PORTSMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 24, 2023
AGENDA

On April 24, 2023, the in-person Portsmouth Town Council meeting at 7:00 PM will also be live streamed on the web and by phone dial-in using the Zoom remote meeting service. Please note that any displayed documentation during the meeting will be visible through the web or mobile device but will not be visible using the phone dial-in option.
 
To access the meeting by phone dial-in, please dial:1-888-788-0099
Once prompted for the meeting ID, please dial: 996-8471-9966#
Once prompted for a participant ID, dial # again.
 
You will now be in the meeting.
While in the audio conference, to raise your hand to ask a question, dial *9 and the host will be notified of your interest to ask a question. Dial *6 to mute and unmute yourself.

To access the meeting through the web using a computer or mobile device, go to the following web link in any browser (i.e. Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, etc.) to run the Zoom app and view the meeting: https://livestream.portsmouthri.com/towncouncil
Using your laptop or mobile device, you can raise your hand to ask a question, or pose the question in the moderated Question and Answering chat window. The host will then be able to respond to your raised hand or Q&A question.
 
 

7:00 PM - Town Council Chambers, Portsmouth Town Hall, 2200 East Main Road

 

EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

SITTING AS THE PORTSMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL

1.  Roll Call
 

PRESIDENT'S EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

CONSENT AGENDA

Directions to view licensing applications: 1) Click on Viewpoint, 2) Click Records and then type in the
record number which is listed on the agenda, 3) Click on the highlighted record to view the application

1.

Bills

Documents:
  1. Bills-1411.pdf
  2. Bills-1420.pdf
2.

Peddler License, Annual Renewal:

a. Opt LLC d/b/a Opt Eyewear Boutique, 141 Wayland Ave, Providence (#2313)
b. Woof Woof LLC d/b/a Woof Woof Pet Boutique and Biscuit Bar LLC, 31 Bradford St, Bristol (#2327)

3.

Peddler License – Mobile Food Establishment (MFE), Renewal:

a. Pit Stop RM Inc d/b/a Pit Stop, 38 Luby Ave, Milford, MA (#2318)
b. Blount Fine Foods d/b/a Blount Clam Shack Food Truck, 335 Water St, Warren, 2 vehicles (#2321)
c. Coastal Cones d/b/a Ben and Jerry’s, 356 Thames St, Newport (#2324)
d. Brittany Rosenberg d/b/a Sweet B’s Donuts, 102 JT Connell Hwy, Newport (#2325) 
e. Derek Ardito d/b/a Mooseman’s Kettle Corn, 20 Dixon St, Newport (#2326)

4.

CRMC – Public Notice 2023-03-105

William & Kathryn Welles, 41 Longshore Road for a State of Rhode Island Assent to construct and maintain a residential boating facility consisting of a fixed pier to a ramp and Float, extending to 50’ beyond Mean Low Water (MLW). Project Location: 41 Longshore Road, Portsmouth.

Documents:
  1. Public Notice-CRMC File 2023-03-105 - Welles - Portsmouth.pdf
 

SITTING AS THE BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS

Directions to view licensing applications: 1) Click on Viewpoint, 2) Click Records and then type in the
record number which is listed on the agenda, 3) Click on the highlighted record to view the application

1.

Peddler License, Annual New:

a. Audrain Automobile Museum, Inc., 222 Bellevue Ave, Newport (#2311)
b. Autumnpark, Inc. d/b/a Our Good Dog Spot, 1800 Meadon Rd E-221, Cumberland (#2319)

2.

Request approval for a temporary seasonal expansion of the service area:

Localz, Inc., 657 Park Avenue, to allow food and alcohol service in an outside dining area from April 2023 until the end of the season

Documents:
  1. BLC-Localz Expansion.pdf
 

ADJOURN

 

MINUTES

4/10/23 & Exec.

Documents:
  1. M 4-10-23.pdf
 

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

1.  Tree City USA
2.  Hybrid waste management white paper
3.  Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Masterplan update
4.  Plead for part-time summer help
5.  SouthCoast Wind (formerly Mayflower Wind) future public workshop

 

RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS

1.

Appointments:

a. Economic Development Committee (6 vacancies)
b. Tree Commission (12 vacancies)

Documents:
  1. Appt-EDC-Conwell.pdf
  2. Appt-Tree-OHare.pdf
 

OLD BUSINESS (Discussion/Action)

1.

Monthly Finance Report. / R. Kilpatrick (5)

Documents:
  1. Finance Report YTD March 2023.pdf
  2. Finance Report-School February Financials.pdf
 

NEW BUSINESS (Discussion/Action)

1.

Request to advertise for a public hearing for a proposed amendment to Chapter 405 Zoning, Article VI Non-Standard Development, Section C Alteration of non-conforming development. / C. Chappell (5)

Documents:
  1. Letter to advertise-zoning amendment.pdf
2.

Request approval of the Solid Waste and Recycling Services contract between Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corp. and the Town of Portsmouth. / P. Rodrigues (10)

Documents:
  1. RIRRC 1 Municipal Contract FY24-25 Letter.pdf
  2. RIRRC 2 Municipal Contract FY24-25 Agreement.pdf
  3. RIRRC 3 Municipal Contract FY24-25 Attachments.pdf
  4. RIRRC 4 Portsmouth 2023-2024 Solid Waste Diversion Plan.pdf
3.

Request to award the Prudence Island Solid Waste and Recyclables Disposal to Lawrence Waste Services. / B. Woodhead (5)

Documents:
  1. SWR 1 Letter to Council.pdf
  2. SWR 2 Bid Evaluation Sheet.pdf
  3. SWR 3 RFP-Prudence Island Transfer Station.pdf
  4. SWR 4 Addendum 1.pdf
  5. SWR 5 Addendum 2.pdf
4.

Presentation and Submission for Review – Town Administrator’s Proposed Budget Fiscal Year July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024. / R. Rainer (20)

(Proposed Budget is Available on the Town’s Website or by using the following: FY 24 Town Administrator's Budget)
    a. Town Administrator opening statements
    b. Budget – Revenues

Documents:
  1. FY 24 TA Budget Presentation.pdf
 

CORRESPONDENCE

1.

Resolution in support of H 5724 and S 0328 An Act Relating to Health and Safety - Vital Records. / Richmond Town Council

Documents:
  1. Corr-Richmond Resolution.pdf
2.

Letter of congratulations on earning recognition as a 2022 Tree City USA. / D. Lambe, Chief Executive, Arbor Day Foundation

Documents:
  1. Corr-Tree City USA.pdf
3.

Invitation to Participate in the 38th Annual Aquidneck Island National Police Parade, Sunday May 7, 2023. / J. Sullivan, Newport Police Department

Documents:
  1. Corr-Police Parade.pdf
4.

Requests support of resolution in opposition to Rhode Island 2023 Gun Control legislation. / Exeter Town Council

Documents:
  1. Corr-Exeter Resolution Gun Control.pdf
5.

Resolution in support of 2023-H 5724 and 2023-S 0328 An Act Relating to Health and Safety - Vital Records. / Exeter Town Council

Documents:
  1. Corr-Exeter Resolution Vital Records.pdf
6.

Certificate of Recognition for the Town of Portsmouth’s Comprehensive Community Plan. / State of Rhode Island, Department of Administration, Division of Statewide Planning

Documents:
  1. Corr-Comp Comm Plan Recognition.pdf
7.

Resolution opposing Senate Bill S-0434 An Act Relating to Motor and Other Vehicles – Inspection of Motor Vehicles. / Little Compton Town Council

Documents:
  1. Corr-Little Compton RESOLUTION -Opposing Senate Bill S-0434 INSPECTION OF MOTOR VEHICLES.pdf
8.

Request support of resolution in opposition to Rhode Island 2023 Gun Control Legislation. / Westerly Town Council

Documents:
  1. Corr-Westerly Resolution Gun Control Legislation.pdf
 

FUTURE MEETINGS

Apr 25         7:00 PM – Town Council Meeting – Budget 
Apr 26         7:00 PM – Town Council Meeting – Budget 
Apr 27         7:00 PM – Town Council Meeting – Budget if needed
May 8          7:00 PM – Town Council Meeting
May 22        7:00 PM – Town Council Meeting


 

ADJOURN

The public is welcome to any meeting of the Town’s boards or its committees. If communication assistance (readers/interpreters/captions) is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 683-2101 at least (3) business days prior to the meeting. 

POSTED 4/20/23