Lincoln public meetings in 2024

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a Major Land Development Preliminary Plan for a centralized rescue EMS and community learning center at 98 Old River Road. Other actions include establishing a remediation bond for Whispering Oaks Subdivision, releasing a bond for Stone Way Subdivision, and making recommendations to the Zoning Board on vesting rights and variances. The board will also review minutes from November 20 and receive the Town Planner's report.

• Public hearing and vote on Major Land Development Preliminary Plan for Lincoln Centralized Rescue EMS/Community Learning Center at 98 Old River Road (AP 29 Lot 222)
• Discussion and vote to establish Remediation Bond Amount for Whispering Oaks Subdivision at 100 Jenckes Hill Road (AP 42 Lots 15 & 91)
• Discussion and vote on Final Bond Release for Stone Way Subdivision at Stone Way (AP 23 Lot 91)
• Recommendation to Zoning Board: Extension of vesting rights for Knock on Wood Furniture at 1661 Lonsdale Avenue to rebuild after fire
• Use variance request to increase children at home-based daycare at 254 Central Street, and dimensional variance for second-story addition at 2 First Street

The Planning Board approved the preliminary plan for the Lincoln Centralized Rescue EMS/Community Learning Center at 98 Old River Road, combining master and preliminary plan review. The vote was 5-1, with Member Tuytschaevers opposed. The board also approved a $115,800 remediation bond for the Whispering Oaks Subdivision, released a $72,120 bond for Stone Way Subdivision, and made recommendations on three zoning applications.

• Approved preliminary plan for Lincoln Centralized Rescue EMS/Community Learning Center (5-1)
• Approved $115,800 remediation bond for Whispering Oaks Subdivision
• Released $72,120 guarantee bond for Stone Way Subdivision
• Recommended extension of vesting rights for Knock on Wood Furniture
• Recommended neutral position on daycare variance for Dawn Joly
• Recommended positive approval for dimensional variance for Holly Fusco

Town Council

The Town Council will consider a motion to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation in State v. Clausen and potential litigation regarding Glendale Way. The agenda also includes a motion to seal executive session minutes and a vote on matters arising from the session. No other substantive items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Executive session requested under RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2) for litigation: State v. Clausen
• Potential litigation regarding Glendale Way discussed in executive session
• Motion to seal executive session minutes pursuant to RIGL 42-46-7(c)
• Vote on matters from executive session

The Lincoln Town Council held a brief public meeting on December 17, 2024, during which it voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss litigation (State v. Clausen and potential litigation regarding Glendale Way), to seal the executive session minutes, and to authorize the town solicitor to act as directed in the session. No other substantive decisions were made in open session, and the meeting adjourned immediately after.

• Entered executive session for litigation discussion (5-0)
• Sealed executive session minutes (5-0)
• Authorized town solicitor to act as directed in executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Purchasing Committee

The Lincoln Purchasing Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss three requests to waive competitive bidding: for a police vehicle, for Senior Center flooring, and for a Department of Public Works vehicle. No dollar amounts or further details are provided in the agenda.

• Request to waive competitive bidding for a Police Vehicle
• Request to waive competitive bidding for Senior Center Flooring
• Request to waive competitive bidding for a Department of Public Works Vehicle

The Purchasing Committee approved minutes from November 19, 2024, and voted to recommend that the Town Council award three contracts without competitive bidding: a police vehicle to Tasca Automotive Group for $22,900, Senior Center flooring to Ruggieri Brothers for $29,715, and a Department of Public Works vehicle to Colonial Municipal Group for $67,432.80. All recommendations passed unanimously with 2-0 or 3-0 votes. No public comments were made.

• Approved minutes of November 19, 2024 (2-0)
• Recommended awarding police vehicle bid to Tasca Automotive Group for $22,900 (2-0)
• Recommended awarding Senior Center flooring bid to Ruggieri Brothers for $29,715 (2-0)
• Recommended awarding DPW vehicle bid to Colonial Municipal Group for $67,432.80 (3-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider three resolutions authorizing use of ARPA funds for the Lincoln Centralized Rescue Center, Senior Center flooring, and Albion Rescue Facility roof. They will also act on a liquor license for St. Basil Melkite Church, appointments to boards, and a transfer of ownership for the Villages at Manville affordable housing project. Several routine consent agenda items and purchasing subcommittee recommendations are on the agenda.

• Application for Class F1 liquor license for St. Basil Melkite Church New Year's Eve Gala
• Resolution 2024-29 authorizing ARPA funds for Lincoln Centralized Rescue Center
• Resolution 2024-30 authorizing ARPA funds for Senior Center Flooring
• Resolution 2024-31 authorizing ARPA funds for Albion Rescue Facility Roof
• Dakota Partners – The Villages at Manville, 33 Division Street – Transfer of Owners (Municipal Affordable Housing Fund)

The Lincoln Town Council approved several bids and reappointments, adopted three ARPA funding resolutions, and transferred an affordable housing grant. All votes were unanimous (5-0). Several appointments to boards were deferred to a future meeting.

• Granted Class F1 liquor license to St. Basil Melkite Church for New Year's Eve gala, fee waived (5-0)
• Reappointed Brenda Keeble as Tax Assessor (5-0)
• Reappointed Michael Sullivan to Personnel Board (5-0)
• Reappointed Megan Bellamy and Michael O'Reilly to Planning Board (5-0)
• Awarded police vehicle bid to Tasca Automotive Group for $22,900 (5-0)
• Awarded Senior Center flooring bid to Ruggieri Brothers for $29,715 (5-0)
• Awarded DPW vehicle bid to Colonial Municipal Group for $67,432.80 (5-0)
• Adopted ARPA resolutions for Centralized Rescue Center, Senior Center Flooring, and Albion Rescue Facility Roof (5-0)

General

The committee will review project updates for Central Elementary School and Saylesville Elementary School. Discussion includes HVAC changes at Central ES and potential costs for sprinkler system installations at Saylesville ES.

• Central ES: Review ACC Change Order to relocate RTU to ground level
• Saylesville ES: Option 1 - Deferred Sprinkler System installation ($700,000 - $1,250,000)
• Saylesville ES: Option 2 - Immediate Sprinkler System installation ($750,000)
• Ahlborg Co. pay app #4 – Toilet Rm Renovations
• Maron Co. pay app #5RR – LHS Canopy/Facade

The Lincoln Building Committee approved a proposed change order (PCO #3) to relocate a rooftop unit to ground level at Central Elementary School, funded by unused contract funds, and approved Ahlborg Construction's Toilet Renovation Pay App #4. The committee also reviewed options for Saylesville Elementary School parking and fire suppression, but took no final action on those items.

• Approved meeting minutes from 12/6/24
• Approved ACC PCO #3 to relocate RTU to ground level at Central ES, funded by $203,000 in unused funds
• Approved Ahlborg Construction Toilet Renovation Pay App #4
• Held Maron Co. LHS Canopy/Façade Pay App #5RR pending Town Council approval

Town Council

The Council will hold a hybrid meeting including a presentation from AARP. The agenda includes a request for an executive session regarding litigation involving State v. Clausen and potential litigation regarding Glendale Way.

• Presentation from AARP
• Executive Session regarding State v. Clausen
• Discussion of potential litigation regarding Glendale Way

The Lincoln Town Council met on December 16, 2024, and took no substantive public decisions. The only action was a motion to defer entering executive session regarding litigation (State v. Clausen and potential litigation on Glendale Way), which passed 4-0. The meeting adjourned without public comment or other business.

• Deferred executive session on litigation (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Canvassers

The Lincoln Board of Canvassers will meet to discuss and vote on certifying the results of the 2024 general local election. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Discussion and possible vote to certify the 2024 General Local Election Results

The Lincoln Board of Canvassers voted unanimously to certify the General 2024 local election results. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Certified General 2024 local election results (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to review reports from the Director and Commissioner. The body will discuss ongoing projects regarding the Middle School field and elementary school gyms, as well as basketball and winter park maintenance.

• Middle School Field Project
• Elementary school gyms
• Parks & Rec Basketball
• Park work during the winter

The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Commission accepted the November minutes and heard reports on park maintenance and projects. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters; the meeting was informational, covering winter preparations, park conditions, and upcoming projects like the Middle School Field and Elementary School Gyms.

• Accepted November 13 meeting minutes (motion by Cutler, seconded by Kelly)

Water Commission

The Water Commission will review November 2024 financial reports and activity. The body is discussing authorizations for system-wide leak detection advertising and a main office camera system award.

• Authorization to advertise for system-wide leak detection
• Authorization to award a contract for the main office camera system
• RFQ for Engineering Services
• RFP for Tank Inspection and Cleaning Services
• RFP for Saylesville Water Main Project

The Lincoln Water Commission approved several operational items, including authorizing a system-wide leak detection RFP, awarding a $21,000 main office camera system, and approving a phone system upgrade with Granite Systems. The commission also accepted the consent agenda, the superintendent's report, and financial reports. No public comment was received, and a request for additional public comment was deferred to the January 2025 meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including November 13, 2024 regular meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved superintendent's report on daily activity for November 2024 (all in favor)
• Approved balance sheet, expenditure/revenue, financial report, account balance, capital accounts, direct payment/payables, and account transaction reports for November 2024 (all in favor)
• Authorized advertising for system-wide leak detection RFP (all in favor)
• Approved $21,000 main office camera system (all in favor)
• Approved phone system upgrade with Granite Systems at $194/month (noted as to be approved)

General

This meeting is a regular status update for the Lincoln Centralized Rescue/Learning Center project. The design team will review drawing updates, early release packages, and budget. The CPF grant quarterly review is reported as positive with minor updates due. The commissioning RFP is under final review.

• Design update with early release and DD packages from November 18
• Administrative subdivision combining Town Hall and DPW lots recorded
• CPF grant quarterly review held on November 27; updates due December 15
• Commissioning RFP under final attorney review, to be posted shortly
• Permitting update including DEM permit status

The Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meeting for the Lincoln EMS project reviewed design updates and approved the digital sign design and budget. The team also approved the lot merge and continued work on the station alert system, RIE incentives, and early bid packages. No final construction contracts were awarded.

• Approved digital sign design and $42k budget
• Approved lot merge (awaiting DEM update)
• Approved Option #1 VRF with Energy Recovery Ventilators for MEP
• Approved 24x24 lockers for built-in/FFE
• Approved test pits request (Rachel Simpson)
• Closed LULA variance (failed 5-4, LULA to remain)

General

The Lincoln Building Committee will discuss and vote on several school construction and renovation projects, including HVAC, solar panels, bathroom renovations, and athletic field improvements. They will review an IT equipment quote for four elementary schools and approve payment applications and invoices.

• Approve meeting minutes from 11/1/24
• Review IT quote for closet switches and UPS battery backup for four elementary schools
• Construction project updates: solar panels at LHS & PEC, new canopy at Lincoln HS, Northern Elementary HVAC (2025), cafeteria HVAC at 4 elementary schools (2024), bathroom renovations at Lonsdale, Central & Saylesville, LHS HVAC repairs, LHS masonry roof repairs, gym/STEM additions & cafeteria renovations, athletic field bathroom improvements, athletic fields – tennis courts, Studio Jaed design updates, change orders, steel reinforcement for side basketball hoops at Saylesville & Lonsdale
• Review and approve payment applications and invoices including RISE final invoice

The Lincoln Building Committee approved a $40,000 change order for steel reinforcement at Saylesville and Lonsdale schools, covered by project contingency. They also approved a $49,519.04 IT equipment quote for four elementary schools. All invoices were approved except two specific payment applications, which were held for further review. The committee discussed but did not decide on fire suppression options for Saylesville, deferring to the next meeting.

• Approved $40k steel reinforcement for pre-fab buildings at Saylesville and Lonsdale (covered by contingency)
• Approved $49,519.04 IT closet switches and UPS battery backup for four elementary schools
• Approved all invoices except Ahlborg Construction Toilet Renovation Pay App #4 and Maron Co. LHS Canopy/Façade Pay App #5RR
• Approved minutes from 11/1/24 meeting

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will consider three zoning applications: an extension of vesting rights for Knock on Wood Furniture, a relief request to add three children to a daycare, and a dimensional variance for rear and side setbacks. The committee will also discuss a minor land development and adaptive reuse proposal for a Front Street site. All items are listed on the agenda for possible action.

• AP 5 Lot 25 – Extension of Vesting Rights for Knock on Wood Furniture (1661 Lonsdale Ave)
• AP 28 Lot 15 – Relief to add 3 more children for Dawn Joly (254 Central St daycare)
• AP 17 Lot 42 – Dimensional variance for rear and side setback relief for Holly Fusco (2 First St)
• AP 10 Lot 64 – Minor land development/adaptive reuse of Front St Development (246 Front St)

Water Commission

The Lincoln Water Commission will meet to discuss the Saylesville Water System Improvement and ensure compliance with Open Meetings Act requirements.

• Neighborhood meeting to discuss Saylesville Water System Improvement
• Motion to adjourn
• Meeting held at Lincoln Senior Center
• Meeting called by Kenneth Booth, Chair
• Notice posted December 2, 2024

Conservation Commission

The Lincoln Conservation Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to approve previous minutes, hear public comment, and discuss correspondence. The agenda includes review of wetland applications, current projects such as the butterfly garden and historical cemeteries, and a budget review. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Wetland Applications review
• Current projects: Butterfly Garden, Historical Cemeteries, Cleanups, Grant Projects
• Budget Review with balance and expenses
• Public Outreach and Mandated Community Service Hours
• New and Old Business

General

The Lincoln Town Council will consider updates on the Centralized Rescue/Learning Center design, including civil drawing layout, curb cuts, lot combination, and interior finishes. It will also review the quarterly CPF grant status and approve the Downes Construction invoice. Additional items include open discussion and scheduling future meetings.

• Review and approve Downes Construction Company invoice
• KBA to present civil drawing layout for Building Committee approval
• Add curb cuts on opposite side of street to drawings
• Combine Town Hall Lot and DPW Lot; administrative subdivision recorded
• Quarterly review of CPF grant with reporting task due 12/20

General

The Board of Trustees will discuss the 2025-26 budget strategy and part-time staff raises for FY26. They will also review the Director's report on library usage, financial reports, and consider updates to the Trustees' by-laws. Public comment is invited.

• Strategy for 2025-26 Budget
• Raises for part-time staff FY26
• Review of Trustees By-laws
• Library usage and programs report
• Building repair/maintenance updates

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and possibly vote on the preliminary plan for the Whispering Oaks minor subdivision at 100 Jenckes Hill Road. The board will also have an initial discussion on the preliminary plan for the Lincoln Centralized Rescue EMS/Community Learning Center at 98 Old River Road. Other business includes review of minutes from October 24 and a planner's report on several recorded final plans.

• Public hearing: Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plan – Whispering Oaks Subdivision – 100 Jenckes Hill Road
• Initial Discussion: Major Land Development Preliminary Plan – Lincoln Centralized Rescue EMS/Community Learning Center – 98 Old River Road
• Review of minutes from October 24, 2024
• Town Planner's Report: five recorded final plans (Edgewood Estates, Sutcliffe Avenue, 1158 Lonsdale Ave, Villages at Manville, Tanury Industries)

Town Council

The Lincoln Town Council will hold a hybrid meeting on November 19, 2024. Council members will listen to a presentation from Freedom Energy Logistics, followed by a public comment period. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Presentation from Freedom Energy Logistics
• Public comment period

Purchasing Committee

The Purchasing Committee will consider waiving competitive bidding for deicing salt and award bids for three projects: Lonsdale Village Sewer Improvements, the 2025 Town Calendar, and Stormwater Improvements. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Request to waive competitive bidding for deicing salt
• Award bid for Lonsdale Village Sewer Improvements (RFP 2025-9)
• Award bid for 2025 Town Calendar (RFP 2025-10)
• Award bid for Stormwater Improvements (RFP 2025-11)

Town Council

The Lincoln Town Council will first act as the Board of License Commissioners on applications for victualling and liquor licenses, including Lincoln Smoothies, Your Mother's Favorite Breakfast Place, and Subway. As the Town Council, they will consider a consent agenda of minutes, bills, reports, and tax abatements. Unfinished business includes purchasing subcommittee recommendations to waive competitive bidding for deicing salt and award bids for Lonsdale Village sewer improvements and stormwater improvements. New business includes introducing resolutions on ARPA funds for School Street sewer line replacement and tax cancellation.

• Application for victualling license by Lincoln Smoothies at 188 Front Street
• Application for victualling license by Your Mother's Favorite Breakfast Place at 29 Winter Street, Manville
• Application for victualling license by Digital Twins Inc d/b/a Subway at 100 Twin River Road
• Request to waive competitive bidding for deicing salt
• Amended resolution authorizing ARPA funds for School Street sewer line replacement

Budget Board

The Lincoln Budget Board will consider the FY24 and FY25 municipal and education budgets, along with the FY23 audit and status updates on capital projects. Public comment periods are scheduled. The meeting will also discuss the Revolving Fund Committee.

• FY25 Municipal Budget review
• FY25 Education Department Budget review
• FY24 Municipal and Education Budget review
• FY23 Audit discussion
• Status of Municipal and School Department Capital Projects

Parks & Recreation

The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Commission will review minutes from the prior two meetings, hear reports from directors and commissioners, and consider both ongoing and new projects. Old business includes the Pickel Ball program and the Middle School Field Project. New business items include the Pickel Ball program, elementary school gym improvements, winter sports offerings, and leaf‑pick‑up plans. The meeting also provides time for public comment before adjourning.

• Pickel Ball program (review of existing program and future plans)
• Middle School Field Project
• Elementary school gym improvements
• Winter sports program
• Leaf pick‑up plan

General

The Lincoln Water Commission will consider its consent agenda, including minutes and financial reports from October 2024. Under unfinished business, members will receive updates on the Saylesville, School & Smith Street projects, a Lead Copper Study proposal, and the Manville Well Station. New business items seek authorization to advertise for engineering services, tank inspection and cleaning, a RIWARN agreement, and the Saylesville Water Main Project. The meeting will adjourn to executive session for investigative proceedings regarding misconduct.

• Authorization to advertise RFQ for Engineering Services
• Authorization to advertise RFP for Tank Inspection and Cleaning Services
• Authorization to advertise RFP for Saylesville Water Main Project
• Authorization to advertise RIWARN Agreement
• Discussion of Anchor Subaru Water Supply

General

The body is reviewing design updates and civil drawing layouts for the Centralized Rescue/Learning Center at 100 Old River Road. Discussions include combining the Town Hall and DPW lots and reviewing geotechnical findings. The meeting also covers CPF grant reporting and invoice approvals.

• Review of Civil Drawing layout for Building committee approval
• Administrative Subdivision for combining Town Hall and DPW lots submitted to planning
• Review of Geotechnical findings from ACC
• Foundation and Structural Bid Packages expected by 11/15/24
• Invoice review and approval for Downes and ACC

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to discuss wetland applications and ongoing projects. The body will also review its budget and current grant projects.

• Wetland applications
• Butterfly Garden project
• Historical Cemeteries project
• Budget review and expenses
• Grant projects

General

The Lincoln Building Committee is meeting to receive project updates on construction and pre-construction work. The body will review progress on solar panels, HVAC systems, and school renovations. Members will also review and approve payment applications.

• Solar panels at LHS & PEC
• HVAC projects for Northern Elementary (2025) and four elementary school cafeterias (2024)
• Bathroom renovations at Lonsdale, Central, and Saylesville schools
• Pre-construction updates for Gym/STEM additions and cafeteria renovations
• Athletic field bathroom and tennis court improvements

General

The building committee is reviewing design updates, civil drawing layouts, and geotechnical findings for the project at 100 Old River Road. The body is also managing CPF grant reporting deliverables and reviewing invoices from Downes and ACC.

• Review of KBA Civil Drawing layout for building committee approval
• Report on geotechnical findings from ACC
• State ADA commission denial of elevator exemption
• Foundation and Structural Bid Packages expected by 11/15/24
• Invoice review and approval for Downes and ACC

General

The Board of Trustees will review library usage, financial reports, and building maintenance updates. The meeting includes a discussion on survey results regarding the strategy for the 2025-26 budget.

• Strategy for 2025-26 Budget survey results
• Library building repair and maintenance updates
• Director's report on library usage and programs
• Financial reports and expenditures

Town Council

The Lincoln Town Council will consider a resolution to use ARPA funds for a library heating system. It will also vote on an emergency procurement waiver to purchase heat exchange units for the library. Additional items include motions to enter and seal an executive session and to vote on matters from that session.

• Motion to adjourn into Executive Session for potential litigation (RIGL 42-46-5)
• Motion to seal minutes from Executive Session (RIGL 42-46-7(c))
• Vote on matters arising from Executive Session
• Waive competitive bidding for heat exchange units for the library (Emergency Procurement, RIGL 45-55-8)
• Resolution authorizing use of ARPA funds for the library heating system (2024-26)

Planning Board

The Lincoln Planning Board will meet on October 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the Town Council Chambers. The agenda includes a public hearing on the Loredo Multi‑Family project at 11‑13 Gardiner Avenue and a vote to withdraw the master plan approval for the Whispering Oaks Subdivision at 100 Jenckes Hill Road. Additional items are a discussion and vote on a comprehensive permit transfer for Dakota Partners at 0 Central Street and a preliminary plan extension for the Beauregard Subdivision on East Lantern Road.

• Public hearing – Minor Land Development, Preliminary Plan for Loredo Multi‑Family, 11‑13 Gardiner Avenue (AP 1, Lot 84)
• Vote – Withdrawal of Master Plan Approval for Whispering Oaks Subdivision, 100 Jenckes Hill Road (AP 42, Lots 15 & 91)
• Discussion and vote – Comprehensive Permit, Final Plan Extension and Change of Ownership for Dakota Partners, 0 Central St (AP 37, Lot 192)
• Discussion and vote – Major Subdivision, Preliminary Plan Extension for Beauregard Subdivision, East Lantern Road (AP 44, Lot 180)
• Review of September 25, 2024 meeting minutes

General

The Building Committee is reviewing design updates, site drawings, and cost estimates for the Lincoln Centralized Rescue/Learning Center at 100 Old River Road. Discussions include an elevator exemption application and the potential inclusion of security fencing for the DPW/Water Department.

• Review of DD Drawing Package and Civil/Site Drawing status
• Application for elevator exemption submitted to the RI ADA Council
• Discussion on combining Town Hall and DPW lots
• Review of SD Estimate from Ahlborg Construction
• CPF Grant reporting update due 10/31/24

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will discuss the preliminary plan review for Whispering Oaks AP 43 Lot 15 and Lot 91, submitted by Oakley Holdings LLC. The agenda lists this as the only substantive item beyond standard opening, roll call, and adjournment. The committee may act on the plan during the meeting.

• Preliminary plan review for Whispering Oaks AP 43 Lot 15 & 91 (Oakley Holdings LLC, 100 Jenckes Hill Rd)

Board of Canvassers

The Board of Canvassers will meet to discuss and vote on the final voting lists. The board will also hold a discussion regarding the 2024 elections.

• Canvassing the final voting lists
• Discussion of the 2024 elections

Town Council

The Lincoln Town Council will consider motions to enter an executive session to discuss the evergreen contracts lawsuit involving the Town of Barrington and the State of Rhode Island. The Council will also consider a motion to seal the minutes from that session and to vote on any matters arising from it.

• Motion to adjourn into Executive Session under RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2) for litigation (Town of Barrington et al v. State of RI)
• Motion to seal minutes from Executive Session pursuant to RIGL 42-46-7(c)
• Vote on matters arising from the Executive Session

Ordinance Committee

The Lincoln Ordinance Committee meeting on October 15, 2024 will consider two proposed amendments to the town’s zoning ordinance. Amendment 2024‑6 updates definitions and rules for accessory family dwelling units and accessory dwelling units. Amendment 2024‑8 modifies the ordinance section on short‑term rentals or lodging. Both items were previously referred to the committee and deferred.

• Amendment 2024‑6: Update Zoning Ordinance Section 260‑7 definitions for Accessory Family Dwelling Unit
• Amendment 2024‑6: Update Zoning Ordinance Section 260‑9 (L) rules for Accessory Dwelling Units
• Amendment 2024‑8: Update Zoning Ordinance Section 260‑9 regarding Short‑Term Rental or Lodging
• Review of previously deferred ordinance amendments from August and September 2024

Claims Committee

The Lincoln Claims Committee will open the meeting at 6:30 PM on October 15, 2024. It will approve the minutes from the July 16, 2024 meeting. The committee will review the Klink Claim that the Town Council referred to it on September 17, 2024, followed by a public comment period before adjournment.

• Approve minutes of the July 16, 2024 meeting
• Review Klink Claim referred by Town Council on 09/17/2024
• Public comment period

Purchasing Committee

The Purchasing Committee will meet to review and approve minutes from the September 17, 2024 meeting. The body will also consider a request to waive competitive bidding for a Police Department vehicle.

• Request to waive competitive bidding for a police vehicle

Town Council

The Lincoln Town Council will discuss several applications, including a Class F beer‑and‑wine liquor license and a mobile food establishment operated by A&E.FS LLC (Ali & Eli's Freshly Squeezed). The council will also receive a resolution to use ARPA funds for storm‑water improvements and a recommendation to waive competitive bidding for a police department vehicle. Additionally, the Ordinance Sub‑Committee will report on zoning amendments for accessory dwelling units and short‑term rentals.

• Application for a Class F (beer & wine only) liquor license
• Application for a mobile food establishment – A&E.FS LLC d/b/a Ali & Eli's Freshly Squeezed
• Resolution authorizing use of ARPA funds for storm‑water improvements
• Recommendation to waive competitive bidding for a police department vehicle
• Ordinance Sub‑Committee reports on zoning amendments for ADUs and short‑term rentals

Parks & Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to review reports and discuss ongoing projects. The agenda includes updates on the Albion Park infield and the Middle School project.

• New Infield at Albion Park
• Middle School Project
• Pickle Ball Program
• Elementary School Gyms
• Winter Sports

Water Commission

The Lincoln Water Commission will adopt the September 11, 2024 meeting minutes and review several financial reports, including the September 2024 balance sheet, account balances, capital accounts, and transaction report. Commissioners will receive updates on the Saylesville, School & Smith Street, Lead Copper Study, and Manville Well Station projects. The commission will also announce the hiring of a new Water Superintendent.

• Adopt minutes from the September 11, 2024 regular meeting
• Review Capital Accounts – September 2024
• Review Account Transaction Report – September 2024
• Correspondence: RI Energy – Constellation signed contract
• Unfinished Business: Lead Copper Study proposal

General

The Lincoln Building Committee will first approve the minutes from the September 6, 2024 meeting. It will receive updates on multiple school construction projects, including solar panels, HVAC work, canopies, and gym/STEM additions. The committee will also consider a change order (COP009) from Maron Construction for the Lincoln High School canopy and will review and approve submitted invoices and payment applications.

• Solar panels installation at Lincoln High School and PEC
• New canopy construction at Lincoln High School
• Gym and STEM additions with cafeteria renovations
• Change Order COP009 from Maron Construction for the canopy project
• Review and approval of payment applications and invoices

Conservation Commission

The Lincoln Conservation Commission will consider wetland permit applications, discuss public outreach efforts, and review ongoing projects including a butterfly garden, historical cemeteries, cleanups, and grant projects. The meeting will also cover calendar items, new and old business, and a budget review of the current balance, expenses, and grants.

• Wetland Applications
• Butterfly Garden project
• Historical Cemeteries project
• Cleanups project
• Grant Projects

General

The Building Committee is meeting to review design updates and site drawings for the Centralized Rescue/Learning Center at 100 Old River Road. Discussions include an elevator exemption application and the scheduling of early bid packages for site, foundations, steel, and electrical work.

• Review of KBA and Civil/Site drawing updates
• Elevator exemption application submitted to RI ADA Council
• Discussion on combining Town Hall and DPW lots
• Review of Ahlborg Construction estimate timeline
• CPF Grant reporting and deliverables review

Zoning Board

The Lincoln Zoning Board of Review will hold a public hearing on October 1, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to consider pending applications. One application is a dimensional variance to reduce the required pool fence height to 5 feet for a single‑family residence at 33 Steeple Lane, Lot 427, which is zoned RS‑20. The board will also address routine agenda items such as minutes and correspondence before adjourning.

• Public hearing on applications, including a dimensional variance for pool fence height at 33 Steeple Lane
• Dimensional variance request to lower pool fence height to 5 ft for the residence on 33 Steeple Lane (Lot 427, RS‑20 zone)

General

The Board of Trustees will discuss revisions to the Meeting Room and Computer & Internet Access policies. The meeting includes a review of the strategy for the 2025-26 budget and survey results.

• Revision and approval of Meeting Room Policy
• Revision and approval of Computer & Internet Access Policy
• Strategy for 2025-26 Budget
• Procedure for submitting Credit Union reconciliations to town

General

The Advisory Committee is meeting to review the draft of the Lincoln Comprehensive Plan. The body will also review a request to modify the plan's goals.

• Discussion of Draft Plan
• Review of request to modify plan goals

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to discuss a request for an executive session. The session concerns potential litigation involving the Lincoln High School renovation project.

• Executive session regarding Lincoln High School renovation project litigation

Planning Board

The Lincoln, RI Planning Board will decide on multiple land development projects, including a major subdivision at Lincoln Meadows and zoning amendments for short-term rentals and accessory dwelling units. The board will also hear public hearings for minor land developments and review minutes from the previous meeting.

• Major Subdivision: Lincoln Meadows, 0 Myers Drive (AP 45, Lot 437), Steve Puleo & Stockwood LLC
• Minor Land Development: Loredo Multi-Family, 11-13 Gardiner Avenue (AP 1, Lot 84), Ericka & Marco Loredo
• Minor Land Development: Tanury Industries, 7 New England Way (AP 28, Lot 139), TAT Realty
• Zoning Ordinance Amendment: Short Term Rental or Lodging (Section 260-9)
• Zoning Ordinance Amendment: Accessory Dwelling Units (Sections 260-9 and 260-9L)

The Planning Board approved the master plan for Lincoln Meadows III, a 10-lot major subdivision on Myers Drive, with waivers for road width and intersection offset. The board also approved a minor land development for Tanury Industries, a modification to Heritage View Estates, and a sidewalk waiver for Stone Way. A request to reduce a pool fence height was recommended for denial.

• Approved Lincoln Meadows III master plan (all in favor)
• Approved Tanury Industries 875 sq ft addition with variance (all in favor)
• Approved Heritage View Estates drainage easement modification with conditions (all in favor)
• Granted Stone Way sidewalk waiver (all in favor)
• Recommended denial of pool fence height variance (all in favor)
• Continued Loredo Multi-Family hearing to November (all in favor)
• Reduced Whipple Cullen Farms stabilization bond to $120,463 (all in favor)
• Referred RIDEM wetlands application to Planning/Engineering (all in favor)

Water Commission

The Water Commission is holding a special meeting to enter an executive session. The session is designated for the discussion of personnel matters.

• Executive session regarding personnel pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5(a)(1)

Budget Board

The Budget Board will discuss the municipal and education department budgets for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The board will also review the status of capital projects for the town and school department.

• FY24 Municipal Budget
• FY24 Education Department Budget
• FY25 Municipal Budget
• FY25 Education Department Budget
• Status of Municipal and School Department Capital Projects

Parks & Recreation

The Commission will review summer programs and discuss park security and vandalism. The meeting includes discussions on the Middle School field project and a new infield at Albion Park.

• Vandalism, park security, and cameras
• Summer Parks and Rec review of camps and concerts
• Middle School field project
• New infield at Albion Park
• Fall programs and event locations

General

The Lincoln Building Committee will review design updates, including the approved Canavan proposal and related purchase order. They will discuss an elevator exemption application to the RI ADA Council and the status of moving electric and telephone poles. Test pits and borings conducted on September 9 will be reviewed, and the CPF grant reporting will be updated.

• Canavan proposal approved by building committee and purchase order issued
• Elevator exemption application submitted to RI ADA Council with building official support
• Work order accepted for moving electric/telephone poles on site
• Test pits and borings performed on 9/9/24, findings to be reviewed with ACC
• CPF grant reporting update and deliverables review

The meeting was a working session for the Lincoln EMS project, covering design updates and action items. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded; the committee reviewed plans, discussed options, and assigned tasks. Key updates included a variance appeal for the LULA elevator, reuse of Plymovent units, and confirmation of the VRF HVAC system.

• Approved Option #1 VRF with Energy Recovery Ventilators for HVAC
• Confirmed reuse of 5 Plymovent units from Rescue 1&2 at new EMS
• Eliminated door and parallel wall from Living to Corridor (code confirmed)
• Confirmed granite curbs and 9'x20' parking spaces per town regs
• Directed team to explore fiber connection options between Town Hall and EMS
• Scheduled next OAC meeting for October 15, 2024
• Commissioning RFP to be drafted by OPM for Building Committee review
• Test pits excavated on 9/10/24; results expected within 2 weeks

Purchasing Committee

The Purchasing Committee will consider waiving competitive bidding for several Department of Public Works vehicles and equipment, including two Ford F350 pickups and a Kubota zero-turn mower. The committee will also review a request to waive bidding for a Police Dispatch Center recording system and park cameras, and will award a bid for Lower River Road Culvert Improvements.

• Waive competitive bidding for 2 Ford F350 Pickup Trucks
• Waive competitive bidding for 1 Kubota Zero Turn Mower
• Waive competitive bidding for Police Dispatch Center Recording System
• Waive competitive bidding for Park Cameras
• Award of Bid for Lower River Road Culvert Improvements

The committee approved minutes and recommended the town council award five contracts, all with unanimous votes. These include waiving competitive bidding for two DPW trucks, a mower, a police dispatch recording system, and park cameras, plus a culvert improvement project. All recommendations are subject to final council approval.

• Approved minutes of August 20, 2024 (2-0)
• Recommended awarding $130,485.20 to Colonial Municipal Group for 2 Ford F350 trucks (3-0)
• Recommended awarding $16,999.15 to Norfolk Power Equipment for 1 Kubota zero turn mower (3-0)
• Recommended awarding $18,941.06 to Interaction Insight Corporation for police dispatch recording system (3-0)
• Recommended awarding $7,104 to Communication System Incorporated for park cameras (3-0)
• Recommended awarding $187,710 to Pare Corporation for Lower River Road culvert improvements (3-0)

Town Council

The Lincoln Town Council will review applications for a victualling license and two special event licenses. Council members will discuss the Efficient Building Fund loan and a possible amendment to the School Capital Revolving Fund Ordinance. The meeting includes a consent agenda covering minutes, monthly bills, and departmental reports, followed by new business on tax cancellation, ARPA fund allocations for storm response and IT upgrades, and an extension of the tax stabilization agreement for the Walker Lofts project.

• Application for Victualling License: La Perra Inc d/b/a El Oasis Taqueria, 80 Higginson Avenue #1
• Special Event Licenses: Bike to the Beach (Sept 28, 2024) and Manville Sportsmen's Club Field Days (Sept 28‑29, 2024) at 250 High Street
• Resolution to authorize cancellation of certain taxes – September 2024
• Resolution authorizing use of ARPA funds for emergency storm response
• Extension of the Tax Stabilization Agreement for the Walker Lofts Project

Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee is reviewing four proposed ordinances. These include changes to zoning definitions for accessory dwelling units and short-term rentals, as well as sewer permit and licensing board regulations.

• Ordinance 2024-5: Amendment to Chapter 207 Sewers, Section 207-32 Permits
• Ordinance 2024-6: Amendments to Zoning Ordinance Sections 260-7 and 260-9 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
• Ordinance 2024-7: Establishing Board of Licensing Commissioners Rules and Regulations
• Ordinance 2024-8: Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 260-9 regarding Short-Term Rental or Lodging

The Ordinance Committee recommended the Town Council adopt amended sewer permit fees ($225 new construction, $125 existing dwelling) and the Board of Licensing Commissioners rules and regulations, with a line amended regarding meeting minutes. The accessory dwelling unit and short-term rental zoning amendments were deferred to October.

• Recommended sewer ordinance amendment with $225 new construction / $125 existing dwelling fees (3-0)
• Recommended Board of Licensing Commissioners rules and regulations (3-0)
• Amended licensing rules line 7 re: meeting minutes from annual meeting (3-0)
• Deferred ADU zoning amendment to October
• Deferred short-term rental zoning amendment to October

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to consider an executive session regarding the lawsuit Town of Barrington, et. als. v. State of Rhode Island et. als. The council may vote on matters arising from this session.

• Executive session regarding litigation C.A. No.: PC-2019-10870 (evergreen contracts lawsuit)

The Lincoln Town Council met on September 16, 2024, and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss litigation involving the Town of Barrington and others. The council also voted to seal the executive session minutes and to continue the matter to October. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned.

• Entered executive session for litigation discussion (5-0)
• Sealed executive session minutes (5-0)
• Continued litigation matter to October (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Technical Review Committee

The Lincoln, RI Technical Review Committee will meet on September 12, 2024, to review three development projects: two major subdivisions and one multi-family land development. The meeting is open to the public in person or via web streaming.

• Lincoln Meadows III AP 45 Lot 437 Master Plan Review (Steve Puleo & Stockwood LLC)
• Heritage View Estates AP 19 Lot 104 Modification to Final Plan (Hovanes Emdjian)
• Loredo Multi Family AP 1 Lot 84 Unified Development Review (Ericka & Marco Loredo) at 11-13 Gardiner Ave

Water Commission

The Water Commission will review August 2024 financial reports, including expenditures, revenues, and account balances. The body will also discuss updates on several infrastructure projects and a lead copper study proposal.

• Saylesville Project updates
• School Street Project updates
• Smith Street Projects updates
• Lead Copper Study Proposal
• Manville Well Station updates

General

The Lincoln Building Committee is meeting to receive project updates on various school renovations and infrastructure repairs. The body will discuss funding availability and review payment applications for ongoing work.

• Construction updates for solar panels at LHS and PEC
• HVAC projects for Northern Elementary (2025) and four other elementary schools (2024)
• Bathroom renovations at Lonsdale, Central, and Saylesville schools
• Pre-construction updates for Gym/STEM additions and cafeteria renovations
• Discussion of EV Grant and year funding availability

The Lincoln Building Committee approved a $600,000 pre-purchase of electrical switchgear for three elementary schools, funded from existing project contingency and possibly replenished with grant funds. The committee also reviewed schematic designs for the Ferguson Athletic Field bathroom project and the GYM-STEM additions, with comments for adjustments. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely updates and discussions.

• Approved $600K pre-purchase of switchgear for three elementary schools
• Approved meeting minutes from 8/26/24
• Approved payment applications (invoices)
• Adjourned at 8:36 a.m.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to discuss wetland applications and ongoing projects. The body will also review its budget and current grant projects.

• Wetland applications
• Butterfly Garden project
• Historical Cemeteries project
• Budget review and expenses
• Grant projects

General

The Building Committee is meeting to review design updates and site drawings for the project at 100 Old River Road. Discussions include elevator code exemptions, the relocation of utility poles, and the status of early bid packages for site, foundations, and steel.

• Review of KBA and Civil/Site drawing updates
• Proposal to combine Town Hall Lot and DPW Lot
• Investigation of 'stair chair' system for elevator exemption
• Review of draft boring and test pit plan for on-site activity
• August OPM Invoice from Downes Construction

The meeting covered design updates for the new Lincoln EMS facility, including floor plan changes, exterior materials, and IT infrastructure. The team approved proceeding with the current design direction, including the use of VRF with Energy Recovery Ventilators and linear radiant heat for the apparatus bay. A variance appeal for the LULA lift was submitted, and the commissioning RFP was issued for bid. No formal votes were recorded; decisions were made by consensus.

• Approved Option #1 VRF with Energy Recovery Ventilators for MEP systems
• Approved linear radiant heat for apparatus bay, no recirculated air in turn-out room
• Variance appeal for LULA submitted on 9.04, priced as add/alt for SD
• Commissioning RFP issued for bid
• Digital sign design to be coordinated with zoning, variance if needed
• Lot merge of Town Hall and Water Department lots in progress with Canavan
• Test pits excavated on 9.10, results expected in ~2 weeks
• Next OAC meeting scheduled for October 1, 2024

Water Commission

The Water Commission is holding a special meeting to enter an executive session. The session is designated for the discussion and action on personnel matters.

• Executive session regarding personnel pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5(a)(1)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss two proposed amendments to the Town of Lincoln Zoning Ordinance: one to address short‑term rentals or lodging, and another to address accessory dwelling units. The board will also review several subdivision and land‑development applications, including a minor subdivision at 3 Old Jenckes Hill Road and a major subdivision at 0 Myers Drive. Final plans for three projects (New River Rd, Sutcliff Ave, and Lonsdale Ave) will be recorded in the planner’s report.

• Rezoning amendment – short‑term rental or lodging (Section 260-9)
• Rezoning amendment – accessory dwelling units (Sections 260-9 and 260-9L)
• Minor Subdivision, Preliminary Plan – 3 Old Jenckes Hill Road (Joyce Plat, AP 25, Lot 67)
• Major Subdivision, Master Plan – 0 Myers Drive (AP 45, Lot 437)
• Final Plan recorded – Merrick Dev. Corp, New River Rd (AP 34, Lot 460)

General

The Board of Trustees will review library usage, financial reports, and policy revisions. The meeting includes discussions on the 2025-26 budget strategy and the addition of capital needs to the annual report.

• Review of Meeting Room Policy
• Approval of Computer & Internet Access Policy revisions
• Strategy for 2025-26 Budget
• Addition of capital needs section to Annual Report
• Review of preliminary survey results

General

The Lincoln Building Committee will review and approve two change orders totaling $144,915 for Lincoln High School HVAC repairs. Members will discuss and possibly vote on fire alarm and electrical upgrades related to gym and STEM additions. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and review of payment applications and invoices.

• Approve meeting minutes from 8/2/24
• Approve COP #007 – $85,115 for LHS HVAC repairs
• Approve COP #008 – $58,800 for LHS HVAC repairs
• Discuss and possibly vote on fire alarms and electrical upgrades for gym/STEM additions
• Review and approve payment applications and invoices

General

The Lincoln Building Committee meets to review design updates, on-site activities, and grant reporting for the Lincoln Centralized Rescue/Learning Center project. Key discussions include updated drawings, site work progress, and CPF grant deliverables. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• KBA drawing update for Lincoln Learning Center layout
• Civil/site drawing status update including message board
• Elevator exemption pending building official feedback
• Removal of granite curbing and test pits/borings plan review
• CPF grant reporting update and deliverables review

Ordinance Committee

The Lincoln Ordinance Committee meets to review two proposed amendments to the town code: one updating Chapter 70 Articles I & II and another amending Sections 207-32 and 207-65. The committee will also approve previous meeting minutes and allow public comment.

• Amendment 2024-3 to Chapter 70 Articles I & II (deferred in prior meetings)
• Amendment 2024-5 to Sections 207-32 Permits & 207-65 Establishment of Chapter 207 Sewers

Purchasing Committee

The Lincoln, RI Purchasing Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and vote on waiving competitive bidding for police vehicles and cardiac monitors. They will also award bids for Handy Pond Dam Improvements and auditing services.

• Request to waive competitive bidding for police vehicles
• Request to waive competitive bidding for cardiac monitors
• Award RFP 2025-02 for Handy Pond Dam Improvements
• Award RFP 2024-16 for auditing and agreed-upon services

Town Council

The council will conduct public hearings on several liquor, entertainment and special event license applications, including a new Class BVL license for Saptigiri LLC at 100 Twin River Road and a transfer of a Class BV license to Cool Pickle LLC at 48 School Street. Routine consent agenda items, board appointments, and reports from subcommittees will also be considered. New resolutions on temporary traffic signals on Breakneck Hill Road and school improvement payments, as well as zoning ordinance amendments for accessory dwelling units and short‑term rentals, will be introduced for referral to committees.

• Public hearing on new Class BVL liquor license for Saptigiri LLC d/b/a Sbarro Twin River Second Floor at 100 Twin River Road
• Public hearing on transfer of Class BV liquor license from School Street Tavern, LLC to Cool Pickle LLC d/b/a Cool Pickle Restaurant & Bar at 48 School Street
• Public hearing on special event license (Class F) for Blackstone River Watershed Council – Ray Pado Memorial Dedication, Sep 29, 2024 at 100 New River Road, Manville
• Resolution 2024-20 regarding temporary traffic signals on Breakneck Hill Road near the Route 146 overpass
• Ordinance amendment 2024-6 to Zoning Ordinance Section 260-7 & 260-9 for accessory family dwelling units and accessory dwelling units

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to hear a presentation from Toole Design regarding the Safe Streets Program. The meeting also includes a review of the August 20, 2024 agenda.

• Presentation from Toole Design on the Safe Streets Program

Board of Canvassers

The Board of Canvassers will meet to discuss and potentially vote on the final voting lists. The board will also discuss the 2024 elections and introduce a new member.

• Canvassing the Final Voting Lists
• Discussion of the 2024 Elections

Parks & Recreation

The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Commission will review old business items on park security and summer program reviews, then discuss new business including the Pickel ball courts at Fairlawn and a new infield at Albion Park. The meeting also includes a fall programs overview and public comment.

• Old Business – vandalism/park security/cameras
• Old Business – summer parks and recreation review (camp and concerts)
• New Business – Pickel ball courts at Fairlawn
• New Business – new infield at Albion Park

Water Commission

The Water Commission will review July 2024 financial reports and daily activity. The body will discuss updates on the Saylesville, School Street, and Smith Street projects, as well as a proposal for a Lead Copper Study.

• Lead Copper Study Proposal
• Saylesville Project Updates
• School Street Project Updates
• Smith Street Projects Updates
• Manville Well Station discussion

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will discuss and potentially act on three development projects. These include a preliminary plan for a minor subdivision and a master plan review for a major subdivision.

• Minor Subdivision: Joyce Plat AP 25 Lot 67 Preliminary Plan at 3 Old Jenckes Hill Rd
• Major Subdivision: Lincoln Meadows III AP 45 Lot 437 Master Plan Review at 0 Myers Drive
• Minor Land Development: Loredo Multi Family AP 1 Lot 84 Unified Development Review at 11-13 Gardiner Ave

Conservation Commission

The Lincoln Conservation Commission will consider pending wetland permit applications and review its current budget, including opening balance, approved expenses, and grant funding. The meeting also includes updates on public outreach, community service hours, and ongoing projects such as a butterfly garden, historic cemetery work, cleanups, and grant projects.

• Review of wetland permit applications
• Budget review: opening balance, expenses approved, new balance, grants
• Public outreach updates
• Mandated community service hours report
• Current projects: butterfly garden, historical cemeteries, cleanups, grant projects

General

The Building Committee and project partners will review design plans, site work progress, and grant reporting for the new Lincoln Centralized Rescue/Learning Center at 100 Old River Road. Updates include finish plans, site clearing, test pits, and a CPF grant deliverables review.

• KBA Drawing Update: Finish Plan Review
• Civil/Site Drawing Status Update
• CPF Grant Reporting Update and deliverables review
• Review commissioning RFP
• Land clearing and granite curbing removal by DPW

Planning Board

The Lincoln, RI Planning Board will meet on July 31, 2024, to review three development plans: an 89 Industrial Circle mixed-use project, a Joyce Plat minor subdivision, and a Cobble Hill Crossing comprehensive permit. The meeting will also include routine procedural items such as roll call and minutes review.

• 89 Industrial Circle Mixed Use AP 2 Lot 113 Development Plan Review (Lucy E. Throckmorton)
• Joyce Plat AP 25 Lot 67 Preliminary Plan (Jill & Brian Joyce, 3 Old Jenckes Hill Rd)
• Cobble Hill Crossing AP 19 Lot 34 Preliminary Plan (Seminole Development, LLC, 0 Old Louisquisset Pike)

General

The Lincoln Comprehensive Plan Update Advisory Committee is meeting to review the June 2024 minutes, discuss the Future Land Use Map, and consider goals, policies, and actions for the comprehensive plan update. The meeting is open to the public and will also outline next steps.

• Review of June 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Future Land Use Map
• Consideration of goals, policies, and actions

General

The Building Committee met to review the design status of the Lincoln Centralized Rescue/Learning Center at 100 Old River Road. Key topics included updates on HVAC systems, elevator exemptions, and the relocation of utility poles. The committee also reviewed a $330,000 addition to the Community Preservation Fund grant and on-site survey findings, including an abandoned cesspool.

• CPF Grant: 4th allocation of $330,000 brings total grant to $2,000,000
• Design Update: Discussion on proposed HVAC system and elevator exemption
• Site Work: Survey completed 07/10/24; abandoned cesspool found and under investigation
• Utility: Update from 07/19/24 meeting with RI Energy regarding moving electric/telephone poles
• Community Engagement: 162 responses to Summer Concert Series survey as of 7/18/24

Technical Review Committee

The Lincoln Technical Review Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly act on two development applications: a preliminary plan for the Cobble Hill Crossing subdivision at 0 Old Louisquisset Pike and a development plan review with a public hearing for a mixed-use project at 89 Industrial Circle. The agenda also includes standard opening and adjournment items.

• Comprehensive Permit Review: Cobble Hill Crossing, AP 19 Lot 34, preliminary plan by Seminole Development, LLC at 0 Old Louisquisset Pike
• Development Plan Review with public hearing: 89 Industrial Circle mixed-use, AP 2 Lot 113, by Lucy E. Throckmorton

Claims Committee

The Lincoln, RI Claims Committee met on July 16, 2024, to approve minutes from May 21 and June 11, 2024. The agenda included a review of the Sisto Claim, which was previously deferred, and the Lucier Claim, which was referred by the Town Council. No specific dollar amounts or final decisions on the claims are listed in the agenda text.

• Approval of minutes from May 21, 2024
• Approval of minutes from June 11, 2024
• Review of Sisto Claim (previously deferred on June 11, 2024)
• Review of Lucier Claim (referred by Town Council on June 11, 2024)

Purchasing Committee

The Lincoln Purchasing Committee met on July 16, 2024, to approve minutes from May and June. The agenda focused on awarding a bid for Front Street Landscape Improvements and requesting waivers for competitive bidding for several Department of Public Works and Rescue Department items. No specific dollar amounts were listed in the agenda text.

• Award bid for Front Street Landscape Improvements
• Request to waive competitive bidding for Albion Park Infield
• Request to waive competitive bidding for Power Stretchers for Rescue Department
• Request to waive competitive bidding for AEDs and All-Weather Enclosures for Rescue Department
• Request to waive competitive bidding for Wood Chipper and Diesel Fuel/Heating Oil for Department of Public Works

Town Council

The Town Council is scheduled to vote on a recommendation for a Resident-Only Parking Permit Program ordinance that has been deferred six times. The Board of License Commissioners will hold public hearings for a new Sbarro location at 100 Twin River Road and a license transfer for Cool Pickle Restaurant & Bar at 48 School Street. The Council will also consider bid awards for Front Street landscape improvements and waive competitive bidding for several public works and rescue department purchases.

• Ordinance 2024-1 establishing a Resident-Only Parking Permit Program
• Public hearing for new Class BVL Liquor License for Sbarro Twin River Second Floor at 100 Twin River Road
• Public hearing for transfer of BV Liquor License from School Street Tavern, LLC to Cool Pickle LLC at 48 School Street
• Award bid for Front Street Landscape Improvements
• Waive competitive bidding for Power Stretchers, AEDs, and Wood Chipper for Rescue and Public Works departments

Ordinance Committee

The Lincoln Ordinance Committee is meeting to review two ordinances: one establishing a resident-only parking permit program (2024-1) and another amending Chapter 70 of the Town Code (2024-3). Both items have been deferred in previous committee meetings and are up for further discussion. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Ordinance 2024-1: Resident-Only Parking Permit Program
• Ordinance 2024-3: Amendment to Chapter 70, Articles I & II
• Approval of June 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

Town Council

The Lincoln Town Council is holding its regular meeting on July 15, 2024, at 7:00 PM at Lincoln Town Hall. The agenda contains only routine items: call to order, pledge of allegiance, review of the agenda, public comment, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Hybrid meeting with in-person and web streaming options
• Public comment period via email to meeting@lincolnri.gov

General

The Lincoln Building Committee is reviewing progress on several active construction projects and upcoming work. The meeting includes updates on solar panels, HVAC systems, and bathroom renovations across various schools.

• Solar Panels at LHS & PEC
• New Canopy at Lincoln HS
• Northern Elementary HVAC
• Cafeteria HVAC at four elementary schools
• Bathroom Renovations at Lonsdale, Central & Saylesville

Water Commission

The Commission will review monthly financial reports including expenditures, revenue, and account balances for June 2024. Discussion includes updates on the Saylesville and School Street projects, as well as a proposal for a Lead Copper Study.

• Saylesville Project Updates
• School Street Project Updates
• Lead Copper Study Proposal
• Manville Well Station discussion
• Water Revenue Discussion

Purchasing Committee

The committee will consider several bids related to Lincoln High School athletic fields and LMS communication systems. The agenda also includes reviewing change orders for HVAC and roof repairs at LHS.

• LHS Athletic Field bathroom design bid
• LHS Athletic field upgrades design bid
• LMS distributed communication (intercom) replacement bid
• LHS HVAC upgrades change order
• LHS roof leak repairs change order

Town Council

The Town Council will review several items related to Lincoln High School and Lincoln Middle School facilities. This includes awarding design bids for athletic field projects and approving change orders for HVAC and roof repairs.

• Award LHS Athletic Field bathroom design bid
• Award LHS Athletic field upgrades design bid
• Award LMS distributed communication (intercom) replacement bid
• Approve change order for LHS HVAC upgrades
• Approve change order LHS roof leak repairs

Board of Canvassers

The Board will welcome a new member and hold discussions regarding the Primary and General elections. The meeting is scheduled for June 26, 2024.

• Welcome new member Edward “Teddy” Sullivan
• Discussion of Primary & General election

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several preliminary plans for subdivisions and developments. The agenda includes a comprehensive permit review, minor subdivisions, and a major subdivision pre-application discussion.

• Comprehensive Permit Review: Cobble Hill Crossing (Seminole Development, LLC) at 0 Old Louisquisset Pike
• Minor Subdivision: Sutcliffe Ave (Nathan C. Carr)
• Minor Subdivision: 3 Old Jenckes Hill Rd (Jill & Brian Joyce)
• Minor Subdivision: 1158 Lonsdale Ave (Edward L. Blais)
• Development Plan Review: 89 Industrial Circle (Lucy E. Throckmorton)

General

The Building Committee is reviewing updated floor plans, building renderings, and electrical requirements for the project. The meeting includes updates on CPF Grant reporting and community engagement strategies via surveys and local events.

• Updated KBA floor plans for Dispatch/Meeting Room
• Elevator exemption and electrical calculations discussion
• CPF Grant annual report and community engagement planning
• Land clearing and granite curbing removal by DPW

General

The Board of Trustees will review the Meeting Room Policy and approve revisions to the Computer & Internet Access Policy. The meeting also includes discussions on 2025-26 budget strategy and procedures for submitting Credit Union reconciliations to the town.

• Review of Meeting Room Policy
• Approval of Computer & Internet Access Policy revision
• Strategy for 2025-26 Budget
• Procedure for submitting Credit Union reconciliations to town

Water Commission

The Water Commission will meet to approve the final budget for the 2024/2025 period. The body also intends to enter an executive session regarding personnel and Local 1033 collective bargaining negotiations.

• Final Budget 2024/2025 Approval
• Local 1033 Collective Bargain Agreement negotiations

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will review preliminary plans for multiple residential subdivisions, a mixed-use development, and a comprehensive permit application. The committee intends to discuss or act on each listed item during this public meeting.

• Public hearing on Cobble Hill Crossing preliminary plan (Seminole Development, LLC) at 0 Old Louisquisset Pike
• Preliminary plan review for Sutcliffe Ave Subdivision (Nathan C. Carr) on Sutcliffe Ave
• Preliminary plan reviews for Joyce Plat (Jill & Brian Joyce) at 3 Old Jenckes Hill Rd and 1158 Lonsdale Ave (Edward L. Blais)
• Development plan review for 89 Industrial Circle mixed-use project (Lucy E. Throckmorton)

Water Commission

The Water Commission will meet to discuss and take action on personnel matters in an executive session. The agenda includes a request for an executive session pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5(a)(1).

• Executive Session regarding Personnel

Parks & Recreation

The commission will discuss park security issues including vandalism and the installation of cameras at all parks. The agenda also includes a discussion on the Summer Parks and Rec Program and a motion to cancel the July meeting.

• Discussion regarding vandalism and park security
• Discussion regarding cameras at all parks
• Summer Parks and Rec Program
• Motion to cancel July meeting

Water Commission

The Commission will review financial reports for May 2024 and discuss the draft FY 2024/2025 budget. Discussion includes updates on the Saylesville and School Street projects and a proposal for a Lead Copper Study.

• Draft (Preliminary) Budget FY 2024/2025
• Saylesville Project Updates
• School Street Project Updates
• Lead Copper Study Proposal
• Manville Well Station

General

The Building Committee is reviewing design changes and schedule updates for the new center. The meeting includes a recap of CPF grant requirements regarding private spaces and community engagement.

• KBA drawing updates for the Rescue Center and Learning Center
• CPF grant discussion regarding minimum of 3 private spaces
• On-site land clearing and granite curbing removal by DPW
• Property bound marking via survey conducted June 5–7, 2024

Claims Committee

The Claims Committee will meet to review previous minutes and a specific claim. The agenda includes the Sisto Claim, which was referred to the committee by the Town Council on May 21, 2024.

• Sisto Claim

Purchasing Committee

The committee will consider requests to waive competitive bidding for playground equipment at Lime Acres Park and a phone system. The meeting also includes the award of a bid for roadway reconstruction.

• Request to waive competitive bidding for playground equipment at Lime Acres Park
• Request to waive competitive bidding for phone system
• Award of bid for RFP 2025-1 Roadway Reconstruction

Town Council

The Town Council will review reports from several sub-committees regarding ordinances and purchasing. The meeting also includes applications for special event licenses and multiple board appointments.

• Special Event Class F1 License: R1 Indoor Karting at 100 Higginson Road
• Special Event Class F1 License: St. Ambrose Church at 191 School Street
• Ordinance for a Resident-Only Parking Permit Program
• Ordinance for Short-Term Residential Rentals
• Request to waive competitive bidding for Lime Acres Park playground equipment

Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee will review three proposed ordinances during this meeting. These include a resident-only parking permit program, amendments to the Town Code, and short-term residential rentals.

• Ordinance 2024-1: Resident-Only Parking Permit Program
• Ordinance 2024-3: Amendment to Chapter 70, Articles I & II of the Lincoln Town Code
• Ordinance 2024-4: Ordinance for Short-Term Residential Rentals

Town Council

The council will meet in a hybrid format at Lincoln Town Hall. The agenda includes a request for an executive session to discuss a tax appeal settlement regarding 6 Albany Road.

• Executive session discussion of tax appeal settlement: 6 Albany Road v. Keeble

General

The committee is reviewing progress on various school construction projects, including HVAC systems and canopy installations. The meeting includes discussions on potential change orders for Lincoln High School HVAC and a vote regarding the Tiberi Field irrigation system.

• Tiberi Field Irrigation System: Discussion and Vote
• LHC HVAC Change Order: Budget discussion and possible vote
• PIT Field ADA Access: RFP/MPA update
• Middle School Intercom: RFP/Bids update
• Construction updates for elementary school HVAC, high school canopy, and solar panels

Conservation Commission

This notice outlines a routine monthly meeting with standard administrative and project review items. The commission will discuss wetland applications, local conservation efforts like the butterfly garden and historical cemeteries, and a budget review. No specific decisions, dollar amounts, or rezonings are detailed in this agenda.

• Wetland Applications
• Butterfly Garden updates
• Historical Cemeteries care
• Cleanups
• Budget Review & Grants

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss and potentially act upon a comprehensive permit review for the Cobble Hill Crossing project. The agenda also includes a review of the April 24, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Comprehensive Permit Review: Cobble Hill Crossing AP 19 Lot 34 Preliminary Plan by Seminole Development, LLC

General

The Building Committee is meeting to review the design schedule and construction approach for the new rescue and learning center at 100 Old River Road. The discussion includes site surveys, budget management, and preliminary logistics involving the Department of Public Works and Town Hall.

• Design schedule and approach
• Site survey and clearing extent
• Budget and change order management
• Construction safety and quality control
• Site logistics coordination with DPW, Town Hall, and Police

General

The Board of Trustees will review library usage, financial reports, and expenditures. Discussion includes revising policies for meeting rooms and computer access, as well as planning the 2025-26 budget.

• Review of Meeting Room Policy
• Revision of Computer & Internet Access Policy
• Strategy for 2025-26 Budget
• Raises for non-bargaining employees

General

The Lincoln Building Committee is meeting to discuss bond projects. The primary focus of the agenda is a discussion and approval regarding the gymnasium layout.

• Gymnasium layout discussion and approval

Claims Committee

The committee is scheduled to discuss the Hiram Barber, Dennis, Baptista, and St. Jean claims. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes from April 16, 2024.

• Hiram Barber claim
• Dennis claim
• Baptista claim
• St. Jean claim
• Approval of April 16, 2024 minutes

Purchasing Committee

The committee will review bids for the Design-Builder Lincoln Centralized Rescue and Learning Center. The meeting also includes a request to waive competitive bidding for a ticketing and workflow program.

• Award bid for Design-Builder Lincoln Centralized Rescue and Learning Center
• Request to waive competitive bidding for Ticketing and Workflow Program

Town Council

The Town Council will consider resolutions to finance Lincoln Elementary Schools up to $25,000,000 and a new centralizing Rescue Station up to $14,000,000. The agenda also includes public hearings for liquor licenses at 210 Front Street and road abandonment requests. Additionally, the council will review committee reports on parking permits and various board appointments.

• Financing up to $25,000,000 for Lincoln Elementary Schools
• Financing up to $14,000,000 for a new centralizing Rescue Station
• Public hearing for liquor and entertainment licenses at 210 Front Street
• Ordinance introduction for short-term residential rentals
• Use of ARPA funds for emergency sewer repairs on Cross Street

Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee will review two proposed ordinances. These include a new Resident-Only Parking Permit Program and an amendment to increase the number of BV licenses.

• Ordinance 2024-1: Establishing a Resident-Only Parking Permit Program
• Ordinance 2024-2: Amendment to Section 70-78 raising number of BV licenses

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a hybrid meeting at Lincoln Town Hall. The agenda consists of procedural items including the call to order, pledge of allegiance, and public comment.

General

The Lincoln Building Committee will review updates on revolving fund projects and bond projects. The meeting includes discussions regarding gymnasium and cafeteria layouts.

• FTM update
• EBF Fund application
• Gymnasium layout discussion and approval
• Cafeteria layout presentation

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will meet to conduct a comprehensive permit review. The committee is scheduled to review the preliminary plan for Cobble Hill Crossing at AP 19 Lot 34.

• Preliminary plan review for Cobble Hill Crossing (AP 19 Lot 34)

Budget Board

The Budget Board will meet following the Financial Town Meeting to certify the Fiscal Year 2025 budget as approved. The meeting includes a call to order, approval of previous minutes, and public comment.

• Certification of the FY25 Budget

General

The committee will review and score submittals for the design/build Request for Qualifications (RFQ). They will also discuss scoring parameters and open a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the project.

• Reviewing RFQ submittals for design/build
• Overview of scoring parameters for RFQ/Design Build
• Opening RFP for Design/Build

General

The advisory committee will review goals, policies, and actions related to the comprehensive plan update. The meeting includes planning for workshop outreach and setting up future meetings.

• Review of April 11, 2024, minutes
• Workshop planning and outreach update
• Discussion of next steps to finalize the plan

Parks & Recreation

The commission will discuss park security, vandalism, and the condition of playing fields. The agenda also includes updates on Concerts in the Parks and spring sports.

• Discussion of vandalism and park security
• Update on Concerts in the Parks
• Discussion regarding condition of playing fields
• Spring Sports discussion
• Recreation agenda for TFM

Water Commission

The Commission will review monthly financial reports, including expenditure, revenue, and account balances for April 2024. Unfinished business includes updates on the Saylesville and School Street projects and a pricing notification from Paychex. The meeting also includes a presentation of the draft preliminary budget for fiscal year 2024/2025.

• Draft (Preliminary) Budget FY 2024/2025
• Saylesville Project Updates
• School Street Project Updates
• Paychex pricing notification effective April 26, 2024
• Water Revenue Discussion

Purchasing Committee

The committee is reviewing a bid for HVAC, electrical, and fire protection improvements at Northern Lincoln Elementary School. This item was previously deferred by the Purchasing Sub Committee on April 30, 2024.

• Award of Bid: Northern Lincoln Elementary School HVAC, Electrical & Fire Protection Improvements

Town Council

The Town Council will review a Purchasing Sub Committee report regarding HVAC, electrical, and fire protection improvements at Northern Lincoln Elementary School. The Council also requested an executive session to discuss litigation involving State v. Clausen.

• Bid award for Northern Lincoln Elementary School HVAC, electrical, and fire protection improvements
• Executive session request regarding State v. Clausen litigation

Zoning Board

The Board will review minutes from February and discuss new standards for zoning variances. Discussion includes required amendments to the Zoning Ordinance following changes to the State Zoning Enabling Act.

• Review of appointments and vacancies on the Board
• Discussion of updates on new standards for Zoning Variances
• Discussion of amendments to the Zoning Ordinance
• Progress report on the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee

General

The Lincoln Building Committee is reviewing progress on several active construction projects and upcoming pre-construction tasks. The meeting includes updates on HVAC systems, school renovations, and the review of RFPs and invoices.

• Cafeteria HVAC at four elementary schools
• New canopy at Lincoln High School
• Solar panels at LHS and PEC
• Northern Elementary HVAC update
• Bathroom renovations at Lonsdale, Central, and Saylesville

Budget Board

The Budget Board will meet to discuss the fiscal year 2024 and fiscal year 2025 budgets. The meeting includes provisions for public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• FY24 Budgets
• FY25 Budgets

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review wetland applications and current projects including the Butterfly Garden and historical cemeteries. The agenda also includes a budget review of balances, expenses, and grants.

• Wetland Applications
• Butterfly Garden project
• Historical Cemeteries project
• Budget Review

General

The Board of Trustees will review library usage, programs, and financial expenditures. Discussion items include updates to meeting room and computer access policies, as well as the 2025-26 budget strategy.

• Review of Meeting Room Policy
• Approval of Computer & Internet Access Policy revision
• Strategy for 2025-26 Budget
• Library summer schedule (July through Labor Day)
• Procedure for submitting CreditUnion reconciliations to town

Purchasing Committee

The Purchasing Committee will meet to consider several bid awards related to local schools. These items include gymnasium, STEM room, and cafeteria renovations, as well as HVAC and electrical work.

• RFP 2024-15 Design Build - Gymnasiums/STEM Rooms/Cafeteria Renovations
• Northern Lincoln Elementary School HVAC, Electrical & Fire Protection Improvements
• Restroom Renovations at Lonsdale, Central & Saylesville Elementary Schools

Town Council

The Town Council will review bid recommendations for various school facility improvements. The Board of License Commissioners will consider a special event license and a mobile food establishment application. The Council also requested an executive session regarding potential litigation.

• Special Event Class F1 License for Butterfly Farms Vines & Vino at 679 Great Road
• Mobile Food Establishment application for Maria Maria LLC d/b/a Maria Maria Coffee Bar
• Bid award for Gymnasiums/STEM Rooms/Cafeteria Renovations (RFP 2024-15)
• Bid award for Northern Lincoln Elementary School HVAC, Electrical & Fire Protection Improvements
• Bid award for Restroom Renovations at Lonsdale, Central & Saylesville Elementary Schools

Budget Board

The Budget Board will meet to discuss the fiscal year 2024 and fiscal year 2025 budgets. The meeting includes a call to order, approval of minutes from April 18, 2024, and opportunities for public comment.

• FY24 Budgets
• FY25 Budgets

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a bond for Whipple Cullen Farm Condominiums and a preliminary plan for Cobble Hill Crossing. The meeting also includes requests to abandon portions of Emmett Street and Douglas Avenue.

• Bond review for Whipple Cullen Farm Condominiums (Old River Road Development, LLC)
• Preliminary plan for Cobble Hill Crossing at 0 Louisquisset Pike
• Abandonment of Emmett St between AP 2 Lot 14-15 and AP 1 Lot 2
• Abandonment of Douglas Ave between AP 36 Lot 131 and AP 36 Lot 144
• Tier II Regulatory Updates regarding substandard lots, zoning notices, and variances

Budget Board

The Lincoln Budget Board will discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 budgets along with upcoming Fiscal Year 2025 municipal and education budgets. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from April 8 through April 11, 2024.

• FY24 Budgets
• FY25 Municipal Budgets
• FY25 Education Budgets

Claims Committee

The Claims Committee will meet to review various outstanding claims. The agenda includes the review of previous meeting minutes and multiple individual claim histories.

• Hiram Barber Claim
• 13 Sunview Street Mailbox Claim
• Date Claim
• Dennis Claim
• Baptista Claim

Purchasing Committee

The Purchasing Committee will meet to review previous meeting minutes and consider a request to waive competitive bidding. The agenda includes a specific request regarding sewer and drainage utility work.

• Request to waive competitive bidding for sewer and drainage utility work

Town Council

The Board of License Commissioners will consider several liquor, victualling, and special event applications. The Town Council will review committee reports regarding a resident-only parking program and various claims. The Council will also introduce new resolutions and ordinances for committee referral.

• Class BV Liquor License application for We Roast Coffee Co. at 210 Front Street
• Special event applications for Ragnar Road New England and Bally's Twin River Casino
• Ordinance establishing a Resident-Only Parking Permit Program
• Request to waive competitive bidding for Sewer and Drainage Utility work
• Amendment to Section 70-78 regarding the number of BV licenses

Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee will review Ordinance 2024-1, which proposes establishing a Resident-Only Parking Permit Program. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the March 18, 2024 meeting.

• Ordinance 2024-1: Establishing a Resident-Only Parking Permit Program
• Approval of March 18, 2024 meeting minutes

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a hybrid meeting at Lincoln Town Hall. The agenda consists of the call to order, pledge of allegiance, review of the next day's agenda, and public comment.

• Review of April 16, 2024 agenda

Conservation Commission

The commission will discuss wetland applications, current projects, and the budget. The agenda includes updates on the butterfly garden, historical cemeteries, and cleanups.

• Butterfly Garden project
• Historical Cemeteries project
• Cleanups
• Grant Projects
• Budget Review

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will review a preliminary plan for Cobble Hill Crossing and a bond review for Whipple Cullen Farm Condominiums. The committee will also consider two requests to abandon rights of way.

• Preliminary plan for Cobble Hill Crossing (AP 19 Lot 34)
• Bond review for Whipple Cullen Farm Condominiums (AP 29 Lot 150)
• Right of way abandonment request by North Star Foundation, Inc.
• Right of way abandonment request by Maurice Omar

General

The Advisory Committee will meet to discuss workshop planning and outreach efforts for the comprehensive plan update. The committee is also scheduled to review the minutes from the March 7, 2024, meeting.

• Workshop planning and outreach discussion
• Review of March 7, 2024, minutes

Budget Board

The Lincoln Budget Board will review Fiscal Year 2024 budgets and discuss upcoming Fiscal Year 2025 municipal and education budgets. The meeting also includes sessions for public comment.

• FY24 Budgets
• FY25 Municipal Budgets
• FY25 Education Budgets

Parks & Recreation

The commission will discuss several park-related matters including vandalism and field conditions. The agenda also includes updates on concerts in the parks and spring sports.

• Discussion of vandalism in the parks
• Update on Concerts in the Parks
• Discussion of increased activity at Fairlawn Park
• Condition of playing fields in the parks
• Spring sports discussion

Water Commission

The Commission will review monthly financial reports including expenditures, revenues, and account balances for March 2024. Unfinished business includes discussions on water revenue, tank inspection services, the Fairgrounds water supply, and updates on the School Street Project.

• Water Revenue Discussion
• Tank Inspection Services approval request
• Fairgrounds Water Supply discussion
• School Street Project updates
• Paychex pricing notification

Budget Board

The Budget Board will review the FY24 budgets during this meeting. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the municipal and education budgets for fiscal year 2025.

• FY24 Budgets
• FY25 Municipal Budgets
• FY25 Education Budgets

Budget Board

The Budget Board will review the FY24 budgets during this meeting. The board is also scheduled to discuss municipal and education budgets for fiscal year 2025.

• FY24 Budgets
• FY25 Municipal Budgets
• FY25 Education Budgets

Budget Board

The Budget Board will discuss the FY24 budgets during this meeting. The board is also scheduled to review municipal and education budgets for fiscal year 2025.

• FY24 Budgets
• FY25 Municipal Budgets
• FY25 Education Budgets

General

The Lincoln Building Committee will review updates on multiple school construction and renovation projects across Lincoln Public Schools. Members are scheduled for discussion and a possible vote on recommendation letters for the Northern Elementary HVAC system, bathroom renovations at three schools, and gym/STEM additions with cafeteria upgrades. The agenda also covers payment applications, design updates from Studio Jaed, and potential change orders for the Lincoln High School canopy project. These projects involve infrastructure updates that affect daily school operations and long-term facility maintenance costs.

• Discussion and possible vote on recommendation letters for Northern Elementary HVAC, bathroom renovations at Lonsdale, Central & Saylesville schools, and gym/STEM additions with cafeteria renovations
• Review of potential change orders (PCOs) for the Lincoln High School canopy project: COP 001 ($1,521.00), schedule adjustment ($8,737.00), and steel/foam modification ($10,258)
• Updates on ongoing construction including cafeteria HVAC at four elementary schools, a new canopy at Lincoln High School, and solar panels at LHS & PEC
• Review of payment applications and next steps to create an MPA for the Athletic Field Bathroom Project

Budget Board

The Budget Board will hold a public hearing for the reading of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The meeting also includes reviews of FY24 budgets and FY25 municipal and education budgets.

• Reading of Proposed FY25 Budget
• Review of FY24 Budgets
• FY25 Municipal Budgets
• FY25 Education Budgets

Budget Board

The Budget Board will review the fiscal year 2024 budgets. The meeting also includes discussions regarding municipal and education budgets for fiscal year 2025.

• FY24 Budgets
• FY25 Municipal Budgets
• FY25 Education Budgets

Budget Board

The Lincoln Budget Board will review fiscal year 2024 financial records and draft budgets for municipal operations and public education for fiscal year 2025. These documents outline projected revenues and spending allocations that fund local town services and schools. The agenda also lists approval of recent meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• FY24 budget review
• FY25 municipal budget review
• FY25 education budget review
• Approval of March 26–28 meeting minutes
• Public comment period via in-person or web stream

Budget Board

The Budget Board will review the remaining fiscal year 2024 budgets. The meeting also includes discussions regarding proposed municipal and education budgets for fiscal year 2025.

• FY24 Budgets
• FY25 Municipal Budgets
• FY25 Education Budgets

Budget Board

The Budget Board will review the current fiscal year 2024 budgets. The meeting also includes discussions regarding municipal and education budgets for fiscal year 2025.

• FY24 Budgets
• FY25 Municipal Budgets
• FY25 Education Budgets

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing for a building addition at 23 New England Way. The meeting also includes a report on the Comprehensive Plan Update and the Lincoln Memorial School Redevelopment.

• Public hearing for Windmoeller & Hoelscher Building Addition (AP 28 Lot 149)
• Lincoln Memorial School Redevelopment (AP 4 Lot 59) final plan recorded
• Comprehensive Plan Update report

General

The Board of Trustees will review library usage and financial reports. Discussion includes a resolution regarding the FY 2024-2025 Budget Proposal and updates to meeting room and internet access policies.

• Review of Meeting Room Policy
• Approval of Computer & Internet Access Policy revision
• Trustee Resolution regarding FY 2024-2025 Budget Proposal

Budget Board

The Budget Board will discuss the FY24 budgets during this meeting. The board is also scheduled to review municipal and education budgets for fiscal year 2025.

• FY24 Budgets
• FY25 Municipal Budgets
• FY25 Education Budgets

Budget Board

The Budget Board will meet to discuss the current fiscal year 2024 budgets. The meeting also includes discussions regarding municipal and education budgets for fiscal year 2025.

• FY24 Budgets
• FY25 Municipal Budgets
• FY25 Education Budgets

Budget Board

The Budget Board will discuss the fiscal year 2024 budgets and proposed budgets for fiscal year 2025. These discussions include both municipal and education budgets.

• FY24 budgets
• FY25 municipal budgets
• FY25 education budgets

Claims Committee

The Claims Committee will review seven specific claims, including a pothole claim and multiple mailbox claims. Some of these items have been previously referred to the committee or deferred in prior meetings.

• Guevarez Claim (Pothole)
• Hiram Barber Claim
• Ward Claim
• Kimball Claim
• Mailbox claims for 12 Morgan Court, 13 Sunview Street, and 57 Mark Drive

Town Council

The Town Council will review several items including a resident-only parking permit ordinance and various insurance claims. The agenda also includes special event licenses for farmers markets and fundraisers, as well as potential use of ARPA funds for the Front Street Streetscape Project.

• Special Events License: Lincoln Farmers Markets at Chase Farm
• Class F1 Liquor License: Memorial Day Fundraiser Bingo at 150 Jenckes Hill Road
• Class F1 Liquor License: State Ballet of Rhode Island at 52 Sherman Avenue
• Ordinance: Resident-Only Parking Permit Program
• Resolution: Use of ARPA funds for Front Street Streetscape Project

Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee will review a proposed ordinance to establish a Resident-Only Parking Permit Program. This item was previously referred to the committee by the Town Council and deferred by the Ordinance Sub Committee on February 27, 2024.

• Ordinance 2024-1: Resident-Only Parking Permit Program

Town Council

This meeting consists of procedural items only. The agenda includes the call to order and a review of the March 19, 2024, agenda.

Budget Board

The Budget Board will meet to review current and upcoming fiscal year budgets. The agenda includes a meeting with the School Department and discussions regarding municipal and education budgets for FY25.

• Meeting with School Department
• FY24 Budgets
• FY25 Municipal Budgets
• FY25 Education Budgets

Parks & Recreation

The commission will discuss several park maintenance issues including vandalism and storm damage. The agenda also includes updates on the Physical Education Center and spring sports.

• Discussion of vandalism in the parks
• Update on storm damage in the Parks
• Physical Education Center update
• Leaf pick up at the Parks
• Spring sports discussion

Water Commission

The Water Commission will review February 2024 financial reports, including balance sheets and account balances. The agenda also includes discussions regarding water revenue, tank inspection services, and the Fairgrounds water supply.

• Requested approval of tank inspection services
• Water revenue discussion
• Fairgrounds water supply discussion
• Review of February 2024 financial and activity reports

Budget Board

The Budget Board will meet to discuss various municipal and education budget items. The agenda includes reviews of FY24 budgets as well as upcoming FY25 municipal and education budgets.

• FY24 Budgets
• FY25 Municipal Budgets
• FY25 Education Budgets

General

The Lincoln Public Library Board of Trustees will attend the Town of Lincoln Budget Board meeting. The library's budget is scheduled for discussion during that session.

• Discussion of the library's budget at the Town of Lincoln Budget Board meeting

Board of Canvassers

The Board will certify No Labels RI Party recognition signature petitions and conduct the final canvass for the Presidential Preference Primary. The meeting also includes discussions regarding poll worker pay and upcoming elections.

• Certification of No Labels RI Party recognition signature petitions
• Final Canvass for the Presidential Preference Primary
• Discussion of poll worker pay
• Discussion of upcoming PPP, Primary & General election

Budget Board

The Budget Board will conduct a tour of several School Department facilities. The tour includes reviewing capital projects approved for FY24 and those proposed for FY25, as well as proposed additions at elementary schools.

• Tour of elementary schools, high school/PEC, and middle school
• Review of approved FY24 School Department capital projects
• Review of proposed FY25 School Department capital projects
• Review of proposed additions at elementary schools
• Visit to rented facility at 24 Albion Road

General

The advisory committee is reviewing the Vision Working Draft for Albion and Manville. The meeting includes a survey summary review and planning for future workshops and outreach.

• Review of February 1, 2024 minutes
• Vision Working Draft discussion for Albion and Manville
• Review of existing conditions draft chapter schedule

Budget Board

The Lincoln Budget Board will meet to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 budgets and the upcoming Fiscal Year 2025 municipal and education budgets. The meeting includes provisions for public comment.

• FY24 Budgets
• FY25 Municipal Budgets
• FY25 Education Budgets

PEC

The Lincoln Physical Education Complex Building Committee will meet on March 6, 2024, at the Lincoln High School Media Center. Director of Project Management Joseph DeSanti will present a project update covering commissioning, closeout, and the PV project. The committee will review the project budget, note that payment applications are not applicable for this session, and consider approval of furniture, fixtures, and equipment items.

• Project update on commissioning, closeout, and PV project
• Budget review for the physical education complex
• Review of payment applications (marked N/A)
• Approval action for FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment) items

Budget Board

The Lincoln Budget Board will discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 budgets along with the upcoming Fiscal Year 2025 municipal and education budgets. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from February 28 and 29, 2024.

• FY24 Budgets
• FY25 Municipal Budgets
• FY25 Education Budgets

Conservation Commission

The commission will conduct a regular monthly meeting including leadership elections and updates on current projects. The agenda includes reviews of wetland applications, community service hours, and budget status.

• Leadership nominations and elections for Secretary, Treasurer, and Adopt-A-Spot Coordinator
• Review of wetland applications
• Updates on Butterfly Garden, Historical Cemeteries, Cleanups, and Grant Projects
• Budget review including opening balance and expenses

Purchasing Committee

The committee will consider several purchasing items including fireworks and vehicle acquisitions. The meeting also includes requests to waive competitive bidding for automatic door openers at Town Hall and the Police Station.

• Request to waive competitive bidding for automatic door openers at Town Hall and Police Station
• Award of Bid 2024-13 for Memorial Day Fireworks
• Request to waive competitive bidding for a 2012 International Workstar 7400 for Department of Public Works

Town Council

The Council will consider recommendations from the Purchasing Sub Committee regarding automatic door openers, Memorial Day fireworks, and a DPW vehicle. Additionally, a resolution for FY 2025 state budget allocation for the Lincoln Public Library will be introduced for referral to committee.

• Request to waive competitive bidding for automatic door openers at Town Hall and Police Station
• Bid 2024-13: Award of bid for Memorial Day Fireworks
• Request to waive competitive bidding for a 2012 International Workstar 7400 for DPW
• Resolution 2024-6 regarding FY 2025 State Budget Allocation for Lincoln Public Library

General

The Town Administrator will call the meeting to order at Town Hall. The agenda includes a roll call and interviews for OPM.

• Interviews for OPM

General

The Lincoln Building Committee is reviewing progress on several school facility projects. The meeting includes updates on HVAC installations, canopy additions, solar panels, and various restroom renovations.

• Cafeteria HVAC at four elementary schools
• New Canopy at Lincoln High School
• Northern Elementary HVAC and bathroom renovations
• Lonsdale, Central, and Saylesville bathroom renovations
• PIT Soccer Field access and parking updates

Budget Board

The Budget Board will review the FY24 budgets during this meeting. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the FY25 municipal and education budgets, as well as the Revolving Fund Committee.

• FY24 Budgets
• FY25 Municipal Budgets
• FY25 Education Budgets
• Revolving Fund Committee

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a preliminary plan for a Windmoeller & Hoelscher building addition. The board also intends to review and potentially adopt proposed TRC Policies and Procedures.

• Preliminary Plan Review: Windmoeller & Hoelscher Building Addition (AP 28 Lot 149)
• Review and potential adoption of proposed TRC Policies and Procedures
• Appointment of Fire Marshall, Conservation Commission, and Planning Board representatives to the TRC
• Final Plan Recorded: Lonsdale Ave Minor Land Development (AP 44 Lot 191)
• Final Plan Recorded: Fairgrounds Subdivision (AP 42 Lot 13)

Budget Board

The Budget Board will discuss Fiscal Year 2024 budgets as well as upcoming Fiscal Year 2025 municipal and education budgets. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from February 21 and 22, 2024.

• FY24 Budgets
• FY25 Municipal Budgets
• FY25 Education Budgets

General

The Lincoln Public Library Board of Trustees will discuss library usage, financial reports, and the 2024/2025 budget request. The meeting also includes reviews for meeting room, computer, and hotspot policies.

• Meeting Room Policy review
• 2024/2025 budget request
• Resolution for FY2025 state library funding
• Computer & Internet Access Policy revision approval
• Hotspot Policy revision approval

Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee will review two proposed ordinances on February 27, 2024. These include a new resident-only parking permit program and an amendment to the FY 23-24 salary ordinance.

• Ordinance 2024-1: Resident-Only Parking Permit Program
• Ordinance 2023-6: Amendment to the Salary Ordinance FY 23-24

Claims Committee

The Claims Committee will review two pending claims. These include a pothole claim from Guevarez and the Hiram Barber claim.

• Guevarez Claim regarding a pothole
• Hiram Barber Claim

Town Council

The Town Council and Board of License Commissioners will review various applications, including special event licenses for parades and concerts. The Council is also reviewing committee reports regarding resident-only parking, salary amendments, and several claims.

• Special Event License: Post Memorial Day Parade at Chase Farm
• Special Event License: Chase Farm Summer Concert Series
• Ordinance 2024-1: Resident-Only Parking Permit Program
• Ordinance 2023-6: Amendment to the Salary Ordinance FY 23-24
• Resolution 2024-4: Amend contract with Veolia Water