Richmond public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Richmond Rural Preservation Land Trust
The board approved hunting permits for the 2023-2024 season and authorized a $476.25 payment to Horsley Witten Group for design work. Members also approved minutes from June and July 2023 and welcomed new member E. Burton.
- Approved July 10, 2023 minutes (4-0, 2 abstentions)
- Approved June 5, 2023 minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved June 5, 2023 Executive Session minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved $476.25 payment to Horsley Witten Group (unanimous)
- Approved issuance of hunting permits for 2023-2024 season (unanimous)
- Voted to enter executive session to discuss real estate acquisition (unanimous)
- Voted to seal executive session minutes (unanimous)
Economic Development Commission
The Commission agreed to identify properties for potential rezoning to assist the Planning Board. Members also decided to draft a letter encouraging local businesses to use the town's notification services. The board approved minutes from July 10 and August 21, 2023.
- Approved minutes from July 10, 2023 (All Aye)
- Approved minutes from Aug 21, 2023 (All Aye)
- Agreed to identify properties for potential rezoning, starting with Route 3 North from Baker Pines to Exeter line and the 95 Exit
- Decided to draft a letter advising businesses of 'Notify Me' service, RI Secretary of State notifications, and the town Facebook page
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission noted that the Richmond Town Council approved the town's Aquifer Protection regulations. The commission also discussed potential projects for a Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank grant solicitation and planned a fall guided hike.
- Approved July 12, 2023 meeting minutes with edits
- Noted Town Council approved Aquifer Protection regulations (3-2)
- Agreed to lead an RCC-guided hike in the fall