Middletown First-Town Council Agenda 5/19/03

Posted - May 15, 2003

REGULAR MEETING MAY 19, 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, May 19, 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.

ACTING AS A BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSION

1. Application of Teli, Inc., dba Telly’s Cafe, 147 Aquidneck Avenue, for Retailer’s Class BL Alcoholic Beverage License for use at the same premises. (New; Requires advertising for Public Hearing and Notice to Abutters)

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting, March 17, 2003

2. Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting, March 24, 2003

3. Monthly Financial Report - FY 2002-2003 through April 30, 2003.

4. Memorandum of Finance Director, with enclosures, re: April/May 2003 Bond Projects Report.

5. Memorandum of Finance Director, with enclosures, re: April 2003 Construction Bond Report.

6. Memorandum of Deputy Finance Director, with enclosures, re: Police/Fire overtime report.

7. Memorandum of Finance Director, with enclosures, re: April 30, 2003 Tax Collector’s Report.

8. Memorandum of Finance Director, with enclosures, re: April/May 2003 Library Additions and Alterations Report.

9. Communication of Sheila Brush, Program Director, Grow Smart Rhode Island, re: Tentative plans for land use training session in Autumn 2003.

10. Communication of Martin D. Wencek, Permitting Supervisor, Wetlands Program, Office of Water Resources, RI Dept. of Environmental Management, re: Freshwater wetlands preliminary determination for property identified as Lot 9, TAP 120, Paradise Avenue.

11. Town of Coventry resolution, with enclosure, re: Supporting statewide public safety training facility.

12. Town of Hopkinton resolution, re: Supporting Senate Resolution 2003-S-180 and House Resolution 2003-H-5081 relative to separation of powers.

13. Application of Newport Mart, Inc., 52 East Main Road, for RENEWAL of Sunday Selling License for the 2003-2004 licensing year.

14. Application of Jose Andrade, dba Andrade Catering, Warren, RI for RENEWAL of Industrial Caterers License (Mobile Food Service Unit) for the 2003-2004 licensing year.

TOWN COUNCIL

1. Resolution of the Council, re: Authorizing preparation of school bond enabling legislation and its introduction into the General Assembly.

2. Public Hearing (Advertised; Continued from meeting of May 5, 2003)

An Ordinance of the Town of Middletown (Second Reading)

An ordinance in amendment to the Town Code of the Town of Middletown, Chapter 152, the Zoning Code, Article 7, Supplementary Regulations, Section 724, Landscaping.

3. Public Hearing (Advertised; Abutters Notified; to be continued to meeting of June 16, 2003)

An Ordinance of the Town of Middletown (First Reading)

An ordinance in amendment to the Town Code of the Town of Middletown, Chapter 152, The Zoning Code, proposing to change the zoning classification of Lot 23, TAP 108SW from its current classification, High Density Traffic Sensitive Residential (R-10A), to a classification of Traffic Sensitive General Business (GBA).

4. Communication of Finance Director Shawn Brown, with enclosure, re: Economic development incentive program.

5. Communication of Finance Director Shawn Brown, with enclosures, re: FY 2004 Budget - request to exceed 5.5% maximum levy.

6. Communication of Finance Director Shawn Brown, with enclosures, re: FY 2004 funding request - Rhode Island Clean Water Agency.

7. Memorandum of Town Planner Ron Wolanski, with enclosure, re: Request to continue Phase II Stormwater Management Plan Public Hearing to July 2003 meeting.

8. Public Hearing (Advertised; Continued from meeting of April 21, 2003; to be continued to July 2003 regular meeting) Middletown Phase II Stormwater Management Plan.

9. Memorandum of Finance Director, with enclosures, re: Cancellation of taxes for certain Middletown taxpayers.

10. Resolution of the Council, re: Authorizing cancellation of taxes for certain Middletown taxpayers.

11. Continued from meeting of May 5, 2003

Memorandum of Councillor Paul M. Rodrigues, re: Road condition of Howland Avenue..

12. Communication of Councillor Charles J. Vaillancourt, re: Recent appointment to Juvenile Hearing Board.

13. Communication of Police Chief William J. Burns, re: Proposal to increase membership of Juvenile Hearing Board.

14. Communication of John M. Byrne, 8 Murphy Circle, re: Signage at Chase Estates, Chases Lane, Middletown.

15. Communication of Ronald G. Santa, 277 Turner Road, re: Progress of Turner Road project.

16. Communications (2) of Manual Mello, Middletown, re: 1) Wests Main Road sewer line, and 2) School Department energy performance contract.

17. Communication of Maureen D. Maurer, Program Coordinator, Destination ImagiNation, re: Request for support for high school trip.

18. Communication of Town Solicitor Vernon L. Gorton, re: Tax exemptions over age 65.

19. Ordinance of the Town of Middletown (First Reading)

An ordinance in amendment to the Town Code of the Town of Middletown, Chapter 34, Taxes, Section 34.02 Exemption on Residential Property)

20. Resolution of the Council, re: Authorizing preparation, introduction and enactment of enabling legislation to allow the Town to establish by ordinance maximum income limits applicable to tax exemptions for persons over age of 65.

21. Communication of Town Solicitor Vernon L. Gorton, re: Tax classification plan.

22. Resolution of the Council, re: Authorizing preparation, introduction and enactment of enabling legislation to allow the Town to establish by ordinance a tax classification plan.

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.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 42-46-2., 42-46-4. and 42-46-5. (a) (5), RIGL, the Council will meet in executive session to consider, discuss and act upon matters related to land acquisition (Town Center).

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.

Of interest to Middletown First


	Posted - May 15, 2003 REGULAR MEETING MAY 19, 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, May 19, 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. ACTING AS A BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSION 1. Application of Teli, Inc., dba Telly’s Cafe, 147 Aquidneck Avenue, for Retailer’s Class BL Alcoholic Beverage License for use at the same premises. (New; Requires advertising for Public Hearing and Notice to Abutters) CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting, March 17, 2003 2. Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting, March 24, 2003 3. Monthly Financial Report - FY 2002-2003 through April 30, 2003. 4. Memorandum of Finance Director, with enclosures, re: April/May 2003 Bond Projects Report. 5. Memorandum of Finance Director, with enclosures, re: April 2003 Construction Bond Report. 6. Memorandum of Deputy Finance Director, with enclosures, re: Police/Fire overtime report. 7. Memorandum of Finance Director, with enclosures, re: April 30, 2003 Tax Collector’s Report. 8. Memorandum of Finance Director, with enclosures, re: April/May 2003 Library Additions and Alterations Report. 9. Communication of Sheila Brush, Program Director, Grow Smart Rhode Island, re: Tentative plans for land use training session in Autumn 2003. 10. Communication of Martin D. Wencek, Permitting Supervisor, Wetlands Program, Office of Water Resources, RI Dept. of Environmental Management, re: Freshwater wetlands preliminary determination for property identified as Lot 9, TAP 120, Paradise Avenue. 11. Town of Coventry resolution, with enclosure, re: Supporting statewide public safety training facility. 12. Town of Hopkinton resolution, re: Supporting Senate Resolution 2003-S-180 and House Resolution 2003-H-5081 relative to separation of powers. 13. Application of Newport Mart, Inc., 52 East Main Road, for RENEWAL of Sunday Selling License for the 2003-2004 licensing year. 14. Application of Jose Andrade, dba Andrade Catering, Warren, RI for RENEWAL of Industrial Caterers License (Mobile Food Service Unit) for the 2003-2004 licensing year. TOWN COUNCIL 1. Resolution of the Council, re: Authorizing preparation of school bond enabling legislation and its introduction into the General Assembly. 2. Public Hearing (Advertised; Continued from meeting of May 5, 2003) An Ordinance of the Town of Middletown (Second Reading) An ordinance in amendment to the Town Code of the Town of Middletown, Chapter 152, the Zoning Code, Article 7, Supplementary Regulations, Section 724, Landscaping. 3. Public Hearing (Advertised; Abutters Notified; to be continued to meeting of June 16, 2003) An Ordinance of the Town of Middletown (First Reading) An ordinance in amendment to the Town Code of the Town of Middletown, Chapter 152, The Zoning Code, proposing to change the zoning classification of Lot 23, TAP 108SW from its current classification, High Density Traffic Sensitive Residential (R-10A), to a classification of Traffic Sensitive General Business (GBA). 4. Communication of Finance Director Shawn Brown, with enclosure, re: Economic development incentive program. 5. Communication of Finance Director Shawn Brown, with enclosures, re: FY 2004 Budget - request to exceed 5.5% maximum levy. 6. Communication of Finance Director Shawn Brown, with enclosures, re: FY 2004 funding request - Rhode Island Clean Water Agency. 7. Memorandum of Town Planner Ron Wolanski, with enclosure, re: Request to continue Phase II Stormwater Management Plan Public Hearing to July 2003 meeting. 8. Public Hearing (Advertised; Continued from meeting of April 21, 2003; to be continued to July 2003 regular meeting) Middletown Phase II Stormwater Management Plan. 9. Memorandum of Finance Director, with enclosures, re: Cancellation of taxes for certain Middletown taxpayers. 10. Resolution of the Council, re: Authorizing cancellation of taxes for certain Middletown taxpayers. 11. Continued from meeting of May 5, 2003 Memorandum of Councillor Paul M. Rodrigues, re: Road condition of Howland Avenue.. 12. Communication of Councillor Charles J. Vaillancourt, re: Recent appointment to Juvenile Hearing Board. 13. Communication of Police Chief William J. Burns, re: Proposal to increase membership of Juvenile Hearing Board. 14. Communication of John M. Byrne, 8 Murphy Circle, re: Signage at Chase Estates, Chases Lane, Middletown. 15. Communication of Ronald G. Santa, 277 Turner Road, re: Progress of Turner Road project. 16. Communications (2) of Manual Mello, Middletown, re: 1) Wests Main Road sewer line, and 2) School Department energy performance contract. 17. Communication of Maureen D. Maurer, Program Coordinator, Destination ImagiNation, re: Request for support for high school trip. 18. Communication of Town Solicitor Vernon L. Gorton, re: Tax exemptions over age 65. 19. Ordinance of the Town of Middletown (First Reading) An ordinance in amendment to the Town Code of the Town of Middletown, Chapter 34, Taxes, Section 34.02 Exemption on Residential Property) 20. Resolution of the Council, re: Authorizing preparation, introduction and enactment of enabling legislation to allow the Town to establish by ordinance maximum income limits applicable to tax exemptions for persons over age of 65. 21. Communication of Town Solicitor Vernon L. Gorton, re: Tax classification plan. 22. Resolution of the Council, re: Authorizing preparation, introduction and enactment of enabling legislation to allow the Town to establish by ordinance a tax classification plan. 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to the provisions of Section 42-46-2., 42-46-4. and 42-46-5. (a) (5), RIGL, the Council will meet in executive session to consider, discuss and act upon matters related to land acquisition (Town Center). 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. Of interest to Middletown First