Agenda Summary with Video Links

I.CALL TO ORDER
II.ROLL CALL
III.AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 1) Proclamation of the Jamestown Town Council re: Friday, April 30, 2010
As Arbor Day in the Town of Jamestown
IV. COUNCIL SITTING AS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSING BOARD
All approvals for licenses and permits are subject to the resolution of debts, taxes and appropriate signatures as well as, when applicable, proof of insurance.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
An item on the Consent Agenda need not be removed for simple clarification or correction of typographical errors. Approval of the Consent Agenda shall be equivalent to approval of each item as if it had been acted upon separately.
1)Adoption of Council minutes:
a) March 1, 2010 (work session)
b) March 1, 2010 (executive session)
c) March 15, 2010 (regular meeting)
d) March 15, 2010 (executive session)
e) March 22, 2010 (work session)
f) March 30, 2010 (work session)
2)Bills and Payroll
3) Minutes from Boards, Commissions and Committees:
a) Jamestown Harbor Commission (01/13/2010)
b) Jamestown Harbor Commission (01/27/2010)
c) Jamestown Harbor Commission (02/17/2010)
d) Jamestown Housing Authority Board of Commissioners (02/17/2010)
4) CRMC Notices:
a) April 2010 Calendar
b) Public Notice re: Application of Candice Knoll
Town Council Meeting (DATE)
c) Public Notice re: Application of Stephen Evangelista
d) Public Notice re: Application of MJ Realty Trust
5) Proclamations & Resolutions from other Rhode Island cities and towns
a) City of Newport Resolution re: Encouraging the Return of the
America’s Cup Races to the City of Newport
b)Town of Middletown Resolution re: In Support of House Bill 7449 Construction and Maintenance of State Roads
c)Town of East Greenwich Resolution re: Opposing Mandatory Binding Arbitration on monetary matters for teachers
d)Town of East Greenwich Resolution re: Opposing Senate Bill 603 Mandating Continuation of Expired Contracts
e) Town of East Greenwich Resolution re: Encouraging the Return of the America’s Cup Races to the City of Newport
f) City of Cranston Resolution re: Encouraging the Return of the
America’s Cup Races to the City of Newport
g) City of Cranston Resolution re: Urging the General Assembly to approve Legislation establishing a “Blue Alert” Program in RI
h) Town of Portsmouth Resolution re: In Support of House Bill 7014 Bridge Safety
i) Town of Tiverton Resolution re: Supporting Proposed Legislation to Authorize RI Cities and Towns to Postpone Budget and Financial Town Meetings for FY 2010-2011
6) Abatements/Addenda of Taxes

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VI.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
The Town Council may seek to go in Executive Session to discuss the following items:
1) Pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2) collective bargaining
VII. COUNCIL, ADMINISTRATOR, SOLICITOR, COMMISSION/COMMITTEE COMMENTS & REPORTS
1)Town Administrator Report
a)Recycling
b)Storm Damage Assessment
c)Drainage Issues
d)School Bus Parking
e)Police Officer Ronald B. Jacobson

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VIII. PUBLIC HEARING
1)Proposed Amendment to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 22 Art. IV. Tree Preservation and Protection, Section 116; duly advertised for hearing in the Jamestown Press on March 25, 2010

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IX. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
1) 2010-009 Resolution re: Remembrance of Victims of Domestic Violence
2) 2010-012 Resolution re: Opposition to Mandatory Contract Continuation Town Council Meeting (DATE)
3) 2010-013 Resolution re: Binding Arbitration
4) 2010-014 Resolution re: In Support of Establishing a “Blue Alert” Program in the State of Rhode Island
5) 2010-015 Resolution re: Urging Members of the General Assembly to Enact Legislation for Bicyclist Safety
6) 2010-016 Resolution re: In Support of Rhode Island House Bill 7014 – Bridge Safety

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X. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1) Letter from Federal Emergency Management Agency re: National Flood Insurance Program
2) Letter from Robert Burgess and Kate Schweitzer in support of Animal Control Officer Cathy Gregory
XI. LICENSES & PERMITS
All approvals for licenses and permits are subject to the resolution of debts, taxes and appropriate signatures as well as, when applicable, proof of insurance.
1)Holiday License Application
a)Liberati Partnership, d/b/a The Shack at Dutch Harbor
Location: 252 Narragansett Avenue
XII. OPEN FORUM
1)Scheduled request to address
2)Non-scheduled request to address
XIII. APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
1) Board of Canvassers Member

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XIV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1)Coyote Management Policy (continued from 03/01/2010)

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2)JEMS Incentive Policy

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3)Ft. Wetherill Re-Use

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4)Fort Getty Master Plan Committee (continued from 03/01/2010)

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5)Energy Efficiency Grant (continued from 03/15/2010)
6)Harbor Management Commission (continued from 03/15/2010)
a)Mooring fees
7) Wind Turbine Grant
8)Hess/Weaver’s Cove LNG Facility

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9)Coordinate dates for tours of:
a)Transfer Station
b)Bike Path
XV. NEW BUSINESS
1)Jamestown Residents over 100 years of age
2)Narragansett Avenue Project
3)Wind Energy Committee

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4)West Ferry Dinghy rate increase to $450.00
5)Awarding of Bid: 2010 Annual Paving Bid to Cardi Corporation for an amount not to exceed $319,234

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Next meeting: April 19, 2010, 7:00PM, Town Hall.