Date posted: November 19, 2024 by 4:00 P.M.  All items on this agenda are tol be discussed and/or: acted upon.  TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON TOWNHALL TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 40 Commons Little Compton, RI 02837 Live streaming at  itps/www.youtubecom/chamne/uCNOKCOBP433AE14Z0XH098  MEETING OF NOVEMBER 21, 2024  AGENDA 7:00 P.M.  6:45PM- - Meet with Mr. Brendan McKinnon to confirm his conditional offer of employment  with the Little Compton Police Department.  Salute to the Flag Announcements:  Approval ofMinutes- - November 7, 2024 Department Head Reports: none  Old Business:  1. Consider confirmation of offer of employment to Brendan McKinnon.  2. Senior services update.  3. Town Administrators letter of request to engage Civil Engineer and Survey Company, Able Engineering, Inc. and Architect, Melissa Hutchinson for development and construction oft the: new. DPW building at the Transfer Station location. 4. Follow up letter from Planning Board pertaining to signs in relation to the  Comprehensive Plan.  New Business:  1. Request from Suzanne D'Alonzo for use ofTown Landing on Sunday, May 25, 2025 2. Request from Little Compton Village Improvement Society, Inc. for use of Veteran's Field and Pikes Peak: for their Annual Sakonnet Plant Fair May 1,2&4, 2025, benefiting  from 10am-12pm to hold a small wedding ceremony.  the Brownell House.    3. Request from Little Compton Village Improvement Society, Inc. for use of Veteran's 4. Request from the LC Village Improvement Society for the Council to recommend to the Budget Committee oni its behalf a stroke in the amount of $10,000 for repair and 5. Letter ofresignation from Myles Arkins from the Little Compton Housing Trust. 6. Email from D. Craig Curtis, Jr. resigning from the Budget Committee. 7. Proclamation draft proposing November as Lung Cancer Awareness month.  Field: fori their Annual Chicken BBQ August 2, 2025.  maintenance oft the Brownell House.  Board ofLicense Commissioners:  1. Little Compton Community Center, 34 Commons request for (10) Class F Beverage  licenses for the following events:  a. AChristmas Carol (radio play) Saturday, November 30, 2024 C. Concert featuring the. Aromatics Friday, January 17, 2025  b. Trivia Night Friday, January 3, 2025. d. Trivia Night Friday, February 7, 2025 e. Trivia Night Friday, March 7,2025 f. Trivia Night Friday, April 4, 2025  g. Summer Concert Series Wednesday, August 6, 2025 h. Summer Concert Series Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Summer Concert Series Wednesday, August 20, 2025 J. Summer Concert Series Wednesday, August 27,2025  Communications:  1. Email from William Scavotto expressing appreciation fort the stunning Patriotic display of American Flags and Wall ofi names on the commons honoring all the heroes. 1. Little Compton Community Center list of upcoming programs and/or events. 2. RI Coastal Resources Management Council SouthCoast Wind Energy LLCI Public Notice 3. Required town Pension contribution for FY24 has been made as budgeted for FY25. 4. Email notification from Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) the completion ofe environmental review forj proposed wind energy project offshore Massachusetts and 5. Letter of support to the United Congregational Church requested as part oft their pastoral  Consent:  dated November 13, 2024.  Rhode Island. search. Payment of Bills  Consent. Agenda All items listed are considered to bei routine by the' Town Council and will be enacted by onei motion. There willl be no separate discussion oft these items unless a council member or citizen so requests in which event the item willl be withdrawn from the General Order ofbusiness  and considered int the normal sequence on the agenda.  All are welcome to any meeting at the town, which is open to thej public. Individuals requiring communication assistance or any accommodation to ensure equal participation will: need to contact the Town Clerk at 635-4400 not] less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.    Minutes ofa meeting ofa' Town Council held on November 7th, A.D. 2024 at 7:00 o'clock PM held in in-person format at the' Town Hall, 40 Commons, Town Council Chambers, Little Compton, RI. Members present: Paul J. Golembeske, Gary S. Mataronas, Patrick McHugh and Robert L. Mushen. Absent: Andrew. Triarte-Moore. Also in attendance: Anthony DeSisto, Town Solicitor, and Antonio  Teixeira, Town. Administrator. Allegiance to the Flag. Announcements:  The Council meeting was called to order by Council President Mushen with a request to Pledge  1) Council President Mushen expressed his gratitude. of the celebrations offered by thel LC Community Center and thel LC School Dept. to Honor thet towns Veterans. 2) Thel November 5th election results are expected tol be certified by the State in the next weeks. Local successful candidates will then be cértified by the Little Compton Board of Canvassers upon expiration oft the deadlines for recounts and receipt of military mail ballots. 3) Councilor Mataronas thanked Councilor Golembeske for his 22 years ofs service to the Town as a' Town Council member. Councilor Golembeske said it has been aj privilege and honor to At7:02 pmi the' Town Council sitting as the] Board ofI License Commissioners helda  serve the town.  Remonstrants Hearing for thej purpose of considering the renewal ofs several Retail Beverage Licenses. The Council President asked ifany remonstrant wished to bel heard, receiving no comments the  Remonstrants Hearing was, closed and the following was voted;  Motion made by Councilor. Mataronas, recéiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, all in favor (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To grant the rénewal of the following Classes of  Retail Beveragel Licenses, contingent upon meeting state and local requirements:  CLASS. A:  Adamsville Wine & Spirits, LLCd d/b/a Adamsville Wine & Spirits 81 Stone Church Road int the Village of Adamsville Meetinghouse Spirits, LLCd/b/a Meetinghouse Spirits 391 Meeting Housel Lane  CLASS: BV-LIMITED: CLASSBV:  Common'sLunch, Inc. d/b/a Common'sLunch 48 Commons M & K,LLC d/b/a thel Barn Restaurant, 15. Main Street StoneHouse Resort, Inc. d/b/a Stone. House 122 Sakonnet! Point Rd Appointed Receiver, 551 Pine Street, Floor 3,1 Providence, RI 02903  RL: Flounders Inc. d/b/a RL: Flounders, 901 Pottersville Rd, clo. John Dorsey, Esq. Court  CLASSI D:  Sakonnet Golf Club 79 Sakonnet Point Road  Sakonnet Point Club d/bla Sakonnet Point Club 11 Bluff Head. Avenue  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, all in favor (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To grant the renewal ofVictualing Licenses to  the following businesses, contingent upon meeting state and local requirements:    Delvin Corp d/bla A-1 Pizza The Art Cafe M & K,LLC d/bla thel Barn Restaurant Dionysus Acquisition! LLCd/b/a Sakonnet Vineyard Commons Lunch, Inc d/b/a Common's! Lunch StoneHouse Resort, Inc. d/bla Stone House Sakonnet Events, Inc. d/b/a Wilhelmina's Catering Young Family Farm LLC d/b/a Young Family Farm  Sakonnet GolfClub Sakonnet Point Club Wilbur's General Store Warren's! Point Beach Club  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, alli in favor (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To grant the renéwal ofHoliday Sales Licenses  tot the following businesses, contingent upon meeting state and local requirements:  Delvin Corp d/b/a A-1 Pizza The Art Cafe M & K,LLC d/b/a the Barn. Restaurant Dionysus Acquisition LLC d/b/a Sakonnet Vineyard Commons Lunch, Inc d/b/a Common's. Lunch Meetinghouse LLC, d/b/al Meetinghouse Spirits Sakonnet GolfClub Sakonnet Point Club StoneHouse Resort, Inc. d/bla Stone House Wilbur's General Store Young Family Farm LLC d/b/a Young Family Farm Warren's] Point Beach Club  Motion" made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, all in favor (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To grant to thei renewal ofa! Moving Picture License to thel LCCommunity Center, and to grant thei renewal ofa an Entertainment: License to Dionysus Acquisition LLC d/b/a Sakonnet Vineyard, both contingent upon meeting state and local requirements. Anya Wallack, Chair oft the Conservation Commission introduced Dr. Thomas Boving oft the University of] Rhode Island. Dept. of Geosciences. Dr. Thomas Boving presented ai review oft the Little Compton Salinity Water Study conducted in towni through the efforts oft the Conservation Commission.  During the presentation he summarized the following:  High participation in our salinity study by about 1601 households, with collection done by Adam Town-wide salt concentrations in groundwater are: fairly stable over thej past five years.  Yorks a local resident.  But, wells near coast show high annual variability = Elevated salinity readings during summer. Droughts tend to increase salt concentrations. Groundwater salinity may increase with depth. Near shore: saltwater encountered: >10 m below surface.  eDeeper wells are drilled since 2000's    a( Other sources ofs sale are likely.  Hei noted that as thet town grows the demand for water will increase and rising seal level will move saltwater/teshwater: interface deeper inland. He recommends continued periodic testing of wells and potentially consider in critical areas including other parameters such as bacteria and nitrates. Long-term Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, all in favor (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To approve, as written the October 24, 2024  consider emergency water supply system and wastewater treatment facility.  Town Council meeting minutes.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, all in favor (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toj plâce on: filet the following Department Head  Reports:  1. Town Clerk - Activity Report for October 2024 2. Police Department - Activity Report for October 2024 3. Fire Department - Activity Report for October 2024 5. Town Administrator - Activity Report for October 2024 6. Tax Assessor- - Activity Report: for October. 2024  4.  Building/Zoning- - Activity Report for Oct. 8, 2024- -Nov. 4, 2024  Councilor Mataronas noted Dean Simmons has reported hel has been granted his State  certification as a Residential Building Inspector (B1).  Councilor McHugh asked the Administrator to elaborate on. his notations RE: Zoom meeting RI Municipal Compost, statewide meeting via zoom, local program going well. (3 almost 41 bins used weekly) and Beach Commission = met with the manager and one other member to review upcoming  budget process.  Councilor Mataronas wanted an update on how the new. DPW Director was doing. The Administrator said that would be a discussion ofjobj performance which was not posted. He did comment  the department is working together as the change takes place.  Councilor. Mataronas brought before the Council a request he received from. Angela Denham for the Council toi fund a Christmas party for about 40 seniors. During discussion it was asked how someone knew oft the party. Mrs. Denham stated it was by invitation. She felt those that had been active should be invited. The Council and publiç who spoke felt it should be open to all Little Compton seniors. Motion made by Councilor Mushen, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, all in favor (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To advertise on thet town website the desire to havea a Christmas party for Little Compton seniors, and on social media in order to see the extent ofthose interested in participating; and toj place this matter on the November 21, 2024 Council agenda for further  review.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor Mataronas, all in favor (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To ratify the actions oft the Town Administrator toa accept al bid award to Sunshine Oil for heating oil #2 for municipal buildings, bid process conducted by the Tiverton and! Little Compton School Business Managers and used by both towns for cost savings.    Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, all in favor (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To accept the' Town Clerk's recommendation to hire Abigail M. Wilkie as ai full-time clerk within her office with salary and benefits as per the contract  between the' Town and the LCI Municipal Employees Union.  Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, alli in favor (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To support the recommendation oft the Town Administrator and appoint Susan Sisson for another term to filli thei role ofDirector of Social Services. Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second by Councilor Golembeske, allin favor (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): Toj place on file the following consent calendar  items:  1. Letter from RI Fire Safety Board of Appeal and Revièw confirming the scheduling ofa hearing for Application FVA-24-192/: File #2024192 for 34 Commons, Little Compton on 2. Advanced noticel by RI Energy on thei intention to move to. Advanced. Metering Functionality (AMF) which will change the meters on homes within the state. Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second by Councilor. Mataronas, all in favor (Golembeske, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): That the bills be allowed and ordered paid as  Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 1 pm.  follows: $79,139.63 Verizon Wastewater Treatment Facility BastBay Media Group probate EastBay Media Group Zoning EastBay Media Group Town Council (10-24) EastBay Media Group Town Council (10-31) EastBay Media Group probate WBMason Town Hall - Finance WBMason - Canvassèrs WBMason - Town Hall - Clerk WBMason - Town Hall WBMason- - Çomputer WBMason-I DPW-Town Hall WBMason Finance WBMason Council WBMason Zoning Town Clerk. WBMason Assessor RIJ Energy - Street Lights Cox - Computer Madden Electric- Town Hall: restoration fund Activitas Inc. Tennis court funds Western Oil Transfer Station Info Quick Solutions Inc. computer Tiverton Auto Body Inc. Fire Dept. Crystal Rock - Fire Dept. RIJ Fire Training Academy - Fire. Dept. AT&TI Mobility Fire Dept. Anna's Uniform Supply Inc. Fire Dept. Debbies Uniform & Supply - Fire Dept.  $56.77 $17.50 $82.00 $143.50 $143.50 $35.00 $259.00 $5.19 $157.56 $34.87 $79.96 $59.97 $64.11 $24.14 $105.39 $19.99 $151.52 $104.99 $1,192.43 $3,780.00 $150.00 $1,142.25  $30.00 $252.39 $7,000.00 $330.64 $361.00 $153.99  $8,128.02    Brown Emergency Medicine Fire. Alarm Acct. Everlasting Designs computer Everlasting Designs computer Everlasting Designs computer (new server) Lynch Corp. Highway Crystal Rock - Town Hall All Metals- - Town Hall restoration funds Desautel Browning Law Legal other Southcoast Cleaning. Public Safety Complex (Sept) Southcoast Cleaning Town Hall Grange (Sept) Southcoast Cleaning Public Safety Complex (Oct) Southcoast Cleaning - Town Hall Grange (Oct) Anthony DeSisto Law Associates LLC-S Solicitor Anthony DeSisto Law. Associates. LLC-1 litigation BETA- - Commons Project BETA- - Highway Paving Program Lawrence Waste Services Harbor Management Funds Poll Workers misc list canvassers Petro gasoline Bagle Leasing Co.- - Town Hall restoration. WBMason - Police Dept. WBMason - Police Dept. Rob's. Auto Care Inc. - Police Dept. AT&T Mobility Police Dept, AT&T Mobility Police Dépt, West Place. Animal Sanctuary Police Dept. AAA Police Supply-I Police Dept. Crystal Rock - Police Dept.  $250.00  Emergency Services Marketing Corp. Inc. - Fire Alarm Acct. $810.00  $1,060.00 $1,987.50 $1,800.00 $9,505.84 $134.16 $103.03 $2,340.00 $900.00 $1,475.00 $1,475.00 $1,475.00 $1,475.00 $7,083.33 $1,100.00 $2,125.00 $16,690.50 $31.00 $6,427.99 $3,030.71 $159.00  $160.21 $27.28 $55.00 $47.86 $82.46 $458.00 $1,790.00 $203.10  $2,823.91  Having no: further business before the Council the meeting was declared adjourned at 8:08 PM.  Carol A. Wordell, CMC, Town Clerk    RECEIVED NOV 1 4 202k  06-1  LITTLE COMPTON. POLICE. DEPARIMENT  ECOMPID ICE Scott N. Raynes Chief of Police  60 Simmons Road Little Compton, RI 02837 Phone4 401-635-2311 Fax401-635-8782  November 13, 2024  Mr. Robert Mushen Little Compton Town Council President Little Compton Town Hall 40 Commons Little Compton, RI 02837 Mr President,  The Little Compton Police Department has concluded its background investigation for the Iam requesting the Town Council members schedule at time prior to the' Town Council Meeting of November 21, 2024, to meet with Mr. McKinnon to confirm his conditional offer  Lateral hiring process ofMr. Brendan McKinnon.  ofe employment.  Ihave attached Mr. McKinnon's resume for your review.  Thank you in advance. Respectfully, Scottl Chief ofl Police DNA2    Oba  RECEIVED NOV 18 2024  Little. Compton Town Council  November 21,2024  1. Placed an article in the Sakonnet Times. Posted a flyer on Facebook and Wilbur's, Library, and Common Lunch, and the Town Hall Even texted and phoned some seniors who don't have  access to social media  2. Count of seniors sO far for Christmas Party is SO far 35-40  Catered event in the sum of $20 per person  Approximately $800.06  Isent the Christmas flyer Wednesday, November 6, 2024 to (Jennifer Flather) she's the person wanting all 1000 seniors to get an invitation, and asked her for a count of seniors she has responding, sO far I haven't heard back from her.  3. Has the job description been posted for the senior advocate? Ihave given the job description to councilman Bob Mushen and Gary Mataronas on October 22, 2024. Also the solicitor had a copy. Around that time Bob Mushen said he may have a potential candidate for the position. Where is that person? Time We need an educated Seniors services Director. ASAP, with  is of the utmost importance experience in Senior needs!  4. How much longer will we be waiting for the newer senior bus? 5. What about the results of the senior survey? By the way there was no question asking the town if they wanted a Senior Center  Why is that Tony?    0B3 NOV 182025  RECEIVED  Umun of Little Comyton  Onuun HHall .0. Dax 226  Gittle (ompton, 1R3 02837  To: From: Date: Subject:  Honorable Town Council Antonio A. Teixeira Th Town Administrator November 21, 2024  Professional Civil Engineering and Land Surveying Services  l'am requesting to engage Professional Civil Engineering and Land Surveying ervice/ABlEnewengand to work in conjunction with Architect Melissa Hutchinson on the development and construction of al building for the Department of Public' Works at the Transfer Attached is the Proposal from ABLEnewengland specifying the various tasks for your review and The combination of the two professionals; the architect and the civil engineer should expedite  Station.  authorize the Town Administrator to sign the proposal.  the construction of the project.  lask for your support to engage the professional services.  Thank youl  1    Tony Teixeira From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject:  Dominic Ferrante <Dominic@ablenewengland.com> Wednesday, November 6, 20249:06AM Don Medeiros; Dominic Ferrante ofLC-Transfer Station, 122 Amy Hart Path)  Tony Teixeira  PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING SERVICES (Town  November 6, 2024 Town ofLittle Compton clo' Tony Teixeira Re: Plat 40, Lot 85  Little Compton - Transfer Station 122 Amy Hart Path Little Compton, RI 02837  Dear Mr. Teixeira:  Able Engineering, Inc. (Able) is pleased to present this proposal for Professional Civil Engineering and Land Surveying services relative to the above captioned property. The scope of work is to design and prepare a proposed site plan for al DPW Building. The purpose is to obtain approvals for the construction of a new DPW  Building.  Specifically Able would perform the following tasks: 1. Research Land Evidence Records.  2. Complete and provide an Existing Conditions Boundary & Topographic Survey in the vicinity of 3. Review prior Environmental Permits/Plans for limits of contaminated soil, etc. near project location. 4. Perform soil testing in area of proposed building pad to confirm construction over virgin soil.  proposed DPW building, including utilities and infrastructure.  5. Perform soil testing for septic system. 7. Design site grading and utilities. 8. Design septic system. 9. Design stormwater mitigation system. 11. Prepare Proposed Site Plan. 12. Prepare RIDEM Septic Permit Application.  6. Design site circulation, parking, vehicle wash area, and other site amenities.  10. Design temporary (construction) soil erosion/sediment control plan.  Notes:  Proposal assumes Wetland, RIPDES, and any other Environmental Permits are not required. This proposal is for design and permit procurement and does not include construction phase services.    The estimated cost includes Excavation Contractor Fee for soil testing. The estimated cost does not include application fees.  Able's services are insured under thet terms of our Professional and General Liability Insurance. Parties have the right to terminate the Contract at any time for any reason. Int the event oftermination, client is  only responsible for expenses incurred up tot the date oft termination. The cost oft the above services is estimated at $24,250 dollars.  Should the terms be acceptable, please respond affirmatively to this email.  This email and your affirmative reply will constitute the contract for services and authorization to proceed.  Please call or email should you have questions or require further services not listed.  Thank you for the opportunity to provide you with this proposal for Professional Civil Engineering and Land  Surveying services. Regards, Dominic  DOMINIC FERRANTE PROJECT MANAGER ABLE: ENGINEERING INC. 291 Long Highway Little Compton, RI 02837 DominicQablenewengland.com 401-592-1302  2    GB-4  Little Compton Planning Board Town Hall, 40 Commons Little Compton, RI 02837  November 19, 2024  Robert Mushen, President Little Compton Town Council 40 Commons Little Compton, R.I. 02837  RE: Sign questions in relation tot the Comprehensive Plan  Dear Sir:  Atai meeting oft thel Little Compton Planning Board on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the following action was  taken with regard to the above-referenced matter:  AMotion was: made by Ed Bowen that in as much as the Comprehensive Plan has no: mention ofs signs, the 4 specific actions listed in the Council's letter of September 23, 2024 to the Planning Board are not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan. A reply to the Town Council will state that. The Motion was seconded by Mike Steers. Voting in favor: Sal Marinosci, Bob Torchia, David Beauchemin, Ginny Greenwood, Mike Steers, Bob  Murphy, Mary Suttell, Ed Bowen and Jack Haire. Opposed: None.  Very truly yours,  A. Michael Steers, Chairperson Little Compton Planning Board  AMS/js    Jmun nf Gittie Compton  Oau Hall .0. Mox 226 Gittle Gompton, 1R3 02837  MEMO  TO: A. Michael Steers, Chair, Planning Board FROM: Carol A. Wordell, CMC, Town Clerk OAW  DATE: September 23, 2024  RE: VoteofTown Council taken September 19,2024  Motion made by Councilor McHugh, receiving a second by Councilor. Iriarte- Moore, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, McHugh) opposed (Mataronas): To request thel Planning Board consider four (4) specific actions suggested by Marjory O'Toole to determine ift they are compliant with the' Town's Comprehensive: Plan, listed as: follows: 1) Can only non-profits be allowed to place signs on town property? 2) Can a 2 week limit oft the placement of the signs bel levied? 3) Can the number of signs allowed bel limited? after the event bel levied?  4) Cani thei requirement thatt the signs bet taken down within a certain number of days    NB-I  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Hello again,  Suzanne D'Alonzo sdalonzo@gmal.com> Monday, November 4, 2024 8:45PM Patrick McHugh; Becca Carvalho  Carol Wordell  Re: Requesting permission for Wilbour' Woods/Town Landing use  Formally requesting use ofLittle Compton Town Landing on Sunday May 25, 2025, from 10am-12noon. Itis ai tiny ceremony; we estimate at most we will have 10-20 people. No decorations, no band, but we: may We are honing in on the time but there is no way it will take 2 hours. Frankly at this point we are struggling to  have up to 5 folding chairs for seniors/disabled guests.  make it longer than 2 minutes.  Most of the group will walk to the site from ai nearby rental home, SO not expecting many cars. Thank you for your help with this; we appreciate your consideration for use oft the area.  Kindly, Suzanne  Sent from my iPhone  On Oct 29, 2024, at 5:53 PM, Suzanne D'Alonzo sdalomzo@gmai.com> wrote: Ok; our: family is doing one more drive by to see which seems the better location. We have 2  seniors coming, so probably the Landing.  Have a good day, Suzanne Sent from my iPhone  On Oct 29, 2024, at 8:05. AM, Carol Wordell cwordel@littlecomptonr.org  wrote:  Good morning Suzanne,  Once you decide which location you) would like to reserve you can: simply submit al letter  of request. We have no specific form for use of those locations.  Carol  1    NB-a+3  NOV 14.2024  RECEIVED  BROWNELL HOUSE  LITTLE COMPTON VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY, INC.  P.O. Box 207, Little Compton, RI 02837  November 14, 2024  Dear Little Compton Town Council, fori the following dates in 2025:  The Little Compton Village Improvement Society would like to request the use of Veterans Field May 1st and 2nd for the 4th annual Sakonnet Plant Fair, to benefit the Brownell House. We would also like permission to use Pikes Peak as we may have an overflow of vendors, and we  would like to retain some parking. on the field. August 2nd fori the annual Chicken BBQ.  These dates have been submitted and approved by the Recreation Committee and awaits your  final approval.  All the best,  mulujaun  Mikel Folcarelli  President On behalf of the board  Little Compton Village Improvement Society    NB-4 RECEIVED  NOV 142 2026  BROWNELL HOUSE  LITTLE COMPTON VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY, INC.  P.O. Box 207, Little Compton, RI 02837  November 15, 2024  Dear Little Compton Town Council,  The Little Compton Village Improvement Society, humbly requests that you recommend to the Budget Committee, on our behalf, a stroke in the amount of ten thousand dollars, for the repair and maintenance of the Brownell House. This money has been vital in keeping this house in good repair and open to all for the use of the  towns people of Little Compton.  Our mission as put forth in 1913 is:  To promote and support charitable, educational and social  activities in the town of Little Compton.  The Brownell House which was entrusted to the Society in 1915 is  integral to that mission.  We appreciate your consideration.  All the best,  Muvolerner  Mikel Folcarelli President, LCVIS Representing the Board    NB-5  RECEIVED NOV 12:2024  Myles Arkins 60 Treaty Rock Rd. Little Compton, RI 02837 11/11/2024  Little Compton Town Council 40 Commons St. Little Compton, RI 02837  Dear Members oft the Little Compton Town Council,  Iam writing to formally submit my resignation from my position as a board trustee with the This decision was not made lightly, as Ifully support the Trust's mission and believe deeply in the need for affordable and inclusive housing solutions within our community. However, after reflecting on my role, Ifeel Imay not be thel best suited for this committee position. Although I have tremendous respect for our goals and members oft the board, I have come to realize that this role: requires a level ofinvolvement: in decision-making and local politics that doesn't align with Please know that my decision to step down is made with utmost respect and support for the important work being done. Iremain committed to contributing to the mission oft the Trust in other ways and hope to find a role to lend support in areas outside of governance and decision- To the Town Council and Housing' Trust, thank you for the opportunity to serve on the board.I have appreciated working alongside each of you in service of our shared vision for Little  Little Compton Housing Trust.  my personal strengths or comfort.  making, if ever needed.  Compton.  Thank-you, UR Myles Arkins  -    NB-b  Heather Cook From: Sent: To: Subject:  Carol Wordell Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:03 PM Heather Cook FW: Current Elected Status  From: Douglas Curtis accurtisregmal.com>  Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:02:27 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)  To: Carol Wordell Cc: Crowell Géorge Subject: Current Elected Status Carol... appreciated.  Congrats on your re-election. Very well deserved. You have served our community sO well. You are very much Inr my personal case, given the results of our most recent local election, Ihave decided that we need a more engaged, Therefore, lam, with remorse to all the LC voters, have decided to remove myself from my elected position at this With regret, pass my seat to Mr. Soderlund. He was and will be an excellent budget committee member. He will  a more diligent and a more intelligent representatives on our Budget Committee.  time.  also have my full support going forward.  Many thanks... Craig Curtis    N6-7  Umun nf Gittle Compton  Jown Hall .0. Dnx 226  Gittle Compton, R3 02837  Whereas, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among men and women  in the  United States in 2024,  Whereas, screening for lung cancer for high-risk individuals can lead to the early  detection oflung cancer and save lives,  Whereas, funding for lung cancer research trails far behind funding for research of  many other cancers,  Now, therefore, be itresolved that the Town Council ofLittle Compton, on behalf oft the Towh, hereby proclaims Noyember as Lung Cancer Awareness month in the  Town.6fLittle Compton.  For the Town Council,  Robert L. Mushen President    BLCI  RECEIVED NOV 15. 2024  COM)  LITTLECOMPTON COMMUNITY CENTER TEL. 401-635-2400 Fmal-lecPlcenter.om November 15, 2024 Town Council Members c/o Carol Wordell, Town Clerk Town Hall Little Compton, RI 02837 Dear Honorable Town Council,  PO Box 926 . Little Compton *) RI- 02837  www.lccenter.com  MUNITY  We would like to request use of Class F liquor licenses for the: following events: 1. AChristmas Carol (radio play) Saturday, November 30th 3. Concert featuring the. Aromatics, Friday, January 17th  2. Trivia Night Friday, January 3 4. Trivia Night Friday, February 7th 5. Trivia Night Friday, March 7th 6. Trivia Night Friday, April 4th  7. Summer Concert Series Wednesday, August 6th 8. Summer Concert Series Wednesday, August 13th 9, Summer Çoncert Series Wednesday, August 20th 10. Summer Concert Series Wednesday, August 27th Thank you for your consideration of this request.  Sincerely, Omy Amy Mooney Executive Director  Mlmyy  Little Compton Community Center  The Little Compton Community Center is a 501 (c)( (3) Organization    Conm-  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject:  William Scavotto w5ca47@gmal.com> Thursday, November 7,2024 10:24PM Town Council Commons Patriotic Display  Some people who received this message don't often get email from wsca47@gmal.com. Learn why this is When In drove through Quaint Little Compton today and passed by the commons I was taken by surprise by the absolute stunning display of American Flags and the the Wall with the names of fallen veterans that gave their lives for our country. Ihad toj park my car SO that Ic could walk through and honor all these heroes. Thank you to  important  the Town ofLittle Compton and all its residents for this beautiful display.  Sincerely William Scavotto Vietnam Veteran    Consent I  RECEIVED NOV 15 2024  COM  THICOMTONCOAAONIT: CENTER TEL. 401-635-2400 Email- Iccc@lccenter.com  PO Box 926 a Little Compton . RI. 02837  www.lccenter.com  November 21, 2024 Town Council Members c/o Carol Wordell, Town Clerk Town Hall Little Compton, RI 02837 Dear Honorable Town Council,  UNITY  Thel Little Compton Community Center requests thatyou share the following information about our upcoming programs -Join us for Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol (radio play) authored and adapted by] Jess Wilson in special arrangement with WatermelonAligator Saturday, November 30th 2024: at 6pm, doors at 5:30. Runtime: 75 -Thef first Friday ofeach month (December 6th): Ed: Burnett willl bej joining us at the community center from 11:30 to 12:30 to answer any questionis about key aspects of personal finance. Edi lisal Little Compton resident and financial professional with New York Life. Insurance Company, talking about topics such as recent tax changes, life insurancé, retirement income,  and/or events:  minutes. $15 suggested ticket price. lcenter.org/theatre  and long-term care concerns.  -Soup's On! is back for the fall and winter. A new. soup each weeks starting on Tuesdays, call to find out. -Children's Movie Night is on. December 7th 6-8pm, offering popcorn and candy for purchase.. -Circle ofE Friends is on December 14th from 5-7pm, featuringa a visit from Santa!  SeniorLunch every M/W/F, except for major holidays.  Join us every Thursday from 1pm-3pm in our dining foom toj play Mahjongg. Free and open to all. No experience required. Join us every Thursday from 10:30-Noon int the theater: for ouri infant &t toddler playgroup. Thisi informal group provides an opportunity for both children and caregivers to connect and build community. Free range play...make ai mess ofour space, -After school club has awesome: seasonal themed activities: card and ornament making. Rolling registration. -Febtuary Super Science Vacation Camp and April All About Art Vacation Camp registrations are open! Check out our  notyours!  website for more information.  We hope to see you soon! Call 635-2400: for morei information or visit our website atl Iccenter.org  Kindly, Dmy Amy Mongy) Executivel Director  Mony  Thel Little Compton Community Center is a5 501 (c)(3) Organization    Consonta RECEIVED NOV 152 2024  AHODE)  State of Rhode Island  Coastal Resources Management Council Oliver H. Stedman Government Center 4808 Towerl Hill Road, Suite 116 Wakefield, RI 02879-1900  Phone (401)783-3370 Fax (401)783-3767  opE  PUBLICNOTICE  Filel Number:  2023-02-090  Date: November 13. 2024  This office has under consideration the application of:  SouthCoast Wind Energy LLC 3Center Plaza Boston, MA 02108  for a State of] Rhode Island. Assent and Freshwater Wetlands Permit Application to construct and maintain: Two new 20.4-mile submarine high-voltage direct current (HVDC) power cable bundles and associated communications cables co-located within a single corridor within state waters through the Sakonnet River to the southern onshore cable crossing locations at the Town of Portsmouth and: re-entering Mount Hope Bay from the north and crossing into Massachusetts state waters to Brayton Point in Somerset, Massachusetts. The State. Assent application also includes: preparation of two landfall work areas for horizontal directional drilling (HDD): pit construction; installation of transition joint bays; installation and operation of an approximately 2-mile long underground onshore transmission cable; and associated underground interconnection circuits. These project components are part of the overall 1,287-megawatt (MW) SouthCoast Wind 1 Project Location: RI State Waters and Portsmouth, RI; Plat 8, Lots 25-50; Plat 13, Lots 25-  Project.  1; Plat 19,Lots 19-89; Plat 25, Lots: 13-6 Sakonnet River and Mount Hope Bay  City/Town: Waterway:  Portsmouth, RI  Plans for thej proposed work can bei requested at staff@crmeri.gov. The application foranAssent and the Freshwater Wetlands Permit Application can be viewed here:  itp/www.emmeriovwimoenergy/southcoas.ntm  Two submarine high-voltage HVDC cable bundles (320 kilovolt per cable) are proposed for the SouthCoast Wind 1 Project. Each cable will measure approximately 20.4 miles in length including 5.3 miles in Rhode Island Sound, 11 miles in the Sakonnet River, and 4 miles in the Rhode Island state waters portion of Mount Hope Bay. Each cable bundle is comprised of two single-core armored submarine cables and one fiberoptic cable. Each power cable will be 6.9    inches in diameter and each cable bundle will be 13.8 inches in diameter. The cable corridor is proposed to be within state waters designated as CRMC Type 4 (Rhode Island Sound and Mount Hope Bay), Type 2 (Sakonnet River), and Type 6 (small portion of Mount Hope Bay) waters (Figure 1). SouthCoast Wind Energy LLC proposes a target burial range of3.2 to 13.1 feet below seabed level and a target burial depth of approximately 6: feet. The cable bundles may be buried using aj jetting sled/plow,jetting: ROV,pre-cutp plow, mechanical plowing, mechanical cutting ROV system, and/or vertical injector, and/or combination thereof. An estimated 136.6 acres of seabed are anticipated to be temporarily disturbed. SouthCoast Wind Energy LLC estimates approximately 15% oft the exportcablec corridorwill: require secondary cablej protection. Secondary cable protection is expected to be required primarily at the identified cable/pipeline crossing locations in the Sakonnet River and where hard bottom conditions exist in Rhode Island sound. Cable protection will bei in the form ofrock bags, concrete: mattresses, and/or rock berms.  7117  71- 140000 FALLRIVER Type6W Waters  450000-77 5 pDo FREETOAN ACUSHNET  ARRINS  BRISTOL  StateWiters  TIVERTON  ORTSI MIDDLETOWN  JTM  DAE 340000 LEGEND a E  380000 1'16 Designation (CRMC2 ET TypaiConuratimA 2011) Aes SCommaclala arbois a erciaiNnigation pdelphla  z 420000 ie 440000  SOUTHCÇOAST WIND RICRMC FIGURE1 WATER 1-5 USE DESIGNATIONS  Boston Providence   Newyork  QRAT:  Figure 1: RI CRMC Water Type. Use Classifications  Page12    In addition to a CRMC Category B. Assent and Freshwater Wetlands Permit, SouthCoast Wind Energy LLC is required to obtain additional permits from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) including a Water Quality Certification, Dredge Permit, and a Construction General Permit. RIDEM issued a Water Quality Certification for the Project on March 14, 2024. RIDEM issued a Dredge Permit for the Project on March 14, 2024. A R.I. Pollution Discharge Elimination System (RIPDES) General Permit for Stormwater Discharge Associated with Construction. Activity (Construction General Permit) will be required to authorize discharges pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws $ 46-12 as amended and regulations for the RIPDES  Program 250-RICR-150-10-.  The export cables will make landfall on Aquidneck Island in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. One landfall location will occupy the corner ofBoyds Land and Park. Avenue on the northeast side of] Portsmouth. A second landfall construction area will be on the northwest (Mount Hope Bay) side of] Portsmouth and will be either within the Montuap Country Clubj parking lot or within land owned by Roger Williams University on the northern side of Anthony Road. SouthCoast Wind Energyl LLCwilli install: four conduits (eight int total) via HDD: at the end ofeach oft thei intermediate onshore crossings ofPortsmouth. Construction operations at each onshore. landfall area will require  approximately 0.61 to 1.0 acre.  192000  406009  Bgnn  40200) Proyidence  % SOUTHCOAST WIND ONSHOREC FIGURE1-2 Fall CORRIDOR  Mhace  g3AA  Figure 2: Proposed onshore export cable landing areas and construction corridor  Page/3    Offshore HDD pits will require sediment excavation and dredging at each of the eight offshore HDD pits. Approximately 1,867 cubic yards ofmaterial willl be excavated/dredged ate each site (approx. 14,932 cubic yards total). Sediments will be side-cast immediately adjacent to the offshore pits to allow for readily available backfilling. The HDD pits are anticipated to be approximately 0.3 - 0.6 miles in length with a cable burial depth of approximately 40 ft below  seabed and each BDD bore will be separated by approximately 101 ftto 33ft.  In accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act (Chapter 42-35 oft the Rhode Island You are advised that if you have good reason to enter protests against the proposed work it is you privilege to do SO. It is expected that objectors will review the application and plans thoroughly, visit the site of the proposed work, if necessary, to familiarize themselves with the conditions and cite what law or laws, if any, would in their opinion be violated by the work  General laws) you may request a hearing on this matter.  proposed.  Ifyou desire to protest, you must attend the scheduled hearing and give sworn testimony. A notice oft the time and place of such hearing will be furnished to you as soon as possible after receipt of your request for al hearing. Ifyou desire to request al hearing, to receive consideration, it should be in writing (with your correct mailing address, e-mail address and valid contact  number) and bei received at this office on or before:  December 28.2024  Please email your comments/nearing requests to: staffl@cme.rigov; or mail via USPS to: Coastal Resources Management Council; O. S. Government Center, 4808 Tower Hill Road,  Rm 116; Wakefield, RI, 02879.  /lat  Page 14    Heather Cook From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject:  Consant-3  Robert Mushen Thursday, November 14, 20247:041 AM Tony Teixeira; Heather Cook Patrick Mc Hugh $398,819.00  FW: Contribution Notification for WIRE-7 77181-Town Of Little Compton Pension-  This is the acknowledgement that the Town has made its required pension contribution for FY24, as budgeted for  FY25.  Itv will be credited to the prior year, in accordance with GASB procedure. Heather, please add to the Consent file for the next Council meeting. Iwill include it on the agenda for1 the next Pension Committee meeting.  Bob Robert Mushen Town Council President 401.635.4529  From: orepyebroange.com malto:norepy@broadrdge.com) Sent: Tuesday, November: 12, 202412:00PM To: Robert Mushen <rmushen@littlecomptonri.org>  Subject: Contribution Notification for WIRE-77181-Town. Of Little Compton Pension $398,819.00 You don't often get email from orepy@brpadndgecom. Learn why this is important  Dear Town of Little Compton,  A contribution has been made. The details of this transaction are provided below. Plan Number: 77181-Town Of Little Compton Pension Plan Name: Town Of Little Compton Pension  Transaction #: 34284377 Transaction Type: WIRE Amount: $398,819.00 Created On: 11/12/2024 9:27:17 AM  Comment: 10:20 TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON 40 COMMONS POB  MoneySource Amount Thank you  Thisi is a system generated message. Dlonca da nnt raenand tnt thie a mail    Cons4  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject:  Spencer, Allison B Alison.Spencer@boem.gov> Friday, November 8, 2024 9:06 AM Spencer, Allison B  Courtesy Copy BOEM Completes Environmental Review for Proposed Wind Energy  Project Offshore Massachusetts and Rhode Island  You don't often get email from Alisonspencer@.oemox Learn why this is important  Good morning!  Happy Friday! I hope that this email finds you well. Sending over a courtesy copy of an upcoming press release announcing the Final Environmental Impact Statement (Final EIS) for SouthCoast Wind. This project, approximately 26 nautical miles (nm) south of Martha's Vineyard and 20 nm south of Nantucket, Massachusetts, could generate up to 2.4 GW of offshore wind energy, enough to power more than 800,000 homes. For more information on this project, please see the press release below or check out our website (www.boem.gov). Please note that this press release is under embargo until 10 am eastern time.  BOEM Completes Environmental Review for Proposed Wind Energy Project WASHINGTON - In support of the Biden-Harris administration's efforts to deploy 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today announced the availability of the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) fori the proposed SouthCoast Wind Project. If approved, this project could generate up to 2.4 GW of offshore wind "Tribal nations, federal and state agencies, local communities, ocean users, and key stakeholders have been instrumental in informing BOEM's detailed environmental review of the proposed SouthCoast Wind Project," said BOEM Director Elizabeth Klein. Completing this environmental review represents another major milestone in the administration's commitment to achieving clean The SouthCoast Wind Energy LLC proposal includes up to 147 wind turbine generators, up to five offshore substation platforms located at a maximum of 149 positions, and up to eight offshore export cables potentially making landfall in Brayton Point or Falmouth, Massachusetts. The lease area covers approximately 127,388 acres and is about 26 nautical miles (nm) south of Martha's Vineyard During a 60-day public comment period from February to April 2023, BOEM held three virtual public meetings to receive input on the draft EIS from Tribal Nations, local community members, government partners, commercial fishing interests, and other ocean users. BOEM received 182  Offshore Massachusetts and Rhode Island  energy, enough to power more than 800,000 homes.  energy objectives that will benefit local communities."  and 20 nm south of Nantucket, Massachusetts.  comments, which helped inform the final EIS.  1    Under the Biden-Harris administration, the Department of the Interior has approved more than 15 GW of clean energy from ten offshore wind projects, enough to power nearly 5.25 million homes. It has also held six offshore wind lease auctions, including a record-breaking sale offshore New York and New Jersey and the first-ever sales offshore the Pacific and Gulf of Mexico coasts. Earlier this year, Secretary Haaland announced a schedule of potential additional lease sales through 2028. The Notice of Availability of a Final Environmental Impact Statement for SouthCoast Wind Energy LLC's Proposed SouthCoast Wind Energy Project Offshore Massachusetts and Rhode Island" will  publish in the Federal Register on November 15, 2024. More information can be found on BOEM's website.  Allison Spencer  Renewable Energy Stakeholder & Partnerships Coordinator  Office of Renewable Energy Programs  BOEM  BUREAUG OF OCEANENERGYI MANAGEMENT sonspencerphoengor  2    Consent -5  Town of] Little Compton Office of the Council President Post Office Box 226 Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837  14November 2024  Chairs of the Search Committee  United Congregational Church ofLittle Compton  Dear Victoria and Joel,  My purpose in writing this letter to you both is to help to describe the significance of the relationship that exists between the Town and the church. As immediate neighbors in the Commons in our town, we have had numerous opportunities for  interaction. Among the examples:  When the church embarked on a landscaping project to beautify the area north ofthe church building, a delegation ofthe project leaders invested their time in briefing us on the details, and seeking our advice and opinions; When a town-sponsored National Day of Prayer event was threatened by an unexpected rainstorm, the church's meeting hall was ready and rapidly converted to an area for assembly of all the participants; When the Town Hall's recent renovation was begun, the choice of contractor was greatly influenced by the success of similar work recently completed at  the church.  In short, the two neighbors have benefitted greatly from their common interests in  serving our Town. Thank you.  Sincerely,  Rwsl Robert Mushen