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TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Jamestown Town Hall Rosamond A. Tefft Council Chambers 93 Narragansett Avenue Monday, December 11, 2017 6:30 PM Revised

The public is welcome to participate in this Town Council meeting. Open Forum offers citizens the opportunity to clarify an item on the agenda, address items not on the agenda, or comment on a communication or Consent Agenda item. Citizens are welcome to speak to the subject of a Public Hearing, and are allowed to speak at the discretion of the Council President or a majority of Councilors present, or at other times during the meeting, in particular during New or Unfinished Business.

Anyone wishing to speak should use the microphone at the front of the room, stating their name and address for the record; comments must be addressed to the Council, not the audience. It is the Town Council’s hope that citizens and Councilors alike will be respectful of each other’s right to speak, tolerant of different points of view, and mindful of everyone’s time.

Attachments for items on this meeting agenda are available to the public on the Town website at: http://www.jamestownri.gov/town-government/town-council/town-council-meetings-minutes/2017- meetings-minutes/2017-meetings

I. ROLL CALL

II. CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. TOWN COUNCIL SITTING AS THE BOARD OF WATER AND SEWER COMMISSIONERS A) Approval of Minutes; review, discussion and/or potential action and/or vote 1) November 20, 2017 (regular meeting) B) Open Forum 1) Scheduled request to address 2) Non-scheduled request to address C) Report of Town Officials - Status Reports; review, discussion and/or potential action and/or vote 1) Pumping Report 2) Town Projects Reports a) Town Wells b) Water Treatment Plant c) Transfer Pumping/Reservoir d) Distribution System e) Wastewater Treatment Facility

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IV. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS A) Acknowledgements 1) David J. Long, Jamestown Town Council Member 1999-2007; Town Council President 1999-2001, 2005-2007 2) Letter of Appreciation for Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority; review, discussion and/or potential action and/or vote B) Resolutions and Proclamations 1) No. 2017-17: Honoring the Jamestown Fire Department; review, discussion and/or potential action and/or vote

V. PUBLIC HEARINGS, LICENSES AND PERMITS All approvals for licenses and permits are subject to the resolution of debts, taxes and appropriate signatures as well as, when applicable, proof of insurance. A) Public Hearings 1) Proposed Amendment of the Jamestown Code of Ordinances, Chapter 82 Zoning, Article 3. Application of District Regulations, Sec. 82-308 Setback from Freshwater Wetlands; duly advertised in the Jamestown Press November 16th , November 23rd and November 30th editions; review, discussion and/or potential action and/or vote 2) Proposed Amendment of the Jamestown Code of Ordinances, Chapter 82 Zoning, Article 3. Application of District Regulations, Sec. 82-301 Uses and Districts, Table 3-1 Permitted Uses, VI. Commercial Retail; Miscellaneous Retail No. 14 (new); duly advertised in the Jamestown Press November 16th, November 23rd and November 30th editions; review, discussion and/or potential action and/or vote

VI. OPEN FORUM Please note that, under scheduled requests to address, if the topic of the address is available to be put on the agenda, the Council may discuss the issue A) Scheduled request to address B) Non-scheduled request to address

VII. COUNCIL, ADMINISTRATOR, SOLICITOR, COMMISSION/COMMITTEE COMMENTS & REPORTS A) Town Administrator’s Report: Andrew E. Nota B) Jamestown Traffic Committee Report: Chair Thomas P. Tighe and Vice Chair Mary E. Meagher

VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS For past discussion documentation, please visit http://www.jamestownri.gov/town-government/town- council/town-council-meetings-minutes/2017-meetings-minutes/2017-meetings A) License Renewal updates B) Upcoming Meetings and Sessions – dates and times

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IX. NEW BUSINESS A) Award of Bid: For one (1) new 2018 Ford F250 Truck for the Harbor Master for an amount not to exceed $31,237.65 as recommended by Police Chief Edward A. Mello; review, discussion and/or potential action and/or vote B) RI Department of Environmental Management development of a management plan to outline the future use and public access to Dutch Island: Town of Jamestown’s potential roll and involvement in the process and future shared management role; review, discussion and/or potential action and/or vote (requested by Councilor Mihaly)

X. ORDINANCES, APPOINTMENTS, VACANCIES AND EXPIRING TERMS A) Appointments, Vacancies, and Expiring Terms; review, discussion and/or potential action and/or vote 1) Beavertail State Park Advisory Board Member (one vacancy with a three-year term expiring December 31, 2020) a) Term expiring for Suzann Andrews i) No applicants 2) Jamestown Conservation Commission Member (two vacancies with three-year terms expiring December 31, 2020) a) Terms expiring for Bruce DiGennaro and Ken Schadegg b) Letter of interest for reappointment i) Ken Schadegg 3) Jamestown Harbor Commission Member (two vacancies with three- year terms expiring December 31, 2020 a) Terms expiring for J. William W. Harsch and Clifford Kurz b) Letter of interest for reappointment i) J. William W. Harsch c) Letter of resignation i) Clifford Kurz 4) Jamestown Housing Authority Commissioner (one vacancy with a five-year term expiring December 31, 2022) a) Term expiring for Barbara Szepatowski b) Letter of interest for reappointment i) Barbara Szepatowski c) Letter of interest for appointment i) Steven Ceceri 5) Jamestown Juvenile Hearing Board (two vacancies with three-year terms expiring December 31, 2020) a) Terms expiring for Gary Conoyer and Susan Earley b) Letter of interest for reappointment i) Gary Conoyer c) Letter of interest for appointment i) Jill Harrison 6) Jamestown Philomenian Library Board of Trustees (three vacancies

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with three-year terms expiring December 31, 2020) a) Terms expiring for Jennifer Cloud, Christian Infantolino and Christopher Walsh b) Letters of interest for reappointment i) Jennifer Cloud ii) Christian Infantolino iii) Christopher Walsh 7) Jamestown Planning Commission (three vacancies with four-year terms expiring December 31, 2021) a) Terms expiring for Michael Cochran, Bernd Pfeiffer and Michael Smith b) Letters of interest for reappointment i) Michael Cochran ii) Bernd Pfeiffer iii) Michael Smith c) Letters of interest for appointment i) Ken Schadegg ii) Richard Lynn iii) Steven Ceceri 8) Jamestown Traffic Committee (two vacancies with three-year terms expiring December 31, 2020) a) Terms expiring for Mary Meagher and Thomas Tighe b) Letters of interest for reappointment i) Mary Meagher ii) Thomas Tighe 9) Jamestown Tree Preservation and Protection Committee (two vacancies with three-year terms expiring December 31, 2020) a) Terms expiring for Roger Birn and Lois Migneault b) Letters of interest for reappointment i) Roger Birn ii) Lois Migneault 10) Jamestown Zoning Board of Review Alternates (three vacancies with one-year terms expiring December 31, 2018)* a) Terms expiring for Edward Gromada (1st Alternate), Marcy Coleman (2nd Alternate) and Judy Bell (3rd Alternate) b) Letters of interest for reappointment i) Judy Bell (3rd Alternate) ii) Marcy Coleman (2nd Alternate) iii) Edward Gromada (1st Alternate) c) Letters of interest for appointment i) Steven Ceceri ii) James King

*No Zoning Board of Review Member term expiring; no Alternate moving up to Member

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XI. CONSENT AGENDA An item on the Consent Agenda need not be removed for simple clarification or correction of typographical errors. Approval of the Consent Agenda shall be equivalent to approval of each item as if it had been acted upon separately. A) Adoption of Town Council Minutes 1) November 20, 2017 (regular meeting) 2) November 27, 2017 (special meeting) B) Minutes of Boards/Commissions/Committees 1) Jamestown Library Board of Trustees (10/10/2017) 2) Jamestown Library Building Committee (05/23/2017) 3) Jamestown Zoning Board of Review (10/24/2017) C) CRMC Notices 1) December 2017 Calendar 2) Semi-Monthly meeting agenda for November 28, 2017 3) Semi-Monthly meeting agenda for December 12, 2017 D) Abatements/Addenda of Taxes Total Abatements: $55,857.23 Total Addenda: $53,718.73 1) Real Property/Motor Vehicle/Tangible Abatements to 2017 Tax Roll Account/Abatement Amount a) 01-0565-50 $ 4,451.21 b) 02-0129-00 $ 4,213.17 c) 03-1036-52 $ 3,756.29 d) 03-1610-00 $ 4,421.01 e) 04-0775-75 $ 940.48 f) 06-0500-30 $ 2.721.92 g) 07-0960-00 $ 2,609.34 h) 10-0250-00 $10,348.78 i) 13-0971-01 4 9,033.33 j) 19-0305-15 $10,687.33 k) 23-1090-04 $ 2,634.37 2) Real Property/Motor Vehicle/Tangible Addenda to 2017 Tax Roll Account/Abatement Amount a) 04-0166-77 $ 2,609.34 b) 04-0755-00 $ 2,721.92 c) 04-0775-76 $ 980.48 d) 06-0168-63 $ 4,213.17 e) 10-0140-12 $ 4,421.01 f) 11-0577-73 $ 495.87 g) 13-1200-44 $ 3,756.29 h) 18-0745-55 $ 4,451.21 i) 19-1330-90 $10,687.33 j) 20-0407-00 $10,348.78 k) 21-1307-00 $ 9,033.33 E) One Day Event/Entertainment License Application

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1) Applicant: Jamestown First Day Plunge Committee/Town of Jamestown Event: Jamestown Annual First Day Plunge Date: January 1, 2018 Location: East Ferry Square/East Ferry Beach

XII. COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS AND RESOLUTIONS FROM OTHER RHODE ISLAND CITIES AND TOWNS A) Communications 1) Letter of Burrillville Town Council re: EFSB disregard for resolutions and letters from RI communities opposing the proposed Invenergy Power Plant in Burrillville 2) Letter of Discover Newport with FY 2017 Annual Audit Report 3) Letter of Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea announcing that all 39 cities and towns will conduct the 2018 elections using e-poll pads 4) Letter of Quentin Anthony requesting release of past Town Council executive session minutes

XIII. AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING AND FUTURE MEETINGS A) Town Council Goals and Objectives Update (January) B) Interviews/Appointments/Reappointments/Vacancies for Town Boards/ Commissions/Committees C) Public Works Department Update (January) D) FY 2017 Audit Report (January)

XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION A) Executive Session Minutes of November 6, 2017; review, discussion and/or potential action and/or vote in executive session and/or open session

XV. ADJOURNMENT

Pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-6(c) Notice of this meeting shall be posted on the Secretary of State’s website and at the Town Hall and the Jamestown Philomenian Library. In addition, notice also may be posted at the Jamestown Police Station and on the Internet at www.jamestownri.gov.

ALL NOTE: This meeting location is accessible to the physically challenged. If communications assistance is needed or other accommodations to ensure equal participation, please call 1-800-745-5555, or contact the Town Clerk at 401-423-9800, via facsimile to 401-423-7230, or email to [email protected] not less than three (3) business days prior to the meeting.

Posted on the RI Secretary of State website December 8, 2017

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December , 2017

Dear Governor Raimondo, House Speaker Mattiello and Senate President Ruggerio,

Jamestown residents have depended upon the Newport Pell Bridge for most of our eastward travels since 1969. We have faithfully paid the toll and appreciate the local discount we receive. We have enjoyed the presence of the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority’s headquarters located near Taylor Point. They have been good neighbors.

Given our reliance on the bridge, the prospect of many years of construction/renovation/restoration prompted worry among Jamestowners. How many years would it take? How long would traffic be snarled? How many minutes or hours would we be delayed? How could we plan our commutes, our travel, our days, with this main artery so disturbed?

As the elected representatives of the citizens of Jamestown, we recognize that our proximity to the Turnpike and Bridge Authority sometimes puts us at odds, as two government entities concerned with doing what we believe is best for our constituencies. While we worry about Jamestown and the well-being of our citizens, RITBA’s considerations include the broad array of all who travel across the bridge and the specific experience of their safety as they do so.

Well, we have lived through at least two cycles of construction. And while we know not every commute or travel experience was worry-free or perfect, we wish to thank RITBA for communicating with residents and town officials so clearly, frequently, and well. And we congratulate them on completing the construction effort of this most recent cycle not just on time, but early. In this effort, it was clear to us that RITBA took special care in serving those users, like the residents of Jamestown, who use the bridge the most. We thank Director Buddy Croft and his team for a job well done.

Sincerely,

Kristine S. Trocki, President

Michael G. White, Vice President

Blake A. Dickinson

Mary E. Meagher

Eugene B. Mihaly

Copies to: Buddy Croft, Executive Director Eric Offenberg, P.E., Director of Engineering

Town of Jamestown Town Clerk’s Office Town Hall 93 Narragansett Avenue Jamestown, Rhode Island 02835-1199 401-423-9800 Fax 401-423-7230 Email: [email protected] Cheryl A. Fernstrom, CMC Town Clerk/Probate Clerk

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TOWN OF JAMESTOWN

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Jamestown will conduct a public hearing on December 11, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jamestown Town Hall, 93 Narragansett Avenue on the following proposed amendment to the Jamestown Code of Ordinances. Opportunity shall be given to all persons interested to be heard upon the matter at the public hearing. The following proposed ordinance amendment is under consideration and may be adopted and/or altered or amended prior to the close of the public hearing without further advertising, as a result of further study, or because of the views expressed at the public hearing. Any alteration or amendment must be presented for comment in the course of the public hearing. The proposed amendment, Exhibit A, is available for review and/or purchase at the Town Clerk’s Office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Holidays.

Section 1. The Town Council of the Town of Jamestown hereby ordains that the Jamestown Zoning Ordinance, as the same may have been heretofore amended, is hereby amended.

The following is a summary description of the proposed amendment:

To amend Chapter 82 Zoning Ordinance Article 3. Application of District Regulations, Sec. 82- 308 Setback from Freshwater Wetlands to ensure Zoning Ordinance compliance with amended State law and upcoming regulations.

Section 2. This amendment shall take effect upon its passage.

A copy of the entire amendment, Exhibit A, as proposed, is available for review at the Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Road; Jamestown Town Hall, 93 Narragansett Avenue; and online at www.jamestownri.gov.

This meeting location is accessible to the physically challenged. Hearing or speech impaired individuals requiring the services of an interpreter should call the Town Clerk at 401-423-9800 or facsimile at 401-423-7230 not less than 3 business days prior to the meeting.

FOR ADVERTISEMENT IN THE JAMESTOWN PRESS: November 16th, November 23rd, and November 30th editions.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TOWN OF JAMESTOWN

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Jamestown will conduct a public hearing on December 11, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jamestown Town Hall, 93 Narragansett Avenue on the following proposed amendment to the Code of Ordinances regarding Chapter 82 - Zoning. Opportunity shall be given to all persons interested to be heard upon the matter at the public hearing. The following proposed ordinance amendment is under consideration and may be adopted and/or altered or amended prior to the close of the public hearing without further advertising, as a result of further study or because of the views expressed at the public hearing. Any alteration or amendment must be presented for comment in the course of the public hearing. The proposed amendment is available for review and/or purchase at the Town Clerk’s Office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Holidays.

Section 1. The Jamestown Code of Ordinances, Chapter 82, Zoning, as the same may have been heretofore amended, is hereby amended by changing the text of the Chapter, as follows:

NOTE: words set as strikethrough are to be deleted from the ordinance; words underlined are to be added to the ordinance.

See Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

Section 2. The Town Clerk is hereby authorized to cause said changes to be made to Chapter 82 of the Town of Jamestown’s Code of Ordinances.

Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its passage.

Ad Date(s): November 16, 23 & 30, 2017 Publication Source: Jamestown Press Hearing Date: December 11, 2017 Action: Certified:

EXHIBIT A

Sec. 82-308. – Setback from freshwater wetlands.

Add the following language to Sec. 82-308.

A. Unless authorized and permitted by the Department of Environmental Management

Office of Water Resources through the RIDEM permitting process, Nno sewage disposal

trench, drain field, bottomless effluent filter, nor any component of a system designed to

leach liquid wastes into the soil shall be located within 150 feet from a freshwater wetland

edge, excluding the state designated perimeter wetland and riverbank wetland. For the

purposes of this section, the freshwater wetland edge shall be the RIDEM verified edge of

wetland. If the wetland is not on the subject property and in the absence of RIDEM verified

wetland mapping on the adjacent property, then best available mapping should be utilized,

as determined by the building official.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TOWN OF JAMESTOWN

Section 1. The Town Council of the Town of Jamestown hereby ordains that the Jamestown Zoning Ordinance, as the same may have been heretofore amended, is hereby amended.

The following is a summary description of the proposed amendment:

To amend Chapter 82 Zoning Ordinance Article 3 Application of District Regulations, Sec. 82- 301 Uses and Districts, Table 3-1 Permitted Uses, VI. Commercial, Retail; Miscellaneous Retail No. 14 (new) to regulate marijuana growing, processing, cultivating, testing and sales.

Section 2. This amendment shall take effect upon its passage.

FOR ADVERTISEMENT IN THE JAMESTOWN PRESS: November 16th, November 23rd, and November 30th editions.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TOWN OF JAMESTOWN

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Jamestown will conduct a public hearing on December 11, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jamestown Town Hall, 93 Narragansett Avenue on the following proposed amendment to the Code of Ordinances regarding Chapter 82 - Zoning. Opportunity shall be given to all persons interested to be heard upon the matter at the public hearing. The following proposed ordinance amendment is under consideration and may be adopted and/or altered or amended prior to the close of the public hearing without further advertising, as a result of further study or because of the views expressed at the public hearing. Any alteration or amendment must be presented for comment in the course of the public hearing. The proposed amendment is available for review and/or purchase at the Town Clerk’s Office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Holidays.

Section 1. The Jamestown Code of Ordinances, Chapter 82, Zoning, as the same may have been heretofore amended, is hereby amended by changing the text of the Chapter, as follows:

NOTE: words set as strikethrough are to be deleted from the ordinance; words underlined are to be added to the ordinance.

See Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

Section 2. The Town Clerk is hereby authorized to cause said changes to be made to Chapter 82 of the Town of Jamestown’s Code of Ordinances.

Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its passage.

Ad Date(s): November 16, 23 & 30, 2017 Publication Source: Jamestown Press Hearing Date: December 11, 2017 Action: Certified:

EXHIBIT A

Sec. 82-301. - Uses and districts.

Table 3-1 Permitted Uses

Add the following provisions to Table 3-1, Commercial, Retail

Use District P OS- OS- RR-200 RR-80 R-40 R-20 R-8 CL CD CWe CWw DC I** II** ***** Miscellaneous Retail 14. Marijuana growing, N N N N N N N N N N N N processing, cultivating, testing, and sales, including but not limited to: Marijuana Compassion Center; Licensed Marijuana Cultivator; Licensed Marijuana Cooperative; Marijuana Processing and Testing; Marijuana Wholesale and Retail Sales. (Excludes Individual Medical Patient Residential Marijuana Cultivation).

TO: HONORABLE TOWN COUNCIL FROM: ANDREW E. NOTA, TOWN ADMINISTRATOR SUBJECT: DECEMBER 2017 – PROJECT AND MISCELLANEOUS UPDATE DATE: December 11, 2017

The following business items are provided as part of the December 2017 Administrators Report. These items reflect ongoing projects and initiatives that are under review and in various stages of development with the Town staff and some that will require further Town Council direction during the various stages of development.

1) RI School Infrastructure Taskforce:

The Rhode Island School Building Infrastructure Taskforce held its most recent meeting on Thursday, December 7th at the Department of Administration. At this meeting, as review of a preliminary set of draft recommendations was conducted. The final meeting of the Taskforce is scheduled This draft included the following key program elements:

Goals: 1.) All schools will be safe, warm and dry. 2) All schools will have 21st century learning environments and 3) Every school district will see meaningful improvements to the condition of its public school buildings.

A) Recommendations:

1) State Share Bonuses: A series of bonuses have been recommended that the state and its municipalities and districts invest more, invest smarter, and invest more efficiently to achieve the stated goals. a. Asbestos remediation b. ADA compliance c. Energy efficiency A maximum of an 20 additional bonus points can be added to the communities base eligibility rate, although this amount is capped at being reduced by no more than 50%. In using Jamestown as an example, which has a base rate of 35%, we could earn a maximum of an additional 17.5% in incentive bonuses.

Some bonuses are considering expiring bonuses to incentivize quicker action on the part of cities/towns. These include: 1) 5 point bonus for all Priority 1 and 2 projects, no later than December 2022. 2) 5 bonus points for STEAM (Science Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) related projects – no later than December 2022. 3) 5 bonus points for “newer and fewer” projects that address cost effectiveness and space utilization – no later than December 2023. Bonuses will apply to projects that were previously approved within the past 5-year but have not broken ground.

Bonuses will shall be applied to the full cost of the project as long as a minimum of 25% or $250,000 of the total project cost consists of the factor eligible for the bonus.

B) Cost Controls and Asset Protection:

1. Owner Project Managers will be required on all projects; 2. Commissioning Agents will be required on all projects; 3. General contractors will first be vetted and certified by the state to ensure reputable and qualified vendors. This process will be managed through RIDOA office of procurement. Maintenance Element:

1. Require minimal annual spending of 3% of building replacement value on an annual basis in accordance with national best practices. 2. Raise threshold from 50% to 66.7% that could trigger loss of state aid based on non-compliance. 3. Establish maintenance checklist, minimum facility standards that do not exist today, to be phased in over time.

C) Other Recommendations:

1. Strengthening RIHBEC Intercept Program 2. Women and Minority Owned Contractors 3. Construction Swing Space 4. Community Facility Use 5. Streamlined review Process

2) CMS East Ferry Improvements: The planning department has scheduled CMS to present several proposed projects before the Planning Commission and Harbor Commission to gain additional insight as to potential water and/or landside impacts. The projects include, a slight relocation of the fuel dock, removal of the fuel tanks in Veterans Square, replacement of finger piers in the North Basin, and installation of floating docks and ADA accessible ramp system to support ferry service along the southern side of the wood pile pier.

Some of the noted projects will require a lease amendment, ultimately prompting an Administrative recommendation from me to the Council and Council review and authorization later in the process. There will also be a proposal to amend the lease to provide for exclusive use of the commercial dock space alongside the wood pile pier for use by CMS under their RIPUC license. Any such action may also restrict use of this commercial space by any other commercial operator licensed under the RIPUC, although that has yet to be legally determined. Support will also be required for the refiling of CRMC assents and a federal grant application for the ferry dock enhancements. These applications where previously submitted without owner (Town) authorization and thus are invalid in the eyes of CRMC. In addition, the Town as part of this process will re- confirm any existing approvals and/or limitations on parking use and capacity at the Boatyard property.

There remains information pertinent to this discussion regarding the RIPUC impacts and potential US Department of Administration Federal Highway Administration Grant influences on the Town property that will require additional review. The majority of the proposed enhancements I would refer to as, “maintenance in nature” and will only require an administrative approval for CMS to proceed. The potential long-term impacts of the Ferry Dock enhancements, the RIPUC regulations, Grant and landside parking, use impacts and potential negotiation of revised financial terms, will warrant further review on these items before a formal recommendation can be made to the Council.

3) Sheffield Cove Innovative Stormwater and Pathogen Control Project:

The Public Works Department is continuing installation work associated with the experimental water filtering system on Maple Avenue that has been mainly funded through a grant in the amount of $118,200 from the Southeast England Water Quality Grant Program. A local match of in-kind services amounting to $40,010 is also included. This project is designed to target the removal of natural and storm water pollutants that are limiting use of the Cove due to poor water quality. This project involves the installation of an Innovative Stormwater and Pathogen Control system. The project should wind down with the final stage including the concrete panel installation reestablishing the road surface at some point late next week, once the complete drain and filtering system has been installed.

4) Finish Paving Schedule:

The final road paving for the season was scheduled and completed last week, The revised schedule has Jamestown scheduled for this work to be completed next Thursday, December 7th, based on the weather and plant operations. This work included the completion of the playground parking area and the finish surfacing of all roadways in town that had previously been reclaimed and had an initial binder coarse layer installed.

5) Jamestown Tax Payer Association: State Inquiry regarding possible Legislative change in Budget Process:

The Town received an official inquiry from a representative of the State Department of Revenue that has been prompted by a call from the Jamestown Tax Payer Association regarding information pertinent to the Town Charter and Legislation that regulates the process by which the Town approves of its annual budget. My understanding is that the inquiry was made in seeking alternatives as to how an individual or organization could potentially seek independent legislative action to alter the town budget approval process through independent legislative action. The Town staff, provided the RIDOR representative with the legislative information and they in turn will forward it to the appropriate party. As we have discussed in the past, any such change would require legislative approval to alter the specific section of the public laws relevant to this discussion. To move such a legislative question forward technically would not require Town Council or community support, although the reality is that the Towns Legislative delegation and the State Legislature would not consider or act on such a request without Town Council and community support through a referendum question, before even considering moving this type of question.

During the Town Council’s last discussion on this topic, it was recommended that the Administration work with the Town Moderator to improve and clarify the process guidelines used by the Moderator in managing the FTM. This will entail a review of the existing meeting rules and the development of a broader and more simplified process that will comply with rules generally used in this setting. I have reached out to John Murphy on this matter in terms of scheduling such discussions this winter. Whatever modifications may be made to the meeting guidelines, they remain just that “guidelines”, as the residents present at a given meeting have the ability to modify such rules by a floor motion(s) at the time of the meeting.

6) State TIP Inquiry:

Lisa Bryer and I met last week with a member of the RIDOT Division of Planning and consultant Fuss & O’Neill hired by RIDOT to discuss the future design study of the Jamestown Bridge and Ice Road Bike Path projects as included in the Statewide Transportation and Improvement Program (TIP). We have no commitment to fund either of these projects although a financial commitment has been made to further develop plans associated with a network of cross island paths that may eventually link with Newport. At this meeting we discussed the ongoing plans of the Town regarding the shared path along North Road and the cross island shared path on the Reservoir property.

7) Business Licensing:

As of November 30th, all business licensing in the town was deemed to be in good standing. We received the final releases from the Division of Taxation on several local operations that cleared the way for all to continue operations as of today, December 1st. We do have one remaining Holiday license to address, although this will not presented an obstacle for the business in the coming weeks.

8) Municipal Police Academy Graduation:

I am happy to announce that the Town’s three Police candidates are scheduled to graduate from the Municipal Police Training Academy at a ceremony scheduled on Friday, December 15th, at the Flanagan Campus of CCRI in Lincoln. We will soon have these new additions to the JPD force in the community after partnering with fellow officers for the last phase of their local training.

9) National Grid Programs:

Town staff and I will be meeting with National Grid representatives this week to review several of their energy efficiency and street lighting replacement programs. We remain hopeful that this conversation will lead us to a favorable recommendation for the Town Council in the coming months in both program areas.

Should you have any questions on the above items or any other local matter, please contact me at your convenience. Thank you.

JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT 250 Conanicus Avenue, Jamestown, RI 02835 Edward A. Mello Tel: (401) 423-1212 Fax: (401) 423-3710 Chief of Police www.jamestownri.net/police

MEMORANDUM

TO: Andy Nota, Town Administrator and Tina Collins, Finance Director FROM: Chief Edward A. Mello DATE: November 30, 2017 SUBJECT: vehicle replacement-harbor master

Please see the attached bid and supporting documents for the purchase of a new FORD F250 which will replace the existing harbor master vehicle. The total purchase price is not to exceed $31,237.65 and was received from MHQ under the Massachusetts Operational Service Bid Contract.

The existing vehicle to be replaced is a 2005 F150 with nearly 200,000 miles. The vehicles motor and transmission have failed and is not serviceable. This vehicle will be traded.

The Jamestown Harbor Commission has authorized this purchase from harbor capital reserve funds. This is contingent upon Town Council approval.

The proposed vehicle is assigned to the Harbor Master during the season and is used to move the two Town owned vessels during commissioning, decommissioning, removal during storm events and service. The vehicle is also used in moving abandoned kayaks and dinghies, relocating racks and moving Town owned buoys.

This vehicle is frequently used by police staff in moving Department owned trailers and equipment. It further serves as a four wheel drive emergency vehicle during storm events.

JAMESTOWN PHILOMENIAN LIBRARY Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 10, 2017

The mission of the Jamestown Philomenian Library is to anticipate the needs of our island community and provide for people of all ages, relevant and appropriate library materials, services and centers for meeting and learning. The library seeks to educate, inform, entertain and enlighten through traditional and new technologies.

A. Call to order: roll call of members: Board Chair Sanborn called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. In attendance were: Jennifer Cloud, Paul Housberg, Christian Infantolino, Marianne Kirby, Mary Lou Sanborn, Donna Fogarty, and Chris Walsh.

B. Executive Session - The Library Board of Trustees may seek to go into Executive Session to discuss the following items: 1. Pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5(a) Subsection (1) Personnel - Library Board of Trustees/Town of Jamestown Communication and Memorandum of Understanding: 2. Pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5(a) Subsection (1) Personnel - Library Director’s Evaluation 3. Pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5(a) Subsection (10) - Any discussion of the personal finances of a prospective donor to a library

A motion by board member Kirby to adjourn the open meeting at 5:06 and move into executive session at seconded by board member Cloud. The motion passed unanimously.

A motion was made by board member Walsh to adjourn executive session and return to open meeting at 6:11; board member Housberg seconded. The motion passed unanimously. No votes were taken in executive session.

C. Chair’s Report: Three board members coming up for reappointment and we will have to nominate a new slate of officers. Board member Housberg to take on nominee procedure.

D. Consent Agenda: Board member Cloud moved to pull financial trustees report; board member Infantolino seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Board member Housberg moved to accept the consent agenda, board member Walsh seconded; motion passed unanimously.

E. Friends of the Library Report: Annette Tonti from the ”Friends” joined the meeting. Flu clinic upcoming on October 21. Concern was discussed that board members should become “Friends of library”. Director Fogarty indicted that membership drive is lacking and maybe use new approach to fundraiser. Letter writing campaign will be underway soon. Next meeting Wednesday, November 1 - Chair Sanborn to attend.

F. Unfinished Business 1. Board of Trustees sub-committees update:

a. Finance/Budget: RI Foundation money can be moved to our funds for access. Member Kirby made the motion to leave funds in RI foundation, seconded by Member Walsh. Motion passed unanimously. b. Policy: Chair Sanborn spoke to RI Foundation and they do have the service to meet with board to help facilitate the board in looking to ends and/or strategic planning. Director Fogarty distributed guidelines for tutoring to LBOT to review and discuss at next meeting.

c. Facilities: Chair Sanborn said town is combining carpeting, lighting and painting in one RFP and numbers need to be reviewed to ensure it is in budget. Concern over plaques and painting; should plagues relocated on single wall to accommodate painting. Member Housberg moved Plagues will be removed, identified, labelled and preserved for future display. Member Walsh seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

2. Library Renovation Project

a. Library Building Change Report: Member Kirby will send revisions to Director Fogarty for author’s review and resubmission to board. b. Building Committee: Housberg to speak to Mohamad Farzan and report back to board in November meeting. c. Fundraising/Capital Campaign Committee/Public Relations: Suspended for now. Board discussed the use of the of feasibility study. d. Project update: On Target.

3. Board Process Review: We are doing okay.

4. Playground Renovation Committee: Member Cloud reported the Town Council approved plan

5. Jamestown Philomenian Library Foundation: No report

6. Library Director Evaluation: delayed

G. New Business: None 1. Memorial gift – to be discussed at November meeting

2. JPL Annual Report - JPL annual report is in new format and has been submitted to OLIS. LBOT has summary of report. Question of operating expenditures and revenue are showing a negative. What is not accounted for is CIP and book sale monies. Suggestion is to add addendum to reflect other sources of revenue.

3. Strategic Plan - Chair Sanborn mentioned that strategic plans can be of varying types and length. She also indicated that since a survey and Building Needs Assessment had recently been completed, a new strategic plan may not be much different from the current one. Board member Cloud commented that the Strategic Plan should be a collective effort by board. This agenda item will be further discussed at the November meeting.

H. Future Agenda Items: 1. Letter to Town Council regarding LBOT vacancies

I. Public Comment: none

J. Adjournment: A motion was made by board member Infantolino to adjourn open meeting at 7:05; seconded by board member Walsh. The motion passed unanimously.

Date of next meeting: Tuesday, November 14, 5:00.

Respectfully Submitted, Marianne Kirby Secretary

Library Renovation Building Committee Meeting Minutes May 23, 2017

Call to order: roll call: Building Committee chair, Paul Housberg, called the meeting to order at 5:02PM. In attendance were: Jennifer Cloud, Mohamad Farzan, Donna Fogarty, Paul Housberg, Duncan Pendlebury, Mary Lou Sanborn

Approval of May 2, 2017 Meeting Minutes: A motion was made by Duncan Pendlebury, seconded by Jennifer Cloud to accept the minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously.

Review of total project costs: Paul Housberg and Mohamad Farzan initiated discussion of the total project costs based on the estimator’s report. These costs are based on the drawings dated December 5, 2016. These costs will be presented to the LBOT at their next meeting.

Schedule of future meetings: No future meetings were scheduled at this time.

Adjournment: A motion was made by Duncan Pendlebury, seconded by Jennifer Cloud to adjourn the meeting at 5:27PM. The motion passed unanimously.

JAMESTOWN ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW

Minutes of the October 24, 2017 Meeting

A regular meeting of the Jamestown Zoning Board of Review was held at the Jamestown Town Hall, 93 Narragansett Avenue. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The clerk called the roll and noted the following members present:

Richard Boren, Chair Joseph Logan, Vice-Chair Dean Wagner, Member Richard Cribb, Member Terence Livingston, Member Edward Gromada, 1st Alt.

Also present: Brenda Hanna, Stenographer Chris Costa, Zoning Officer Pat Westall, Zoning Clerk Wyatt Brochu, Counsel

MINUTES

Minutes of September 26, 2017

A motion was made by Joseph Logan and seconded by Richard Cribb to accept the minutes of the September 26, 2017 meeting as presented.

The motion carried by a vote of 5 –0.

Richard Boren, Joseph Logan, Dean Wagner, Richard Cribb and Terence Livingston voted in favor of the motion.

Edward Gromada was not seated and Judith Bell and Marcy Coleman were absent.

CORRESPONDENCE

Nothing at this time.

1 NEW BUSINESS

Lager

Christian Infantolino, attorney for the applicant, requested the application be continued to the November 28, 2017 meeting as a revised application is being submitted.

A motion was made by Terence Livingston and seconded by Joseph Logan to continue the to request of Patricia J. Lager to the November 28, 2017 meeting.

The motion carried by a vote of 5 –0.

Richard Boren, Joseph Logan, Richard Cribb, Terence Livingston, and Edward Gromada voted in favor of the motion.

Dean Wagner was recused and Judith Bell and Marcy Coleman were absent.

Johnson

Mark Liberati, attorney for the applicant, requested the application be continued to the November 28, 2017 meeting as revisions may be made to the Zoning Ordinance by the Planning Department pertaining to wetlands that may change the request submitted.

A motion was made by Joseph Logan and seconded by Richard Boren to continue the request of Robert Johnson to the November 28, 2017 meeting.

The motion carried by a vote of 5 –0.

Richard Boren, Joseph Logan, Dean Wagner, Richard Cribb and Terence Livingston voted in favor of the motion.

Edward Gromada was not seated and Judith Bell and Marcy Coleman were absent.

2 Taylor

A motion was made by Richard Cribb and seconded by Joseph Logan to grant the request of Betsy Taylor, whose property is located at 45 Dory St., and further identified as Assessor’s Plat 3, Lot 147 for a special use permit from Article 82, Section 314-C Any construction within subdistrict “A” requires a special use permit 82-601 to construct a 11’6” x 16’2” one story addition in rear.

This Board has determined that this application does satisfy the requirements of ARTICLE 6, SECTIONS 600 and 602.

This Special Use Permit is granted with the following restriction/condition(s):

This project must be constructed in strict accordance with the site and building plans duly approved by this Board.

This motion is based on the following findings of fact:

1. Said property is located in a R40 zone and contains 7200 sq. ft. 2. The applicant is proposing to enclose an existing deck for additional living area. There is only a modest increase in the footprint which consists of a bump out for a bench. 3. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the application and their conditions of approval are hereby incorporated in this approval. 4. There were no objectors.

The motion carried by a vote of 5 –0.

Richard Boren, Joseph Logan, Dean Wagner, Richard Cribb and Terence Livingston voted in favor of the motion.

Edward Gromada was not seated and Judith Bell and Marcy Coleman were absent.

Reppe

Richard Boren is going to write the decision for the Reppe application and will present it at the November 28, 2017 meeting.

Stamp

A motion was made by Terence Livingston and seconded by Richard Cribb to grant the request of Kenneth & Dianna Stamp, whose property is located at Frigate St., and further identified as Assessor’s Plat 16, Lot 185 for a special use permit from Article 6, Section 82-601, and Article 3, Section 82-314 to construct a single family residence in a Subsection “A” High groundwater table & Impervious layer overlay district, with associated well, OWTS & storm water control systems.

This Board has determined that this application does satisfy the requirements of ARTICLE 6, SECTIONS 600 and 602.

This Special Use Permit is granted with the following restriction/condition(s):

This project must be constructed in strict accordance with the site and building plans duly approved by this Board.

This motion is based on the following findings of fact:

1. Said property is located in a R40 zone and contains 9505 sq. ft. 2. The Zoning Board approved a prior application in November 2016, with input by the neighbors. 3. The new application is still in conformance with the November 2016 agreement with the neighbors. 4. The current application has a minor increase in size. 5. Impervious coverage is 11.6% where 12% is allowed. 6. There were no objectors.

The motion carried by a vote of 5 –0.

Richard Boren, Joseph Logan, Dean Wagner, Richard Cribb and Terence Livingston voted in favor of the motion.

Edward Gromada was not seated and Judith Bell and Marcy Coleman were absent.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made and seconded to adjourn at 8:25 p.m.

The motion carried unanimously.

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Coastal Resources Management Council (401) 783-3370 Oliver H. Stedman Government Center Fax (401) 783-3767 4808 Tower Hill Road, Suite 116 Wakefield, RI 02879-1900

DECEMBER 2017 CALENDAR (*Amended November 29, 2017)

Tuesday, December 12 Semimonthly Meeting. Administration Building, *Cafeteria, One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI. 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 19 Policy and Planning Subcommittee Meeting. CRMC Conference Room, Oliver Stedman Government Center, 4808 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI. 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday, December 19 Shoreline Change (BEACH) SAMP Subcommittee Meeting. CRMC Conference Room, Oliver Stedman Government Center, 4808 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI. 9:30 a.m.

Individuals requesting interpreter services for the hearing impaired for any of the above meetings must notify the Council office at (783-3370) 72-hours in advance of the meeting date.

/lat State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Coastal Resources Management Council (401) 783-3370 Oliver H. Stedman Government Center Fax (401) 783-3767 4808 Tower Hill Road, Suite 116 Wakefield, RI 02879-1900

AGENDA Semi-Monthly Meeting – Full Council Tuesday, November 28, 2017; 5:00 p.m. Administration Building; Cafeteria One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908

Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting – November 14, 2017 Subcommittee Reports/Staff Reports

FEDERAL CONSISTENCY FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE COUNCIL: Continuation of:

2016-10-099 National Grid LNG, LLC (NGLNG): Construct and maintain a new natural gas liquefaction facility ancillary to the existing liquefied natural gas (LNG) tank and associated vaporization plant and truck station located at 121 Terminal Road, Providence, RI. The proposed natural gas liquefaction facility (Project) will be constructed on a portion of the 42 acre property owned by Narragansett Electric Company (TNEC) d/b/a National Grid, and leased to NGLNG. The Project will be constructed adjacent to National Grid’s existing LNG storage tank and vaporization plant. Nine to eleven (9-11) feet of clean fill will be placed on the Project site to elevate the proposed liquefaction facility to an elevation 21 feet (NAVD88) to avert inundation during a 100-year storm event. The fill slope constructed to support the Project will be protected by a riprap slope armoring (revetment). The natural gas supply for the Project will be provided by an existing natural gas pipeline, which runs beneath the Providence River to the site. Liquefied natural gas will be stored in the existing LNG tank that is connected to existing tank fill lines as part of the existing LNG truck station. Stormwater runoff from the Project will be directed to a sand filter for treatment before discharge to the Providence River. A variance is required from CRMP Section 140.B.1 for construction of the proposed revetment protected slope and placement of clean fill material within the 50-foot coastal feature setback.

National Grid LNG, LLC is seeking a federal license, permit or authorization from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) pursuant to Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (U.S. Code 15 § 717). Federal actions, including the issuance of federal licenses, permits or authorizations that are reasonably likely to affect any land or water use or natural resources of a coastal zone must be consistent with the enforceable policies and standards of the federally approved state coastal management plan. While FERC’s jurisdiction in this matter preempts state law, it does not impact the CRMC’s federal consistency authority and jurisdiction of the Project pursuant to the federal Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA), 16 USC §§ 1451-1464, and the CZMA’s implementing regulations at 15 C.F.R. Part 930 Subpart D – Consistency for Activities Requiring a Federal License or Permit.

Therefore, the Council will not be issuing an Assent for this Project; rather the CRMC will be issuing a determination as to whether the Project is consistent with the enforceable policies and standards of the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Program (CRMP) in accordance with the applicable federal regulations of 15 C.F.R. Part 930 Subpart D.

Located at Port of Providence, 121 Terminal Avenue, Providence, RI.

AGENDA Semi-Monthly Meeting – Full Council Tuesday, December 12, 2017; 5:00 p.m. Administration Building; Cafeteria One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908

Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting – November 28, 2017 Subcommittee Reports/Staff Reports

FEDERAL CONSISTENCY FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE COUNCIL: Continuation of:

Located at Port of Providence, 121 Terminal Avenue, Providence, RI.

Town of Jamestown Tax Assessor

93 Narragansett Avenue Phone: 401-423-9802 Jamestown, RI 02835 Email: [email protected]

To: COUNCIL PRESIDENT TROCKI, JAMESTOWN TOWN COUNCIL

From: CHRISTINE BROCHU, JAMESTOWN TAX ASSESSOR

Subject: ABATEMENTS/ADDENDA OF TAXES FOR THE DECEMBER 11, 2017 MEETING

REAL PROPERTY/TANGIBLE ABATEMENTS TO 2017 TAX ROLL #01-0565-50 Plat 8, Lot 41 transferred on 11-20-2017 to $4,451.21 Archer, Eric & Foppert, Deborah Account #18-0745-55 #02-0129-00 Plat 5, Lot 33 transferred on 11-15-2017 to $4,213.17 Barclay de Tolly, Amy S. Account #06-0168-63 #03-1036-52 Plat 8, Lot 72 transferred on 11-28-2017 to $3,756.29 Coffman, Karen E. Account #13-1200-44 #03-1610-00 Plat 12, Lot 117 transferred on 11-30-2017 to $4,421.01 Crowley, Daniel & Margaret Account #10-0140-12 #04-0775-75 Plat 8, Lot 79, Unit 9, tax exempt per RIGL 44-5- $980.48 Douglas Enterprises LTD 12(6). #06-0500-30 Plat 3, Lot 152 transferred on 11-17-2017 to $2,721.92 Furtado, Jared P. Account #04-0755-00 #07-0960-00 Plat 14, Lot 393 transferred on 11-14-2017 to $2,609.34 Greiser, Mary L (est.) Account #04-0166-77 #10-0250-00 Plat 1, Lot 308 transferred on 11-14-2017 to $10,348.78 Johnson, Phyllis L. Bedard Account #20-0407-00 #13-0971-01 Plat 16, Lot 23 transferred on 12-1-2017 to $9,033.33 McCaffrey, William & Glenna Account #21-1307-00 #19-0305-15 Plat 8, Lot 66 transferred on 11-30-2017 to $10,687.33 Schieffelin, Peter & Lindsey Account #19-1330-90 #23-1090-04 Plat 9, Lot 834, updated field card. $2,634.37 Worden, Katharine C. Trust (estate)

ADDENDA TO 2017 TAX ROLL #04-0166-77 Plat 14, Lot 393 transferred on 11-14-2017 from $2,609.34 Davis, Nancy M. Account #07-0960-00 #04-0755-00 Plat 3, Lot 152 transferred on 11-17-2017 from $2,721.92 Dory St LLC Account #06-0500-30 #04-0775-76 Plat 8, Lot 79, Unit 14 –New Construction $980.48 Douglas Enterprises LTD Prorated 87 days. New Value $475,000 #06-0168-63 Plat 5, Lot 33 transferred on 11-15-2017 from $4,213.17 Ferry St LLC Account #02-0129-00 #10-0140-12 Plat 12, Lot 117 transferred on 11-30-2017 from $4,421.01 Jensen, Dwight & Donna Account #03-1610-00 #11-0577-73 Plat 8, Lot 79, Unit 11 –New Construction $495.87 Kurz, Clifford & Susan West Prorated 44 days. New Value $475,000 #13-1200-44 Plat 8, Lot 72 transferred on 11-28-2017 from $3,756.29 McKay, Morgan A. Account #03-1036-52 #18-0745-55 Plat 8, Lot 41 transferred on 11-20-2017 from $4,451.21 Ross, Ernest & Devaroti Account #01-0565-50 #19-1330-90 Plat 8, Lot 66 transferred on 11-30-2017 from $10,687.33 Sperry, Thomas & Christi Account #19-0305-15 #20-0407-00 Plat 1, Lot 308 transferred on 11-14-2017 from $10,348.78 TIG Realty LLC Account #10-0250-00 #21-1307-00 Plat 16, Lot 23 transferred on 12-1-2017 from $9,033.33 Uustal, Matt & Karen Account #13-0971-01

TOTAL ABATEMENTS $ 55,857.23 TOTAL ADDENDA $ 53,718.73

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Christine Brochu CHRISTINE BROCHU, TAX ASSESSOR