Tiverton public meetings in 2024
3 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Town Council approved the FY25 Unified Budget Ordinance and allocated funds from casino gaming revenue to the School Department. The council also authorized the purchase of six public safety vehicles using a congressional grant and gaming revenue. Additionally, a public hearing was scheduled for July 31 regarding a proposed charter amendment on financial reporting.
- Approved $285,861 from casino gaming capital fund for school technology and textbooks
- Authorized purchase of six public safety vehicles using $75,000 in gaming revenue and a $280,000 grant
- Scheduled July 31 public hearing regarding proposed Charter Amendment on agency reporting
- Approved three-year contract renewal for animal shelter services with Potters
- Amended ordinance to limit open lot storage to specific zones and non-hazardous materials
CANCELLED - Jun. 30, 2024 - Special Town Council Meeting
The Special Town Council meeting scheduled for June 30, 2024, was cancelled. The intended agenda included discussions and potential votes regarding FY 2025 budget revisions for the Tiverton School Department and municipal expenditures.
- FY 2025 Budget Revisions
- Tiverton School Department Budget and Revenue
- Municipal Expenditures, Appropriations, and Revenue
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Town Council approved several ordinance amendments regarding zoning and finance. These changes include defining cannabis-related businesses and allocating casino gaming revenue to a paving account. The council also granted various sound variances for upcoming local events.
- Approved cannabis-related business uses within the Planned Development Park via special use permits
- Allocated $200,000 annually from casino gaming revenue to the restricted Paving Account
- Created a new 'Snow Removal' restricted appropriation account
- Appointed Debra J. Bottomley to the Historic Preservation Advisory Board
- Approved sound variances for events at 20 Fogland Road and 3852 Main Road