In accordance with notice to member of the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council, Rights-of-Way Subcommittee, a virtual meeting was held on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. utilizing Zoom Webinar, and Council members participating remotely.

Members Present
Jennifer Cervenka, Chair
Ronald Gagnon

Excused
Patricia Reynolds

Staff Present
Jeffrey Willis, Executive Director
James Boyd, Deputy Director
Anthony DeSisto, Legal Counsel
Lisa Turner, Office Manager, Recording Secretary
Ryan Moore, Moderator

1. CALL TO ORDER

Chair Cervenka called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and identified the participants of the meeting, Council Members, Staff members, and applicants. The Chair stated that the meeting would be recorded.

2. Minutes put off to next meeting – Lisa to recirculate.

3. Discussion and Action on the ROW Subcommittee Report and Recommendation regarding the North Kingstown ROWs

2002-04-080 Allen Harbor Complex
2002-04-081 Town Dock
2002-04-082 Wilson Park

Mr. DeSisto gave a brief history of the North Kingstown ROW review with the CRMC Right-of-Way Subcommittee.

• The Town of North Kingstown requested that each public parcel, be designated as a CRMC ROW to the shore
• The title search procedure concluded that the Town of North Kingstown has good record title.
• All three parcels are maintained by the Town of North Kingstown and will continue to be maintained by the Town of North Kingstown
• Town of North Kingstown Director of Planning spoke with Mr. Desisto and again stated support that the parcels be designated as CRMC ROW to the shore

Chair Cervenka asked Mr. DeSisto to elaborate on the significance of the state ROW designation on a public access area that has been recognized by the municipality as a public ROW.

Mr. DeSisto stated that the CRMC designation would create more visibility for the ROW parcels in terms of awareness. Mr. DeSisto commended the Town of North Kingstown for their forward thinking and perseverance in providing public access that will remain open for future generations.

Chair Cervenka opened the meeting for Public Comment.

Neal Personeus

Mr. Personeus inquired as to whether the ROW would be included in the Harbor Management Plan. Mr. Willis confirmed that the Harbor Management Committee and the Town Council forwarded to CRMC for inclusion as CRMC designated ROW for upland portion and not intended for structures in the water. Mr. DeSisto stated that CRMC is waiting for designation for inclusion in the North Kingstown Harbor Management Plan.

Barbara Ray

Ms. Ray introduced as Chair of NK Harbor Commission and expressed appreciation to the Subcommittee for the recommendation consideration. Ms. Ray stated that both Wilson Park and Allen Harbor Complex have boat launches and adequate parking and that the Town Wharf included parking and access.

With no further comment from the public, Chair Cervenka closed the meeting to further Public Comment.

Motion made by Mr. Gagnon to recommend that the Subcommittee Recommendation be forwarded to the Full Council recommending approval of the three NK ROWs.

Chair Cervenka seconded the motion.

Motion carried.

Will transmit the recommendation to the Council at 6:00.

Meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Lisa A. Turner
Recording Secretary

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