TOWN OF BARRINGTON, RI

 

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2020 AT 6:00 P.M.

 

 

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Agenda

 

 

1.       Call to Order

 

2.       Pledge of Allegiance

 

3.       Announcements:   (TM)

·       Committee on Appropriations:  Will meet on Tuesday, June 9th at 7:00 PM via Zoom: 

Dial-in:  1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID#:  774-629-6530 http://ci.barrington.ri.us/documents/appropriations/COA_2020_SCHEDULE.pdf  

·       Barrington CENSUS 2020: CENSUS Response Rates www.my2020census.gov. 

·       COVID-19 Re-Opening Phase II

o   All businesses are re-opened with restrictions.

o   Playgrounds and basketball courts remain closed.

o   Youth and adult sports leagues can start practicing as of June 1st. Team Competition is prohibited

 

4.       Discuss Barrington Police Department Training   (TM)

 

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): Library Board of Trustees:  Ann Price

 

6.       *Approve Reappointments to Boards and Commissions:

·       Housing Board of Trustees:  Benjamin Reiss will move from 3rd alternate to 2nd alternate with a term expiration date of February 28, 2023.

 

7.       *Accept the Minutes of the Town Council meeting on May 4, 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:

·       David Pomfret:  Traffic Cameras

·       Barrington Village Report

·       Charles Payne:  Financial Town Meeting

·       Elizabeth and Rebecca Palmer:  Take Action Against Police Violence

 

12.     *Approve a Victualling License: 

Brickyard Pizza Co., 59 Maple Avenue, Barrington, RI.  Owner:  Danielle Zander

 

13.     *Approve a Victualling License:  Grande Forno LLC, dba Grande Forno Bakery and Deli,

296 County Road, Barrington, RI.  Owner:  Richard Vieira

 

14.     Bristol County Water Authority Monthly Report

 

15.     Discuss and Act on Interviews and Appointments:

(none)

 

16.     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.)

 

17.     Discuss and Act on Approval of  Town Council Contingency Funds    (TM)

for Little League Fireworks Celebration on September 21, 2019

 

18.     Discuss and Act on Proposed Charter Changes:    (TM)

·       6-4-2 FINANCIAL PROVISIONS:  Proposed Budget

·       ALTERNATIVE BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS

·       2-1-1 COUNCIL – NUMBER, SELECTION, TERM

·       7-1-15 FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING -LIMITATIONS ON MOTIONS

·       10-1-4 POLICE DEPARTMENT - CONSTABLES

 

19.     Discuss and Act on Pride Month Ceremony Agenda    (TM)

 

20.     Discuss and Act on Financial Town Meeting Alternatives    (TM)

 

21.     Public Hearing:  Discuss and Act on a Community Aggregation Plan:   (TM)

Good Energy recommended by the Resiliency and Energy Committee

 

22.     Discuss and Act on Release of Remaining Unused Contingency    (TM)

for Peck Center Roof, in the Amount of $30,925.00; Assign Funding to the Peck Center Lower Level Renovation Project Contingency

 

23.     Discuss and Act on Authorizing an additional $55,500 for Contract     (TM)

with Fuss & O‘Neil for Additional Engineering Services Related to the Walker Farm Resilience and Recreation Improvement Project and $11,375 to cover the Town’s local share of the engineering fees

 

24.     Discuss and Act on Amendments to Fee and Fine Schedule:      (TM)

Hourly Rates for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations:  $1 per hour at Police Cove Park and $0.30 per minute at Town Hall

 

25.     Discuss and Act on Amendments to Fee and Fine Schedule:      (TM)

Certificate of Occupancy Inspection Fee (not related to a building permit):  $75.00 certificate of occupancy

 

26.     Discuss and Act on Summer Plans and Programming in the Town of Barrington    (TM)

 

27.     Discuss and Act on Bids:   (TM)

·       Police Department:  Dell Server in the amount of $16,549.72. 

 

28.     Discuss and Act on Authorizing and Directing the Town Council President    (TM)

and Town Manager to “Take the Pledge” to Commit to Insuring Appropriate Use of Force Policies.

 

29.     Discuss and Act on Ordinances:    (TM)

·       INTRODUCTION:

·       2020-12 An Ordinance Amendment to Repeal Chapter 170 Tobacco

·       PUBLIC HEARING:

·       2020-9 An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 63 Alcoholic Beverages (BVL 3 to 4)

·       2020-11 Renewal of Declaration of Emergency

 

30.     Discuss and Act on a BV Limited Liquor License:      (TM)

Spaghetti Lane, LLC, 8 Anoka Avenue, Barrington, RI.  Owner:  Michael St. Angelo

 

31.     Set Agenda for the Monday, July 27, 2020 Town Council Meeting     (TM)

to be held at the Barrington Town Hall Council Chamber or via Zoom Conferencing

 

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

This meeting will be opened in open session and will then be held in closed session via password for the members of the Town Council.  Public Zoom meeting will remain open during Executive Session to allow public meeting adjournment.

·       42-46-5 (a) (6) Prospective Business: ShineHarmony (formerly known as Zion)

·       42-46-5 (a) (2) Collective Bargaining Memo of Understanding (MOU) with United Steelworkers, Local 14845

·       42-46-5 (a) (2) Litigation Pending Tax Appeals:

·       Stanzler v Minardi, Pc-2019-3994 and PC 2020-02209

·       Rumstick Road Trust 2018 v. Minardi, PC-2019-4190;

·       Kanter v. Minardi, PC-2019-4821 and PC-2016-2427;

·       Gordon v. Minardi, PC-2019-4820

·       Zhu v. Minardi, PC-2017-0648;

·       Wang v. Minardi, PC-2016-2341 and PC-2014-1938;

·       Cove Haven Corp v. Minardi, PC-2013-1962;

·       Fogarty v. Minardi, PC-2011-6470

·       Discuss Executive Session Minutes from March 2, 2020 for placement on the Town Council Agenda for Monday, July 27, 2020

 

33.     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 June 4, 2020 at Barrington Town Hall, Barrington Public Library, Barrington Web Site and Secretary of State Web Site.     

 

 

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