Middletown First-Town Council Docket for 1/6/03

Posted - January 2, 2003

REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 6, 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, January 6, 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, December 2, 2002.

2. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting, December 2, 2002.

3. Communication of Antone C. Viveiros, Middletown, re: Request to address the Council concerning building and water departments.

4. Application of Donald F. Lee, 510 East Main Road, for RENEWAL of Firearms Dealer’s License for the 2003-2004 licensing year.

5. Application of Newport Creamery, LLC, dba Newport Creamery, 208 West Main Road, for RENEWAL of Victualling House License for the 2002-2003 licensing year.

6. Application of Michael S. Fisher, dba Bumpers Billiard Center, 999 West Main Road, for RENEWAL of license to operate billiards tables for the 2003-2004 licensing year.

7. Application of Michael S. Fisher, dba Bumpers Billiard Center, 999 West Main Road, for RENEWAL of license for Sunday operation of billiards tables.

TOWN COUNCIL

1. Resolution of the Council, re: Commendation for the Middletown High School Girls Soccer Team, Division III State Champions.

2. Application of Bed, Bath & Beyond, 288 East Main Road, for a Sunday Selling License 2002-2003 licensing year. (NEW)

3. Application of Toan Duong d/b/a Sports Tanning, 238 East Main Road, for a Sunday Selling License for the 2002-2003 licensing year. (NEW)

4. Petitions (2) of Narragansett Electric and Verizon for 1) the relocation of pole on Warren Avenue and 2) installation of new pole on Wayside Avenue.

5. 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 4, Definitions, and Article 6, Application of District Regulations, Section 602, Schedule of District Regulations - Uses and Districts. (Small-scale and Large-scale shopping centers).

6. Memorandum of Hedy M.S. Bennett, Chair, Middletown Planning Board, with enclosure, re: Recommendation concerning proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance, Article 9 - Appeals, Special Use Permits and Variances.

7. Public Hearing (Advertised)
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, Article 9, Appeals, Special Use Permits and Variances, Section 903 and Section 904.

8. Memorandum of Hedy M.S. Bennett, Chair, Middletown Planning Board, with enclosure, re: Planning Board consideration of proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance, Article 16, Shopping Centers.

9. Public Hearing (Advertised)
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, Article 16, Shopping Center , Section 1604, Permitted Uses.

10. Memorandum of Ron Wolanski, Town Planner, re: Request to schedule Town Council Public Hearing for Stormwater Management Plan at February 3, 2003 regular meeting.

11. Communications (2) of Councillor Charles J. Vaillancourt, re: Request for discussion of the following items: 1) department e-mail, 2) department phone service, 3) building permit fees related to town facilities, 4) commercial garbage containers, and 5) Town Center overlay district.

12. Communication of the Town Solicitor, with enclosure, re: Proposed enabling legislation relative to water line installation and financing.

13. Resolution of the Council, re: Approving proposed enabling legislation relative to water line installation and financing and its introduction to the General Assembly for consideration.

14. Memorandum of Warren Hall, Town Engineer, with enclosures, re: Summary of bids for street light base installation at Kesson Farm Subdivision.

15. Resolution of the Council, re: Award of contract for street light base installation at Kesson Farm Subdivision.

16. Memorandum of Public Works Director, with enclosure, re: Recommendations relative to award of contract for installation
of sidewalks at Evelin Circle, Moy Court, Rogers Lane.

17. Resolution of the Council, re: Award of contract for installation of sidewalks at Evelin Circle, Moy Court, Rogers Lane.

18. Communication of Donald P. O’Neill, Newport, re: Request to address the Council regarding Plat #129, Lot 12 - Demery Land, Green End Avenue.

19. Communication of Olin D. Gambrell, Sr., Middletown, re: School safety zones.

20. Communication of Town Councillors and Beach Commission members Suzi Nance, Karen Roarke and Paul Rodrigues, re: Beach concession bids.

21. Appointment of one (1) member to the Middletown Beach Commission to complete a term expiring in January 2005.

22. Communication of Councillor Karen Roarke, with enclosures, re: Proposal to reorganize Middletown Economic Development Advisory Committee.

23. Appointment of one (1) member to the Middletown Economic Development Advisory Committee for a term expiring in January 2008.

24. Appointment of three (3) members to the Middletown Senior Citizens Center Board of Directors, each for a three (3) year term.

25. Appointment of Conservation Commission representative to the Middletown Tree Commission for a three (3) year term.

26. Memorandum of Town Clerk, re: Appointment of three (3) members to the Middletown Pension Trust Fund Investment Committee, each for a three (3) year term, originally staggered.

27. Memorandum of Public Works Director, re: Establishment of a Roads and Utilities Advisory Committee, its membership and charge.

28. Memorandum of Town Clerk, re: Appointment of two (2) resident members to the Roads/Utilities Advisory Committee.

29. Memorandum of Town Clerk, re: Appointments of Town Council representatives to various committees and subcommittees.

30. Memorandum of Town Administrator, re: Meeting with Town Administrator Search Committee.

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

Council 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 - January 2, 2003 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 6, 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, January 6, 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, December 2, 2002. 2. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting, December 2, 2002. 3. Communication of Antone C. Viveiros, Middletown, re: Request to address the Council concerning building and water departments. 4. Application of Donald F. Lee, 510 East Main Road, for RENEWAL of Firearms Dealer’s License for the 2003-2004 licensing year. 5. Application of Newport Creamery, LLC, dba Newport Creamery, 208 West Main Road, for RENEWAL of Victualling House License for the 2002-2003 licensing year. 6. Application of Michael S. Fisher, dba Bumpers Billiard Center, 999 West Main Road, for RENEWAL of license to operate billiards tables for the 2003-2004 licensing year. 7. Application of Michael S. Fisher, dba Bumpers Billiard Center, 999 West Main Road, for RENEWAL of license for Sunday operation of billiards tables. TOWN COUNCIL 1. Resolution of the Council, re: Commendation for the Middletown High School Girls Soccer Team, Division III State Champions. 2. Application of Bed, Bath & Beyond, 288 East Main Road, for a Sunday Selling License 2002-2003 licensing year. (NEW) 3. Application of Toan Duong d/b/a Sports Tanning, 238 East Main Road, for a Sunday Selling License for the 2002-2003 licensing year. (NEW) 4. Petitions (2) of Narragansett Electric and Verizon for 1) the relocation of pole on Warren Avenue and 2) installation of new pole on Wayside Avenue. 5. 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 4, Definitions, and Article 6, Application of District Regulations, Section 602, Schedule of District Regulations - Uses and Districts. (Small-scale and Large-scale shopping centers). 6. Memorandum of Hedy M.S. Bennett, Chair, Middletown Planning Board, with enclosure, re: Recommendation concerning proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance, Article 9 - Appeals, Special Use Permits and Variances. 7. Public Hearing (Advertised) 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, Article 9, Appeals, Special Use Permits and Variances, Section 903 and Section 904. 8. Memorandum of Hedy M.S. Bennett, Chair, Middletown Planning Board, with enclosure, re: Planning Board consideration of proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance, Article 16, Shopping Centers. 9. Public Hearing (Advertised) 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, Article 16, Shopping Center , Section 1604, Permitted Uses. 10. Memorandum of Ron Wolanski, Town Planner, re: Request to schedule Town Council Public Hearing for Stormwater Management Plan at February 3, 2003 regular meeting. 11. Communications (2) of Councillor Charles J. Vaillancourt, re: Request for discussion of the following items: 1) department e-mail, 2) department phone service, 3) building permit fees related to town facilities, 4) commercial garbage containers, and 5) Town Center overlay district. 12. Communication of the Town Solicitor, with enclosure, re: Proposed enabling legislation relative to water line installation and financing. 13. Resolution of the Council, re: Approving proposed enabling legislation relative to water line installation and financing and its introduction to the General Assembly for consideration. 14. Memorandum of Warren Hall, Town Engineer, with enclosures, re: Summary of bids for street light base installation at Kesson Farm Subdivision. 15. Resolution of the Council, re: Award of contract for street light base installation at Kesson Farm Subdivision. 16. Memorandum of Public Works Director, with enclosure, re: Recommendations relative to award of contract for installation of sidewalks at Evelin Circle, Moy Court, Rogers Lane. 17. Resolution of the Council, re: Award of contract for installation of sidewalks at Evelin Circle, Moy Court, Rogers Lane. 18. Communication of Donald P. O’Neill, Newport, re: Request to address the Council regarding Plat #129, Lot 12 - Demery Land, Green End Avenue. 19. Communication of Olin D. Gambrell, Sr., Middletown, re: School safety zones. 20. Communication of Town Councillors and Beach Commission members Suzi Nance, Karen Roarke and Paul Rodrigues, re: Beach concession bids. 21. Appointment of one (1) member to the Middletown Beach Commission to complete a term expiring in January 2005. 22. Communication of Councillor Karen Roarke, with enclosures, re: Proposal to reorganize Middletown Economic Development Advisory Committee. 23. Appointment of one (1) member to the Middletown Economic Development Advisory Committee for a term expiring in January 2008. 24. Appointment of three (3) members to the Middletown Senior Citizens Center Board of Directors, each for a three (3) year term. 25. Appointment of Conservation Commission representative to the Middletown Tree Commission for a three (3) year term. 26. Memorandum of Town Clerk, re: Appointment of three (3) members to the Middletown Pension Trust Fund Investment Committee, each for a three (3) year term, originally staggered. 27. Memorandum of Public Works Director, re: Establishment of a Roads and Utilities Advisory Committee, its membership and charge. 28. Memorandum of Town Clerk, re: Appointment of two (2) resident members to the Roads/Utilities Advisory Committee. 29. Memorandum of Town Clerk, re: Appointments of Town Council representatives to various committees and subcommittees. 30. Memorandum of Town Administrator, re: Meeting with Town Administrator Search Committee. 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 Council 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.