The Little Compton Town Council convened on December 5, 2024, to address several key agenda items, including infrastructure improvements, committee appointments, and grant applications.

The meeting began with a motion to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for architectural services related to the town's stairwell renovations. The council discussed the importance of involving the fire chief to ensure compliance with safety codes. The motion was amended to include three specific tasks: rear stairwell, front exterior stairwell, and front interior stairwell, allowing for flexibility in implementation. The motion passed unanimously.

Next, the council appointed Betsy McCannon to represent the village of Adamsville on the Historical Preservation Advisory Committee. The motion received a second and was approved without opposition. Additionally, Stetson Eddy was reappointed to the Tax Assessment Board, following a similar motion and approval process.

The council acknowledged the resignation of Susan Kinane from the school committee, effective November 27, 2024. A motion to accept her resignation with regret was made and passed. The Board of Canvases is set to meet on December 6, 2024, to certify the next eligible candidate for the school committee.

Further appointments were made for various town council liaisons, including Councilor McHugh as the liaison to the Recreation Committee and Councilor Talbot for the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Review. Sydney Wardell was appointed as the town sergeant, and Clay Montgomery was reappointed as the appraiser of damage done by dogs.

A significant discussion centered around a request from the school department for approval to apply for a grant from the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank to address emerging contaminants in the water system. The superintendent provided details about the grant, emphasizing its importance for compliance with upcoming EPA regulations. The council voted to support the application and designate the school department as the fiscal agent for the project.

The meeting also included a request to transfer a Class B liquor license from RL Flanders Inc. to Stalking Horse Tavern Inc., which was approved after a motion and second. Additionally, a mobile food establishment license for Jillian Borgia, operating as "What's Up, Cupcake," was approved for a one-time event.

The council concluded with a motion to correct the dates for the Little Compton Village Improvement Society's plant fair, now scheduled for May 2025, and approved an opportunity to apply for a Rhode Island Senate grant for senior services.

Overall, the meeting addressed essential community needs and facilitated ongoing projects, reflecting the council's commitment to improving local infrastructure and services.