REGULAR MEETING of the Burrillville Town Council held Wednesday,
November 9, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. in the Wallace F. Lees Public Safety
Complex, 1477 Victory Highway, Oakland, for and within the Town of
Burrillville.
PRESENT: Council President John F. Pacheco III and Councilors
Stephen N. Rawson, Nancy F. Binns, Michelle D. Bouchard, Kimberly
Brissette Brown and David J. Place
MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilor Donald A. Fox was excused
1.Council President John F. Pacheco III led those present in pledging
allegiance to the flag.
2.VOTED to accept the minutes of the regular meetings held
September 28 and October 12, 2016, the special meeting held
September 22, 2016 and the public hearing held October 26, 2016; and
dispense with the reading of the minutes.
Motion by Councilor Nancy F. Binns. Seconded by Councilor
Kimberly Brissette Brown. The vote was unanimous by the six
members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council
President John F. Pacheco III and Councilors Stephen N. Rawson,
Nancy F. Binns, Michelle D. Bouchard, Kimberly Brissette Brown and
David J. Place. Councilor Donald A. Fox was excused.
3.Presentations
16-255Presentation by Christopher Kearns, Rhode Island Office of
Energy Resources, relative to modifications to the State Act Relating
to Public Utilities & Carriers – Renewable Energy.
Discussion: Modifications to the State Act Relating to Public Utilities
& Carriers – Renewable Energy were reviewed and discussed. The
matter had been referred to the Ordinance Subcommittee at an earlier
meeting. There were no votes taken.
4.Public Comment
Mike Lamoureux thanked out-going Councilors Nancy F. Binns and
Kimberly Brissette Brown. Mr. Lamoureux commented on the
proposed power plant.
5.General Good and Welfare of the Town of Burrillville
The Town Council recognized poll workers, clerks, police officers,
students and all those involved in the November 8, 2016 election.
Councilor Kimberly Brissette Brown congratulated the Unified Girls
Volleyball team on their championship win.
Councilors Kimberly Brissette Brown and Nancy F. Binns were
congratulated on a job well done. The Councilors addressed the
public, recognizing fellow Councilors and the administration.
6.Special Business:
16-249VOTED to adopt a proclamation honoring Ryan Lee Pincince
on his elevation to the Rank of Eagle Scout, as follows:
Burrillville Town Council
Proclamation
Whereas, Ryan Lee Pincince is the son of Dawn and Marc and the
brother of Ryley; and
Whereas,the rank of Eagle Scout represents a milestone of
accomplishment — perhaps without equal — that is recognized
across the country and even the world; and
Whereas, Ryan Lee Pincince is being honored for his
accomplishments in Scouting after having attained the commendable
rank of Eagle Scout; and
Whereas,Ryan Lee Pincince began his Scouting experience in Cub
Scout Pack 188, Nasonville which in time merged with Pack 102,
Mapleville; he advanced to Boy Scout Troop 102, Mapleville; and
Whereas,Ryan Lee Pincince has earned 31 merit badges during his
years with the Boy Scouts of America; and
Whereas,Ryan Lee Pincince was the 2012 recipient of the Meritorious
Action Award for a lifesaving action; and
Whereas,Ryan Lee Pincince achieved the Order of Arrow in 2012 and
attended National Youth Leadership Training in 2014; and
Whereas, Ryan Lee Pincince served his Boy Scout Troop as the
Troop Guide, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and Senior Patrol Leader
and for six years as Troop Bugler; and
Whereas, the planning and development of an Eagle Scout Service
Project requires forethought, effort, and time; and
Whereas, the successful execution of an Eagle Scout Service Project
calls on the leadership skills developed during a Boy Scout career;
Whereas, Ryan Lee Pincince has accepted the responsibility for the
planning and successful design, construction and installation of a
Town Cryer Kiosk at the Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library in
Harrisville, RI; and
Whereas,Ryan Lee Pincince’s Service Project has been of great
benefit to the community; and
Whereas, On Saturday, November 12, 2016 Ryan Lee Pincince is
being honored for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and the Town
Council of the Town of Burrillville joins his family in congratulating
him on his achievement.
Now therefore be it resolved that we, the Town Council of the Town of
Burrillville on this 9th day of November 2016 do hereby honor and
commend Ryan Lee Pincince for obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout
and all of the accomplishments that entails.
Be it further resolved that we, the Town Council of the Town of
Burrillville, do hereby wish Ryan Lee Pincince well in all of his future
endeavors.
Motion by Councilor Nancy F. Binns. Seconded by Councilor Michelle
D. Bouchard. The vote was unanimous by the six members present.
Voting in favor of the motion were Council President John F. Pacheco
III and Councilors Stephen N. Rawson, Nancy F. Binns, Michelle D.
Bouchard, Kimberly Brissette Brown and David J. Place. Councilor
Donald A. Fox was excused.
16-261VOTED to grant a Victualing License to Rev. Peter John
Sheehan d/b/a St. Joseph’s Church to apply at the Religious
Education Family Meal on November 30, 2016 at 183 Sayles Avenue
(Map 174, Lot 131).
Motion by Councilor Kimberly Brissette Brown. Seconded by
Councilor Michelle D. Bouchard. The vote was unanimous by the six
members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council
President John F. Pacheco III and Councilors Stephen N. Rawson,
Nancy F. Binns, Michelle D. Bouchard, Kimberly Brissette Brown and
David J. Place. Councilor Donald A. Fox was excused.
7.Public Hearings: None
8.Petitions: None
9.Unfinished Business:
15-315VOTED to open consideration and action on a
recommendation by the Department of Public Works for safety
improvements to the intersection of East Wallum Lake Road, Route
100, Ross Road and White Mill Park to be recommended to the RI
Department of Transportation for review, comment and identifying
possible State funding options.
Motion by Councilor Nancy F. Binns. Seconded by Councilor Stephen
N. Rawson. The vote was unanimous by the six members present.
Voting in favor of the motion were Council President John F. Pacheco
III and Councilors Stephen N. Rawson, Nancy F. Binns, Michelle D.
Bouchard, Kimberly Brissette Brown and David J. Place. Councilor
Donald A. Fox was excused.
VOTED to approve proposed concept 1A and to authorize the
Department of Public Works to make that presentation to the
Department of Transportation for possible State funding options.
Motion by Councilor Kimberly Brissette Brown. Seconded by
Councilor David J. Place. The vote was unanimous by the six
members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council
President John F. Pacheco III and Councilors Stephen N. Rawson,
Nancy F. Binns, Michelle D. Bouchard, Kimberly Brissette Brown and
David J. Place. Councilor Donald A. Fox was excused.
16-227VOTED to open the correspondence from Anthony Baro,
Managing Principal, E2SOL LLC, regarding his request that the Town
Council consider the approval of the Property Assessed Clean
Energy Program (PACE) in Burrillville, RI created under RIGL
§39-26.5.
Motion by Councilor Kimberly Brissette Brown. Seconded by
Councilor Stephen N. Rawson. The vote was unanimous by the six
members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council
President John F. Pacheco III and Councilors Stephen N. Rawson,
Nancy F. Binns, Michelle D. Bouchard, Kimberly Brissette Brown and
David J. Place. Councilor Donald A. Fox was excused.
Discussion: The Property Assessed Clean Energy Program was
reviewed and discussed.
VOTED to table.
Motion by Councilor Kimberly Brissette Brown. Seconded by
Councilor Michelle D. Bouchard. The vote was unanimous by the six
members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council
President John F. Pacheco III and Councilors Stephen N. Rawson,
Nancy F. Binns, Michelle D. Bouchard, Kimberly Brissette Brown and
David J. Place. Councilor Donald A. Fox was excused.
16-237VOTED to accept the withdrawal from Dr. Frank Pallotta,
Superintendent of Schools, of his request that the Town Council
approve the submission of the roof projects not to exceed $1,000,000
for funding from the State School Building Authority Capital Fund.
Motion by Councilor Nancy F. Binns. Seconded by Councilor
Kimberly Brissette Brown. The vote was unanimous by the six
members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council
President John F. Pacheco III and Councilors Stephen N. Rawson,
Nancy F. Binns, Michelle D. Bouchard, Kimberly Brissette Brown and
David J. Place. Councilor Donald A. Fox was excused.
16-240VOTED to award the bid for the replacement of the engine in
cruiser #248 to Hopkins Brothers in the amount of $6,000. Note:
funding from the major capital fund was approved by the Town
Council on September 28, 2016.
Motion by Councilor Kimberly Brissette Brown. Seconded by
Councilor Nancy F. Binns. The vote was unanimous by the six
members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council
President John F. Pacheco III and Councilors Stephen N. Rawson,
Nancy F. Binns, Michelle D. Bouchard, Kimberly Brissette Brown and
David J. Place. Councilor Donald A. Fox was excused.
16-244VOTED to open the announcements of winners of the 2016
Burrillville Holiday Card Contest.
Motion by Councilor Michelle D. Bouchard. Seconded by Councilor
Kimberly Brissette Brown. The vote was unanimous by the six
members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council
President John F. Pacheco III and Councilors Stephen N. Rawson,
Nancy F. Binns, Michelle D. Bouchard, Kimberly Brissette Brown and
David J. Place. Councilor Donald A. Fox was excused.
The winners of the Holiday Card Contest:
Name Age Grade School
Siara Skrzat 105Callahan School
Lea Ducharme 72Callahan School
Drew Gaulin 72Steere Farm Elementary
Avery Blais 72Steere Farm Elementary
Camden Yasick 82Steere Farm Elementary
16-259VOTED to confirm that the Burrillville Town Council meetings
scheduled for November 23, 2016 and December 28, 2016 are hereby
cancelled.
Motion by Councilor Nancy F. Binns. Seconded by Councilor Michelle
D. Bouchard. The vote was unanimous by the six members present.
Voting in favor of the motion were Council President John F. Pacheco
III and Councilors Stephen N. Rawson, Nancy F. Binns, Michelle D.
Bouchard, Kimberly Brissette Brown and David J. Place. Councilor
Donald A. Fox was excused.
10.New Business:
16-262VOTED to open the awarding of the bid for purchase and
implementation of Getac F110 Tablets for all patrol vehicles and one
transferable/portable for the Detective Division (12 in total) to Solzon
Corporation in the amount of approximately $46,888 with funding
from the FY2017 CIP.
Motion by Councilor Nancy F. Binns. Seconded by Councilor Michelle
D. Bouchard. The vote was unanimous by the six members present.
Voting in favor of the motion were Council President John F. Pacheco
III and Councilors Stephen N. Rawson, Nancy F. Binns, Michelle D.
Bouchard, Kimberly Brissette Brown and David J. Place. Councilor
Donald A. Fox was excused.
VOTED to award the bid for purchase and implementation of Getac
F110 Tablets for all patrol vehicles and one transferable/portable for
the Detective Division (12 in total) to Solzon Corporation in the
amount of approximately $46,888 with funding from the FY2017 CIP.
Motion by Councilor Nancy F. Binns. Seconded by Councilor David J.
Place. The vote was unanimous by the six members present. Voting
in favor of the motion were Council President John F. Pacheco III and
Councilors Stephen N. Rawson, Nancy F. Binns, Michelle D.
Bouchard, Kimberly Brissette Brown and David J. Place. Councilor
Donald A. Fox was excused.
16-263VOTED to approve the abatements ($10,836.53) for the period
covering July 1, 2016 to October 31, 2016; and to receive and file the
additions ($12,079.27) for the period covering July 1, 2016 to October
31, 2016.
Motion by Councilor Nancy F. Binns. Seconded by Councilor
Kimberly Brissette Brown. The vote was unanimous by the six
members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council
President John F. Pacheco III and Councilors Stephen N. Rawson,
Nancy F. Binns, Michelle D. Bouchard, Kimberly Brissette Brown and
David J. Place. Councilor Donald A. Fox was excused.
16-264VOTED to open consideration and action on a request from
the Rhode Island Department of Transportation for a release from the
Town of Burrillville for a permanent drainage easement 2,000 sq. ft.,
in relation to the replacement of Shippee Bridge No. 307, Burrillville,
Sherman Farm Road over Nipmuc River (Assessor’s Plat 142 /
Assessor’s Lot 119).
Motion by Councilor Nancy F. Binns. Seconded by Councilor
Kimberly Brissette Brown. The vote was unanimous by the six
members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council
President John F. Pacheco III and Councilors Stephen N. Rawson,
Nancy F. Binns, Michelle D. Bouchard, Kimberly Brissette Brown and
David J. Place. Councilor Donald A. Fox was excused.
16-265VOTED to declare surplus Konica copier components, as
listed.
Motion by Councilor Kimberly Brissette Brown. Seconded by
Councilor Michelle D. Bouchard. The vote was unanimous by the six
members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council
President John F. Pacheco III and Councilors Stephen N. Rawson,
Nancy F. Binns, Michelle D. Bouchard, Kimberly Brissette Brown and
David J. Place. Councilor Donald A. Fox was excused.
16-266VOTED to refer to the Screening Subcommittee the application
from Paul Lefebvre for appointment to the Housing Authority,
Planning Board or Zoning Board of Review.
Motion by Councilor David J. Place. Seconded by Councilor Kimberly
Brissette Brown. The vote was unanimous by the six members
present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President John F.
Pacheco III and Councilors Stephen N. Rawson, Nancy F. Binns,
Michelle D. Bouchard, Kimberly Brissette Brown and David J. Place.
Councilor Donald A. Fox was excused.
16-267Consider and act on a recommendation from the Screening
Subcommittee regarding appointment to the Juvenile Hearing Board.
VOTED that the Burrillville Town Council hereby declares vacant the
two seats held by Mathew Nasif and Darrell St. Clemmons on the
Burrillville Juvenile Hearing Board.
Motion by Councilor David J. Place. Seconded by Councilor Michelle
D. Bouchard. The vote was unanimous by the six members present.
Voting in favor of the motion were Council President John F. Pacheco
III and Councilors Stephen N. Rawson, Nancy F. Binns, Michelle D.
Bouchard, Kimberly Brissette Brown and David J. Place. Councilor
Donald A. Fox was excused.
VOTED that Grant J. Fournier be appointed to the Juvenile Hearing
Board to complete an unexpired term which expires on January 31,
2019; and that Richard Leduc and Alyson Marszalkowski be
appointed to the Juvenile Hearing Board to complete the two
unexpired terms which expire on January 31, 2017.
Motion by Councilor David J. Place. Seconded by Councilor Michelle
D. Bouchard. The vote was unanimous by the six members present.
Voting in favor of the motion were Council President John F. Pacheco
III and Councilors Stephen N. Rawson, Nancy F. Binns, Michelle D.
Bouchard, Kimberly Brissette Brown and David J. Place. Councilor
Donald A. Fox was excused.
16-268Correspondence from Councilor David J. Place, Chairman of
the Screening Subcommittee, regarding the Subcommittee’s
recommendations.
VOTED to reappoint:
A)Stephen Mulcahey as a member of the Burrillville Extended Care
Board of Directors to serve a three-year term to expire October 31,
2019.
B)Maureen Guilbault as a member of the Housing Authority to serve
a five-year term to expire October 31, 2021.
C)James Alix as a member of the Recreation Commission to serve a
three-year term to expire October 31, 2019.
D)Aaron Coutu as a member of the Recreation Commission to serve
a three-year term to expire October 31, 2019.
E)Gregory Devlin as a member of the Recreation Commission to
serve a three-year term to expire October 31, 2019.
F)Stephen Mulcahey as a member of the Recreation Commission to
serve a three-year term to expire October 31, 2019.
G)Terrie Reis as an alternate member of the Recreation Commission
to serve a one-year term to expire October 31, 2017.
Motion by Councilor David J. Place. Seconded by Councilor Nancy F.
Binns. The vote was unanimous by the six members present. Voting
in favor of the motion were Council President John F. Pacheco III and
Councilors Stephen N. Rawson, Nancy F. Binns, Michelle D.
Bouchard, Kimberly Brissette Brown and David J. Place. Councilor
Donald A. Fox was excused.
16-269VOTED to appropriate $100,000 from the Debt Reduction
Account #3880 to the Town’s Restricted Account #0130-561900 for
legal, professional and consulting services and expenses related to
the Clear River Energy Center (CREC) power plant project, the Energy
Facilities Siting Board and associated regulator processes and the
Spectra (Algonquin) Access Northeast project.
Motion by Councilor Kimberly Brissette Brown. Seconded by
Councilor David J. Place. The vote was unanimous by the six
members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council
President John F. Pacheco III and Councilors Stephen N. Rawson,
Nancy F. Binns, Michelle D. Bouchard, Kimberly Brissette Brown and
David J. Place. Councilor Donald A. Fox was excused.
16-275VOTED to open the correspondence from Councilor David J.
Place regarding his request that the Town Council restrict guaranteed
fees to be paid to the Town of Burrillville by Clear River Energy LLC.
Motion by Councilor David J. Place. Seconded by Councilor Michelle
D. Bouchard. The vote was unanimous by the six members present.
Voting in favor of the motion were Council President John F. Pacheco
III and Councilors Stephen N. Rawson, Nancy F. Binns, Michelle D.
Bouchard, Kimberly Brissette Brown and David J. Place. Councilor
Donald A. Fox was excused.
VOTED to refer the issue to the administration to inquire with the
auditors in terms of how to set up a separate fund specifically
utilizing up-front payments from the Clear River Energy Center tax
agreement.
Motion by Councilor Kimberly Brissette Brown. Seconded by
Councilor Michelle D. Bouchard. The vote was unanimous by the six
members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council
President John F. Pacheco III and Councilors Stephen N. Rawson,
Nancy F. Binns, Michelle D. Bouchard, Kimberly Brissette Brown and
David J. Place. Councilor Donald A. Fox was excused.
11.Town Clerk/Communication:
16-270VOTED to receive and file Municipal Consent for Installation of
New Transport Utility Pole (9RX000053) from the Town of Burrillville
to Mobilitie LLC. (Location: intersection of Harrisville Main St/Route
98 and Callahan School St/Route 96).
Motion by Councilor Nancy F. Binns. Seconded by Councilor
Kimberly Brissette Brown. The vote was unanimous by the six
members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council
President John F. Pacheco III and Councilors Stephen N. Rawson,
Nancy F. Binns, Michelle D. Bouchard, Kimberly Brissette Brown and
David J. Place. Councilor Donald A. Fox was excused.
16-271VOTED to decline the offer of the Rhode Island Department of
Transportation for surplus state land (Plat 1409, Parcels 82 and 84)
located on Route 102, Broncos Highway.
Motion by Councilor Nancy F. Binns. Seconded by Councilor
Kimberly Brissette Brown. The vote was unanimous by the six
members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council
President John F. Pacheco III and Councilors Stephen N. Rawson,
Nancy F. Binns, Michelle D. Bouchard, Kimberly Brissette Brown and
David J. Place. Councilor Donald A. Fox was excused.
16-272VOTED to receive and file the Town of Burrillville grant
application to the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to fund
the demolition and replacement of Laurel Ridge Bridge #222 in the
amount of $595,000.
Motion by Councilor David J. Place. Seconded by Councilor Michelle
D. Bouchard. The vote was unanimous by the six members present.
Voting in favor of the motion were Council President John F. Pacheco
III and Councilors Stephen N. Rawson, Nancy F. Binns, Michelle D.
Bouchard, Kimberly Brissette Brown and David J. Place. Councilor
Donald A. Fox was excused.
16-273VOTED to receive and file the letter of appreciation from
BrakingAidsRide.org regarding support for the 2016 ride.
Motion by Councilor Nancy F. Binns. Seconded by Councilor David J.
Place. The vote was unanimous by the six members present. Voting
in favor of the motion were Council President John F. Pacheco III and
Councilors Stephen N. Rawson, Nancy F. Binns, Michelle D.
Bouchard, Kimberly Brissette Brown and David J. Place. Councilor
Donald A. Fox was excused.
16-276VOTED to received and file copies of the November 3, 2016 tax
agreement and decommissioning agreement between the Town of
Burrillville and Clear River Energy LLC (CRE); and copies of a
Property Value Guarantee Agreement and Property Value Guarantee
Opt-Out Agreement that CRE will offer to the property owners, as
represented in the attached list of properties.
Motion by Councilor David J. Place. Seconded by Councilor Kimberly
Brissette Brown. The vote was unanimous by the six members
present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President John F.
Pacheco III and Councilors Stephen N. Rawson, Nancy F. Binns,
Michelle D. Bouchard, Kimberly Brissette Brown and David J. Place.
Councilor Donald A. Fox was excused.
12.VOTED to receive reports a through w:
a)Animal Control Officer: Report of September 2016
b)Board of Canvassers: Meetings of August 23, September 7 and
October 4 & 18, 2016
c)B-PAC: No report
d)Budget Board: No report
e)Building Official: Report of September 2016
f)Burrillville Extended Care Board of Directors: Meeting of July 5,
2016
g)Burrillville Extended Care: Report of October 2016
h)Conservation Commission: Meetings of May 9, June 14, July 14
and August 9, 2016
i)Emergency Management Agency: No report
j)Finance Department Treasurer and Tax Collector: Reports of April
and September 2016
k)Housing Authority: Meetings of July 28; August 4, 19, 26 & 30;
September 14 & 21, 2016
l)Information Systems Department: Report of October 2016
m)Jesse M. Smith Library Board of Trustees: Meetings of August 11
and September 8, 2016
n)Ordinance Subcommittee: Meeting of August 2, 2016
o)Personnel Board: Meeting of September 13, 2016
p)Planning Board/Town Planner: Meeting of September 12, 2016
q)Police Department: Report of September 2016
r)Public Works: No report
s)Recreation Commission: Meeting of October 9, 2016
t)Redevelopment Agency: Meeting of August 23, 2016
u)School Committee: Meeting of September 6, 2016
v)Screening Subcommittee: Meeting of July 21, 2016
w)Sewer Commission: No report
Motion by Councilor Kimberly Brissette Brown. Seconded by
Councilor Michelle D. Bouchard. The vote was unanimous by the six
members present. Voting in favor of the motion were Council
President John F. Pacheco III and Councilors Stephen N. Rawson,
Nancy F. Binns, Michelle D. Bouchard, Kimberly Brissette Brown and
David J. Place. Councilor Donald A. Fox was excused.
13.Additional New Business:
16-274VOTED to grant the request for executive session from
Michael C. Wood, Town Manager, pursuant to Rhode Island Open
Meetings Law §42-46(a)(5) for consideration and action relative to the
acquisition of two pieces of real property (located in Tarkiln and
Pascoag).
Motion by Councilor David J. Place. Seconded by Councilor Nancy F.
Binns. The vote was unanimous by the six members present. Voting
in favor of the motion were Council President John F. Pacheco III and
Councilors Stephen N. Rawson, Nancy F. Binns, Michelle D.
Bouchard, Kimberly Brissette Brown and David J. Place. Councilor
Donald A. Fox was excused.
There was a recess before executive session.
The Town Council returned to open session at 8:21 P.M.
VOTED to seal the minutes of executive session noting that one vote
had been taken.
Motion by Councilor David J. Place. Seconded by Councilor Michelle
D. Bouchard. The vote was unanimous by the six members present.
Voting in favor of the motion were Council President John F. Pacheco
III and Councilors Stephen N. Rawson, Nancy F. Binns, Michelle D.
Bouchard, Kimberly Brissette Brown and David J. Place. Councilor
Donald A. Fox was excused.
14.VOTED to adjourn at 8:22 P.M.
Motion by Councilor David J. Place. Seconded by Councilor Nancy F.
Binns. The vote was unanimous by the six members present. Voting
in favor of the motion were Council President John F. Pacheco III and
Councilors Stephen N. Rawson, Nancy F. Binns, Michelle D.
Bouchard, Kimberly Brissette Brown and David J. Place. Councilor
Donald A. Fox was excused.
The meeting was recorded.
Louise R. Phaneuf, Town Clerk