At a meeting of the Town Council holden in and for the Town of Glocester on January 2, 2014 I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. II. Roll Call Members Present: Walter M. O. Steere, III, President; William E. Reichert, Vice- President; George O. (Buster) Steere; Edward C. Burlingame; and Steven A. Sette. Also present: Jean Fecteau, Town Clerk; Tim Kane, Assistant Town Solicitor; Joseph DelPrete, Chief of Police; Gary Treml, Director of Public Works; and George Charette, Mark Karmozyn and Russell Gross, members of the Glocester Land Trust. III. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. IV. Open Forum - Agenda Items Chris Hebert, Committee Chair for Scout Troop 44, stated that he will address the Council after the Eagle Scout Citation is presented. V. Citation - Eagle Scout Recognition Councilor W. Steere stated that we have a Scout that has been elevated to Eagle Scout and on January 12, 2014, the following Citation, will be presented to Patrick Wahl: Councilor Sette read the following: Citation of the Glocester Town Council for Patrick Wahl in recognition of achieving the highest ranking honor of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America To achieve this award Patrick did work diligently and consistently for several years, has been a leader of other young men and a follower of good example in Scouting. Patrick also completed a service project which benefitted the Town of Glocester. The Town Council, Town Clerk and citizens of Glocester are proud to have Patrick Wahl as a member of their community. Walter M. O. Steere, III, President, Glocester Town Council Jean M. Fecteau, CMC, Town Clerk Entered into record this 2nd day of January, 2014. seconded by Councilor G. Steere. January 2, 2014 1 of 8 Discussion: Chris Hebert expressed hope that members of the Town Council will be in attendance to present the Citation on January 12th at the Chepachet Union Church. C. Hebert commented that Patrick Wahl was recognized by the School Committee as one of three (3) National Merit finalists from Ponaganset High School and further stated that he has been accepted to MIT. C. Hebert noted that there will be seven (7) more Eagle Scouts within the next three (3) months. VOTE: AYES: W. Steere, Reichert, G. Steere, Burlingame and Sette. NAYS: 0 MOTION PASSED VI. Wreaths Across America A. Presentation: Resolution #2013-12 (previously read into the record) Update on 2013 Event - Discussion and/or action Councilor W. Steere stated that this was previously read and adopted on November 22, 2013: Councilor Reichert read the Resolution into the record: RESOLUTION #2013-12 WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA WHEREAS: Wreaths Across America began as the Arlington Wreath Project in 1992 by Morrill Worcester with the donation and laying of 5,000 Christmas wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery. Since that time, the program has grown and now includes wreath laying at hundreds of cemeteries in our country, as well as overseas, to honor our Veterans; and WHEREAS: this program has reached out to thousands of children and young adults each year with the message of “REMEMBER, HONOR, and TEACH”. This message stresses the importance of honoring each fallen serviceman and woman as an individual, with the goal of someday ensuring there is a wreath adorning every veteran’s final resting place; and WHEREAS: Ponaganset Middle School, under the direction of Social Studies Teacher, Michael Calenda, has successfully brought Wreaths Across America to the Town of Glocester, with hard work and diligence. These young people have set an example for all our residents to follow and have laid the groundwork to ensure our Veterans are never forgotten; and The Town Council and the Town Clerk represent all Glocester residents when we say WE ARE PROUD of the spirit you bring, the example you set, and the leadership you show by educating our community of the importance in teaching and remembering that the freedoms we enjoy today as Americans came, and continue to come, at a great cost to the brave men and women who serve in the U.S. Military. January 2, 2014 2 of 8 Thank you Ponaganset Middle School for your dedication to your Town, our Veterans, and for your American spirit. Walter M.O. Steere, III, Glocester Town Council President Jean M. Fecteau, CMC, Town Clerk Dated this 22nd Day of November, 2013. Seconded and unanimously approved 11/22/2013. Michael Calenda, Ponaganset Middle School teacher, thanked the Council and stated that Wreaths Across America is a fantastic program which has become a community event. M. Calenda stated that he is honored to be a teacher in such a community. M. Calenda stated that there has been discussion regarding placing a permanent Wreaths Across America display at the Town Hall. Councilor W. Steere stated that he and Jean Fecteau, Town Clerk, attended the event and commented that it was incredible. Councilor W. Steere stated that maybe the next event could be videotaped and put on television for those who cannot attend. M. Calenda stated that he would like to make it an evening event to allow more members of the community to attend. Councilor W. Steere presented the Resolution to M. Calenda and thanked him and all those who put their efforts into the program. VII. Consent Items A. Approval of Town Council Minutes of December 19, 2013 - Discussion / action MOTION was made by Councilor Sette to APPROVE the Town Council minutes of December 19, 2013, with amendments (all references to Councilor G. Steere will be stricken as he was not present at the meeting); seconded by Councilor Reichert. Discussion: None. VOTE: AYES: W. Steere, Reichert, Burlingame and Sette. NAYS: 0 ABSTAIN: G. Steere MOTION PASSED VIII. Public Hearings A. CONTINUATION Special Event License Request - Discussion and/or action 1. Duane Lockaby, The Nutty Scotsman Inc., d/b/a The Nutty Scotsman Bar & Grill, 812 Putnam Pike, Glocester Outdoor Events: May- September, 2014 Councilor W. Steere stated that Mr. Lockaby has requested a continuation to the next Council meeting. January 2, 2014 3 of 8 MOTION was made by Councilor G. Steere to CONTINUE the Public Hearing for Special Event License Request to the Town Council meeting of January 16, 2014, Applicant: Duane Lockaby, The Nutty Scotsman Inc. d/b/a The Nutty Scotsman Bar & Grill, 812 Putnam Pike; seconded by Councilor Burlingame. Discussion: None. VOTE: AYES: W. Steere, Reichert, G. Steere, Burlingame and Sette. NAYS: 0 MOTION PASSED IX. Unfinished Business A. Appointments 1. Boards and Commissions - Discussion and/or action a. Budget Board One expired three year term to expire 1/2017 Councilor Burlingame stated that he has a possible candidate and asked to table the appointment until the next meeting. It was stated that it is important to fill the vacancy soon because budget season is approaching. MOTION was made by Councilor Reichert to TABLE the appointment to the Budget Board for one expired three year term to expire 1/2017; seconded by Councilor G. Steere. Discussion: None. VOTE: AYES: W. Steere, Reichert, G. Steere, Burlingame and Sette. NAYS: 0 MOTION PASSED X. New Business A. Tree Warden Appt - January 2014 to January 2015 - Discussion and/or action Councilor W. Steere stated that this is the annual appointment required by R.I. State Law and that Sandra Shepard has expressed an interest in continuing in this position. MOTION was made by Councilor G. Steere to RE-APPOINT Sandra Shepard to the position of Glocester Tree Warden for a term to expire January 2015; seconded by Councilor Reichert. Discussion: None. VOTE: AYES: W. Steere, Reichert, G. Steere, Burlingame and Sette. NAYS: 0 MOTION PASSED January 2, 2014 4 of 8 B. Personnel - Appointment 1. Police Dispatcher - Full time - Discussion and/or action Councilor W. Steere read the following request from Joseph DelPrete, Chief of Police: To: The Honorable Town Council From: Joseph DelPrete, Chief of Police Date: December 30, 2013 Ref: Full-time Dispatcher Appointment Cc: Finance Office I am respectfully requesting to appoint John D. Falco, of Glocester, to a full time dispatcher position. This appointment is needed to fill the full time dispatcher vacancy/resignation of Daniel Lefebvre who will be entering the Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy on January 5, 2014. John Falco has been a member of the Harmony Fire Department for the past (8) eight years and he currently holds the rank of Captain. Mr. Falco was selected from (45) forty five applicants who applied for this full time position. As part of his training for this position, he will also be required to complete a (40) forty hour emergency responder telecommunications course. On Sunday January 12, 2014, I would respectfully request to appoint John D. Falco to a full time dispatcher position at the current salary schedule of $16.99 per hour and six month employee probationary status. His salary will be adjusted with the signing of the new LIUNA Local 1322 dispatcher Town of Glocester contract agreement. Respectfully Submitted, Joseph DelPrete Chief of Police (end of memo) Discussion: None. MOTION was made by Councilor Sette to APPOINT John D. Falco to the position of full time Glocester Dispatcher, with a six month employee probationary status, effective January 12, 2014, at the starting salary of $16.99 per hour, to be adjusted with the signing of any future LIUNA Local 1322 contract agreements; seconded by Councilor G. Steere. Discussion: None. VOTE: AYES: W. Steere, Reichert, G. Steere, Burlingame and Sette. NAYS: 0 MOTION PASSED January 2, 2014 5 of 8 XI. Council Correspondence/Discussion A. Councilor W. Steere stated that a letter was received from the Wildlife Rehabilitators Association of Rhode Island requesting a donation.