TOWN OF BARRINGTON, RI

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2020 AT 7:00 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBER, BARRINGTON

Agenda

Agenda and Attachments:  https://clerkshq.com/barrington-ri

Guest log-in: town 2014

 

1.       Call to Order

 

2.       Pledge of Allegiance

 

3.       Swearing-in of Barrington Police Officer:  Regan Jeffrey    (TM)

 

4.       Announcements:    (TM)

    Tuesday(s), February 11 & 25, 2020:  Committee on Appropriations meetings at BMS Rm 1402

    Monday, February 17, 2020:  President’s Day:  Town of Barrington Offices closed

    Monday – Tuesday, February 17 and 18, 2020:  BPS Winter Break

 

DISCUSS AND ACT ON THE CONSENT AGENDA:      (TM)

All items with an asterisk (*) are routine by the Town Council and will be enacted by one motion.  There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a council member or citizen so request, and the request is for good cause in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.

 

5.       *Accept Resignation(s):

    Planning Board:

o   Lawrence Trim effective immediately.

 

6.       *Approve Reappointments to Boards and Commissions:

    Bristol County Water Authority: 

o   Allan Klepper to be reappointed as a full member with an expiration date of February 28, 2023.

o   Tom Kraig – Amend Motion appointing Mr. Kraig from July 31, 2020 to February 28, 2021.

    Planning Board: 

o   Mariana Silvabuck to move from 1st alternate to full member, to fill an unexpired term, with a term expiration date of May 31, 2020

o   Roni Phipps to be move from 2nd alternate to a 1st alternate, to fill an unexpired term with a term expiration date of May 31, 2021

    Sr. Services Advisory Board: 

o   Moyne Cubbage to be reappointed as a 1st alternate with an expiration date of February 28, 2023

o   Maryanne Noris, MD to be reappointed as a full member with an expiration date of February 28, 2023

 

7.       *Accept the Minutes of the Town Council meetings on January 7 and 21, 2020.

 

8.       *Accept Monthly Department Reports:

Barrington Adult Youth Team Coordinator, Business and Finance Director, Fire Chief, Human Resources, Library Director, Police Chief/Animal Control Official, Public Works Director, Planner/Building and Resiliency, Recreation and Senior Services Director, Tax Assessor and Town Clerk

 

9.       *Approve Abatement List

 

10.     *Approve Surplus Property

(none)

 

11.     *Acknowledge Correspondence:

    Stephen Glinick:  Property Tax Assessment

    Charles Payne:  Tax Assessor’s December Report

    Sara Jordeno:  Property Tax Assessment

    The Samaritans:  Thank you

    Eric Sung:  Feedback from a new member of the community

 

12.     *Approve an Application for the Use of Public Lands: 

Rugged Races Marathon, 45 Bromfield Street, Suite 801, Boston, MA.  

Applicant:   Karen Zyons, 3 Mayo Drive, Warren, RI.   Race:  Sunday, May 3, 2020

 

13.     *Approve an Application for Class F License: 

St. Luke’s Jamaica Mission Fish Fry, Friday, March 13, 2020, 5:00pm – 10:00pm

 

14.     *Accept Annual Board, Committee and Commission Reports

 

15.     Bristol County Water Authority Monthly Report:

 

16.     Discuss and Act on Interviews and Appointments:    (TM)

    Economic Development Commission: (1 vacancy: 1 full member)

·       Interview:  John Bracken, Daniel Horowitz and Benjamin Reiss

o   Motion to Appoint

    Housing Board of Trustees: (2 vacancies: 2nd and 3rd alternate)

o   Interview:  John Bracken

o   Motion to Appoint

    Park & Recreation Commission: (2 vacancies: 1 full member and 1 alternate)

o   Interview:  Anthony Arico, John Bracken, Kelly Chinner Reiss and Fletcher Thomson

o   Motion to Appoint

 

17.     Public Comment (two-minute statement) –

To the public:  This agenda item is for members of the public to speak regarding a topic that is not already on the agenda.  Please indicate that you would like to speak by raising your hand.  When you are recognized, please approach the microphone in front of the Council and state your name and address for the record (Please sign in at the podium.)

 

18.     Discuss and Act on Trail Standards and Signage    (TM)

 

19.     Discuss and Act on Town Council Contingency Fund:  Meals on Wheels     (TM)

 

20.     Discuss and Act on Anti-Harassment/Discrimination Policy    (TM)

 

21.     Discuss and Act:  Authorize Town to Participate in Providence’s Community Choice Aggregation     (TM)

Consulting Agreement with Good Energy

 

22.     Discuss and Act on Letter of Support for Resident Petition to Verizon for Improved Coverage    (TM)

 

23.     Discuss and Act on Bids:    (TM)

    Planning Department: 

o   Award bid for Walker Farm Preliminary Engineering

 

24.     Discuss and Act on Ordinances:    (TM)

    PUBLIC HEARING:

   2020-1 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 63 Alcoholic Beverages Article III (BV 6 to 5)

   2020-2 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 45 Salaries and Compensation (Finance Director)

 

25.     Discuss and Act on Resolution(s):    (TM)

    A Resolution in Support of Clarifying that Local Tax Assessor’s have the Authority to Assess Property Values on an Annual Basis

 

26.     Discuss and Act on Legislative Breakfast

 

27.     Set Agenda for the Monday, March 2, 2020 Town Council Meeting     (TM)

to be held at the Barrington Town Hall Council Chambers:

    Discuss and Act on Proposed Charter Changes

 

28.     Executive Session in Accordance with RIGL:    (TM)

    42-46-5 (a) (1) Personnel:  James J. Cunha, Town Manager (Annual Review)

    Discuss Executive Session Minutes from January 7, 2020 for placement on the Town Council Agenda for Monday, March 2, 2020

 

29.     Adjourn

 

 

The Town of Barrington will provide accommodations needed to ensure equal participation in all meetings.  Please contact the Town Clerk’s office prior to the meeting so arrangements can be made to provide such assistance.  A request for accommodations can be made in writing to 283 County Road or by calling 401-247-1900, Ext. 301.  Hearing impaired callers can dial 711 “Relay” for additional assistance.  The Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library and Barrington Public Safety Building are accessible to the disabled.

Posted on January 30, 2020 at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Barrington Web Site and Secretary of State Web Site.     

 

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