ARTICLE II. - TIVERTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION—INVESTIGATION AND REPORT
Part of the Code of Ordinances of Tiverton, RI.
The text
Sec. 15-4. - Investigation.#
The conservation commission (including its Stafford Pond Study Committee), as the local agency specifically charged by G.L. 45-51-3 to coordinate with any state agency necessary to resolve issues affecting the safety of drinking water or water quality, shall investigate and advise the town council and the RIDEM and RIDOH as to the physical and environmental condition of the pond, the ownership of the pond, the riparian and water rights of the pond, and provide such recommendations as the committee deems are reasonable and appropriate to preserve the ecological and drinking water quality of the drinking water reservoirs within the town.
(Ord. of 6-10-13)
Sec. 15-5. - Reports.#
The commission shall issue a written report of its findings and recommendations not later than October 1, 2013, addressing at least the following questions and discussing any other relevant issues based on its investigation: (1)
The prohibition of all fishing tournaments to be phased in by a date to be recommended by the conservation commission.
(2)
The regulation of the number of boats per reservoir, and the regulation of the type of power source and horsepower per boat.
(3)
The prohibition of swimming and other activities.
(4)
The prohibition of depositing any materials into any reservoir.
(5)
The prohibition of seaplane activity on Stafford Pond, pending response from the FAA.
(Ord. of 6-10-13)