Date posted: October 22, 2024 by 4:00 P.M.  All items on this agenda are to be discussed and/or acted upon.  TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON TOWNHALL TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 40 Commons Little Compton, RI 02837 Live streaming at  htpsyowwyoumbeconhmaICNOKORRAFlg,XHO9s  MEETING OF OCTOBER 24, 2024  AGENDA 7:00 P.M.  Salute to the Flag  Public Hearing - Proposed amendment to Chapter 9 oft the Little Compton Town Code  To consider amending the Little Compton Town Code to amend Chapter 9-4.3 to read as follows:  $9-4.3. Rules Concerning the Parking Area.  a. The parking of vehicles in the parking area shall be restricted to the owners ofcommercial fishing vessels and their employees and to persons intending to make recreational use of b. With the exception of vehicles displaying al lot permit issued by the Town Clerk from a list provided by the Harbor Master, no persons shall use or occupy the parking area between the hours of11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. daily in accordance with posted signs.  the harbor and its environs.  Announcements: Approval ofMinutes- - Department Head Reports:  October 10, 2024 October 15,2024  1. Police Department- - Monthly report for September 2024  Old Business:  1. Report from Town Solicitor on Town Landing parking matter.    2. Receive update from Town Administrator and Solicitor regarding the septic system  loan program.  New Business:  1. Review: results oft recently completed community survey (ifa available) and discuss next steps, including any changes tol be considered to the Town's Social Services Program. 2. Consider dates for. June 2025 Council meeting changed from June 5 and 191 to 12 and  26 due to al holiday on the 19th.  Board of License Commissioners: none  Communications:  1. Request from Justin Bibee a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer requesting the Town adopt a proclamation designating December 10th as Human Rights Day inl Little  Compton.  Consent:  Payment of] Bills  Executive Session - The Town Council may enter into executive session under RIGL 42-46-  5(a)(2) -1 potential litigation - SouthCoast Wind update  Consent Agenda - All items listed are considered to be routine by the' Town Council and will be enacted by one: motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council: member or citizen sO: requests in which event the item will be withdrawn from the General Order oft business  and considered in the normal sequence on the agenda.  All are welcome to any meeting at the town, which is open to the public. Individuals requiring communication assistance or any accommodation to ensure equal participation will: need to contact  the Town Clerk at 635-4400 not less than 721 hours prior to the meeting.    TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON RHODE ISLAND RECREATIONAL, AREAS OF THEJ LITTLE COMPIONTOWN CODE  PROPOSED AMENDMENTSTO: CHAPTERIK-BEACHES: HARBORS, AND  To consider amending thel Little Compton Town Code to amend Chapter 9-4.31 to read as  follows:  $9-4.3. Rules Concerning the Parking Area.  a. The parking of vehicles in the parking area shall be restricted to the owners of commercial fishing vessels and their employees and to persons intending to make b. With the exception of vehicles displaying a lot permit issued by the Town Clerk from a list provided by the Harbor Master, no persons shall use or occupy the parking area between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. daily in accordance  recreational use oft the harbor and its environs.  with posted signs.  At the public hearing opportunity shall be given to allj persons interested to bel heard upon the matter oft thej proposed amendment. The proposal may be altered or amended prior to the close of thej public hearing without further advertising, as ar result of further study or because ofthe views expressed at the public hearing. Any such alteration or amendment must be presented for Individuals requesting interpreter services for thel hearing impaired must notify the' Town Clerk's  comment int the course ofsaid hearing.  Office at (401)635-4400, 72 hours in advance oft the hearing date.  HEARING DATE: October 24,2024  TIME: PLACE:  7:00: PM  Town Hall, Town Council Chambers, 40 Commons, Little Compton, RI  Sakonnet Times-  October 17, 2024    Minutes ofai meeting ofa' Town Council held on October 10th, A.D. 2024 at 7:00d o'clock PM held ini in-person format at the' Town Hall, 40 Commons, Town Council Chambers, Little Compton, RI. Members present: Paull J. Golembeske, Andrewl Triarte-Moore (arrived at 7:061 PM), Gary S. Mataronas, Patrick McHugh and Robert L. Mushen. Also in attendance: Anthony DeSisto, Town Solicitor, Antonio  Teixeira, Town Administrator and Police Chief Scott Raynes.  The Council meeting was called to order by Council President Mushen with a request to Pledge  Allegiance to the Flag. Announcements:  1) Monday, October 14th, 2024 the Town Hall and Transfer Station will be closed in observance 2) Wednesday, October 164,2024 early voting will begin at the' Town) Hall during business hours, 8 am to 4j pm, Monday through Friday, through November 4th at 4 pm. 3) The 55+ survey is ini its last days of collection. Please take ai moment to. complete the survey 4) Those in attendance took al moment of silencé to' remembér those whol have been affected by Motion made by Councilor Golembeske; receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To accépt as written the September 19, 2024 Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by, Councilor Mataronas, To approve thej filing of the Department. Head Reports, discussion. Councilor McHugh asked the Town. Administrator  ofColumbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day.  to assist thei town in ai needs assessment for seniors.  the recent hurricanes in Florida.,  Town Council meeting minutes..  tos speak on several items within his report.  Andrew. Triarte-Moore àrrived at 7:06PM.  The. Administrator noted that he reached out to. Architects to secure quotes for two (2) municipal buildings; 30 and 32 Commons. The cost séems to bei fairly high, in excess of $80K total. Councilor Mataronas has done some work at 32 Commons and feels with the new DPW Director they should be ablei to complete more oft the work, He also took it upon himselft toi reach out to a private contractor for some estimates. Discussion ensued régarding feasibility studies, cost: for engineering, requirements of building code and need for a Request for Proposal. Sal Marinosci offered to work with the Building ini favor (Golembeske, triarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toj place on file the  Official.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting  Department Head Reports as follows:  1. Town Clerk- - Activity report for September 2024 2. Building/Zoning - Activity report for Sept. 3- - Oct 7, 2024 3. Tax Assessor- - Activity report for September 2024 4, Fire Department - Activity report for September 2024 Town Administrator- Activity report for September 2024  5.    A single bid: for thei fall roadside mowing was received. Voted:  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor McHugh, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To send tot the Town Administrator and Director of Public Works a single bid in the amount of $10,0001 received from Rich McGee & Son Excavating for the: fall roadside grass and brush mowing, and to  authorize the award of said bid upon a successful review.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Iriarte- Moore, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Tore- appoint Ann Grimes and Shirley Hardison as trustees on the LCI Free Public Library Board of  Trustees for terms expiring October 15, 2027.  Motion made by Councilor. Iriarte-Moore, receiying a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting in fayor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To appoint Warren Jagger to serve as a representative of Sakonnet Point on the Historical  Preservation Advisory Committee.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHagh, Mushen): Toj promote Corporal Caitlin Silveira to the rank of Sergeant effective October. 19,2024. The Town. Administrator wanted toi note that the' Town's Police Department is now accredited due to work conducted by ChiefE Raynès and Ptrlm. Jon Pomerleau. The Council President noted that a State Fire Inspection was received for 34 Commons, which is at town-owned building, rented by the LC Community Cénter, The Town, as owner, will need toj petition the State Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review for any deficiencies they wish to see waived. As thè Town currently has a hearing scheduled for November regarding 32 Commons the Council President will petition the hearing to be included for that scheduled docket. Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor. Iriarte- Mooré, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To authorize the Town. Administrator to execute al Final Acceptance Certificate on behalf of the Town  relating to delivery of replacement fire apparatus for the town.  Motion made by Councilor McHugh, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriàrte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To acknowledge the certification of élection results by thel LCI Board of Canvassers designating Mark Gleicher as the newest member. ofthe School Department due to the recent resignation ofl Megan.  Gonzalez. following:  At 8:06 PM the' Town Council sitting as the Board ofLicense Commissioners voted the Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, voting in favor (Golembeske, triarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To grant a Class F-1 one day Retail Beverage License for a Surf & Turf] Dinner to bel held onl November 2,  2024 at the. John Dyer Road facility.    Motion made by Councilor. Iriarte-Moore, receiving a second by Councilor. McHugh, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): That the bills  be allowed and ordered paid: $103,389.56  East Bay Community Action Program appropriation FY25  $750.00 $1,800.00 $9.41 $137.60 $293.26 $373.65 $280.00 $0.05 $35.00 $511.00 $82.00 $41.00 $35.00 $52,50 $129.51 $13.99. $56.65 $155.36 $104.99 $2,310.00 $3,400.00 $200.00 $2,767.71 $26.18 $966.47 $1,127.27 $734.83 $450.00 $7,083.33 $387.50 $2,784.00 $2,528.00 $196.80 $425.00 $1,462.50 $93.03 $430.00 $3,962.00 $3,215.00 $342.00 $1,213.00 $82.50 $83.70 $27.99 $20.99 $155.00  Arkin's Construction Wilbur Woods WBMason Town Hall Lynch Corp. - Highway Lynch Corp. -Highway  Tiverton Materials LLC- Transfer Station Civic Rec. E&JT Tripp Lawn Care Cemetery Fund Cox Communication - 32 Commons East Bay Media Group Probate East Bay Media Group Zoning East Bay Media Group Highway East Bay Media Group Probate East Bay Media Group Probate RIJ Energy Street Lights RI Energy Street Lights Peckham Lot Verizon Wastewater Treatment Facility Fire Protection Services Inc. 32 Commons Cox Communication - Computer 40 Çommons OpenGov Inc. - Computer JGCoffey Co. -Civic Rec: Black Earth Compost - Transfer, Station United Construction & Forestry Highway WBMason Finance Caseys Oil misc. town buildings Petro: - Gasoline Petro - Diesel Desautel Browning Law - legal litigation Anthony DeSisto Law Assoc. LLC-; Solicitor Anthony DeSisto Law Assoc. LLC-Litigation Core Business Technologies - Town Hall (clerks) Core Business Technologies Town Hall (Finance) Core Business Technologies. Town Hall (conference room) Everlasting Designs 7 Computer Everlasting Designs Computer Crystal Rock- - Transfer Station Town Hall Sakonnet Treel Inc. - Tree Committee Fund Sakonnet Treel Inc. Tree Committee Fund Sakonnet' Tree Inc. - Tree Warden Info Quick Solutions Town Clerk (microfilm storage) Info Quick Solutions Computer Denise M. Cosgrove Assessor Verizon Wireless Transfer Station DPW Humphrey's- - 32 Commons WBMason Town Clerk  East Bay) Media Group Canv. - Council - Contingençy  Lawrence Waste Services - Harbor Management Funds    At 8:44 PM1 the' Town Council President polled his fellow Councilors individually as to their wishes to come out ofexecutive session under RIGL4 42-46-5(a)(5) for potential land acquisition, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen).  No votes were taken in executive session.  With no further business before the Town Council thei meeting was declared adjourned at  8:45PM.  Carol A. Wordell, CMC, Town Clerk    Minutes ofaj joint gathering ofa Town Council and Budget Committee held on October 15th, A.D.2024 at' 7:00 o'clock PMI held in in-person format at the Town Hall, 40 Commons, Town Council Chambers, Little Compton, RI. Members present: PaulJ. Golembeske, Gary S. Mataronas, Patrick McHugh and Robert L. Mushen. Absent: Andrew Triarte-Moore. Also in attendance: Antonio Teixeira, Town Administrator. Budget Committee members present: George Crowell, Chair, Peter Bermudez,  Craig Curtis, Andrew Rhyne and Alison Ward.  The Council work session was called to order by Council President Mushen. The purpose oft this  work session was to review with the Budget Committee the: follow: 1. Jurisdiction/Roles: ofTown Council and Budget Committee. 2. Timelines for budget preparation 3. Capital Plan responsibilities 4. Timely notification ofany Bud Com "plus-ups" 5. Providing paper versus electronic BCRs to electors  During the discussion it was noted that any ehangés to timelines for budget preparation would require a Charter amendment. Changes tol how budget reports are delivered to the voter (paper viai mail, pickup, electronic, website postings) would also require charter changes. Basic rules of operation which follow the Charter, but want clarification can be by vote ofr rules ard regulations and/or can be  incorporated into thet town code by adding an ordinance.  Councilor Mushen suggested a néed to clarify for thej public the process that takes place for the It was suggested thât both committees select two (2) each to work with the Town Administrator to review the Charter and consider potential amendment to] be given the Home Rule Charter Review Committee which will be appointed in January of2025; and to review how to clarify for the public the  Town's Capital Plan.  Town's Capital Plan procedures.  It was also noted that ifthe Budget Committee has suggestions for methods oft taxation or other procedurés they should refer those to. the Couricil who will vet the idea and work with the Solicitor if they  need légal réview.  It was: reviewed with the Budget Committee that ai result oftheir recommending al higher value for aj proposed budget causes ai need for the Town Council and Administrator toj justify to the State Dept.  of Revenue in our. fiscal disclosure submission.  On a side note the Council President announced that the Town just learned it has retained its With no further business before the Council the meeting was declared adjourned at 7:261 PM.  AAA bond rating as it was processing the refinancing of thei towns school bond.  Carol A. Wordell, CMC, Town Clerk    DWPl  RECEIVED OCT 0 8 2024  Little Compton Police Department 60 Simmons Road Town of Little Compton, Rhode Island Office of the Police Chief MEMORANDUM  Date: To: From: Subject:  October 2, 2024  The Honorable Town Council Chief Scott N. Raynes  Monthly Report for September 2024  September 2024 Patrol Activity  Totals Calls responded to Formal Complaints received Complaints closed this month Complaints closed (previous month) Motor vehicle citations issued Motor vehicle warning issued Criminal Arrest Violation ofTown Ordinances Accident investigated Burglar alarms Reported deaths Total Gallons of gasoline used Mileage Breaking & Entering Larceny Value of Stolen Property  906 39 13 2 3 38 3 7 6 17 0 1380 6173 0 0 $0    Little Compton Police Department Town of Little Compton, Rhode Island  60 Simmons Road Office of the Police Chief MEMORANDUM  September 2024 Police Overtime Hours  Totals: 8 0 32 0 7.5 6 111 0 0 0 0 0 0  Sick Leave replacement Personal leave replacement Vacation replacement Training replacement Court Town Detail Private Detail Patrol Supplement Comp-time replacement Injured on duty replacement Blue Riptide/Grant Military leave replacement Investigation  September 2024 Dispatch Overtime Hours  Totals: 0 0 32 0 9 0 56  Sick leave replacement Personal leave replacement Vacation replacement Training replacement Holiday replacement Comp-time replacement Weekend replacement    Little Compton Police Department Town of Little Compton, Rhode Island  60 Simmons Road Office of the Police Chief MEMORANDUM  September 2024 Part-time Dispatch Hours  Totals: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  Weekend replacement Vacation replacement Sick leave replacement Personal day Holiday replacement Training replacement Comp-time replacement  September 2024 Town fuel log  Gasoline #10 Unused #21 Fire department # Unused # 41 Maintenance #5 Highway Department 2,560.2 # 6 Senior Bus #71 Beach Commission #8 Police Department  August 76,010.0 29,795.8 4,223.5 45,355.6 5,865.3 1,410.1 20,671.8  September 76,010.0 29,883.5 4,223.5 45,559.5 2,560.2 5,924.4 1,410.1 21,076.8  Total 0 87.7 0.0 203.9 0 59.1 0.0 405.0  Total Gasoline: 755.7    Little Compton Police Department Town of Little Compton, Rhode Island  60 Simmons Road Office of the Police Chief MEMORANDUM  Diesel  August 49,710.4 11,043.7 5,313.2 5,728.8 362.8  September 50,030.6 11,043.7 5,313.2 5,757.7 362.8  Total 320.2 0.0 0.0 28.9 0.0  #1F Fire Department #2 Unused #31 Highway Department # 4 Maintenance Department #5 Old Senior bus  Total Diesel: 349.1  Respectfully, gladu John Faria Lieutenant Deputy Chief    comm-1  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject: Hi,  Justin Bibee ustinebeeemalsitedi) Friday, October 18, 20242:18PM Re: Rhode Island Human Rights Project  Town Council  Just following up here. Hoping the Human Rights Day Proclamation can be signed this year.  Thank you, Justin  Get Outlook forios  From: Justin Bibee <Justin.Bibee@mail.sit.edu> Sent: Wednesday, December 6, 20231:37:13/ AM Subject: Re: Rhode Island Human Rights Project  To: towncouncl@littiecomptonr.org towncouncil@litiecomptonrl.org>  Good Evening,  Just following up here. Thanks sO much.  Sincerely, Justin From: Justin Bibee  Sent: Monday, April: 10, 20238:51AM Subject: Rhode Island Human Rights Project  To: towncounci@littlecomptonr.og towncouncl@litecomptonr.org>  Dear Town Council,  My name is Justin Bibee and lam an avid human rights advocate born and raised in Rhode Island. This year, I started the Rhode Island Human Rights Project, which strives to establish statewide solidarity fori the promotion and protection of human rights by having every city and town in Rhode Island sign al Human Rights Day proclamation, solidifying December 10 as Human Rights Dayi in your community and encouraging your community members to advocate for human rights. Attached is a draft ofa a Human Rights Day proclamation We will bei the first state in the country that has shown statewide solidarity, making history and encouraging other states to stand upi for human rights. Thus far, five RI municipalities have signed and returned Human Isincerely ask for your support with the Rhode Island Human Rights Project by signing the Human Rights Day  that you can use. Feel free to make any changes you deem necessary.  Rights Day Proclamations, with 9 more municipalities in the works!  proclamation and sending me a copy thatl Iwill put on our website (which is ini the works).    If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. You can learn more about me and my human  rights work by clicking on my website link below.  In Solidarity, Justin Bibee Justin D. Bibee, Ph.D.(c) www.justinbbee.com  Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Morocco 2014-2016)  2    Opun nf ittle Compton  Ouuun Hall a.0. Tnx 226  Gittle @ompton, 83 12837  RESOLUTION OF THE' TOWN OF) LITTLE COMPTON  A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE OBSERVANCE OF HUMANI RIGHTS DAY: 2023 WHEREAS, The United Nations was founded in 1945, and the anniversary of the day on which the UN General. Assembly adopted thel Universal Declration of Human Rights in 1948 is observed each WHEREAS, the United Nations promotes peace and security, development, democracy, economic WHEREAS, the United States has al long tradition ofi international leadership on human rights and has shown bipartisan commitment to advancing human rights through ratification of the International Conyention on Civil and: Political Rights, the Convention Against Torture, and the International Conyention on the Elimination of all forms of] Racial Discrimination; and WHEREAS, the United Nations has strived to promote the "Stand Up for Someone's Human Rights" campaign of the Office of the UN: High Commissioner for Human Rights; and WHEREAS, citizens ofLitfle Compton are encouraged toj participate in observance ofHuman NOW' THEREFORE, BEI ITI RESOLVED that thel Little Compton' Town Council declares Passed as al Resolution oft the. Little Compton Town Council this 20th day of April, 2023,  year on December 10; and  prosperity, globall health, and human rights around the world; and  Rights Day; and  December 10,2023 as Human Rights Day 2023.  AQMLC Robert L. Mushen, President Little Compton Town Council  ATTEST: Aaths PRob HeatherJ. Cook, Deputy Town Clerk  3033 Rioldfac