Middletown First- TC Agenda for April 7, 2003

Posted - April 3, 2003

The following items of business, having been filed with the Town Clerk under the Rules of the Council, will come before the Council at a regular meeting to be held on Monday, April 7, 2003 at 7:00 P.M. at the Middletown Town Hall.

Any person not a member of the Council, desiring to address the Council concerning a matter on the docket of the Council, not the subject of a Public Hearing, shall submit a written request to the Town Clerk stating the matter upon which he desires to speak. Persons are permitted to address the Council for a period not to exceed five (5) minutes.

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Approval of minutes - Regular Meeting, February 18, 2003

2. Approval of minutes - Special Meeting, February 24, 2002.

3. Approval of minutes - Regular Meeting, March 3, 2003

4. Proclamation of the Council, re: April 2003 as Fair Housing Month in the Town of Middletown.

5. Communication of Senator Donna Walsh, RI Business and Professional Women Legislation Chair, re: April 15, 2003 as Equal Pay Day in the Town of Middletown.

6. Proclamation of the Council, re: April 15, 2003 as Equal Pay Day in the Town of Middletown.

7. Memorandum of Town Clerk, Town of Jamestown, with enclosure, re: Jamestown resolution in support for H5081 and S180, bi-artisan legislation for the separation of powers.

8. Memorandum of Deputy Town Clerk, Town of North Kingstown, re: North Kingstown resolution in opposition to casino gambling in the State of Rhode Island.

9. Communication of Raymond S. White, Lt., RI State Police, Aquidneck Island Police Parade Committee, re: Invitation to participate in May 4, 2003 Aquidneck Island National Police Parade.

10. Applications received from the following named persons, firms or corporations for RENEWAL of Sunday Selling Licenses for the 2003-2004 licensing year:

1. Aquidneck Island Books, dba Island Books, 575 East Main Road

2. Robin Hannon dba Labels Consignment Boutique, 238 East Main Road

3. Record Town, Inc., dba Strawberries, 99 East Main Road

4. Walrus & The Carpenter, 909 East Main Road

11. Applications received from the following named persons, firms or corporations for RENEWAL of Amusement Licenses for the 2003-2004 licensing year:

1. Holiday Cinema 7, 105 Chases Lane (Movie Theater)

2. HPK,INC., dba Sports Ticket Restaurant, 15 Aquidneck Avenue (Live Entertainment)

3. Johnny's Atlantic Beach, Inc., 55 Purgatory Road (Live Entertainment)

12. Applications received from the following named persons, firms or corporations for RENEWAL of Peddler/Hawker Licenses for the 2003-2004 licensing year. (See attached list)

13. Memorandum of Michael E. Embury, Middletown, with enclosure, re: RI Ethics Commission advisory opinion.

TOWN COUNCIL

1. Continued from meeting of March 17, 2003

Resolution of the Council, re: Commendation for Robert Corey, 32 years of service on Zoning Board of Review. (TO BE CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE)

2. Public Hearing (Advertised)

Application of EA & EM, LLC, dba Aquidneck Pizza Restaurant, 27 Aquidneck Avenue, for Victualling House License - Additional Hours of Operation, for 2002-2003 licensing year. (NEW)

3. Application of K & S Novelty, Providence, for Peddler's Licenses (5), balloons and novelties, for May 4, 2003 Aquidneck Island National Police Parade, Middletown parade route.

4. Application of Norman Bird Sanctuary, Third Beach Road, for Amusement License (Live Entertainment - Guitar) for Birds & Breakfast event on May 18, 2003 at the Sanctuary.

5. Communication of Town Solicitor Vernon Gorton, with enclosures, re: Airport zoning.

6. Continued from meeting of March 17, 2003 -

Public Hearing (Advertised)

Middletown Comprehensive Community Plan - 2003 Revision.

(Second Reading)

7. Public Hearing (Advertised)

Application of the Town of Middletown for a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant.

8. Resolution of the Council, re: Authorizing submission of application for Small Cities Community Development Block Grant in an amount not to exceed $525,000.

9. Resolution of the Council, re: Support for enabling legislation allowing tax exempt status for property of Healing Co-Op, Inc., Mitchell's Lane, Lot 13, TAP 123.

10. Memorandum of Public Works Director Thomas O'Loughlin, with enclosures, re: Request of William R. Valente for sewer connection on Allston Avenue and recommendation of Roads and Utilities Advisory Committee concerning same.

11. Memorandum of Public Works Director Thomas O'Loughlin, with enclosures, re: Request of Michael A. Hall for sewer connection on Newman Drive and recommendation of Roads and Utilities Advisory Committee concerning same.

12. Communication of School Superintendent Rosemarie K. Kraeger, with enclosure, re: School Committee stipend.

13. Communication of Bruce J. Long, Representative, District 74, with enclosures, re: Navy land at Coddington Highway/West Main Road intersection - possible transfer to State to create a new traffic lane.

14. Communication of Finance Director Shawn J. Brown, re: Status update on revaluation project.

15. Memorandum of Finance Director Shawn J. Brown, with enclosures, re: Summary of bids for concrete accessible ramp at the Senior Center.

16. Resolution of the Council, re: Award of contract for construction of concrete accessible ramp at the Senior Center.

17. Memorandum of Finance Director Shawn J. Brown, re: Surplus property.

18. Resolution of the Council, re: Authorizing disposal of Town's surplus property.

19. Communication of Finance Director Shawn J. Brown, with enclosures, re: Beach operation financial report including information concerning motorcycle parking at the beach.

20. Memorandum of Finance Director Shawn J. Brown, with enclosures, re: Summary of bids for various beach concessions.

21. Resolution of the Council, re: Award of contract for beach equipment rental concession.

22. Resolution of the Council, re: Award of contract for mobile surfboard concession.

23. Resolution of the Council, re: Award of contract for mobile windsurfing concession.

24. Resolution of the Countil, re: Award of contract for mobile food/beverage concession, 2nd Beach.

25. Resolution of the Council, re: Award of contract for mobile food/beverage concession, 3rd Beach.

26. Communication of Police Chief William J. Burns, with enclosures, re: Petition of certain Morrison Avenue residents requesting street light there.

27. Memorandum of John Tucker, Vice Chair, Middletown Planning Board, with enclosure, re: Recommendation concerning proposed amendment to Town Zoning Code, Article 7 Supplementary Regulations, Section 723 Landscaping Compliance. (Requires Advertising for Public Hearing)

28. Memoranda of Councillor Suzi C. Nance, re: 1) Compliance, with state codes, of buildings located within the Town, and 2) accumulation of waste and trash on private property.

29. Memorandum of Councillor Karen Roarke, re: 1) Violations of watershed protection Zone 1 on Lot 9A TAP 111, 2) Kesson Farm, and 3) Aquidneck Avenue/East Main Road intersection

30. Memorandum of Councillor Paul M. Rodrigues, re: Updates concerning activities of 1) Roads, Sewers and Utilities Committee and 2) Demery Memorial Park Committee.

31. Communication of Kathleen Managhan, Houlihan & Managhan L.L.P., Counsellors at Law, re: Notice of claim against the Town.

32. Memorandum of Town Clerk, with enclosures, re: Appointment of Town Tree Warden for the 2003 calendar year.

33. Appointment of one (1) member to the Middletown Personnel Board for a term expiring in December 2005.

34. Appointment of three (3) members to the Middletown Zoning Board of Review, one regular member for a five year term, a first alternate and a second alternate, each for a one year term.

35. Appointment of three (3) members to the Juvenile Hearing Board, one regular member and two auxiliary members, each for a three year term.

36. Resolution of the Council, re: Reorganization of the Economic Development Advisory Committee.

37. Appointment of five (5) members to the Economic Development Advisory Committee and, four resident members each serving a five year term and one Chamber of Commerce representative serving an indefinite term.

38. Appointment of members to Demery Memorial Park Committee.

39. Memorandum of Town Clerk, re: Vacancies on Parks & Fields Committee, Pension Trust Fund Committee, Sister CitesCommittee.

PUBLIC FORUM SESSION

Pursuant to Rule 23 of the Rules of the Council, Citizens may address the Town Council on one (1) subject only, said subject of substantive Town business, neither discussed during the regular meeting nor related to personnel or job performance. Citizens may speak for no longer than five (5) minutes and must submit a public participation form to the Council Clerk prior to the start of the meeting.

Barbara L. Nash, CMC

Town Clerk

This meeting location is accessible to the handicapped. Individuals requiring interpreter services for the hearing impaired should notify the Town Clerk's Office not less than 48 hours before the meeting.


	AGENDA - April 7, 2003 - Regular Town Council Meeting Posted - April 3, 2003 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 7, 2003 TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND The following items of business, having been filed with the Town Clerk under the Rules of the Council, will come before the Council at a regular meeting to be held on Monday, April 7, 2003 at 7:00 P.M. at the Middletown Town Hall. Any person not a member of the Council, desiring to address the Council concerning a matter on the docket of the Council, not the subject of a Public Hearing, shall submit a written request to the Town Clerk stating the matter upon which he desires to speak. Persons are permitted to address the Council for a period not to exceed five (5) minutes. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of minutes - Regular Meeting, February 18, 2003 2. Approval of minutes - Special Meeting, February 24, 2002. 3. Approval of minutes - Regular Meeting, March 3, 2003 4. Proclamation of the Council, re: April 2003 as Fair Housing Month in the Town of Middletown. 5. Communication of Senator Donna Walsh, RI Business and Professional Women Legislation Chair, re: April 15, 2003 as Equal Pay Day in the Town of Middletown. 6. Proclamation of the Council, re: April 15, 2003 as Equal Pay Day in the Town of Middletown. 7. Memorandum of Town Clerk, Town of Jamestown, with enclosure, re: Jamestown resolution in support for H5081 and S180, bi-artisan legislation for the separation of powers. 8. Memorandum of Deputy Town Clerk, Town of North Kingstown, re: North Kingstown resolution in opposition to casino gambling in the State of Rhode Island. 9. Communication of Raymond S. White, Lt., RI State Police, Aquidneck Island Police Parade Committee, re: Invitation to participate in May 4, 2003 Aquidneck Island National Police Parade. 10. Applications received from the following named persons, firms or corporations for RENEWAL of Sunday Selling Licenses for the 2003-2004 licensing year: 1. Aquidneck Island Books, dba Island Books, 575 East Main Road 2. Robin Hannon dba Labels Consignment Boutique, 238 East Main Road 3. Record Town, Inc., dba Strawberries, 99 East Main Road 4. Walrus & The Carpenter, 909 East Main Road 11. Applications received from the following named persons, firms or corporations for RENEWAL of Amusement Licenses for the 2003-2004 licensing year: 1. Holiday Cinema 7, 105 Chases Lane (Movie Theater) 2. HPK,INC., dba Sports Ticket Restaurant, 15 Aquidneck Avenue (Live Entertainment) 3. Johnny's Atlantic Beach, Inc., 55 Purgatory Road (Live Entertainment) 12. Applications received from the following named persons, firms or corporations for RENEWAL of Peddler/Hawker Licenses for the 2003-2004 licensing year. (See attached list) 13. Memorandum of Michael E. Embury, Middletown, with enclosure, re: RI Ethics Commission advisory opinion. TOWN COUNCIL 1. Continued from meeting of March 17, 2003 Resolution of the Council, re: Commendation for Robert Corey, 32 years of service on Zoning Board of Review. (TO BE CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE) 2. Public Hearing (Advertised) Application of EA & EM, LLC, dba Aquidneck Pizza Restaurant, 27 Aquidneck Avenue, for Victualling House License - Additional Hours of Operation, for 2002-2003 licensing year. (NEW) 3. Application of K & S Novelty, Providence, for Peddler's Licenses (5), balloons and novelties, for May 4, 2003 Aquidneck Island National Police Parade, Middletown parade route. 4. Application of Norman Bird Sanctuary, Third Beach Road, for Amusement License (Live Entertainment - Guitar) for Birds & Breakfast event on May 18, 2003 at the Sanctuary. 5. Communication of Town Solicitor Vernon Gorton, with enclosures, re: Airport zoning. 6. Continued from meeting of March 17, 2003 - Public Hearing (Advertised) Middletown Comprehensive Community Plan - 2003 Revision. (Second Reading) 7. Public Hearing (Advertised) Application of the Town of Middletown for a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant. 8. Resolution of the Council, re: Authorizing submission of application for Small Cities Community Development Block Grant in an amount not to exceed $525,000. 9. Resolution of the Council, re: Support for enabling legislation allowing tax exempt status for property of Healing Co-Op, Inc., Mitchell's Lane, Lot 13, TAP 123. 10. Memorandum of Public Works Director Thomas O'Loughlin, with enclosures, re: Request of William R. Valente for sewer connection on Allston Avenue and recommendation of Roads and Utilities Advisory Committee concerning same. 11. Memorandum of Public Works Director Thomas O'Loughlin, with enclosures, re: Request of Michael A. Hall for sewer connection on Newman Drive and recommendation of Roads and Utilities Advisory Committee concerning same. 12. Communication of School Superintendent Rosemarie K. Kraeger, with enclosure, re: School Committee stipend. 13. Communication of Bruce J. Long, Representative, District 74, with enclosures, re: Navy land at Coddington Highway/West Main Road intersection - possible transfer to State to create a new traffic lane. 14. Communication of Finance Director Shawn J. Brown, re: Status update on revaluation project. 15. Memorandum of Finance Director Shawn J. Brown, with enclosures, re: Summary of bids for concrete accessible ramp at the Senior Center. 16. Resolution of the Council, re: Award of contract for construction of concrete accessible ramp at the Senior Center. 17. Memorandum of Finance Director Shawn J. Brown, re: Surplus property. 18. Resolution of the Council, re: Authorizing disposal of Town's surplus property. 19. Communication of Finance Director Shawn J. Brown, with enclosures, re: Beach operation financial report including information concerning motorcycle parking at the beach. 20. Memorandum of Finance Director Shawn J. Brown, with enclosures, re: Summary of bids for various beach concessions. 21. Resolution of the Council, re: Award of contract for beach equipment rental concession. 22. Resolution of the Council, re: Award of contract for mobile surfboard concession. 23. Resolution of the Council, re: Award of contract for mobile windsurfing concession. 24. Resolution of the Countil, re: Award of contract for mobile food/beverage concession, 2nd Beach. 25. Resolution of the Council, re: Award of contract for mobile food/beverage concession, 3rd Beach. 26. Communication of Police Chief William J. Burns, with enclosures, re: Petition of certain Morrison Avenue residents requesting street light there. 27. Memorandum of John Tucker, Vice Chair, Middletown Planning Board, with enclosure, re: Recommendation concerning proposed amendment to Town Zoning Code, Article 7 Supplementary Regulations, Section 723 Landscaping Compliance. (Requires Advertising for Public Hearing) 28. Memoranda of Councillor Suzi C. Nance, re: 1) Compliance, with state codes, of buildings located within the Town, and 2) accumulation of waste and trash on private property. 29. Memorandum of Councillor Karen Roarke, re: 1) Violations of watershed protection Zone 1 on Lot 9A TAP 111, 2) Kesson Farm, and 3) Aquidneck Avenue/East Main Road intersection 30. Memorandum of Councillor Paul M. Rodrigues, re: Updates concerning activities of 1) Roads, Sewers and Utilities Committee and 2) Demery Memorial Park Committee. 31. Communication of Kathleen Managhan, Houlihan & Managhan L.L.P., Counsellors at Law, re: Notice of claim against the Town. 32. Memorandum of Town Clerk, with enclosures, re: Appointment of Town Tree Warden for the 2003 calendar year. 33. Appointment of one (1) member to the Middletown Personnel Board for a term expiring in December 2005. 34. Appointment of three (3) members to the Middletown Zoning Board of Review, one regular member for a five year term, a first alternate and a second alternate, each for a one year term. 35. Appointment of three (3) members to the Juvenile Hearing Board, one regular member and two auxiliary members, each for a three year term. 36. Resolution of the Council, re: Reorganization of the Economic Development Advisory Committee. 37. Appointment of five (5) members to the Economic Development Advisory Committee and, four resident members each serving a five year term and one Chamber of Commerce representative serving an indefinite term. 38. Appointment of members to Demery Memorial Park Committee. 39. Memorandum of Town Clerk, re: Vacancies on Parks & Fields Committee, Pension Trust Fund Committee, Sister CitesCommittee. PUBLIC FORUM SESSION Pursuant to Rule 23 of the Rules of the Council, Citizens may address the Town Council on one (1) subject only, said subject of substantive Town business, neither discussed during the regular meeting nor related to personnel or job performance. Citizens may speak for no longer than five (5) minutes and must submit a public participation form to the Council Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Barbara L. Nash, CMC Town Clerk This meeting location is accessible to the handicapped. Individuals requiring interpreter services for the hearing impaired should notify the Town Clerk's Office not less than 48 hours before the meeting.