Scituate public meetings in 2024
18 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
CANCELLED - Dec. 19, 2024 - Special Town Council Meeting
The Town Council meeting scheduled for December 19, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda included items regarding fire alarm contract change orders and a potential executive session for building official candidate interviews.
- Meeting cancelled
- Fire alarm contract change orders totaling $22,882.20
- Executive session for Building Official/Zoning Official candidate interviews
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Scituate Town Council will hold a public hearing on the 2024 Hazard Mitigation & Flood Management Plan and consider renewals for junk and second-hand sales licenses. The meeting also includes the reappointment of the Town Tax Assessor and potential executive sessions regarding building and zoning officials.
- Public hearing on Hazard Mitigation & Flood Management Plan
- Renewals for Junk/Second Hand Sales licenses (Chopmist Hill Marketplace)
- Consideration of 3-month moratorium on Class A Retailer liquor licenses
- Reappointment of Karen Beattie as Town Tax Assessor
- Executive sessions for Building Official/Zoning Official candidates
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Town Council will review several equipment purchases, including police vehicles and firefighter gear. The body will also hold public hearings for liquor and junk sales license renewals and discuss a new Hazard Mitigation & Flood Management Plan.
- Purchase of 2 police cruisers not to exceed $119,200.00
- Purchase of 10 sets of firefighter turnout gear and equipment not to exceed $65,000
- Authorization to spend up to $30,000 for new vault shelving units
- Matching grant of $7,500 to Connecting with Hope
- Liquor license approvals for 9 establishments and junk sales renewal for Hall's Garage, Inc.
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Scituate Town Council will review personnel appointments, including a new Tax Collector and police dispatchers. The body will also consider a bid for workers compensation insurance and approve several project change orders.
- Recommendation to hire Lisa Benson as Tax Collector at a rate of $74,984.00
- Proposed award of Workers Compensation Insurance bid to Rhode Island InterLocal Trust for $65,402.00
- Payment of town bills totaling $567,167.13 for early expenses and $663,664.72 for regular budget expenses
- Three change orders for Scituate Public Schools Water Project totaling up to $21,848.37
- Authorization to post for Tax Collector Clerk and Interim Part-Time Building Code Enforcement Officer
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Town Council will discuss authorizing a community septic system loan program and a grant application for a Village of Hope design workshop. The body will also review several personnel appointments and town business requests.
- Resolution for Community Septic System Loan Program with notes up to $300,000
- Grant application for Village of Hope Community Design Workshop ($100,000 to $125,000)
- Payment of Early Town Expenses ($152,640.06) and Regular Town Expenses ($121,007.73)
- Request for $8,000 in Capital funds for a new infrared drone for Potterville Fire Department and EMA
- Bid award for Esek Hopkins Accessible Trails
Regular Town Council Meeting
The council will hold a joint public hearing with the Scituate Land Trust to evaluate a request for up to $100,000 from the Open Space Fund to purchase two parcels in the village of Hope. It will also vote on Resolution 24-10 approving change orders to the North Scituate Elementary fire alarm contract, financed by $3,500,000 of bonds, and authorize the purchase of two police vehicles for no more than $125,000. Additional items include budget revisions, continuation of the HR consulting contract, and a request for ARPA funds for a community sign.
- Joint public hearing: purchase Lot 117 ($119,900) and Lot 272/Lot 14 ($1.00) with up to $100,000 from Open Space Fund
- Resolution 24-10: approve change orders to North Scituate Elementary fire alarm contract, funded by $3,500,000 bonds
- Approve purchase of two police vehicles under State Master Pricing Agreement, not to exceed $125,000
- Authorize TMDA HR Solutions as HR consultant with budget up to $45,000 for FY2025
- North Scituate PTO request for $15,000 ARPA funds to purchase an eclectic sign
Regular Town Council Meeting
The council will consider two requests from Scituate EMS: recognition as an Emergency Service entity for budget and insurance purposes, and approval to use opioid fund money, up to $56,000, to purchase a new Lifepak cardiac monitor. The meeting also includes a presentation by Guaranteed Community Advisors and the Rhode Island Department of Housing on potential funding sources for the Hope Mill development on specific tax assessor lots. No other agenda items require a vote.
- Recognize Scituate EMS as an Emergency Service entity for budget and insurance purposes
- Approve use of opioid fund money (up to $56,000) for a new Lifepak cardiac monitor
- Presentation on funding options for Hope Mill property (Lot 8 Plat 3; Lots 1, 58, 69, 114 Plat 5)
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Scituate Town Council will review several financial items, including a change order for the Town Hall roof and ARPA funding requests. The agenda also includes potential litigation regarding a sidewalk at 94 Danielson Pike and salary increase ratifications.
- Change order up to $75,000 from ARPA funds for Town Hall Building roof replacement
- Request for $20,000 in ARPA matching funds for Scituate Preservation Society renovations
- Ratification of non-union employee salary increases effective July 1, 2024
- Contract extension recommendation for Village Gas through August 2026
- Bid awards for trailhead kiosks and timber sign frames
Joint Town Council Meeting
The Scituate Town Council and Plan Commission will hold a joint public hearing regarding a complete update to the town's Comprehensive Plan. The session includes a presentation by Town Planner Ashley Sweet of Weston & Sampson. Following discussion, the bodies may vote to adopt the plan, adopt it with amendments, or continue the hearing.
- Public hearing for the proposed adoption of a complete update to the Scituate Comprehensive Plan
- Presentation of the proposed plan by Town Planner Ashley Sweet (Weston & Sampson)
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Scituate Town Council will discuss a new collective bargaining agreement with IBPO Local 502. The council will also consider an ordinance to add stop signs at Ridgewood Drive and Crestview Drive. Additionally, members will review a contract renewal for residential refuse and recycling services.
- Collective bargaining negotiations with IBPO Local 502
- Stop sign ordinance for Ridgewood Drive and Crestview Drive
- Three-year contract renewal with Rambone Disposal
- Authorization to reserve FY 2023-2024 capital funds
- Appointments to the Juvenile Hearing Board
CANCELLED - May 30, 2024 - Joint Town Council Meeting
This joint special meeting of the Scituate Town Council and Plan Commission, scheduled for May 30, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda had been posted for informational purposes only. The planned item was a public hearing on a proposed complete update to the Town of Scituate Comprehensive Plan.
- Meeting cancelled
- Proposed adoption of complete update to Town of Scituate Comprehensive Plan (not held)
CANCELLED - May 30, 2024 - Special Town Council Meeting
This special Town Council meeting scheduled for May 30, 2024 was cancelled. The agenda is posted for informational purposes only. It would have considered appointments to a hazard mitigation committee and a vote on longevity pay for the Deputy Public Works Director.
- Meeting cancelled; agenda posted 5.28.24 for information only
- Appointments to Hazard Mitigation and Flood Management Plan Advisory Committee (term expiring 12/31/2024)
- Determination of longevity eligibility for Deputy Director of Public Works; current salary $85,000/year
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Scituate Town Council is holding a special meeting with one public hearing and several business items. The council will consider a second reading of a proposed ordinance amendment establishing standards for one-time and recurring entertainment events, and may take action on recommendations regarding a hazard mitigation committee, a septic system loan, and ARPA funds for a housing authority chair lift.
- Second reading of Public Event Ordinance amendment (Chapter 6, Article VII) establishing entertainment standards
- Recommendation to disband Hazard Mitigation Committee and create new Hazard Mitigation & Flood Management Plan Advisory Committee with up to 12 members
- Request from Michael Vieira and Rhode Island Housing to waive CSSLP requirements for $23,700 loan at 1% for 10 years for 26 Spruce Drive
- Request for $5,000 in matching ARPA funds from Scituate Housing Authority for chair lift replacement at Rockland Oaks
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Scituate Town Council will hold a regular meeting on May 9, 2024, starting with executive sessions on opioid litigation, police union negotiations, and police command structure. In open session, they will consider public hearings on a public event ordinance amendment, a stop sign addition, and a liquor license, plus appointments, consent items, and resolutions for the upcoming Financial Town Meeting, including bond authorizations and the FY2024-2025 budget.
- Resolution to issue up to $1,500,000 in bonds for a fire truck
- Resolution to issue $3,500,000 in bonds for school capital projects
- Adoption of FY2024-2025 budget for Financial Town Meeting
- Bid award for Potterville Fire Department floor epoxy to Bay State Epoxy ($23,974)
- ARPA fund requests: $53,000 for Scituate Booster Club concession stand, $4,500 for Land Trust benches
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Scituate Town Council will hold a regular meeting with several executive session items, including potential litigation over Emergency Medical Services, pending litigation in Knight v. Scituate, an employee performance discussion, and possible real estate purchase for conservation. In open session, the council will hold a public hearing on a proposed Public Event Ordinance amendment, consider appointments, and vote on resolutions and town business items including a bid award for asphalt chip seal and multiple spending approvals.
- Public hearing on proposed amendment to Chapter 6, Article VII establishing standards for one-time and reoccurring entertainment events
- Possible executive session on potential litigation concerning Emergency Medical Services and pending litigation Knight v. Scituate (PC-2020-0420)
- Possible bid award for Modified Asphalt Chip Seal (SCIT057) to New England Asphalt Services LLC II with bid prices of $3.35 and $3.19 per sq yard
- Approval of town bills totaling $1,023,354.50 including early expenses, general obligation bond, and regular expenses
- Consideration of $5,000 ARPA funds for Scituate Animal Shelter cages and $5,000 for medication lock boxes from Opioid Settlement Funds
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Scituate Town Council will consider awarding a $867,900 contract to Red Oak Remodeling for Town Hall renovations, along with several other bids and requests. The council also plans to discuss potential litigation, union negotiations, and real estate matters in closed session before the public portion of the meeting.
- Possible award of $867,900 Town Hall renovation contract to Red Oak Remodeling
- Possible award of $274,800 asphalt paving contract to Pasteryak Asphalt LLC
- Request for $100,000 in ARPA funds from Hope Library for HVAC upgrades
- Request to create ten burial plots at 461 Old Plainfield Pike
- Six kennel license renewals, including Perfect Puppy Inc. at 1265 Chopmist Hill Road
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Town Council will consider several items including a new collective bargaining agreement with IBPO Local 502 and appointments to the Board of Canvassers. The meeting also includes a presentation on the town audit and discussions regarding energy aggregation and animal control ordinance amendments.
- Executive session regarding IBPO Local 502 union negotiations
- Public hearing for Class A Retailer liquor license for J T D Corporation at 10 Hope Furnace Road
- Bids for Hazard Mitigation Plan: Kim Jacobs ($41,600.00), Weston & Sampson ($27,390.00), and Chloeta ($45,898.18)
- Authorization for asbestos remediation vendor for Town Hall up to $30,000.00
- Police Chief request for FBI training travel costs not to exceed $1,461.28
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Scituate Town Council will hold its regular meeting, including a possible executive session on pending litigation. The main business items include awarding a contract for a statistical revaluation of town properties, authorizing training for a school resource officer, and discussing medical billing services and road maintenance RFPs.
- Award bid to Catalis Tax & CAMA, Inc. for $92,600 for statistical revaluation of town properties
- Authorize Student Resource Officer Parenti to attend National SRO Training Conference in Phoenix, AZ, up to $2,468.81
- Authorize Chief Robinson to negotiate with medical billing companies for emergency medical transportation services
- Authorize Public Works Director to post RFPs for paving, chip sealing, and crack sealing services
- Appoint Gordan Dean McNally as Resident Commissioner to Scituate Housing Authority