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Town administrator appointment and contract
The council moved to appoint Patrick W. Jones as town administrator and later ratified a proposed three-year contract and fiscal impact statement. A motion to appoint was made and seconded (names not specified in the public transcript); the council approved the appointment and then approved ratification of the three-year contract. During discussion councilors asked about the contract’s expense-reimbursement and professional-development provisions. Councilor Camitto noted a $5,000 limit for professional development in his interpretation; Patrick Jones said he would interpret the educational/professional development allotment as $5,000 and that reimbursements would be subject to council approval where appropriate. The clerk administered the oath of office at the meeting following the vote.

Funding for Tiverton Celebrates
The council approved funding of up to $60,000 for the 2025 Tiverton Celebrates fireworks and block party. Recreation Commission Chair Stu Gilfillan explained that the price increase reflected higher bus and fireworks costs; the town will seek to manage crowding and traffic with increased signage and by increasing shuttle buses from five to eight. Councilors discussed whether the funds would come from restricted power-plant-related accounts; the transcript records that roughly $76,000 remained in that fund at the time of the meeting and that some prior civic allocations came from the power-plant contribution.

Trash outreach and community survey
The council approved a community outreach campaign, branded “Let’s Talk Trash,” to run a 90-day public survey and associated outreach on the town’s trash program. The council approved a not-to-exceed budget of $2,500 for the PR and survey work, with the funding source identified as council contingency. Administrator Jones said the vendor would provide a QR-code-enabled survey and that results and a draft survey would be shared with councilors before going live; the town will also accept hand-written or in-person responses for residents without digital access.

Civic software procurement
The council approved contracting with agenda-and-minutes management software (CivicPlus/Civic Plus backup materials) to move town agendas, packets and minutes into a searchable board portal. The first-year cost is recorded in the backup as $12,775 with recurring annual costs estimated at $7,875 thereafter. The town clerk said the vendor will migrate existing minute records and provide training for boards and commissions.

Other approved items (summary)
- Reallocation of up to $8,860 of previously allocated power-plant funds to paint and reline the basketball courts at Bougain Marsh Park Recreation Area. Motion approved.
- Scheduling and funding to advertise public hearings on proposed amendments to the code of ordinances regarding mooring permit renewal and mooring fees. Motions approved to advertise public hearings.
- Approval of licenses subject to meeting legal requirements: private detective renewal for John Skrupyak; victualing license for Soul Juice LLC (Jevon Powell/Panat Dong); victualing and tobacco license for Grays Ice Cream (Brian Sadler). Motions to approve were made and seconded and carried.
- Approval to replace and relocate a utility pole (Narragansett Electric/Verizon joint petition) at Riverside Drive; the council approved the petition and asked that property owners nearest the relocation be contacted for input.
- Renewal of the recreation banner policy with no sunset and at the discretion of the Recreation Commission.
- Support for the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns 2025 legislative priorities with a carve-out excluding housing/land-use items identified by the council (Resolution 2025-0015 as amended). Motion carried.

What the transcript records about vote tallies
The public transcript frequently records “all in favor” and “none opposed” but does not always include a numerical roll-call tally in the sections provided. Where the transcript did not contain a recorded numerical tally, this summary notes the outcome as reflected in the council’s oral vote; the official meeting minutes and the clerk’s certified record should be consulted for formal roll-call tallies and motions as recorded in the town minutes.

Next steps and follow-up
Several items approved at the meeting require staff follow-up: the contract execution and on-boarding for the town administrator; procurement and scheduling for the fireworks and associated traffic and sanitation plans; execution of the survey and outreach plan and subsequent reporting to council; and vendor setup and data migration for the agenda/minutes portal. The town clerk and administrator were directed to proceed with these tasks.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Tiverton Town Council Meeting - April 7, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its April meeting the Tiverton Town Council approved the appointment of Patrick W. Jones as town administrator and ratified his three-year contract, allocated funds for fireworks and community events, approved a municipal software contract, and authorized a community survey on trash services, among other routine actions.","taxTitle","Tiverton, Newport County, Rhode Island","taxId",79581,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6611503,"Tiverton council votes to send resolution opposing proposed statewide gun-control bills after public comments",2033,728000,2761000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2894004-3b848634a90afd1e69c0dc0359a543cc&start=728&end=2761","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2894004-3b848634a90afd1e69c0dc0359a543cc/thumbnail_728000.jpg","/articles/6611503/Tiverton/Newport-County/Rhode-Island/Tiverton-council-votes-to-send-resolution-opposing-proposed-statewide-gun-control-bills-after-public-comments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6611503-97fcc0aa7cbfbbe1da44d4e417c727cd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448075&Signature=Hh8WgY65eoEcZ~lZYoS6pGPoZJPWyjD8Zz3WPh5~RnytZr6uKLf000dxcfDZ-NuiRuCTlyvH8o42TODRS5ehgmu7pJvDqQ~MrmR1HYbQO~wcdfQFg3B4DOnLYu3f1jC6Sbyd6g7yDhfwXGkz7SP-fxHPsGJjqkgsgEl9vUHouYpxQvbzkftoU0Y6SCSyhcfofwUwyvtLL-bM6re~-OVOjdy-mf~JxiIBErStaUSz489KN74nvtiJreUR~sfOvi1wjd6ekA6juYY7lcG8LUqsdhsa8JW5nOLXHeUDt9yJqm5mcZUNlgPp0xXWccjSxYriev5BnxAvanKmdOp2jXZt6A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tiverton Town Council voted to transmit Resolution 2025-014, opposing proposed Rhode Island 2025 gun-control legislation, after more than an hour of public comment and council discussion.

The resolution was moved by Councilor Craig Camino and seconded (second not specified in the public transcript). Following discussion the council president called the vote and the motion carried; the record in the transcript states “The resolution will be sent off,” but a numerical roll-call tally was not recorded in the meeting minutes included in the transcript.

The council action followed extended public comment both opposing and supporting the state bills. Jay Runcie, owner of Sekonic River Outfitters, told the council, “I am in opposition of this assault weapons ban.” Brian Brietzke, a Tiverton resident, said he supports “gun safety” but argued the bills would “only affect law abiding citizens who own firearms.” Leslie Stewart Simonson, also a resident, said she wants the proposals to be brought forward for debate: “I am in favor of this bill about gun control legislation getting to the point where it can actually be debated.” Maureen Morrow, who identified herself as opposing Resolution 2025-014, told the council she objected to the resolution’s broad language and urged the council not to curtail further legislative debate.

Council discussion reflected the split in public comment. Councilor Camino said he believed the proposed state bills were “poorly written” and broadly characterized many types of firearms as “assault weapons.” Councilor Janek asked whether the council could include an explanatory statement describing why it opposed the bills’ language rather than simply sending a blanket opposition; several councilors voiced similar concerns about wording and local impacts. Council President John Edwards — who presided over the meeting — read aloud that the resolution number is 2025-014 and then called for the vote.

Transcript excerpts show several local businesses and residents expressed economic and cultural concerns about the bills, citing hunting, retail sales and local firearms-related jobs. Opponents warned that broad definitions might criminalize common hunting shotguns or create compliance burdens. Supporters who spoke urged legislative debate and cited public health testimony in favor of restrictions, pointing to precedent in neighboring states.

The council’s resolution will be transmitted to the state. The transcript does not record a roll-call vote or a numerical tally; the council’s public records or meeting minutes filed with the town should be consulted for the official vote record and the text of Resolution 2025-014.

For residents wanting to review the full public comments or the council’s resolution, the town clerk’s office posts backup materials and resolutions with meeting packets.","After more than an hour of public comment from residents on both sides of the issue, the Tiverton Town Council voted to transmit Resolution 2025-014 opposing proposed Rhode Island gun-control legislation to state lawmakers.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Tiverton council approves town administrator appointment, $60,000 for July celebrations, software contract and other actions

Tiverton council votes to send resolution opposing proposed statewide gun-control bills after public comments