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Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt: The committee recommended continuing unit pricing with Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt for paving needs at the same bid prices from the prior solicitation. The committee reported ongoing paving projects and noted the vendor agreed to honor last year’s unit pricing; the council approved continuation of the contract for up to $2,000,000 for the coming year to maintain paving progress.

Animal shelter AC compressor: The town approved waiving bidding to use a state purchasing agreement to replace a compressor at the animal shelter ahead of summer. The cost cited was $6,856, and the committee described the work as an emergency repair to ensure proper cooling during warmer months.

Email protection renewal: The council approved continuing the town’s email-protection contract through SHI International under Sourcewell purchasing arrangements. The software (commonly marketed as Barracuda) and related services were renewed at $11,837.40, the purchasing committee said, to protect municipal email systems and reduce cybersecurity risk.

Why it matters: committee members said continuity with current vendors, emergency repairs timed before summer, and cyber protections justified waiving competitive bidding for these specific, time-sensitive procurements.

Implementation: the DPW director, animal-shelter supervisor and IT department were directed to proceed under the approved waivers and report back as work is completed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lincoln Town Council Regular Meeting - May 20, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The purchasing committee recommended and the council approved waivers to continue contracts: a $2 million extension with Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt, an emergency state-purchase AC compressor for the animal shelter for $6,856, and an $11,837.40 renewal for email protection services purchased through SHI/Sourcewell.","taxTitle","Lincoln, Providence County, Rhode Island","taxId",79586,"location","Rhode Island","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6229424,"Council conditions several food truck licenses to PVD-organized events after reconsideration",554,34000,588000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3462917-4948fc1f8a302b096ac3a170731ff41b&start=34&end=588","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3462917-4948fc1f8a302b096ac3a170731ff41b/thumbnail_34000.jpg","/articles/6229424/Rhode-Island/Council-conditions-several-food-truck-licenses-to-PVD-organized-events-after-reconsideration","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6229424-194eea7ec9348cf3930c08bbb40a3d13/orig.mp4?Expires=1775144263&Signature=aJkYaK4GLbenu-GUNi5DiDZ08jwEDCKJYjpzjOE4GDVoZRDFSE4-3C2kk~5nKnYYP66IYG1JaDFAmjhHCqmWDagoF4EIYPPlTmLrDqLkqmatQWt1EIF9ebDMkjiVM3fW2iTUL0-l8qGX0TJJMuSKLQaqm-xhvTFAndADegvBAJcRlgLxN9CkcIZSDBYaorzCx601RJFy1n5ADpQAnv9WupNZFtEaQafXegySq2PJemO24uS~W5l-gQj0JWUvmWM-sfyMP96HwQPw6~2vu8IaKOE1UbtW1xAm-2mqTDLOYfR5Nc6IPcJTEI2KO8sLa7k~WHQYB5HvB9iJ1rPupft7aA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lincoln — Councilors granted multiple mobile food establishment licenses but amended two approvals to limit operation to events produced by PVD Food Truck Events, citing concerns about trucks operating independently near existing brick-and-mortar businesses.

The council initially entertained motions to grant applications pending required state health department permits and local licensing. After discussion about possible impacts on existing brick-and-mortar restaurants, members moved to reconsider two licenses and add a condition limiting those licenses to PVD Food Truck Events, which take place at Chase Farm and Higginson Avenue and any future PVD-run events in town.

Council members and staff clarified the licensing distinction: a town-issued mobile food license allows a vendor to operate, but use of public property still requires separate town permission; operation on private property requires permission from the private property owner. The council noted event dates listed on some applications (for example, a Memorial Day event at Chase Farm) but confirmed that the annual license is valid for a year and that conditions could restrict when and where a vendor may set up.

Formal action: motions were made and carried to (1) grant applications pending receipt of required state permits and licensing and (2) reconsider and amend two licenses so they are valid only for PVD Food Truck Events at Chase Farm, Higginson or other PVD-run events within town. The clerk was directed to withhold issuing licenses until all documentation is provided.

Next steps: applicants must provide state health department approvals and any other required documentation to the town clerk before licenses are issued. Vendors wishing to operate outside PVD events must obtain separate town permission for use of public property or property-owner permission for private sites.","The council approved multiple mobile food establishment applications but reconsidered two earlier approvals and amended licenses to limit operation to PVD Food Truck Events (Chase Farm, Higginson and future PVD-run town events) pending required permits and state health approvals.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6229429,"Council approves $158,575 change order for Salesville school sprinkler and ceiling work",447,2248000,2695000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3462917-4948fc1f8a302b096ac3a170731ff41b&start=2248&end=2695","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3462917-4948fc1f8a302b096ac3a170731ff41b/thumbnail_2248000.jpg","/articles/6229429/Rhode-Island/Council-approves-158575-change-order-for-Salesville-school-sprinkler-and-ceiling-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6229429-66f3cfdc0ec8e2f5e5c383047c5429af/orig.mp4?Expires=1775144263&Signature=Q4mdpGhyiYygNyGtKEslmPKq3ztlNH~Sl2kASp~-~iqrT98kE9wI1OgMEdMYuHMDeyKwrMsKQgW78HCsIqqqFpj8WGMdFXyrQ1O37DnPPvvev7m4D3nsomMYmiNETvXb6l8uScTiwt6c~hosTQb3g9gQds4IoaF48AERvRN1WrNzNbv6OJgmYztkYLt~sT0Bf6-CHLzPxAE8EyBicNRKi3xVWINLHV8uTVbqNjTktC1bo8UKAN1FPz0tOiPXrOyJaxHJIngJBZ4ZYWE3g8xQA~mi--6SMC3otrNRMJa134ZGmX7nFTFOBBOBpgw4HKsvc8-S7MMR2DytpNaKZ27euw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lincoln — The council approved a $158,575 change order to replace aging ceiling tiles at Salesville Elementary while crews install a building-wide sprinkler system, school and town officials said.

School committee members said removing and replacing ceiling tiles at the time of sprinkler installation is a practical and cost-effective step because many of the tiles would not be reusable once the sprinkler work is complete. The town’s revolving and capital committees recommended the change order, and presenters said the amount fits within the project contingency, leaving roughly $341,000 in contingency funds.

Officials said the sprinkler installation will tie into work already performed on the gym, STEM labs and cafeteria and that doing the ceiling tiles during the summer reduces disruption to school operations. The project team reported the overall addition is on schedule for substantial completion in late June and occupancy in the fall.

Council action: Councilman Russo moved to grant the change order in the amount of $158,575; the motion passed by voice vote. Multiple council members discussed how sprinkler work reduces other required upgrades, such as extensive door and ramp work, and said the approach may save money over replacing alarm systems alone.

Next steps: The change order work is scheduled to take place during the summer construction window; school and facilities staff will continue to monitor progress and contingency balances and report to the council.","Council approved a $158,575 change order to replace ceiling tiles across classrooms while contractors install a building-wide sprinkler system at Salesville; officials said the work fits within the project contingency and is scheduled for summer completion.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6229434,"Council issues formal warning to El Oasis Taqueria over licensing and inspection lapses",409,671000,1080000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3462917-4948fc1f8a302b096ac3a170731ff41b&start=671&end=1080","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3462917-4948fc1f8a302b096ac3a170731ff41b/thumbnail_671000.jpg","/articles/6229434/Rhode-Island/Council-issues-formal-warning-to-El-Oasis-Taqueria-over-licensing-and-inspection-lapses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6229434-298e316be78028a6bb88e1fe9b264d07/orig.mp4?Expires=1775144263&Signature=arpwwqwQnDtxZcdzTLQp389cNbFR~pYJoFcRU6~hNMjw7jL1IQBbDvaqwydx6PCAddv6GbUID7ET2X~Wb~wDjQIp2xdBchssOowamtnuMnNxwh3uITfukHbTb1Kj9YDI06qD-IiEvSj-Ah0MUveelPBPo9Tx0Q1~V0OAIYDHdRqS57He7YwEZ~p4X-NvY2cbSlIu1pzJugqV6QOJJNX~6Yjwurmo9n9s6HIKPk1x~KPHWMIv-DJH~vdhmPMXXEtbvO2PUNwA1gIYt690PXwFD9dtupANehaKRNlKy7GaSS66PYfLtMol6KbUFr0T7gjkz-zYSr0f7jF72T4OdLPm1g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lincoln — The council issued a formal warning to La Perra Inc., doing business as El Oasis Taqueria at 80 Higginson Avenue, after staff reported the restaurant had started renovations without proper permits and was found serving beer and wine before the town had issued the liquor license.

At the show-cause hearing the licensee said she believed she had been cleared; town staff and the building inspector described a different sequence. The building official’s letter said an April 24 inspection found construction underway before permits were pulled, prompted a stop-work order, and the premises failed inspection. The building official also reported seeing sale of beer and wine before a final inspection and before the town could issue the license.

The council enumerated the steps the licensee must complete to obtain an issued license: a final inspection and sign-off from the building official, and a certificate of good standing from the state Division of Taxation. The clerk told the applicant she must provide those documents before the town will allow the sale of beer and wine and before reopening for food service.

Formal action: the council moved and approved a formal warning. The motion cited failure to provide a certificate from the Division of Taxation and the need to complete building inspections. Councilors also urged the licensee to contact town staff or the town administrator if she had difficulty reaching responsible offices.

Next steps: the licensee was instructed to obtain the Division of Taxation certificate and a final building inspection and to return documentation to the clerk; sale of beer and wine, and reopening for food, were prohibited until the town signs off.","At a show-cause hearing the council issued a formal warning to La Perra Inc., DBA El Oasis Taqueria, after staff reported the business had served alcohol without an issued license and begun renovations without required permits and inspections.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6229439,"Lincoln council debates proposed statewide tax on non-owner-occupied residential properties",629,1544000,2173000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3462917-4948fc1f8a302b096ac3a170731ff41b&start=1544&end=2173","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3462917-4948fc1f8a302b096ac3a170731ff41b/thumbnail_1544000.jpg","/articles/6229439/Rhode-Island/Lincoln-council-debates-proposed-statewide-tax-on-non-owner-occupied-residential-properties","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6229439-b89a47e4722983b8764ef3eb378249c3/orig.mp4?Expires=1775144263&Signature=oldfNuqZCEoqftHd0TRiEm4FJzkykCBLvISIp4WtJFS74PYktBWp6Cpk8XJa8ASB-v6rt5A8aj2y0aSUErrErPbdfx8srHTyZMDYsD~g0dGa3bae-goXx1tyFyoRgHkaR6Hvwis00Q~IhVsE1uVnR2~9WUCJThRFhinTYMMH6U5d2AUBUeJ7O0I8u1MaAwIoodwF3KxflsItZoxhVNuBN1mWNPgUH0b9OvIyzQH8NLzXbgjvBxmh2Im0WgjE6ayeliRIxGNotbpfErcaLCxE3kuEGFfCa1pAkfMCWIIO5m4ngR2kLUNPzMhsTRe08PcInf9OOKUPCNtFOsZ2hEB9oQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lincoln — Councilors discussed and recorded concerns about proposed state legislation that would create a new tax on non-owner-occupied residential property beginning July 1, 2025, and voted to send those concerns to their state delegation.

The council reviewed text presented during the meeting that said a state tax administrator — rather than local assessors — would be empowered to impose a “non owner occupied” tax in addition to other taxes, commencing July 1, 2025. The draft legislation described tiered rates tied to assessed values beginning at an $800,000 threshold.

Why it matters: council members said the bill could shift local fiscal authority and raise costs for renters by increasing the tax burden on rental properties. Several members said the change could allow state officials to collect taxes that local governments currently administer.

Details cited at the meeting included language identifying the proposal as House Bill 61189 and listing Representative Ajello and other legislators as sponsors. The text shown to the council included a provision giving a tax administrator authority to assess a non-owner-occupied residential property tax beginning 07/01/2025 and described rate tiers tied to assessed value ranges beginning at $800,000.

Council members and staff asked for clarification about whether the measure would apply statewide or create an option for towns to adopt a separate classification. The town solicitor briefed the council on distinctions between local property-tax authority and state enabling statutes; councilors urged coworkers to contact the town’s legislative delegation for more detail.

Formal action: the council accepted a communication from Councilor Russo about the topic and instructed the administrator to contact the delegation and report back. The council did not adopt a local policy opposing the bill during the meeting, but members said they would monitor and brief the delegation.

Next steps: councilors asked staff to follow up with the town’s state delegation and to seek clearer text and answers about revenue flow and enforcement. The meeting record shows the town will continue tracking the bill in the General Assembly and relay local concerns to legislators.","Councilors reviewed language in a recently circulated House bill that would allow a new tax on non-owner-occupied residential property beginning July 1, 2025, and took a formal step to notify state legislators of local concerns.","actionData","errors"]

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