Middletown First-Town Council 6/2/03 Agenda

Posted - May 29, 2003

REGULAR MEETING JUNE 2, 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, June 2, 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 - Special Meeting, March 31, 2003

2. Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting, April 5, 2003

3. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting, April 7, 2003

4. Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting, April 11, 2003

5. Notice of Public Hearing received from Zoning Board of Review, re: Petition for variance to construct free standing sign at Turner Road entry to Gaudet Middle School, said real estate located at 1113 Aquidneck Avenue, Lot 199, TAP 113. 120.

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

7. Memorandum of City Clerk, City of Pawtucket, re: Support for proposed legislation relating to real estate recording fees and alcoholic beverage license fees.

TOWN COUNCIL

1. Application of Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Road, for Amusement License (Live Entertainment) for Chamber of Commerce Walk for 3rd Beach, June 8, 2003, 3:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. for use at the same premises.

2. Application of HK Equipment Corp., Portsmouth, RI, for Drain Layer’s License for the 2003-2004 licensing year. (NEW)

3. Application of J.A.M. Construction Co., Inc., 990 Aquidneck Avenue, for Sunday Selling License for the 2003-2004 licensing year. (NEW)

4. Communication of Suzanne Cross, Walk RI Coordinator, with enclosure, re: Use of Wheeler Park as rest stop for annual Walk Rhode Island event on October 4, 2003.

5. Request and proposal of Bonnie Murphy for sign at Town soccer fields.

6. Resolution of the Council, re: Approving proposed school bond enabling legislation and seeking its passage by the RI General Assembly.

7. Memorandum of Town Solicitor Vernon L. Gorton, Esquire, with enclosure, re: Proposed Capitol Improvement Program ordinance.

8. Memorandum of Finance Director, with enclosures, re: 2003 asphalt bid summary.

9. Resolution of the Council, re: Award of 2003 asphalt contract.

10. Memorandum of Finance Director, with enclosures, re: Summary of bids for purchase of flail mower for Public Works Dept.

11. Resolution of the Council, re: Award of contract for purchase of flair mower for Public Works Dept.

12. Communication of Bruce J. Long, State Representative, District 74, re: Report of recent meeting relative to the development of a Bailey Brook watershed protection plan.

13. Ordinance of the Town of Middletown (Second Reading)

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

14. Communication of Jay Manning, 9 South Drive, Middletown, re: Slate Hill Farm sewer project.

15. Communication of Pauline J. St. Pierre, 18 Maple Avenue, with enclosures, re: Complaint of illegal dumping.

16. Memorandum of Councillor Karen Roarke, re: Open Space Acquisition Fund Committee.

17. Appointment of members to the Parks & Fields Commission.

18. Ordinance of the Town of Middletown (Second Reading)

An ordinance in amendment to the Town Code of the Town of Middletown, Chapter 38A, Juvenile Hearing Board, Section 38A.02 Membership.

19. Appointment of two (2) members to the Juvenile Hearing Board, each for a term expiring in April 2006.

20. Report of independent consultant relative to the School Department’s proposed Energy Savings Performance Contract.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 42-46-2., 42-46-4. and 42-46-5. (a) (2), RIGL, the Council will meet in executive session to consider, discuss and act upon matters related to collective bargaining (Police Contract).

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.


	Posted - May 29, 2003 REGULAR MEETING JUNE 2, 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, June 2, 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 - Special Meeting, March 31, 2003 2. Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting, April 5, 2003 3. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting, April 7, 2003 4. Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting, April 11, 2003 5. Notice of Public Hearing received from Zoning Board of Review, re: Petition for variance to construct free standing sign at Turner Road entry to Gaudet Middle School, said real estate located at 1113 Aquidneck Avenue, Lot 199, TAP 113. 120. 6. Town of Little Compton resolution, re: Supporting Senate Resolution 2003-S-180 and House Resolution 2003-H-5081 relative to separation of powers. 7. Memorandum of City Clerk, City of Pawtucket, re: Support for proposed legislation relating to real estate recording fees and alcoholic beverage license fees. TOWN COUNCIL 1. Application of Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Road, for Amusement License (Live Entertainment) for Chamber of Commerce Walk for 3rd Beach, June 8, 2003, 3:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. for use at the same premises. 2. Application of HK Equipment Corp., Portsmouth, RI, for Drain Layer’s License for the 2003-2004 licensing year. (NEW) 3. Application of J.A.M. Construction Co., Inc., 990 Aquidneck Avenue, for Sunday Selling License for the 2003-2004 licensing year. (NEW) 4. Communication of Suzanne Cross, Walk RI Coordinator, with enclosure, re: Use of Wheeler Park as rest stop for annual Walk Rhode Island event on October 4, 2003. 5. Request and proposal of Bonnie Murphy for sign at Town soccer fields. 6. Resolution of the Council, re: Approving proposed school bond enabling legislation and seeking its passage by the RI General Assembly. 7. Memorandum of Town Solicitor Vernon L. Gorton, Esquire, with enclosure, re: Proposed Capitol Improvement Program ordinance. 8. Memorandum of Finance Director, with enclosures, re: 2003 asphalt bid summary. 9. Resolution of the Council, re: Award of 2003 asphalt contract. 10. Memorandum of Finance Director, with enclosures, re: Summary of bids for purchase of flail mower for Public Works Dept. 11. Resolution of the Council, re: Award of contract for purchase of flair mower for Public Works Dept. 12. Communication of Bruce J. Long, State Representative, District 74, re: Report of recent meeting relative to the development of a Bailey Brook watershed protection plan. 13. Ordinance of the Town of Middletown (Second Reading) An ordinance in amendment to the Town Code of the Town of Middletown, Chapter 34, Taxes, Section 34.02 Exemption on Residential Property 14. Communication of Jay Manning, 9 South Drive, Middletown, re: Slate Hill Farm sewer project. 15. Communication of Pauline J. St. Pierre, 18 Maple Avenue, with enclosures, re: Complaint of illegal dumping. 16. Memorandum of Councillor Karen Roarke, re: Open Space Acquisition Fund Committee. 17. Appointment of members to the Parks & Fields Commission. 18. Ordinance of the Town of Middletown (Second Reading) An ordinance in amendment to the Town Code of the Town of Middletown, Chapter 38A, Juvenile Hearing Board, Section 38A.02 Membership. 19. Appointment of two (2) members to the Juvenile Hearing Board, each for a term expiring in April 2006. 20. Report of independent consultant relative to the School Department’s proposed Energy Savings Performance Contract. EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to the provisions of Section 42-46-2., 42-46-4. and 42-46-5. (a) (2), RIGL, the Council will meet in executive session to consider, discuss and act upon matters related to collective bargaining (Police Contract). 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.