AMENDED AGENDA EXETER TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 4, :00 P.M. Wawaloam School 100 Victory Highway Exeter, Rhode Island

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1 AMENDED AGENDA EXETER TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 4, :00 P.M. MEETING LOCATION: Cafeteria Wawaloam School 100 Victory Highway Exeter, Rhode Island No. 1: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Robert M. Conn Town Council Member No. 2: CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL No. 3: PUBLIC COMMENT: Comments are not limited to items on this agenda. However, items not on this agenda will only be heard and not acted upon by the Town Council, unless they are of an emergency nature. (3-minute time limit per item; 15-minute maximum time allowed for this agenda item). Note: Section of the Open Meetings Act specifically prohibits the Town Council from considering previously unposted matters during the Public Comment section of the Agenda, except for informational purposes only. Note: State law prohibits the Town council from acting or voting upon any such matter, except under emergency circumstances. The Town Council may only, if warranted, refer such matters to an appropriate committee, to another body or official, or post the matter for consideration at a properly-noticed, future meeting. Exeter Town Council, Regular Meeting Amended Agenda, February 4, 2019 Page 1 of 9

2 No. 4: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: A. RECOGNITION: GIRL SCOUTS SILVER AWARD: KATIE BLOOMER, MORGAN BECK, LYDIA GEUSS, MARLEY AHLIJANIAN, KAIA BENNETT, AND MAY PENNINGTON No. 5: APPROVAL OF AGENDA ORDER No. 6. CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda items are accepted in one motion, unless removed at the request of a Town Council Member. A. REYNOLDS CHARITABLE TRUST: Approval of Vouchers and Signing of Documents. B. REPORTS: 1. TOWN CLERK 2. TREASURER 3. TAX ASSESSOR 4. TAX COLLECTOR 5. TOWN PLANNER 6. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES 7. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 8. ANIMAL CONTROL 9. TRANSFER STATION 10. EXETER PUBLIC LIBRARY 11. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/PUBLIC SAFETY 12. RURAL LAND PRESERVATION TRUST COMMITTEE 13. EXETER-WEST GREENWICH SCHOOL DISTRICT 14. EXETER JOB CORPS ACADEMY 15. NORTH KINGSTOWN PRESERVE AT ROLLING GREENS PROJECT 16. EXETER-WEST GREENWICH REGIONAL SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE MEMBER C. COMMUNICATIONS: See Appendix A attached hereto and incorporated herein. D. SCHEDULE OF FEBRUARY MEETINGS AND EVENTS E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 7, 2019 Exeter Town Council, Regular Meeting Amended Agenda, February 4, 2019 Page 2 of 9

3 2. COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, EXECUTIVE SESSION, JANUARY 7, COUNCIL WORK SESSION, JANUARY 14, COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING, JANUARY 31, 2019 No. 7: VACANCIES AND APPOINTMENTS: A. VACANCIES: 1. Personnel Board Members (Inactive) 2. Conservation Commission (Inactive) 3. Economic Development Commission (Inactive) B. RESIGNATIONS C. APPOINTMENTS: 1. Planning Board Member (unexpired term ending July 2019) 2. Planning Board Alternate Member (if vacant) 3. Special Constable (unexpired term ending April 2, 2019) 4. Juvenile Hearing Board Member (unexpired term ending March 2019) 5. Library Board of Trustees (two vacancies) (ensuing term) 6. Reynolds Charitable Trust Committee Member D. EXPIRING TERMS: No. 8: PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Frank Herrera, Juvenile Hearing Board (March 2019) 2. Lori Hauser, Juvenile Hearing Board (March 2019) A. PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT APPLICATIONS: LYNN HALL, PRESIDENT, BOLDrDASH LLC, 53 BEACON DRIVE, NORTH KINGSTOWN, RHODE ISLAND; TO HOLD: 1. WINTER DASH OBSTACLE RUN, SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 2019, FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M., AT CAMP CANONICUS, 54 EXETER ROAD, EXETER, RHODE ISLAND 2. DOGGIE DASH OBSTACLE RUN FOR DOGS AND THEIR OWNERS, ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2019, FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M., AT CAMP CANONICUS, 54 EXETER ROAD, EXETER, RHODE ISLAND Exeter Town Council, Regular Meeting Amended Agenda, February 4, 2019 Page 3 of 9

4 B. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO EXETER CODE OF ORDINANCES: APPENDIX A, ZONING; ARTICLE XI, SOLAR ENERGY FACILITIES; SECTION 11.1; AND APPENDIX A, ZONING; ARTICLE II, ZONING DISTRICT USE REGULATIONS; SECTION 2.4.1, USE CATEGORY; NOS. 769 THRU 74; AND APPENDIX A, ZONING; ARTICLE I, ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES; SECTION 1.2, DEFINITIONS No. 9: NEW BUSINESS: A. MORATORIUM: EMERGENCY SOLAR ORDINANCE: POSSIBLE EXTENSION OR TERMINATION B. NEW VICTUALING LICENSE APPLICATION: 401 DELI, LLC, 567 SOUTH COUNTY TRAIL, UNIT 206, EXETER, RHODE ISLAND; WAYNE BATES AND JASON VOTALATO, APPLICANTS, 28 COMMODORE STREET, PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND C. INTRODUCTION, CONSIDERATION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION: RESOLUTION URGING PASSAGE OF STATE AMENDATORY LEGISLATION REGARDING THE IMPOSITION OF TAX LIENS ON MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOMES IN THE TOWN OF EXETER D. INTRODUCTION, CONSIDERATION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO EXETER CODE OF ORDINANCES; APPENDIX A, ZONING; ARTICLE I, ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURES; SECTION 1.3.E, GENERAL PROVISIONS, VARIANCES, AND SECTION 1.3.F, GENERAL PROVISIONS, SPECIAL USE PERMITS E. REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES F. LIBRARY LIAISON G. INTRODUCTION, CONSIDERATION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION: RESOLUTION AMENDING AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION: RESIDENTIAL RENEWABLE ENERGY TAX CREDIT (RIGL SECTION ) Exeter Town Council, Regular Meeting Amended Agenda, February 4, 2019 Page 4 of 9

5 H. INTRODUCTION, CONSIDERATION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION: RESOLUTION AMENDING AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION: RENEWABLE ENERGY TAX (RIGL SECTION ) No. 10: UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. TRAILER PARK LICENSE RENEWAL (12/1/18-11/30/19): SPLIT ROCK MOBILE HOME PARK, ELMER H. AND RICHARD PALMER, APPLICANTS, 480 SOUTH COUNTY TRAIL B. MEDIA COVERAGE C. HISTORIC PRESERVATION/HISTORIC CEMETERIES D. IMPACT FEE STUDY UPDATE E. INTRODUCTION, CONSIDERATION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING CERTAIN SECONDARY AGRICULTURAL USES AND ACTIVITIES F. TRANSFER STATION STATUS G. WORKPLACE HARASSMENT TRAINING H. MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT FOR RHODE ISLAND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES: TOWNS OF EXETER AND WEST GREENWICH I. JANUARY COMMUNICATION NOS. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, AND 8: TAX TREATIES J. JANUARY COMMUNICATION NO. 13: WOOD-PAWCATUCK WILD & SCENIC RIVERS: APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE K. PILOT LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE STATUS No. 11: REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES: A. TOWN COUNCIL ASSISTANT S REPORT: Town Council Assistant, Kenneth G. Findlay B. SOLICITOR S REPORT: James P. Marusak, Esq. C. REPORTS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Exeter Town Council, Regular Meeting Amended Agenda, February 4, 2019 Page 5 of 9

6 No. 12: BILLS, APPROPRIATIONS, AND ABATEMENTS: A. BILL SHEET B. TAX ASSESSOR S ABATEMENTS C. TAX COLLECTOR S REMITTANCES AND ABATEMENTS No. 13: No. 14: No. 15: OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE SESSION: A. CURRENT/FUTURE LITIGATION: 1. BROWNING MILL POND/ARCADIA 2. GREEN DEVELOPMENT V. TOWN OF EXETER ET ALS (TWO CASES) 3. DiGREGORIO V. LAWLER ET AL (TWO CASES) B. PERSONNEL ISSUES/LABOR RELATIONS C. POTENTIAL LITIGATION/INVESTIGATIVE MATTERS D. TRANSFER STATION LEASE/PURCHASE E. INVESTIGATIVE MATTERS F. SECURITY DISCUSSIONS: STATE POLICE No. 16: ADJOURNMENT POSTED JANUARY 30, 2019, AT TOWN OF EXETER CLERK S OFFICE, PUBLIC LIBRARY, AND POST OFFICE, AND ON THE SECRETARY OF STATE S AND TOWN OF EXETER S WEBSITES The public is welcome to attend any meeting or work session of the Exeter Town Council or its committees, boards, or commissions, with the exception of the Juvenile Hearing Board. If communications assistance or other accommodation is required to ensure equal participation, please contact the Exeter Town Clerk s Office two business days prior to the meeting during normal business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at (401) or clerk@town.exeter.ri.us. The Wawaloam School is handicapped accessible. Exeter Town Council, Regular Meeting Amended Agenda, February 4, 2019 Page 6 of 9

7 Agenda Item 6C: Communications: APPENDIX A 1. 01/03/2019 Draft PILOT Agreement for DuTemple Solar from Asa Davis 2. 01/03/2019 Letter of recommendation from Raymond Morrissey supporting appointment of Gina Thurn to Exeter Planning Board 3. 01/03/2019 Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns: 2019 Annual Convention, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, Rhode Island, January 24, /04/2019 Letter of interest from Franklin Linton requesting appointment as Special Constable 5. 01/04/2019 Rhode Island Interlocal Risk Management Trust: Annual Dinner Meeting, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, RI January 17, /09/2019 Letter of notice from Barbara J. Laird indicating that she will not be seeking reappointment as a Member of the Exeter Library Board of Trustees 7. 01/09/2019 Rhode Island Department of Revenue, Division of Municipal Finance: Annual Report on Property Tax Cap, Fiscal Year /14/2019 Citizens Bank: Investment Account Statement, October 1, 2018 December 31, /14/2019 Senator Sheldon Whitehouse: Newsletter, January 11, /22/2019 State of Rhode Island Department of Revenue: FY 2019 Revised and FY 2020 Proposed Municipal Aid /22/2019 Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns: Governor Gina Raimondo s FY 2020 Budget, First Glance, More Detail to Follow /23/2019 Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns: Governor Gina Raimondo s FY 2020 Budget, First Glance, Summary Memo to Follow Exeter Town Council, Regular Meeting Amended Agenda, February 4, 2019 Page 7 of 9

8 13. 01/23/2019 Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns: Governor Gina Raimondo s FY 2020 Budget, First Glance, Conference Call /23/2019 Rhode Island Department of Revenue, Division of Municipal Finance: Thank you for participation in survey and interview portions of DMF Innovation Project /23/2019 Rhode Island Traffic Commission, Department of Transportation: Request to revise passing zones, Route 2, Exeter /23/2019 Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea: Nellie s Notes, January /23/2019 Senator Sheldon Whitehouse: Newsletter, January 18, /23/2019 Rhode Island Department of Revenue, Division of Municipal Finance: Resignation of Susanne Greschner, Chief /23/2019 Letter of interest from Elizabeth Voso requesting reappointment as a Member of the Reynolds Charitable Trust Committee /28/2019 Letter of interest from Desiree Dugan requesting appointment as Special Constable /28/2019 New England Construction, January 2019: Exeter DPW Utilizes Recycled Shingles to Stabilize New London Turnpike /28/2019 Letter and pictures from Ruth Colwill notifying the Town of Exeter of water run off issues on Hallville Road /28/2019 Town of Hopkinton Town Council: Letter of concern regarding state financial support to education for local schools /28/2019 Reynolds Trust Committee: Request for approval of two recommendations /28/2019 Quonset Development Corporation: Yearly statutory Reporting Package, Calendar Year Ending December 31, /28/2019 Split Rock Corporation d/b/a Split Rock Mobile Home Park: Revised Forms of Lease and Rules and Regulations Exeter Town Council, Regular Meeting Amended Agenda, February 4, 2019 Page 8 of 9

9 27. 01/28/2019 Letter from Gregory A. Mancini, President, North Kingstown Town Council, regarding appointment of Francis P. DiGregorio as Town of Exeter s designated representative on matters related to Comprehensive Plan, CVD Zoning Amendments, and the Preserve at Rolling Greens at the Exeter/North Kingstown Town Line /29/2019 Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns: League Updates: Contract Continuation Hearing, Thursday, January 31, /29/2019 Town of Hopkinton Town Council: Letter of concern regarding state financial support to education for local schools /29/2019 Energy Development Partners, LLC: Notice of Public Hearing, Exeter Renewables LLC, Special Use Permit, Solar Photovoltaic Project, February 14, 2019, 7:30 p.m., Exeter Town Hall, 675 Ten Rod Road /29/2019 Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation: Notice of proposal to adopt a new regulation, 230-RICR , State Registration of Mobile Food Establishments: Public Hearing, February 14, 2019, 1:00 p.m., Public Utilities Commission, Hearing Room A, First Floor, 89 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, Rhode Island //3019 Rhode Island Senate: First Public Rhode Island Senate Accomplishments Book /30/2019 Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns: Governor Gina Raimondo s FY 2020 Budget, Summary /30/2019 Lieutenant Governor Daniel J. McKee: Press Release: Lt. Governor McKee Takes Action to Improve the Emergency Response of Utility Companies Exeter Town Council, Regular Meeting Amended Agenda, February 4, 2019 Page 9 of 9