this saying Heidi Rogers moved to send 38-228 - Lawfully existing ore established buildings, structures, or uses of land back tot the Planning Board for clarification. Chris Stone seconded. Motion passed 4-0. Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L. DiFranco, aye. Sec. 38-231 - Nonconforming by dimension Recommendation to amend this section to achieve consistency with RIGL 45-24-32. Anna Rao askedi ift this was about her driveway parking. Everybody used to have 300 now they want to make it smaller. Denise L. DiFranco said nobody is goingt to take your house, Mrs. Rao. Itl has nothing to do with this. Heidi Rogers moved to send Sections 38-231, 38-236, 27.6.72.847.884 38-387, 38-390,38- 394, 38-395, 38-467, 38-468, 38-469, and 38-470 back to the Planning Board for clarification. Chris Stone Discussion: Cheryl Hawes saids some of these are self- Philip O'Keefe said these arei important to your town. You are all guessing, and Grant's not. here. Idon't think you can vote ifs you are guessing yourselves because you are the town council and should know. Motion passed 3-1. Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; Cheryl) Hawes, no; and] Denise L. DiFranco, aye. Sec. 38-236 - Change ofu use Recommendation to amend this section to remove the condition that ifai nonconforming use is changed to a different nonconforming use, the alteration shall more closely adhere tot the intent andj purpose oft the zoning  conformance.  they are not grandfathered in.  seconded. explanatory.  ordinance.  6    Town Council Meeting September 12, 2024  Sec.38-237- Enlargement  Recommendation to amend this section to state that nonconforming uses not prohibited int the zoning district in which a loti is located or under Sec. 38-193 may! be enlarged and/or increased in extent ori intensity for the same use, provided such enlargement and/or increased extent or intensity is within the limits of the lot ofrecord the use occupied on. July 6, 1967 at the time such use was lawfully established as nonconforming. Nonconforming uses that are prohibited uses int the: zoning districti in which the lot is located or under Sec. 38-193, shall: not be enlarged, or increased and the extent andi intensity of usage of any structure for aj prohibited: nonconforming use shall not bei increased beyond the extent andi intensity ofusage on. July 6, 1967 att the time such use was lawfully established as nonconforming. Sec. 38-272 - Yard exceptions Recommendation to replace the word "yard" or "yard area" with the word "setback" where applicable. Sec. 38-277- Sewerage disposal Recommendation to amend section to achieve consistency with RIGL23-19.5 and 250-RICR-150-10-6 and toi make the section: more succinct. Sec. 38-386-] Requirements and purpose ofarticle Recommendation to state that only land development projects subject tot thej provisions of chapter 38 shall submit a site plan for review under chapter 38. Recommendation to add that aj purpose of site plan review is toj promote conformance with the comprehensive plan. Site plan review and submission requirements for special-use permits and variance applications are described in article VII of chapter 38. Sec.38-387- - Preapplication conference Recommendation to remove the provision that preapplication conferences may be held during aj public meeting to achieve consistency with the purposes ofs such conferences. Recommendation to state that only land development projects subject to the provisions of chapter 38 shall submit a site plan fori review under chapter 38. Sec. 38-390 - Site plan for accessory dwelling units Recommendation to adds site plan requirements for accessory dwelling units. Suchi requirements are the same as those for a single-family residential building permit, pursuant tol RIGL45-24-37 and RIGL4 45-24-73(a). Sec. 38-394 - Formal development plan review Recommendation to amend this section to achieve consistency with RIGL 45-23-32. Home businesses shall bei reviewed under administrative development plan review. Changes ofi user resulting in a commercial use shall bei reviewed under development plan review. All development exceeding a single-family residence in designated growth areas shall be reviewed under  development plan review.  7    Town Council Meeting September: 12, 2024  Sec.38-395- Administrative development plan review Recommendation to amend this section to achieve consistency with RIGL 45-23-32. Home businesses shall bei reviewed under administrative development plan review. Changes oft use resulting in a commercial use shall be reviewed under development plan review. All development exceeding a single-family residence in designated growth areas shall be reviewed under Sec. 38-467-1 Development not requiring planning board Recommendation to establish achievements required for an application not requiring to obtain vested rights. The only applicable applications under this séction are building permits, modifications, administrative subdivisions, administrative development plan review, minor land developments andi minor subdivisions. Sec. 38-468 Development requiringplanning board Recommendation' to establish achievements required for an application requiring planning board approval to obtain vested rights. Such applications shall be vested when the administrative officer certifies the application as complete pursuant tol RIGL 45-23-36. Sec. 38-469- Development requiring zoning board Recommendation to establish achievements required for an application requiring zoning board approval to obtain vested rights. Such applications shall be vested when the administrative officer certifies the application as complete pursuant tol RIGL 45-23-36. Sec. 38-470-I Development requiring both planning and Recommendation to remove section. This section is no longer applicable due to unified development review being established in every RI municipality. Philip O'Keefe asked that ift the attorney said that ifthe State law has thel language in there that's what wel have to do. So why are we tabling stuffa and sending it back ifthe Denise L. DiFranco said some of them you won'th have to change the language, but some you will. Thei motion was Hilaryl Downes-Fortune said that some oft them isi not exactly the wayi iti is int the general law. It's probablya Atty. Tourgee said the planner isn'tb here, Ms. Downes- Fortune is not a planner and doesn'tknow what Grant thinks. Yes, RI law controls, but shei ist trying toi interpret. Why not wait toi makè sure it'sright? It doesn't have to be done byt tomorrow. Heidi Rogers said you! havet to vet these things. I'mi not voting on something I'm unsure of. Hilary Downes-Fortune: said that the ones below were not  development plan review. orzoning board approval  approval  approval.  zoning approval  State lawi is already there? made toi include all.  wise move to go back and review.  1stHearing - Chapter 38- Zoning: posted on the website.  8    Town Council Meeting September 12, 2024  Heidi Rogers moved to send Sections 38-273, 38-286, 38-356, and 38-3891 back to the Planning Board for clarification. Cheryl Hawes seconded. Discussion: Denise L. DiFranco told Mrs. Rao that thisi is whats she was asking about andi they are not going to be talking about it tonight. Mrs. Rao complained that the State can change laws for the town and suddenly people whol have had businesses for 15 years suddenlyl had no business. People cannot afford to live here. Denise L. DiFranco saids she understands and they are working on Motion passed 4-0. Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L. DiFranco, aye. Sec. 38-273: Corer and' Through Lots Recommendation toj permit less than 3001 feet of width and/or frontage in creation ofa corner lot abuttinga private road. Recommendation toi regulate the front lot line as the lot line having the longest frontàge in the event that two access points exist on a corner lot. Sec.38-286- - Off-street parking requirements Recommendation toj permit off-street parking oft three (3) orf fewer commercial vehicles registered to the property owner int the. AR: zoning district that are a Class 6 Vehicle Class orl lower as classified byt the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), or al Héavy Duty Vehicle 6or lower as classified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Recommendation toj permit off-street parking of up to a Class 8 Vehicle Class as classified by thel Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), or up toa Heavy Duty Vehicle 8b as classified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the GB and Sec. 38-356- Residential Compounds Recommendation toj permit up as many five acre single- family residential lots as aj property has the capacity for. Sec. 38-389. - Site plan/building design standards for Recommendation to add provisions to citet the dark sky 2nd Hearing- Chapter 12-1 Businesses: Denisel L. DiFranco said they can vote on these. Sec. 12-49 - License for other businesses. Recommendation' toi include a category of business licenses to cover any businesses not specifically listed in Hilary Downes-Fortune said this is to charge $1001 for a license: for those businesses not covered int the list we Denise. L. DiFranco asked three times ifa anyone would Denisel L. DiFranco asked three times if anyone would Cheryl Hawes moved, Heidi Rogers seconded toj pass Sec. 12-491 License for other businesses.  it.  HC2 zoning districts.  multfamilydwelings. ordinance.  Chapter 12. have now. like to speak against. like to speak ini favor. Motion passed 4-0.  9    Town Council Meeting September 12, 2024  Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; 3rd Hearing. - Chapter 16 - Manufactured Homes: Denise L.1 DiFranco said wel had tabled thisi in ordert to first meet with the planning board. She has reached out to Mr. Renzi but has not heard from him. Sec. 16-81 - Trailers or Manufactured homes without Recommendation to amend manufactured homes permitting section to come into compliance with RICR and thel Foster Code ofOrdinances. Sec. 16-82-Procedure for applying for replacement or temporary manufactured home permit. Recommendation to amend replacement ort temporary manufactured homes permitting section to come: into compliance with RICR and the Foster Code of Sec. 16-83- Standards to govern issuance ofi installation permit for ar replacement: manufactured home or permit Recommendation to amend standards to govern issuance ofinstallation permit for ai replacement manufactured home or permit for temporary house trailer to come into compliance with RICR and the Foster Code of 3rd Hearing - Chapter 18 - Nuisances: Denise L. DiFranco said that this was also voted on to table so that we couldi meet with the planning board and again, shel has not heard back. Sec. 18-33-) Purposes Proposal tor recommend the purposes section ofa Dark Sky ordinance tot the Town Council for adoption as identified in the Comprehensive Plan. Sec. 18-34-1 Definitions Proposal to recommend the definitions section ofal Dark Sky ordinance to the Town Council for adoption as identified in the Comprehensive Plan. Sec. 18-35- Applicability Proposal toi recommend the applicability section ofa Dark Sky ordinance to the Town Council for adoption as identified ini the Comprehensive Plan. Sec. 18-36- Criteria Proposal toi recommend the criteria section ofa Dark Sky ordinance to the Town Council for adoption asi identified int the Comprehensive Plan. Sec. 18-37-A Administration Proposal to recommend the administration section ofa Dark Sky ordinance tot the Town Council for adoption as identified int the Comprehensive Plan.  and Denise L. DiFranco, aye.  No action taken. permit:; prohibited.  Ordinances.  fort temporaryl house trailer.  Ordinances.  10    Town Council Meeting September 12, 2024  Sec. 18-38 - Enforcement  Proposal tor recommend the enforcement section ofa Dark Sky ordinance to the Town Council for adoption as identified in the Comprehensive Plan. Sec. 18-39-N Nonconforming lighting Proposal to recommend the nonconforming lighting section ofa Dark Sky ordinance to the' Town Council for adoption asi identified int the Comprehensive Plan. Denise L. DiFranco saidt that ends our public hearing. Denise L. DiFranco saidi it has been recommended by the Department Heads to award thel bidt tol Rambone & Cheryl Hawes moved, Chris Stones seconded, to go with Rambone & Sprague with the option onet tol locki in for $2.7491 per gallon until. June 30, 2025. Discussion: ChiefI Lindell asked about thel bid. Denise L. DiFranco said the other bid was: from Reichert & Sons for Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; Denise L. DiFranco: read thel letter from Anthony Renzi resigning from thel Policel Building Committee (see Denise L. DiFranco: said that hes stated that he quit after thel last Police Building Committee meeting and she suggested that hej put that in writing. Heidil Rogers movedi to accept ther resignation of Anthony Renzi from thel Police Statel Building Committee. Chris Stones seconded. Discussion: with regrets was added. Motion passed 4 -0. Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; andi Denise L. DiFranco, aye. Denise L.] DiFranco sent in al letter ofi interest tol be appointed tot the Police Building Committee as advised by Gordon Brayton (seel Exhibit B) Cheryl Hawes moved to appoint Gregg Smolley tot the Police. Building Committee. Chris Stone seconded. Discussion: Heidi Rogers saids she doesn't know whol he is. We don'thave ai formal recommendation' buti ifGordy is comfortable buts she would vote for himl based on Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; what was necessary sO she suggested tabling until the Heidil Rogers movedi tot tablet thet transfer ofl land for the policel building to September 26. Chris Stones seconded. Heidil Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; Heidil Rogers moved tot table awarding oft thel Design- Builds services oft thej police station RFQt tot the September  VI. NEWI BUSINESS  Bid Award - Heating Oil  Sprague.  $2.799 per gallon. Motion passed 4-0. and Denise L. DiFranco, aye.  Resignation of Anthony Renzi fromt the Police Building Committee  Exhibit. A).  Appointment of Gregg Smolley to thel Police Building Committee  Condysrecommendation. Motion passed 4-0. and Denise L. DiFranco, aye. September 261 meeting. Discussion: None. Motion passed 4- -0. and Denisel L. DiFranco, aye.  Transfer ofLand for Police Denise L.J DiFranco said there was some confusion about  Building  Awarding of] Design-Build Denise L. DiFranco: saidi there are still questions.  Services of] Police Station  RFQ  261 meeting. Chris Stones seconded.  11    Town Council Meeting September 12, 2024  Lynne Rider, Burgess Road, said thoset two items areso important andt times sensitive. Wouldn'titi makes sense to possibly havea a Special Meetingl beforet that? Denisel L. DiFranco said thel Policel Building Committee is having two more meetings sot that we can have it on September andi invited her to readi it. Cheryl Hawes readt the Proclamation (see Exhibit C). She saidt they do al lot more and are very deserving. Denise L. DiFranco: saids she will present itt tot them next Saturday with a Certificate of Cheryl Hawes moved that thel Proclamation and Certificate of Appreciation bej presented by Denise DiFranco on September 21 att the ceremony at] Moosup Valley Grange. Chris Stone seconded. Discussion: Cheryl Hawes said that right after that there isa Concert ini the Valley. Motion passed4-0. Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L. DiFranco, aye. Atty.Tourgee explained that essentiallyt thatt the State Historic. Preservation Commission indicates that they thatt there are dead: zonesi inl Foster because iti is such a rural community: and itl hast thel highest peaki in the state. Hea attaches the othert twol letters, onei froml Ed: Sanderson, longt time executive director oft the State Historic Preservation, andl backi in Sept. 12, in 2001, saying that Denise L. DiFranco: said they are. looking for al letter for us that we: agreei it needst tol be done.. Julia Chretien could writet thel letter for us for met tos sign. Chris Stone moved, Cheryl Hawes seconded, tol have. Julia Chretien draw up al letter for Denise L. DiFranco to sign. Motion passed 4-0. Heidi Rogers, aye; Chris Stone, aye; Cheryl Hawes, aye; and Denise L.1 DiFranco, aye. Atty. Tourgee said he wanted tos send al letter ast the election season is coming on that we: are moving away from municipal law. Wer wanted to givey you ample opportunity: for whomever the council is going tol bet that wev willl bel leaving at thel last meeting on December 12, Executive Session pursuant tol RIGL42-46-51 for a work session regarding Personnel and. Jobl Performance according tol RIGL4 42-46-5-(A)1 and Potential Litigation opens session andt toi further keept thei minutes ofs said with provisions inl RIGL42-46-4 &5 5.1 No discussion. The council reconvened int to Open Session at 8:04) p.m. Denise L. DiFranco announced that no votes were taken  26.  Proclamation Moosup Valley Denise L. DiFranco: saidI Ms. Hawes used tol be a member  Junior Grange #27  Appreciation.  MCM Holdings, LLC Comms/Cell Tower Letter  Request to Statel Preservation have no objection to moving thet tower. Hei understands  therei is no objection.  Notice ofl Non-Renewal (Inman and Tourgee)  2024.  VII. EXECUTIVE: SESSION  1.1 Pursuant to RIGL 42-46- Heidi Rogers moved, Chris Stone seconded, to goi into  5(a),(1)P Personnel: 2. Anthony Renzi- 3. Planner Position a. 9Walker Road  Planning Board Chair pursuant tol RIGL4 42-46-5(a)(2), and to reconvene: into 4.1 Pursuant tol RIGL 42-46- meeting closed andi ther minutes of alle executive. sessions 5(a)(2)P Potential Litigation held previous tot this meeting remain closed in accordance  Motion passed 4-0. inl Executive Session Motion passed. 4- 0. Meeting ended at 8:051 p.m.  VIII. ADJOURNMENT  Submitted by,  Susan M. Dillon, Town Clerk  12    Exhibit A TC Mtg. 9-12-2024  Sue Dillon From: Sent: To: Subject: dear mrs dillion thanky you anthonyjr renzi Sent from myi iPhone  Anthony Renzi <ajyenz77@ao.com> Tuesday, September 3, 2024 1:09F PM  Sue Dillon pbc  iwas asked byt the honorablet town council president mrs defranco thati ishould resign from police building committee.  so! herei isn myr resignationi 'mo donei iquitiresign.    Exhibit B TC Mtg. 9-12-2024  Sue Dillon From: Sent: To: Subject: Hi Sue,  Greg Smolley gsmolsyedrawscom> Tuesday, September. 3, 20248 8:09AM Sue Dillon Policel HQI byilding committee  Gordon Brayton advised: mei to writet tos you expressing my interesti in being named to the building committee  for thel building committeei for thei new] police building. Pleasel let me) knowi ifs your need any additional information.  Cheers, Greg  Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone  Get Outlook for Android    Exhibit C TCM Mtg. 9-12-2024  TOWN OF FOSTER PROCLAMATION OF  MOOSUP VALLEY JUNIOR GRANGE #27  80TH Anniversary  u  WHEREAS thel MoosupValley) Junior Grange #27 was organized in7 May of19441 being the 27th in the WHEREAS thel Mogsup Valley Junior Grânge #27 is sponsored byt the Subordinate Grange, Moosup WHEREAS the) Junior Grangé providès an opportunity for children to develop self-confidence; leadership skills, while fostéringthet traits ofa açcourtability: andi rèspect for. self and others, WHEREAS the Junior, Grange also encourages honor, patriotism, an understanding ofa agricultural and and opportunity toi improve the communities wheret the children) liye arid WHEREAS thel Moosup, Valley) Junior Grange #27: assist with Community Service) Projects, such as TheValley" Clean Up att the. Moosup Valley Congregational UCCandTyler Free WHEREAS the Moosup' ValleyJunior Grange #27 plantaf flower bed! beeg garden on thej property of WHEREASthel Moosup Valley. Juniors Grangè #271 have continued! their Community Serviçe Projects.to includer raising money.for) Juvenile Diabetes and $5000 for ProjectAmelia NOW, THEREFORE, bei iti resolved that the Foster Town Cbuncil dol herel by proclaim that  state tol be organized : - : Valléy; #26,which was organizedi in the" 1890's    - a - 1  play.  .  PublicI Library  the Grange andl host ai fishing dayâtt the Green Acres  :  September 21,2024- be designates as:  MOOSUP, VALLEYJUNIOR GRANGE#27 DAY  And urge all citizens to participaté inc observance oft thisl historic eventi inl honor oft those who have  servedi int the Grange over thel last 80 years Dated this 21st of September, 2024  Attest:  Denise DiFranco Town Council President  Susan Dillon Town Clerk