On the agenda: Lincoln Town Council Regular Meeting - October — flock camera (Oct 20)
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Town of Lincoln
Town Council Meeting
October 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Lincoln Town Hall
AGENDA
Board of License Commissioners
A.
Call to Order
7:00 PM Meeting called to order on October 20, 2026 at Lincoln Town Hall, 100
Old River Road, Lincoln, RI.
This meeting will be held as a hybrid meeting, with the Council meeting in person
and the public may participate in person or by utilizing the web streaming
available on www.lincolnri.gov, and emailing comments to
[email protected]. Streaming of the meeting is not always guaranteed.
B.
Pledge of Allegiance
C.
Application for a Special Event Class F Liquor License (Beer and Wine
Only)
D.
1.
Lincoln Athletic Council's Reverse Raffle on November 14, 2026 at the
Lincoln Senior Center, 150 Jencks Hill Road
2.
Town of Lincoln's 250th Art Gala at the Lincoln Senior Center, 150 Jencks
Hill Road on November 7, 2026
Application for a Special Event License
1.
E.
Turkey Trot 2026 at Butterfly Farm with the Haux of Fitness on November
27, 2026 at 679 Great Road
Renewal of Mobile Food Establishment License
1.
Chicked Out Nuggz MFE
Town Council
F.
Call to Order
7:00 PM Meeting called to order on October 20, 2026 at Lincoln Town Hall, 100
Old River Road, Lincoln, RI.
G.
Consent Agenda
All items listed in this section are considered in one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Councilor so requests, in which
event item will be removed from the consent agenda.
1.
Minutes Approval
a.
Minutes of September 14, 2026
b.
Minutes of September 15, 2026
2.
Consideration of Monthly Bills
3.
Claims for Referral to Committee
4.
5.
a.
Ruiz Claim
b.
Santos Claim
Town Administrator's Reports
a.
Town Clerk's Monthly Report
b.
Tax Assessor Monthly Report
c.
Parks and Rec Monthly Report
d.
Building Department Monthly Report
e.
Library Director's September 2026 Report
f.
Lincoln Senior Center Monthly Report-September 2026
g.
Town Planner September 2026 Report
h.
Finance Department Reports
Communications
a.
Letter from RI Food Policy Council
b.
Resolution from the Town of Exeter in support of municipalities
collaborating for the 2025 affordable housing laws
c.
Resolution from the Town of Exeter regarding unfunded mandate to
prepare emergency action plans
d.
Resolution from the Town of Exeter supporting Glocester and other
municipalities seeking reform of dam emergency action plan
requirements
e.
Letter from Sam Kennedy Smith regarding flock cameras
f.
Report from Councilor Russo on the topics discussed at the Building
Impact Meeting held on October 1, 2026
H.
Public Comment
I.
Appointments
J.
1.
Appointment to the Tenant Board of Affairs - District 1 with a term to
expire in 2028
2.
Appointment to the Tenant Board of Affairs - District 2 - for a term to
expire in 2026
3.
Appointment to the Tenant Board of Affairs - District 3 with a term to
expire in 2028
4.
Appointment to the Tenant Board of Affairs - District 4 with a term to
expire in 2028
5.
Appointment to the Tenant Board of Affairs - District 5 - with a term to
expire in 2026
6.
Rescinding the appointment of Martin Papazian to the Board of
Canvassers
7.
Appointment to the Board of Canvassers with a term to expire in 2028
8.
Appointment to the Zoning Board of Review - District 4 with a term to
expire in 2030
9.
Reappointment to the Conservation Commission with a term to expire in
2029
10.
Reappointment to the Library Board of Trustees - District 4 with a term to
expire in 2029
Unfinished Business
1.
Ordinance Sub Committee Report
a.
2025-13
Zoning Ordinance Amendment: Section 260-32 - Additional Residential
Requirements & Access Easement Deed and Agreement
History:
Date
Meeting Body
Action
08/19/2025
Town Council
Referral to Committee
09/09/2025
Ordinance Sub
Deferred in Committee
Committee
10/20/2025
11/17/2025
12/15/2025
01/20/2026
02/09/2026
03/16/2026
04/20/2026
05/18/2026
06/15/2026
08/17/2026
09/14/2026
10/19/2026
b.
2.
Ordinance Sub
Committee
Ordinance Sub
Committee
Ordinance Sub
Committee
Ordinance Sub
Committee
Ordinance Sub
Committee
Ordinance Sub
Committee
Ordinance Sub
Committee
Ordinance Sub
Committee
Ordinance Sub
Committee
Ordinance Sub
Committee
Ordinance Sub
Committee
Ordinance Sub
Committee
Deferred in Committee
Deferred in Committee
Deferred in Committee
Deferred in Committee
Deferred in Committee
Deferred in Committee
Deferred in Committee
Deferred in Committee
Deferred in Committee
Deferred in Committee
Recommendation
2026-10
Amendment to Section 183-8 Violations and penalties in the Parks
& Recreation Chapter
History:
Date
Meeting Body
Action
06/16/2026
Town Council
Referred to
Committee
08/17/2026
Ordinance Sub
Deferred in
Committee
Committee
09/14/2026
Ordinance Sub
Deferred in
Committee
Committee
10/19/2026
Ordinance Sub
Recommendation
Committee
Claims Sub Committee Report
a.
Deferred in Committee
Pichette Claim
History:
Date
09/15/2026
Meeting Body
Town Council
10/20/2026
Claims Sub
Committee
Action
Referred to
Committee
Recommendation
3.
Purchasing Sub Committee Report
a.
Request to Waive Competitive Bidding for Diesel Fuel for the Department
of Public Works
History:
Date
Meeting Body
Action
10/20/2026
Purchasing Sub
Recommendation
Committee
b.
Request to Waive Competitive Bidding for Deicing Salt for the Department
of Public Works
History:
Date
Meeting Body
Action
10/20/2026
Purchasing Sub
Recommendation
Committee
c.
Request to Waive Competitive Bidding for Interview Room Hardware and
Software for the Police Department
History:
Date
Meeting Body
Action
10/20/2026
Purchasing Sub
Recommendation
Committee
d.
Request to Waive Competitive Bidding for fence installation for the Police
Department
History:
Date
Meeting Body
Action
10/20/2026
Purchasing Sub
Recommendation
Committee
e.
Request to Waive Competitive Bidding for replacement PCs, laptops, and
monitors for the IT Department
History:
Date
10/20/2026
K.
Action
Recommendation
f.
Request to Waive Competitive Bidding for Wireless Access Points
(including licenses) for the IT Department
History:
Date
Meeting Body
Action
10/20/2026
Purchasing Sub
Recommendation
Committee
4.
Capital Improvement Committee Report
New Business
1.
Resolutions for Introduction for Referral to Committee
a.
2026-19
Resolution authorizing the filing of Small Cities CDBG Application PY2026
i.
2.
Public Hearing
b.
2026-20
Eagle Scout Proclamation - Liam Carraher
c.
2026-21
Resolution establishing a subcommittee to study the potential
implementation of flock safety cameras and develop a
comprehensive policy for their use
Ordinances for Introduction for Referral to Committee
a.
L.
Meeting Body
Purchasing Sub
Committee
Adjourn
2026-15
Amendment to Chapter 175-12; Construction and Demolition
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