In accordance with notice to member of the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council, a virtual meeting was held on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. utilizing Zoom Meeting, and Council members participating remotely.

Members Present
Jennifer Cervenka, Chair
Raymond Coia, Vice Chair
Ron Gagnon
Trish Reynolds
Joy Montanaro
Mike Hudner
Don Gomez
Jerry Sahagian

Staff Present
Jeffrey M. Willis, Acting Executive Director
Jim Boyd, Coastal Policy Analyst
Danni Goulet, Marine Infrastructure Coordinator
Anthony DeSisto, Esq., Legal Counsel
Laura Dwyer, Public Educ and Infor Coordinator
Ryan Moore, CRMC IT, Moderator
Brittany Spurlock, Moderator Asst
Lisa Turner, Office Manager, Recording Secretary
Cindy Tangney, Court Reporter

1. CALL TO ORDER

Chair Cervenka called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and due to Open Government Public Meeting requirement motioned to continue both Agenda Items, Jamestown Boatyard and Petition for Declaratory Ruling, as the Council’s Zoom platform did not have the capacity for the number of participants wanting to attend.

Motion seconded by Mike Hudner

Vice Chair Coia added to the motion that Mr. Moore, Moderator, confirmed that the Council Zoom Platform was limited to 100 participants and that a significant amount of people were trying to gain entrance but could not.

Roll Call Vote:

Vice Chair Coia Aye
Ms. Reynolds Aye
Mr. Gagnon Aye
Ms. Montanaro Aye
Mr. Gomez Aye
Mr. Hudner Aye
Chair Cervenka Aye

Motion carried to continue CRMC File Number 2019-06-014 Jamestown Boat Yard and CRMC File Number 2020-08-083 Petition for declaratory ruling.

2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

Chair Cervenka called for a motion regarding the minutes for the September 9, 2020 Semi-monthly Meeting.

• Motion: Mr. Hudner
• Second: Mr. Gagnon

Roll Call vote:

Vice Chair Coia Aye
Ms. Reynolds Aye
Mr. Gagnon Aye
Ms. Montanaro Aye
Mr. Gomez Aye
Mr. Hudner Aye
Chair Cervenka Aye

Motion carried to approve minutes of September 9, 2020 meeting.

4. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS:

None were heard.

5. STAFF REPORTS:

Mr. Willis reported to the Council on the following items:

• Annual ROW report – June 2020 sent to Council
• Bay SAMP Effort – Reinvoking Cable Working Group – to review draft regulation on cable corridors

6. APPLICATIONS WHICH HAVE BEEN OUT-TO-NOTICE AND ARE BEFORE THE FULL COUNCIL FOR DECISION:

2019-06-014 JAMESTOWN BOATYARD -- The project will include: Establishment of a new Marina Perimeter Limit, new dredging of approximately 2,100 cubic yards and the relocation and expansion of the floating portion of the marina. Located at plat 10, lot 18; 60 Dumpling Road, Jamestown, RI.

Continued

7. PETITION FOR DECLARATORY RULING BEFORE THE FULL COUNCIL:

2020-08-083 Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-8 and the CRMC Management Procedures at 650-RICR- 10-00-1.12 a Petition for Declaratory Ruling was filed with the Council on July 21, 2020. The Petitioner, The Dumplings Association, Inc., requests a Declaratory Ruling from the Council as to whether the CRMC’s designation as Type 3 for tidal waters that abut a specific shoreline segment along East Harbor in Jamestown is applicable and correct.

Continued

8. Request for Executive Session pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5(a)(1) job performance (employee has been notified).

Motion to go into Executive Session: Vice Chair Coia
Second: Mr. Hudner

Roll Call vote:

Vice Chair Coia Aye
Ms. Reynolds Aye
Mr. Gagnon Aye
Ms. Montanaro Aye
Mr. Gomez Aye
Mr. Hudner Aye
Chair Cervenka Aye

Executive Session closed.

Request for motion to seal minutes of the Executive Session.

Motion: Vice Chair Coia
Second: Mr. Hudner

Roll Call Vote:

Vice Chair Coia Aye
Ms. Reynolds Aye
Mr. Gagnon Aye
Ms. Montanaro Aye
Mr. Gomez Aye
Mr. Hudner Aye
Chair Cervenka Aye

Motion carried.

Mr. Willis and Council discussed the Zoom situation and scheduling for the next meeting. We will have the continued applications for the next meeting and send notices to all parties. Mr. Gomez suggested a separate meeting could be held for Jamestown Boat Yard application.

Discussion and action regarding appointment of the Executive Director.

Chair began discussion and asked for a Motion.

Vice Chair Coia motioned, based on discussion of Executive Session and exemplary performance in Acting Executive Director role, that Acting Executive Director Jeffrey Willis be appointed to position of Executive Director.

Second: Mr. Hudner

Vice Chair Coia Aye
Ms. Reynolds Aye
Mr. Gagnon Aye
Ms. Montanaro Aye
Mr. Gomez Aye
Mr. Hudner Aye
Chair Cervenka Aye

Motion carried. Congratulations Mr. Willis!

9. ADJOURN

Motion: Chair Cervenka
Second: Mr. Hudner

Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Lisa A. Turner
Recording Secretary

 

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