Scituate public meetings in 2021
19 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Town Council Meeting
The Scituate Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the role of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in the town, including the amount available and the status of receipt. They will also discuss methods for seeking public input on how to use the funds, such as surveys, and resources for project review and administration, including consulting and engineering services. The meeting is being held in person at the high school auditorium due to COVID-19 social distancing recommendations.
- Discussion on ARPA funding role and amount available
- Methods for public input on ARPA fund use, including surveys
- Resources for project review and administration, including consulting and engineering services
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Scituate Town Council will meet to consider several business items, including accepting a $125,000 federal COPS grant to hire one police officer, awarding a roof repair bid for the Historical Congregational Church and Community House, and temporarily waiving the vacation carryover policy due to COVID-19. The council will also hold a public hearing on junk and second-hand sales license renewals, discuss contract negotiations with NAGE Local R1-42, and review numerous committee re-appointments. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the Building/Zoning Official's contract.
- $125,000 COPS grant to hire 1 police officer (Town pays 40.35%)
- Roof bid from Plan B. Construction: $79,000 for Historical Congregational Church, $39,000 for Community House
- Possible temporary waiver of vacation carryover policy due to COVID-19
- Public hearing on 10 junk/second-hand sales license renewals
- Early town expenses $81,876.45 and GO bond $13,148.01 to be paid
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Town Council will review several contract bids, including tax administration software and emergency generator maintenance. The agenda also includes a request for a $400,000 outdoor recreation grant for Esek Hopkins Park and potential ordinance changes regarding property tax interest waivers.
- Awarding of bid for Tax Administration and Tax Collection software
- $400,000 RIDEM Outdoor Recreation Grant request for Esek Hopkins Park
- Bid review for Scituate Animal Shelter roof repairs
- Renewals for various beverage and victualing licenses
- Authorization to donate or sell town fitness equipment
CANCELLED - Nov. 10, 2021 - Regular Town Council Meeting
The November 10, 2021 Scituate Town Council meeting is cancelled and rescheduled to November 30, 2021 at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes liquor license renewals, appointments, and several town business items, but no decisions will be made at this cancelled meeting.
- Liquor license renewals for 8 establishments including Scituate Liquor Shoppe and Granite Farm Restaurant
- Hiring recommendation for full-time police dispatcher Susan Sprague
- Roof bid for Scituate Animal Shelter: Plan B Construction $17,644
- Emergency generator service bids: Kraft Power $640/yr, Power Equipment $650/yr
- Authorization to post advertisement for Renewable Energy Zoning Ordinance
School Committee Meeting
The Scituate School Committee is holding a special meeting to consider spending funds to investigate Caito Field, following closed executive sessions on potential litigation, teacher contract bargaining, and personnel matters. The only public action item is a discussion and vote on expending funds for the Caito Field investigation. The meeting is largely procedural, with most substantive discussion occurring in executive session.
- Vote to expend funds for investigation of Caito Field
- Executive session on potential legal claim (Caito Field)
- Executive session on collective bargaining with Scituate Teachers' Association (STA/NEARI)
- Executive session on personnel job performance, character, or health
School Committee Meeting
The Scituate School Committee is holding a special meeting on October 21, 2021, at 6:00 PM at Scituate High School. The agenda includes a motion to convene in executive session to discuss school safety plans, followed by a motion to close the session and reconvene in open session. The meeting is expected to adjourn after these items.
- Motion to convene to executive session for discussion of school safety plans
- Motion to close executive session, seal minutes, and reconvene to open session
- Meeting held at Scituate High School Auditorium, 94 Trimtown Road, North Scituate, RI
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Scituate Town Council will hold a regular meeting with possible executive sessions to discuss litigation related to the police station construction project, pending cases involving the R.I. Dept. of Labor & Training, and Smithville Cemetery access. In open session, they will consider a request from the Providence Water Supply Board to waive or reimburse $71,470.98 in interest for a late tax payment, and will also review consent items including appointments, bill payments, and a request to advertise a renewable energy zoning ordinance.
- Possible executive session on police station construction litigation with contractors
- Reconsideration of $71,470.98 interest waiver for Providence Water Supply Board late tax payment
- Payment of town bills: $242,086.17 early expenses, $1,351.70 GOB general fund, $882,221.43 regular expenses
- Reappointments to Conservation Commission and Land Trust
- Authorization to advertise proposed Renewable Energy Zoning Ordinance
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Scituate Town Council will hold a regular meeting with executive sessions to discuss potential and pending litigation, including issues related to the police station construction project and several lawsuits. In open session, the council will consider consent items, department reports, and various town business, including a police cruiser purchase, art festival permits, and the creation of an ad hoc committee for infrastructure projects funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.
- Executive session on potential litigation with contractors over police station construction
- Request to replace totaled police cruiser, not to exceed $47,000
- Request to waive/reimburse $71,470.98 in interest for Providence Water Supply Board's late tax payment
- Discussion of streetlight conversion program and new streetlight request at 88 Brady Brook Road
- Possible pre-qualification of bidders for architect/engineer services for ARPA-funded infrastructure projects
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Town Council will review several contract bids for engineering, architectural, and building inspection services. The meeting also includes discussions on Hemlock Road, a new roof for the animal shelter, and potential reappointments to the Local Hazard Mitigation Committee.
- Awarding of bids for professional architect and engineer services for infrastructure projects
- Review of proposals for building/planning/zoning assistance from 4LEAF, INC. and Green International Affiliates, Inc.
- Renewal of Beacon Mutual Insurance Company agreement for $5,500.00 annually
- Purchase of all-weather American flags not to exceed $5,000.00
- Approval of town bills totaling $249,607.10
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Scituate Town Council will hold a regular meeting on July 8, 2021, with a possible executive session on potential litigation with contractors over the police station construction. In open session, they will consider consent items, including payments of $1.1 million in town expenses, and discuss several business items such as an archaeological investigation at the 1852 Potterville School, a possible vote on the Purdue Pharma opioid settlement, and awarding a fence contract for the police station.
- Executive session on potential litigation with contractors over police station construction
- Payment of town bills: $288,772.14 early expenses and $813,256.34 regular expenses
- Authorization to conduct archaeological investigation at 1852 Potterville School, 316 Old Plainfield Pike
- Possible vote on proposed settlement in Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan related to opioid litigation
- Bid award for police station fence: All State Fence $38,346.00 (base), others up to $83,165.80
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Scituate Town Council is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on several items, including entering executive session for police union negotiations, ratifying a COPS grant officer request, renewing a landfill fee agreement with RI Resource Recovery, authorizing fire gear purchases, and awarding an asphalt/chip sealing contract. The meeting is held both in-person and via Zoom.
- Executive session for collective bargaining with IBPO Local 502 and Teamsters Local 251 for new agreements starting July 1, 2021
- Ratify additional officer request under COPS Hiring Program grant for FY 2021
- Renew agreement with RI Resource Recovery for landfill fees
- Authorize Potterville Fire Department purchase of protective gear: $28,000 from FY21 capital budget, $1,983 from operating budget
- Award bid for Asphalt/Chip Sealing: All States Construction, Inc. bid $2.64/SY (0-40k SY) and $2.54/SY (40k+ SY), alternate rubberized $5.00/SY
Special Town Council Meeting
The Scituate Town Council held a special meeting on June 24, 2021, approving several items: collective bargaining agreements with police and Teamsters unions, a COPS grant officer request, a landfill fee agreement renewal, fire gear purchases, a streetlight conversion review, and an asphalt/chip seal contract. The meeting included an executive session for union negotiations and a public discussion on streetlight conversion with light pollution concerns.
- Approved collective bargaining agreements with IBPO Local 502 (6-1) and Teamsters Local 251 (7-0)
- Ratified additional officer request under COPS Hiring Program FY2021
- Approved renewal of RI Resource Recovery landfill fee agreement
- Authorized Potterville Fire Department purchase of protective gear: $28,000 from capital budget, $1,983 from operating budget
- Awarded asphalt/chip seal bid to All States Construction, Inc. at $2.64-$2.54 per square yard
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Scituate Town Council will vote on a resolution authorizing up to $5,000,000 in Tax Anticipation Notes and adopt the draft Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget, both subject to final approval by voters at the June 1 Financial Town Meeting. The agenda includes a public hearing to add stop signs at Carpenter Road and Matteson Road, as well as a review of a proposed amendment to Cindy's Diner's liquor license for outdoor service. The council will also consider a $3,250 monthly contract for the EMA Director and authorize a bid not to exceed $75,000 for road stone sealing.
- Resolution to authorize borrowing up to $5,000,000 in Tax Anticipation Notes for FY 2021-2022
- Adoption of the draft Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget for presentation to voters on June 1, 2021
- Second reading on stop sign amendment at Carpenter Road and Matteson Road
- Authorization for stone sealing bid by All State Asphalt, Inc., not to exceed $75,000
- Approval of EMA Director contract at $3,250 per month
School Committee Meeting
The Scituate School Committee is holding a special meeting to review, discuss, and potentially vote on the School Department budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The meeting is held jointly with the Town Budget Committee and conducted remotely via Zoom.
- Presentation of the School Department Budget for 2021-2022 Fiscal Year
- Potential action or vote on the budget
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Scituate Town Council will meet remotely to consider authorizing up to $5 million in tax anticipation notes due to the postponed Financial Town Meeting, discuss collective bargaining with police and Teamsters unions, and hold a public hearing on adding stop signs. The agenda also includes updates on COVID-19 response, potential hiring of a police officer, and various infrastructure and administrative items.
- Resolution to authorize Tax Anticipation Notes up to $5,000,000
- Public hearing on adding stop signs at Carpenter Road and Matteson Road
- Executive session on union negotiations with IBPO Local 502 and Teamsters Local 251
- Authorization to hire Kimberly Stinnette as part-time Senior Services employee at $14.95/hour
- Change Order #1 for Scituate Animal Shelter improvements not to exceed $10,000
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Scituate Town Council will hold public hearings on a possible liquor license revocation/renewal for the General Country Store and a proposed transfer of a license for Scituate Liquor Shoppe, plus renewals for six kennel licenses. They will also consider consent items, appointments, resolutions, and updates on COVID-19 and fiscal year changes.
- Possible revocation/renewal of Class A liquor license for J T D Inc. (General Country Store/Country Liquors, 10 Hope Furnace Road, Hope, RI)
- Proposed transfer of Class A liquor license from Scituate Beverage, Inc. to Shayna, Inc. (Scituate Liquor Shoppe, 30 Hartford Pike)
- Kennel license renewals for six operators, including Wanda Monroe, Donna Rosciti, Gloria Washburn, Anne Hubbard, PV Farmstand Inc., and Scott Bergantino/Reservoir Dogs LLC
- Payment of town bills: $304,207.74 early expenses and $28,647.19 regular expenses
- Authorization to continue Town State of Emergency through April 15, 2021
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Scituate Town Council will hold a regular meeting on February 11, 2021, conducted via Zoom due to the state of emergency. The agenda includes possible executive sessions on pending litigation and a police grievance, followed by a public session with an audit presentation, consent items, appointments, and several town business items. Key decisions include renewing the EMA Director's contract, starting recruitment for a police officer, and supporting a trails grant request.
- Executive session on Patrie v. Town of Scituate (Chopmist Hill Estates), Donato v. Town of Scituate, Finnegan v. Przybyla, and IBPO grievance 2021-1
- Presentation of audit results for FY ended March 31, 2020 by Baxter Dansereau & Associates
- Payment of town bills: $165,702.53 early expenses and $60,546.38 regular expenses
- Authorization to hire part-time employee for COVID-19 vaccination program (19 hrs/week, 90 days)
- Support for $100,000 Trails Grant Request, including parking lot on Plat 7 Lot 25 and up to $10,000 from Open Space Reserve
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Scituate Town Council will reorganize with nominations for President and Vice President, establish liaison assignments, and consider a $5,000 donation from the Scituate Art Festival Committee to Human Services. The council will also vote on consent items including bill payments totaling over $832,000, license renewals, and committee appointments. Notable actions include awarding a $74,800 bid to Northeast Revaluation for a statistical property revaluation, considering bids for timber sale on Battey Meetinghouse Road, and discussing the police station construction project. The council may enter executive session to discuss potential litigation and union negotiations.
- Reorganization: nominations for Town Council President and Vice President
- Payment of Town Bills: Early Town Expenses $179,594.38, Regular Town Expenses $652,691.22, General Obligation Bonds $1,130.11
- Bid award: Northeast Revaluation $74,800 for statistical revaluation of town properties
- Timber sale bids on ~45 acres easterly of Battey Meetinghouse Road: Levi Hazen $10,000 (Town pays), Miller Firewood & Logging $5,000 (Town pays), Green Development LLC $1.00 (Bidder pays)
- Police station construction project: discussion of outstanding items and potential litigation in executive session
Inauguration Meeting
This is the agenda for the virtual inauguration of Scituate Town Officers on January 5, 2021, held via Zoom. The meeting is a ceremonial swearing-in event with no listed policy decisions or public hearings.
- Virtual inauguration of Scituate Town Officers
- Meeting held via Zoom with webinar ID 831 0694 9322