Jamestown public meetings in 2023

61224 JHC

The Jamestown Harbor Commission voted to rescind the revocation of a mooring permit for Wickford Yacht Club after the club agreed to improve record keeping and mooring identification. The commission also approved amendments to the Harbor Management Rule Book regarding East Ferry docks and the permit fee schedule for ferry dock use. All votes were unanimous except for the Rule Book amendment, which passed 4-1.

• Approved minutes of May 8 and May 14, 2024 (5-0)
• Rescinded revocation of Wickford Yacht Club mooring permit (5-0)
• Amended Harbor Management Rule Book for East Ferry touch and go docks and ferry dock (4-1)
• Amended permit fee schedule to include ferry dock permits (5-0)

Town Council

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121323

The Jamestown Harbor Commission voted to cease all activity regarding the New York Yacht Club floating dock, approved prioritizing commercial fishing at Ft. Getty Pier, and added a seventh vessel spot. It also approved the 2024 mooring inspector/installer list and a 5-year facilities plan. The Harbor Management Ordinance vote was postponed to January.

• Ceased all activity on New York Yacht Club floating dock (6-0)
• Prioritized commercial fishing and aquaculture at Ft. Getty Pier (6-0)
• Approved additional vessel spot A at Ft. Getty Pier for one year (5-1)
• Approved 2024 mooring inspector/installer list including Dive Services Unlimited (6-0)
• Accepted 5-year facilities plan with Public Works and NYYC dock references removed (6-0)
• Approved November 8, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0, Archibald abstained)
• Accepted correspondence from William and Mary Brennan (6-0)

121323

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Town Council

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Charter REview 120

The Jamestown Charter Review Committee rescinded prior changes to several charter sections and voted to amend Section 421 to allow a town planner nominated by the town administrator with council approval. It also approved a new definition in Section 805 clarifying that volunteer firefighters, EMS members, constables, and special police are not town officials or employees. A proposed change to Section 419 regarding the finance director was rejected.

• Rescinded prior changes to Sections 417, 418, 419, 421, and 805
• Approved Section 421 amendment: town planner nominated by town administrator with council approval (5-2)
• Rejected Section 419 amendment: finance director nomination wording (2-5)
• Approved Section 805 amendment: volunteer firefighters, EMS, constables, special police not town officials/employees (7-0)
• No revisions needed for Sections 417, 501, 506, and 704
• Deferred Section 422 review and new business to December 16, 2015 meeting

Plat 12 2023

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91124 JHC

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Town Council

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• Board of Water & Sewer report
• Public Hearing
• Town Administrator's Report
• Ordinances/Appointments

2023 HM Rulebook

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81123

The Jamestown Board of Canvassers unanimously approved a motion requesting the Secretary of State to devise a training session for political candidates, covering the nomination process, guidelines, and campaign finance. The board also unanimously approved minutes from July 17 and July 21, 2023, as amended, and discussed but took no action on petitioning the Board of Elections to re-review CD1 nomination papers. The board certified mail ballot applications and confirmed the posting of the preliminary voter list.

• Approved motion requesting SOS to devise candidate training session (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 17 and July 21, 2023, as amended (unanimous)
• Certified mail ballot applications (unanimous)
• Confirmed posting of preliminary voter list at Town Clerk's Office

110823

The Jamestown Board of Canvassers met and approved the minutes from November 1, 2023, and certified the emergency mail ballot applications. They also tabulated write-in votes from the November 7 Congressional District 1 Special Election, accepting the Board of Elections Tally Sheet with 3 write-ins. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes from November 1, 2023 (unanimous)
• Certified emergency mail ballot applications (unanimous)
• Accepted and signed BoE Tally Sheet with 3 write-ins (unanimous)

11823

The Jamestown Harbor Commission approved the FY2025 proposed budget, a 10% increase in harbor fees, and a prohibition on parking street-legal trailers on the beach at East Ferry. It also approved a continuation of the upweller at Ft. Getty for Sunset Farm Oyster Farm, assigned Commissioner Tom Alexander to the Budget Sub-Committee, and added a third level to the Ft. Getty kayak rack and a second level to the dinghy rack. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved FY2025 proposed budget (4-0)
• Approved 10% harbor fee increase (4-0)
• Approved prohibition on street-legal trailers on East Ferry beach (4-0)
• Approved upweller at Ft. Getty for Sunset Farm Oyster Farm with same conditions (4-0)
• Assigned Commissioner Tom Alexander to Budget Sub-Committee (4-0)
• Approved adding third level to Ft. Getty kayak rack and second level to dinghy rack (4-0)
• Approved sending Harbor Management Rule Book to Town Council (4-0)
• Approved minutes of Oct 5 and Oct 11 meetings (4-0 each)

110723

The Board of Canvassers met solely to oversee and monitor the Congressional District 1 Special Election. No meeting minutes were taken during the election period. The board voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:00 PM.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously (3-0)

Town Council

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112023 Water and Sewer mee

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BPC 102523

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71024 JHC

The Jamestown Harbor Commission approved the June 12, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (5-1) and made several sub-committee assignments, including moving mooring implementation reporting to the Harbormaster. The commission also discussed the $90,477 cost to repair the Ft. Getty Pier and heard reports on harbor activities and budget overages.

• Approved June 12, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (5-1)
• Assigned Commissioner Archibald to Facilities Sub-Committee (6-0)
• Moved mooring implementation reporting to Harbormaster (6-0)
• Assigned Commissioner Laman to Gould Island Restoration Sub-Committee (6-0)

ZBR 102423

The Jamestown Zoning Board of Review approved all four variance requests on the agenda, each by a 4-0 vote. These included second-floor additions at 47 Clinton Ave and 13 Ship Street, a garage at 75 Blueberry Lane, and a family room/bathroom/mudroom addition at 61 Cole Street. The board also accepted the August 22, 2023 minutes and noted the withdrawal of the Gershenoff application via email.

• Approved variance for second-floor addition at 47 Clinton Ave (4-0)
• Approved variance for stairway at 13 Ship Street (4-0)
• Approved variance for garage at 75 Blueberry Lane (4-0)
• Approved variance for addition at 61 Cole Street (4-0)
• Accepted minutes of August 22, 2023 (4-0)
• Noted withdrawal of Gershenoff application

ZBR 102423 (1)

The Jamestown Zoning Board of Review approved all four variance requests on the agenda, allowing property owners to construct additions or make changes that deviate from setback requirements. Each variance was granted unanimously (4-0) with the condition that construction follow approved plans. The board also accepted the minutes from the August 22, 2023 meeting and noted the withdrawal of the Gershenoff application.

• Granted variance to Frankenbach at 47 Clinton Ave for second-floor addition with 4'5" side setback (4-0)
• Granted variance to Kohler at 13 Ship Street for stairway with 8-foot setback instead of required 10 feet (4-0)
• Granted variance to Kuffner at 75 Blueberry Lane for garage with reduced side and front setbacks (4-0)
• Granted variance to Nota at 61 Cole Street for addition to non-conforming structure (4-0)
• Accepted minutes of August 22, 2023 meeting (4-0)
• Noted withdrawal of Gershenoff application via email from Deb Foppert, Esq.

101723

The Jamestown Board of Canvassers unanimously approved the minutes from September 5 and 15, 2023, and the final canvass and corrected voter list for the November 7, 2023 Congressional District 1 Special Election. The board also voted to support the Secretary of State's training program for Rob Rock. No vote was taken on relocating the polling place from Lawn Ave School to the Recreation Center; it was discussed as information only.

• Approved minutes from September 5 and 15, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved final canvass and corrected voter list for Nov. 7 special election (unanimous)
• Approved support for Secretary of State's training program for Rob Rock (unanimous)
• Moved mail ballot certification discussion to between agenda items F and G (unanimous)

Harbor Management Commission

The Jamestown Harbor Management Commission is meeting to discuss concrete floating dock options and the roles of its members. The agenda also includes a review of grace period moorings for waitlist applicants. No specific dollar amounts or final votes are listed in the provided text.

• Discussion of concrete floating dock options
• Review of roles and responsibilities of Harbor Commission members
• Discussion of grace period moorings to waitlist applicants

101123

The Jamestown Harbor Commission approved a proposal allowing the transfer of grace-period moorings to wait-list applicants, granted two appeals for grace-period denials, and approved new outhaul permit conditions for 2024. It also approved workboat storage at Ft. Getty. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved transferring grace-period moorings to wait-list applicants (4-0)
• Granted Ethan Brown's appeal of grace-period denial (4-0)
• Granted Jan/Roland Cavanagh's appeal of grace-period denial (4-0)
• Approved new outhaul permit conditions: 16-20 ft boats, no dinghies, transfer to wait list, no commercial use (4-0)
• Approved workboat storage at Ft. Getty for fishermen (4-0)
• Approved minutes of September 13, 2023 meeting (4-0)

Workshop 101023 a

The Town Council and Bike Path Committee held a joint workshop in the form of a four-mile bike ride around Jamestown to experience cycling challenges and discuss solutions. No formal decisions were made; the ride was informational and included inspection of the North Road path construction.

• Approved minutes as written
• Held informational bike ride workshop (no formal votes)

Harbor Management Commission

The Jamestown Harbor Management Commission met on October 5, 2023, to conduct a work session on the Harbor Management Plan. The agenda indicates that technical problems prevented the entire meeting from being recorded. No specific decisions, votes, or dollar amounts are listed in the provided text.

• Harbor Management Plan Work Session

Town Council

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Town Council

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• Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners report
• Town Administrator Report
• Open Forum/Public Hearings, Licenses and Permits
• Unfinished Business
• New Business

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Harbor Management Commission

The Jamestown Harbor Management Commission is meeting to review and potentially vote on engineering study proposals for Fort Getty. The agenda also includes discussions on committee reassignments and the specific roles of commission members. Additionally, the body will address the Sunset Oyster Farm and a proposal to add a kayak rack to the Park Dock.

• Review and potential action on Fort Getty Engineering Study proposals
• Discussion of committee reassignments
• Review of roles and responsibilities of Harbor Commission members
• Agenda item regarding Sunset Oyster Farm
• Proposal to add a kayak rack to Park Dock

91323

The Jamestown Harbor Commission approved adding a kayak and dinghy rack at Park Dock with priority for current mooring holders, and approved a new kayak permit process with changes including a 72-hour response time and grandfathering for households with more than two permits. The commission also voted to support Sunset Oyster Farm's expansion application if it meets state standards, and made sub-committee assignments.

• Approved minutes of August 9, 2023 (4-0)
• Nominated Dan Wurzbacher as Vice-Chairman (4-0)
• Approved adding kayak and dinghy rack at Park Dock with priority for current mooring holders (4-0)
• Approved new kayak permit process with 72-hour response time and grandfathering for existing multi-permit holders (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved motion supporting Sunset Oyster Farm expansion if CRMC approves (4-0)
• Approved sub-committee assignments: Romano to Budget, Wurzbacher/Campbell to Mooring, Banks/McCarthy to Facilities, Banks/Campbell to Gould Island (4-0 each)

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90123

The Board of Canvassers voted to have police officers periodically present at the polling location, every two hours for five minutes, plus during student arrival and dismissal times. The board also voted to request livestreaming and video/audio recording of all future meetings. Minutes from three prior meetings were approved, and emergency mail ballot applications were certified.

• Approved periodic police presence at polling location every 2 hours for 5 minutes, plus morning arrivals and afternoon dismissals (2-1)
• Approved request to livestream and video/audio record all Board of Canvassers meetings (2-1)
• Approved minutes from August 11, 2023 (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes from August 15, 2023 (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes from August 17, 2023 (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Certified emergency mail ballot applications (all present signed)

ZBR 82223

The Jamestown Zoning Board of Review granted Navigator Properties, LLC d/b/a Mariner Tower a special use permit for a 160-foot wireless telecommunications monopole at 90 Carr Lane, with a 6-foot security fence. The board also approved three variance requests: a corner yard setback and accessory dwelling unit at 959 East Shore Road, a front and side yard setback at 40 Bayberry Road, and a non-conforming structure alteration at 9 Maple Avenue. All decisions were made with specific conditions and vote tallies as recorded.

• Granted special use permit for 160-foot cell tower at 90 Carr Lane (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Granted variance and special use permit for Alexander Revocable Living Trust at 959 East Shore Road (5-0)
• Granted dimensional variance for 40 Bayberry, LLC at 40 Bayberry Road (5-0)
• Granted variance for Andrew K. Macintyre at 9 Maple Avenue (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 25, 2023 meeting (5-0)

ZBR 82223 (1)

The Jamestown Zoning Board of Review granted Navigator Properties a special use permit for a 160-foot wireless telecommunications monopole at 90 Carr Lane, with conditions including a 6-foot security fence. The board also approved three residential variance requests: a corner setback variance and accessory dwelling unit at 959 East Shore Road, a front/side setback variance for an addition at 40 Bayberry Road, and a variance to enclose a deck at 9 Maple Avenue. All residential variances passed 5-0.

• Approved special use permit for 160-ft cell tower at 90 Carr Lane (3-0)
• Approved corner setback variance and accessory dwelling unit at 959 East Shore Road (5-0)
• Approved front/side setback variances for addition at 40 Bayberry Road (5-0)
• Approved variance to enclose deck at 9 Maple Avenue (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 25, 2023 meeting (5-0)

ZBR 8222023

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81523

The Board of Canvassers unanimously approved the final voter list (Final Canvass) for the Congressional District 1 Primary on September 5, 2023. It also voted to post the preliminary list of voters by October 11, 2023, and deferred action on mail ballot applications to an August 17 meeting. No objections to voter registrations were made.

• Approved final voter list for Sept. 5 primary (unanimous)
• Approved posting preliminary voter list by Oct. 11 (unanimous)
• Deferred mail ballot application certification to Aug. 17 meeting

Harbor Management Commission

The Jamestown Harbor Management Commission is meeting to review and potentially vote on engineering study proposals for Fort Getty and improvements to the East Ferry area. The agenda also includes administrative items regarding committee reassignments, member roles, and a one-year lease for grace period moorings to waitlisted applicants.

• Review and potential action on Fort Getty Engineering Study proposals
• Discussion of adding a floating pier adjacent to the wood pile pier in the East Ferry Area
• Review of committee reassignments and roles/responsibilities of commission members
• Proposal for a one-year lease of approved grace period moorings to waitlisted applicants

8923

The Jamestown Harbor Commission approved the amended May 10 and June 14 meeting minutes, voted to continue evaluating a floating pier at East Ferry, and endorsed updating the Town Rights-of-Way report. No major contracts or permits were decided; several items were deferred to September.

• Approved amended May 10, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 14, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Voted to continue evaluating floating pier at East Ferry (5-0)
• Accepted attorney letter on East Shore Road Right of Way #20 into correspondence (5-0)
• Endorsed Conservation Commission request to update 2013 Rights-of-Way report (5-0)
• Deferred vote on sub-committee assignments to September
• Deferred vote on roles/responsibilities additions to September
• Withdrew motion for kayak rack at Park Dock for further study

Town Council

The Jamestown Town Council will continue a public hearing on the Short-Term Rental Working Group and request support for a pickleball court project at Lawn Avenue Middle School. The meeting also includes the formal swearing-in of Keith Ford as Deputy Town Clerk and a session as the Alcohol Beverage Licensing Board.

• Request for Town Council support of the Pickleball Court Project Proposal at Lawn Avenue Middle School Courtyard
• Continued public hearing on Short-Term Rental Working Group sessions from July 11, 2023
• Formal swearing-in of Keith Ford as Deputy Town Clerk/Clerk to the Board of Canvassers
• Town Council sitting as the Alcohol Beverage Licensing Board

ZBR 72523

The Jamestown Zoning Board of Review granted four variances for property owners and approved a special use permit for a 160-foot wireless telecommunications monopole at 90 Carr Lane. The board also continued the Navigator Properties application to the August 22, 2023 meeting for the reading of the written decision only.

• Granted variance to Matthew T. Lyons for garage replacement at 17 Ocean Ave (5-0)
• Granted dimensional variance to Rikhi J. D'Souza for lot size reduction at 973 North Main Road (5-0)
• Granted variance to Philip J. Urso and Renee Deslauriers for porch replacement at 16 Green Lane (5-0)
• Granted variance to John G. Rallis and Sharon F. Rallis for deck stairs at 86 Blueberry Lane (4-0)
• Approved special use permit to Navigator Properties for 160' cell tower at 90 Carr Lane (3-0)
• Continued Navigator Properties application to August 22, 2023 for written decision reading (4-0)

72123

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72123

The Board of Canvassers met and signed a nomination paper that required approval signatures. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Signed nomination paper with approved signature (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

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71723

The Board of Canvassers reviewed nomination papers for the CD1 primary and identified issues with two sets. One set, for Sabina Matos, was flagged as potentially fraudulent due to deceased signers and other irregularities, and was referred to police. The other set was rejected for lacking a required affidavit. The board also scheduled the final canvass for August 15, 2023, and discussed poll worker training.

• Approved minutes from July 6, 2023, as amended (unanimous)
• Flagged Sabina Matos nomination papers as potentially fraudulent; referred to police
• Rejected second nomination paper due to missing affidavit; referred to Notary Division
• Scheduled final canvass for Primary Election on August 15, 2023 at 9:30 AM
• Agreed to contact Republican Town Committee for alternate candidate names

Town Council

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TRC Slattery Landi

The Technical Review Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Slattery Landing minor subdivision, which would split one lot into two at 64, 66, and 68 Southwest Avenue. The recommendation will go to the Planning Commission for final action. The committee discussed water and sewer service line placement, driveway access, and a tax break question, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of Slattery Landing 2-lot subdivision (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:45 AM (unanimous)

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62823

The Board of Canvassers voted to combine both precincts into one polling place at Lawn Ave School for the September 5 special primary, after the school department approved the site. The board also accepted the May 15, 2022 minutes and discussed the CD1 primary timetable. Member Linda Jamison disclosed she will work on a campaign for a CD1 candidate and will seek an Ethics Board ruling on whether she needs to resign or take a leave of absence.

• Approved minutes of May 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved combining both precincts into one polling place at Lawn Ave School for Sept. 5 special primary (unanimous)

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AHC 62123

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Town Council

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• Water & Sewer discussion
• Open Forum
• Public Hearings, Licenses, Permits
• Administrator Report
• New Business

61423

The Jamestown Harbor Commission voted 4-0 to increase the number of beach/kayak/paddleboard permits by 25%. The commission also discussed several other items, including a potential free floating dock from the New York Yacht Club, but took no formal action on those. The meeting included reports on facilities, Gould Island restoration, and a dispute over a right-of-way.

• Approved minutes of May 10, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved 25% increase in beach/kayak/paddleboard permits (4-0)
• Decided to have Mike Gray review Ft. Getty engineering study proposals and make a recommendation
• Decided further study needed on potential floating dock from New York Yacht Club
• Tabled endorsement of Conservation Commission request to Town Council until next meeting
• Tabled vote on leasing grace-period moorings to wait-listed applicants until next meeting

JCC Minutes 06132023

The Jamestown Conservation Commission approved a $4,980 invoice for GIS mapping services for the Conanicut Island Trail Guide redesign. They also discussed encroachment issues at Town-owned ROW #20, recommending removal of illegal signage and unclaimed items, with a draft memo to the Town Council. No formal action was taken on ROW #20 beyond discussion.

• Approved $4,980 GIS mapping invoice for trail guide redesign (all in favor)
• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Discussed ROW #20 cleanup recommendations, no formal vote

BPC TC Workshop 101

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ZBR 52323

The Jamestown Zoning Board of Review denied Mary Lou Sanborn's request for a variance to build a 20-foot acoustic fence at 21 Bay View Dr., finding she failed to prove the hardship and that the relief was not the least necessary. The board granted Ashley and Matthew Amsden a variance for a deck at 29 Bayberry Rd with reduced setbacks, and granted Mizzen Mast Properties LLC a special use permit for a two-story addition at 32 Mizzen Ave. All votes were 5-0.

• Denied Sanborn variance for 20-ft acoustic fence at 21 Bay View Dr. (5-0)
• Granted Amsden variance for deck at 29 Bayberry Rd with reduced setbacks (5-0)
• Granted Mizzen Mast Properties special use permit for addition at 32 Mizzen Ave. (5-0)

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Town Council

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51523

The Board of Canvassers approved minutes from prior meetings, accepted the updated voter registration list, and approved two lists of non-registered Town and School staff for the Financial Town Meeting. They also discussed new check-in procedures for the meeting, including early check-in and ID readiness signs.

• Approved minutes from Nov. 2, 2022 and Jan. 12, 2023
• Approved two lists of non-registered Town and School staff for the Financial Town Meeting
• Approved updated voter registration list reflecting NCOA changes

51023

The Jamestown Harbor Commission voted to recommend that the Town Council appoint Steven Bois as the next Executive Director, replacing Edward Mello. The commission also approved minutes from the April 12 meeting and voted to forward three recommendations regarding Gould and Dutch Islands to the Town Council. No financial report was available, and several items were deferred to sub-committees.

• Approved minutes of April 12, 2023 (5-0)
• Recommended Steven Bois for Executive Director to Town Council
• Voted to forward Gould/Dutch Island recommendations to Town Council (5-0)
• Deferred Ft. Getty engineering study selection to Facilities sub-committee
• Deferred East Ferry improvements prioritization to Facilities sub-committee
• Deferred touch-and-go space restoration to Facilities sub-committee

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Plat 15 2023

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ZBR 42523

The Jamestown Zoning Board of Review granted two requests and continued one. A variance and special use permit were approved for a new dwelling at 6 Middle Street, and a special use permit was granted for an addition at 73 Carr Lane. The TPG Marinas application was withdrawn without prejudice.

• Granted variances and special use permit for new dwelling at 6 Middle Street (5-0)
• Granted special use permit for 1,240 sq ft addition at 73 Carr Lane (5-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of TPG Marinas application without prejudice (3-2)
• Continued Sanborn request to May 23, 2023 meeting
• Approved minutes of March 28, 2023 meeting (5-0)

41223 JHC

The Jamestown Harbor Commission held a public comment session on two proposed seasonal sugar kelp farms off Dutch Island, led by CRMC's Benjamin Goetsch. No vote was taken on the proposals. The commission approved the March 8, 2023 meeting minutes with a correction to a speaker's name (4-0). Other items were informational, including reports from the harbormaster and executive director.

• Approved March 8, 2023 meeting minutes with correction (4-0)
• Accepted DEM Pumpout Grant Awards correspondence (4-0)
• Heard public comment on two kelp farm applications (no vote)
• Noted harbormaster hired two assistant harbormasters
• Discussed updating Comprehensive Harbor Management Plan and Ordinance

ZBR 32823

The Jamestown Zoning Board of Review approved five variance requests and continued two cases to the next meeting. All approvals were unanimous (5-0), with one member recusing from a vote. The board also accepted the February minutes.

• Granted variance to Knowles for outbuilding with 20'3" roof height at 108 Southwest Ave (5-0)
• Granted variance to Harvey for new home with reduced rear setback and increased lot coverage at 4 Fowler St (5-0)
• Continued Sanborn request to April 25, 2023 (5-0)
• Continued Chew request to April 25, 2023 (5-0)
• Granted special use permit and parking variance to Our Table LLC at 53 Narragansett Ave (5-0)
• Granted variance to Johnson for 3-car garage with reduced front setback at 36 High St (5-0, King recused)
• Granted variance to Rallis for walkway and connector at 86 Blueberry Lane (5-0)

JCC Minutes 03142023

The Jamestown Conservation Commission met on March 14, 2023, and approved the minutes from its February 21 meeting. The commission discussed ongoing projects, including trail grants, the Conanicut Island Trails Guide update, and plans for the Earth Day Fair on April 22. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval; most items were updates or discussions.

• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Discussed printing options for Earth Day Fair banner/posters and JTN Press ads
• Reviewed March 2023 CRMC calendar for relevant issues
• No action on trail grant applications; will continue searching for funding
• No update on Hull Cove Trail construction or Mackerel Cove dune restoration
• Discussed updating Conanicut Island Trails Guide with graphic designers
• Planned Earth Day Fair for April 22, 2023, 10 AM–2 PM at Recreation Center
• Noted Town and Conanicut Marina agreed to mediation on ferry dockage issue

Charter Review 031

The Jamestown Charter Review Committee approved its final report and recommendations for the Town Council, including a resolution recommending paper or electronic ballots for budget approvals. The committee also accepted a cover memorandum to accompany the report. All votes were unanimous except for one member's opposition to splitting the report into two sections.

• Approved motion to split report into two parts (5-1, Sanborn opposed)
• Approved Section One: introduction and changes to Articles II, IV, VII, X (6-0)
• Approved Section Two as amended: recommendation for paper/electronic ballot for budget approvals (6-0)
• Accepted cover memorandum to Town Council (6-0)

ZBR 22823

The Jamestown Zoning Board of Review granted two variances for property additions, continued two applications, and approved a withdrawal. The board approved a variance for Roach LLC at 170 Conanicus to build an addition with reduced front yard setbacks, and for Matthew R. and Ashley M. Amsden at 29 Bayberry Road to add a second floor with reduced setbacks. The board also continued the Harvey and Knowles applications to future meetings and allowed the Carney application to be withdrawn.

• Approved variance for Roach LLC at 170 Conanicus for addition with reduced front yard setbacks (4-0, King recused)
• Approved variance for Amsden at 29 Bayberry Road for second floor addition with reduced setbacks (5-0)
• Continued Wendy Harvey application to March 28, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Continued Alexander and Linda Knowles application (5-0)
• Approved withdrawal of Carney application for carport variance (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 24, 2023 meeting (5-0)

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• Board of Water & Sewer report
• Town Administrator's Report
• Open Forum and Announcements
• Appointments
• Consent Agenda

JCC Minutes 02212023 Final

The Jamestown Conservation Commission approved a $685 invoice for field clearing and habitat maintenance at the Conanicut Island Sanctuary Trail. The commission also approved the minutes from the December 13, 2022 meeting. Most other items were updates or discussions, with no other formal votes taken.

• Approved $685 invoice for field clearing at Conanicut Island Sanctuary Trail (all in favor)
• Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes (all in favor)

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2823 JHC

The Jamestown Harbor Commission approved the minutes from its January 11, 2023 meeting and accepted correspondence from KSP Law regarding Conanicut Marine Services. It also approved Safe Harbor Jamestown Boatyard's Qualified Mooring Inspector application. No other substantive decisions were made; discussions covered harbor capital planning, mooring rates, and a potential float at East Ferry.

• Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted correspondence from KSP Law regarding Conanicut Marine Services (6-0)
• Approved Safe Harbor Jamestown Boatyard Qualified Mooring Inspector application (6-0)

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11223

The Jamestown Board of Canvassers met with only one member present and approved minutes from three prior meetings. The board voted to place both the Republican Member and Republican Alternate vacancies on the Town Council agenda, as two terms are ending. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from Sept. 27, Oct. 18, and Nov. 21, 2022
• Voted to put Republican Alternate vacancy on Town Council agenda
• Voted to put Republican Member vacancy on Town Council agenda

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• Joint Town Council and School Committee Work Session
• Administrator's Report
• Unfinished Business
• New Business
• Consent Agenda