In accordance with notice to member of the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council, a virtual meeting was held on Wednesday, June 8, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. utilizing Zoom Meeting, and Council members participating remotely.

Members Present
Raymond Coia, Vice Chair
Donald Gomez
Jerry Sahagian
Ronald Gagnon, RIDEM
Trish Reynolds
Joy Montanaro
Lindsay McGovern

Excused
Jennifer Cervenka, Chair

Staff Present
Jeffrey Willis, Executive Director
James Boyd, Deputy Director
Anthony DeSisto, Legal Counsel
Ryan Moore, Moderator
Laura Dwyer, Public Information and Education Coordinator
Cindy Tangney, Court Reporter

1. CALL TO ORDER

Chair Cervenka is excused from this meeting. Vice Chair Coia will Chair.

Chair Coia called the meeting to order at 6:02 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. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

Chair Coia called for a motion regarding the minutes for the June 2, 2021 Semi-monthly Meeting.

Motion: Mr. Sahagian
Second: Mr. Reynolds

Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Gomez Aye
Mr. Gagnon Aye
Mr. Sahagian Aye
Ms. Reynolds Aye
Ms. Montanaro Aye
Ms. McGovern Aye
Chair Coia Aye

Motion carried to approved minutes from 06-02-2021 meeting.

3. Subcommittee Reports

None Heard

4. Staff Reports

Mr. Willis addressed the Council on the following matters:

Update on Block Island Wind Farm reburial cable issue

National Grid to come before the Council to update conduit issue to seek extension of May 31st
deadline

6 COUNCIL REVIEW and ACTION ON PROPOSED RULEMAKING:
Management Procedures (650-RICR-10-00-1)

Summary of Rulemaking Action:

The CRMC proposes to amend its Management Procedures to delete some filing fees, add specifically required information for petitions for regulatory change, and increase the number of days for the filing of new information prior to a scheduled hearing.

Brief summary of proposed amendments to 650-RICR-10-00-1:

1. Delete § 1.4.6(A)(10) to remove the required declaratory ruling $1000 filing fee;
2. Amend § 1.4.9 to remove the required petition for regulation change $1000 filing fee and add specific
   requirements for necessary filing materials; and,
3. Amend § 1.5.9(A) to specify necessary filings and increase the number of days from five (5) to seven
   (7) that such information must be filed with the Council prior to a hearing.

Mr. Boyd briefed the Council on the proposed amendments:

• Public Notice April 26, 2021
• Public Hearing held on May 11, 2021
• No comments heard
• Two letters of support were received during comment period
• Save the Bay dated April 28, 2021
• ACLU dated May 11, 2021
• Public comment period ended May 25, 2021 with no further comments received
• Before the Council for Action
• Staff Recommends approval

No questions for staff were heard.

Mr. Gomez motioned for approval based on the staff presentation and recommendation
Mr. Sahagian seconded the motion and expressed appreciation to Mr. Boyd for concise explanation of information.

Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Gomez Aye
Mr. Gagnon Aye
Mr. Sahagian Aye
Ms. Reynolds Aye
Ms. Montanaro Aye
Ms. McGovern Aye
Chair Coia Aye

Motion carried unanimously

7. ADJOURN

Motion: Mr. Sahagian
Second: Mr. Gagnon
Motion carried on unanimous vote

Meeting adjourned at 6:13 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Lisa A. Turner
Recording Secretary

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