...to preserve, protect, develop, and restore coastal resources for all Rhode Islanders
In accordance with notice to member of the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council, a virtual meeting was held on Tuesday, June 22, 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
Danni Goulet, Marine Infrastructure Coordinator
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 6:05 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 8, 2021 Semi-monthly Meeting.
Motion: Mr. Sahagian
Second: Mr. Reynolds
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Gomez Aye
Mr. Sahagian Aye
Mr. Gagnon Aye
Ms. Reynolds Aye
Ms. Montanaro Aye
Ms. McGovern Aye
Chair Coia Aye
Motion carried to approved minutes from June 8, 2021 meeting as amended.
3. Ryan Moore, Meeting Moderator, briefed participants on the meeting housekeeping items.
4. Subcommittee Reports
Mr. Boyd:
5. Staff Reports
Mr. Willis addressed the Council on the following matters:
5. EXTENSION OF COMPLIANCE ORDER REGARDING CRMC ASSENT B2012-09-065 (“BITS & “BIWF”) INCLUDING SUBSEQUENT MODIFICATIONS AND CRMC ORDERS FOR:
Mr. Willis briefed the Council regarding the Compliance Order events:
Robin Main, Esq. – Hinckley Allen representing National Grid
Sworn in and Identified for the record:
Erin Whoriskey, Narragansett Electric gave a presentation on the Block Island Cable Shore Landing Rebuild Project explaining:
Dave Campilii, Underground
Erin Whoriskey
At the request of Mr. Sahagian, Mr. Willis confirmed that no objections had been received on this extension request and that if the request was denied, CRMC enforcement action would be required.
Mr. DeSisto added that National Grid was forthcoming, appropriately asked for additional time, an informative presentation was given to provide details on the reasons for extension request as well as providing justification to timeframe asking.
Robin Main, Esq added that National Grid did not cause the hardship and that they acted with due diligence to rectify the situation and are now doing everything they can to prepare for the next work season.
Mr. Sahagian motioned to approve National Grid’s request for extension to May 22, 2022 Seconded by Mr. Gagnon.
With no further questions heard from the Council, Chair Coia called for a vote.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Gomez Aye
Mr. Sahagian Aye
Mr. Gagnon Aye
Ms. Reynolds Aye
Ms. Montanaro Aye
Ms. McGovern Aye
Chair Coia Aye
Approved unanimously
Good luck to applicant.
Ms. Main stated that National Grid would keep CRMC updated.
6. APPLICATIONS WHICH HAVE BEEN OUT-TO-NOTICE AND ARE BEFORE THE FULL COUNCIL FOR DECISION:
2021-03-008 MAXINE & MICHAEL CLARK -- Reconstruct a 48’x60’ portion of the existing boathouse structure in the same footprint but with 3 floors. There will be a 15’x20’ expansion to accommodate the required stairway. The remaining portion of the building will be remain the same. The project has been granted zoning approval by the Town of Jamestown and RIDEM has approved the septic alteration. There are no changes to the in-water structures at the facility. Located at plat 9, lot 328; 110 Racquet Road, Jamestown, RI.
Mr. Goulet gave a brief project explanation stating that the applicant was proposing to raze an existing boat shed and replace with three story building using the same footprint.
Jim Clark, owner of boatyard and John Lawless sworn in and identified themselves for the record
No comments heard during public comment period.
No questions from Council
Mr. Sahagian motioned approval
Ms. Reynolds seconded.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Gomez Aye
Mr. Sahagian Aye
Mr. Gagnon Aye
Ms. Reynolds Aye
Ms. Montanaro Aye
Ms. McGovern Aye
Chair Coia Aye
Approved unanimously.
Good Luck with project.
Mr. Sahagian asked for minutes of the Executive Session of ......
7. ADJOURN
Motion: Mr. Gagnon
Second: Mr. McGovern
Motion carried on unanimous vote
Meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa A. Turner
Recording Secretary